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Southfield pins five firefighters, council approves new turnout gear and trench-rescue trailer
Summary
Southfield held a badge-pinning for five new fire officers and promoted an inspector; council approved replacement turnout gear and an upfit for a trench-rescue trailer, and the fire chief said the department is "still recruiting."
Southfield’s City Council opened its Dec. 16 meeting with a badge‑pinning ceremony for five new fire officers and the promotion of an inspector, then approved purchases to outfit the department.
Fire Chief Johnny Menifee introduced the promoted inspector and four new firefighters and described the department’s competitive promotion and hiring process, including written exams, interviews, medical and psychological…
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