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Monday, May 06, 2013  Fire officials say a chimney fire may have been the cause.

Saturday, December 01, 2012  The local Home Depot in Traverse City donated 2,500 Kidde 10-year sealed lithium battery smoke alarms to Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department and Traverse City Fire Department Saturday, to support the area’s  Smoke Alarm Project.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Memorials and community service events are planned across Michigan on the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Sunday, August 19, 2012  Grand Traverse Metro fire crews are busy Sunday, fighting an exteremly large woodchip and tree fire at a business in Garfield Township.

Monday, August 06, 2012  Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani was in northern Michigan Monday, giving a personal thank you to emergency responders in Grand Traverse County and reflect back on the 9/11 tragedy.

Friday, July 13, 2012  On July 16th, the northern Michigan community is invited to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the Grand Traverse Area 9/11 Memorial Park.

Monday, June 18, 2012  Monday night commissioners voted six to one in favor of asking the Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department for a bid to take over city services.

Sunday, June 10, 2012  The DNR and fire crews have contained a wildfire that was blazing through a large wooded area in Grand Traverse County Sunday.

Monday, May 14, 2012  The funeral for Grand Traverse Metro firefighter, Frank Rutherford, was held Monday evening at New Hope Church in Acme. He served the community as a firefighter for 48 years.

Monday, May 07, 2012  Firefighters across northern Michigan are mourning the loss of Frank Rutherford, who served the community as a firefighter for 48 years.

Sunday, March 18, 2012  While much of Northern Michigan has been basking in our record setting temperatures, they do come at a cost. Firefighters are warning all of us that the fire danger is on the rise. While most springs provide the perfect recipe for a wildfire, this year is proving to be exceptional.

Sunday, October 09, 2011  Sunday marks the start of Fire Prevention Week across the state -- and many local fire departments are opening their doors to educate the public.

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department is considering a cost- recovery ordiance, which means they will charge for their services.

Monday, August 15, 2011  After an evening of heated, emotional public comment, commissioners split their vote Monday night 3 to 3 and decided to not explore contracting or merging Traverse City fire duties with Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department.

Saturday, August 13, 2011  Local firefighters and community members were all smiles today at the grand opening of a new fire station in Garfield Township.