Byron Township firefighters battle heat in 30-pound gear

Firefighters in Byron Township are battling more than just fires this week — they’re working through the heat wave that’s been sweeping across the state.

Byron Township Fire Chief Bryan Looman said the job doesn’t stop, no matter the temperature.

“We still have to respond to everything that we do when the weather’s nice, or when the weather’s cold,” Looman said.

The heat, he said, creates an added physical toll on crews…

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