Statewide firefighter shortage impacts Southeast Michigan communities
With nearly 75,000 residents, the Southfield Fire Department says it gets close to 20,000 emergency calls a year.
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With nearly 75,000 residents, the Southfield Fire Department says it gets close to 20,000 emergency calls a year.
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