Detroit home explosion

Firefighters Respond to Detroit House Explosion

A home exploded Tuesday afternoon in Detroit, according to reports, leaving three children injured.
Burn X documentary

Podcast: Tailboard Talk: Tom Putnam of ‘BURN X’

The team talks "Burn X," the new film covering 10 years at the Detroit (MI) Fire Department, with Director/Producer Tom Putnam.
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Trial: Detroit Firefighters Say Woman Never Told Them About Baby in Burning Home

During a 2021 fire, the woman allegedly never told firefighters about a child being inside the burning home.
Detroit firefighters movie

Back to Detroit: Film Takes Another Look at Detroit Firefighters’ Struggles

The team behind the original "BURN" film have announced that the long-awaited sequel will be available December 6, 2022.
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Detroit Fire Captain Dies of Coronavirus Complications

Capt. Franklin Williams, 58, passed away because of coronavirus complications, according to reports.

Detroit (MI) Fire Department Signs Multiyear Contract with Spartan Emergency Response

The initial order includes six Spartan Star Series pumpers, five Smeal 100-foot rear-mount aerials, and one Smeal 100-foot midmount platform.

Heroism in Detroit: Fire at a Senior Living Facility

Bill Gustin on how this successful response to an assisted living facility provides lessons on handling and managing a fire of this kind.