City of Ypsilanti Professional Firefighters Local 401

08/04/2025

Doing more with less is something that’s been asked of the fire service for too long. 2 firefighter engines like we run in our city, 4 man minimums, these are not sustainable or safe regardless of how great the crew is. A good crew matters, but there’s no substitute for having the right number of firefighters on scene.

07/25/2025

Come out to beer fest and support Local 401 and the Muscular Dystrophy Association!

07/24/2025

Shift 2 is now on duty at Michigan Firehouse Museum! The museum will be open to the public from 12-4 today. Stop by and say hi!

07/23/2025

Engine 3 taking a run from the Michigan Firehouse Museum. Firefighters will be staffing the station for the rest of the week with both engines while 2 firefighters staff the tower at the Michigan Ave station. Stop by and say hi from 12-4 each day!

07/21/2025

Stop by the Michigan Firehouse Museum this week and say hi!

Throw back Thursday and Wednesday and Friday this week. The City of Ypsilanti Professional Firefighters Local 401 are moving back in to the Old Firehouse this week (July 23-25). They will use the Old Firehouse for their 24-hr shifts, covering the city of Ypsilanti. Re-living history with the bunkhouse, old kitchen, and of course, the firepole. Public admission hours for the museum will be 12p-4p each day.

07/21/2025

Shift 3 AMA to YTFD

07/10/2025

With municipalities refusing to properly staff departments, SB319 has never been more important. No mandates, no monetary requirement, just the ability to negotiate. YFD currently has a 4 firefighter minimum with call volumes pushing 3000 and over 50 structure fires a year.

With nearly 75,000 residents, the Southfield Fire Department says it gets close to 20,000 emergency calls a year.

07/09/2025

Join us for our annual open house!

07/05/2025

Local 401 extends our sympathy and prayers for all our bothers and sisters in Romulus during this difficult time.

It is with profound sadness that the Romulus Fire Department announces the off-duty passing of one of our own Luke Joyce.

Today, we mourn the loss of a beloved member of our fire family — a dedicated firefighter who served the City of Romulus with honor, bravery, and compassion. Their sudden passing leaves a tremendous void in our department and in the lives of all who knew him.

We extend our deepest condolences to the firefighter’s family, friends, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. Please respect the family’s privacy as they navigate this loss. We will share more details as they become available.

As we reflect on his commitment to the safety and service of others, we ask our community to join us in honoring their memory and legacy.

Director Krause

07/02/2025

Firefighters have always been among the most trusted public figures, always rising to do what is right by our residents. As the MPFFU closely monitors the news from Idaho President Sahr, the entire executive board and all 147 affiliated locals to the IAFF mourn the loss of these Brothers and the Brother who is still fighting for his life. Please take a moment to look at this photo and remember the sacrifices made. Ricky Walsh - IAFF 7th District Professional Firefighters of Idaho

06/26/2025

A tremendous win for the safety of our residents and firefighters. This bill doesn’t mandate additional staffing, but it allows firefighters to have the discussion and bargain with municipalities to ensure our residents get the service they deserve.