Detroit is the largest city in the State of Michigan and has many nicknames, the “Motor City” or “Motown” to name a few and was one the most thriving cities in the United States. The Automotive Industry while at its peak with the “Big Three” (Ford, General Motors and Chrysler) having their Headquarters in Detroit, which resulted in the automotive industry being an anchor for employment for many Americans.
In the early 1950’s the population in Detroit, Michigan was approximately 1,800,000 in an area that amounts to 143 square miles, today the population is about 900,000 residents. In comparison, Kansas City, Missouri is 318 square miles and the population is approximately 483,000. That being said, Kansas City has half as many residents, and more than twice the area in which we live.
Detroit’s economic woes with the reductions of jobs and the continued outsourcing of the Auto Manufacturing jobs being eliminated has played into the demise of this great city. As a result, Detroit has been plagued with neighborhoods being abandoned and the city is crumbling.
Amongst this city of ruins is the Detroit Fire Department, which is represented by IAFF Local #344. There is a film documentary that is in the works, the title is BURN and the filmmakers are seeking donations to be able to complete this project. Click here to watch the movie trailer.
