With budget cuts aplenty, and a moribund economy, Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor fire departments have begun discussion on a merger of kinds. The plan would allow the 'two cities to cooperate on fire inspections, new-building plan reviews, fire prevention and a host of other duties that are duplicated from one municipality to the other.' They would still remain independent on budget and benefit issues, however.
Both Ann Arbor Fire Chief Sam Hopkins and Ypsilanti Fire Chief Jon Ichesco are behind the plan which would allow the two cities to buy less trucks, equipment, and insurance ratings. The tenative plan would call for one fire marshall to carry out inspections in both cities. There are also discussions to include Ypsilanti Township and Pittsfield Township to the plan.
Working together, saving money, helping citizens? Fantabulous guys. THIS is the kind of forward thinking YCD likes to see.
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