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Glance at the Past - Fire Bell

by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM (WYCE)

Submitted 11-01-2011 under NONPROFIT

This bell still stands at the entrance of Grand Rapids Public Museum. Learn about its rich history with Grand Rapids Fire Department on this episode of Glance at the Past!

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Healthy Homes Night: Introduction to a Healthy Home

by The Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan (Healthy Homes C...)

Submitted 06-27-2011 under

  Are you a parent or caregiver of a child less than 6 years old? Do you live in a home built before 1978? Do you know how to spot a carbon monoxide leak, radon, or invisible lead hazards in your home?  Our monthly Healthy Homes Nights are...

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Building Healthy Homes Tour

by The Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan (Healthy Homes C...)

Submitted 06-27-2011 under

  Are you looking to get more involved in the community? Do you want to help create positive change in the lives of Grand Rapids families? We are a small children's environmental health non-profit organization creating BIG change in Grand...

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Footage of Northwest church building fire

by George Wietor (George)

Submitted 06-14-2011 under NEWS

Josh Breuer, our man on the street when it comes to providing top notch building fire footage has done it again with this short clip of smoke pouring out of the Latvian Apostolate at Our Lady of Aglona church this afternoon. The Latvian Catholic...

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Rapidians gather info and react to Kindel fire

by The Rapidian (The Rapidian)

Submitted 05-09-2011 under NEWS

We were inspired when reporters Nick Manes and Jenn Schaub contributed what snapshots and video they could about the Kindel Building fire. Elsewhere on the internet, denizens Grace Eyre and many others helped round out the story, stirring personal...

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At least one fatality reported in Fulton Heights house fire

by adam wolpa (lexan kolux)

Submitted 04-14-2011 under NEWS

At approximately 11pm Thursday evening a number of emergency vehicles arrived in the Fulton Heights neighborhood for a house fire at 127 Mayfield Ave NE, on the west side of the street. Victims were pulled from the house, and a large group of Grand...

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Super Happy Funtime Burlesque going on national tour, fundraise at Electric Cheetah

by Jon Clay (Jon Clay)

Submitted 06-14-2010 under NEWS

Super Happy Funtime Burleque is a Grand Rapids based ragtag group of talented performers who bring action and entertainment to the people all around the West Michigan area. Known for pushing the restrictions on stripping, and stepping on the toes of...

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American Bakery Fire Delays Opening Day

by Laurie Cirivello (LCirivello)

Submitted 05-03-2010 under NEWS

The long awaited re-opening day for the American Bakery will have to wait. The Grand Rapids Fire Department was called to 712 Bridge St. NW this morning (Monday) around 7am to find a fire in progress at the landmark west side establishment....

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Late Morning Vehicle Incident in Baxter

by Erin Wilson (diaghilev)

Submitted 03-24-2010 under NEWS

The late morning got loud and smokey with the sound and smell of squealing tires on the street, today, outside the Institute for Global Education (IGE) 1118 Wealthy SE.  A white, late-model SUV had plowed into the back of a late-model minivan,...

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GRFD Makes Quick Trip to Tamarack

by Drew Storey (drewsa9)

Submitted 09-23-2009 under NEWS

The Grand Rapid Fire Department was called to 1125 Tamarack NW at approximately 7:30 p.m. Wednesday night due to smoke coming from the residence. According to neighbors, something was forgotten on the stove. Firefighters were on scene for less than...

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