Firefighter Shortage in Detroit Suburbs

Fire departments in metro Detroit try to attract new firefighters. (WXYZ)

WXYZ TV – The city of Wayne has 14 firefighters and they’re looking to hire a handful more, but the only problem is they’re not getting people in the door. It’s also not a problem unique to the city, it’s happening across metro Detroit. Andrew Stager is a captain in the city of Wayne Fire Department, and he has been a firefighter for more than 20 years. He said the job isn’t about just fighting fires now, the job duties have changed.

Fatal Queens fire

Three Killed in Queens (NY) Fire

Three people were killed by a fire that ripped through a Queens home early Sunday, officials said.
New Orleans (LA) Vacant House Fire

Two-Alarm Fire Breaks Out at New Orleans (LA) Vacant House, Authorities Say

A vacant house caught fire in the 7th Ward Saturday morning, according to the New Orleans Fire Department.