City of Ypsilanti Professional Firefighters Local 401

04/10/2026

Shift 2 AMA to Superior Township Firefighters

04/09/2026

Like so many in this state, we continue to run 2 firefighter engines and trucks. Not only does understaffing rigs put firefighters at risk, it also leads to increased burn out, less rest time, and inadequate responses to emergencies.

04/06/2026

Good luck to our neighbors in Ann Arbor tonight!

While the big 〽️ game is on tonight, hundreds of MPFFU firefighters will be on-duty ready to answer the bell. We hope all watching and celebrating do so safely and responsibly. 🏀 🚒 🔥 🏀

04/03/2026

Shift 2 responded on the second alarm to assist Pittsfield Township Firefighters

04/02/2026

4/1/26 01:48-RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE

In the early hours of Wednesday morning Shift 2 responded to a reported structure fire in the 400 block of Emmet for reports of a house on fire. Crews arrived to a multi story multi family dwelling with heavy fire showing from the porch and PD evacuating residents. A handline was stretched for fire suppression while crews simultaneously searched the second floor where reported victims were located. The fire was quickly extinguished with minimal extension to the house, and all searches were negative. Crews remained on scene for an additional hour for overhaul and to assist tenants. The importance of staffing is highlighted by a fire like this. Having six members on duty allowed crews to split and extinguish the fire while also searching for victims. With the current minimum of four, this would not be possible. Thank you as always to Superior Township Firefighters and Local 1830 Ypsilanti Township Firefighters for their help on scene.

Units on scene

COMMAND: 2L3
ENGINES: 2-3, 14-1, 14-3, 11-2
LADDERS: T2-1, L11-1
OTHER: S2-1, Utility 2-1

03/28/2026

Shift 1 AMA to Ypsilanti Township

03/24/2026

Shift 3 AMA to Ypsilanti Township

03/21/2026

This week Local 401 members had the opportunity to undergo comprehensive health care screenings through NDS. These screenings have become an annual event and are vital to ensuring the long term health of firefighters. We’d like to thank Chief Hobbs for budgeting to ensure every member could participate, as well as the excellent staff at NDS who assisted all week.

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Stay warm and enjoy responsibly!

03/11/2026

Shift 3 handling a vehicle fire this morning

03/10/2026

3/9/26-RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE

Yesterday morning at 10am Shift 3 responded to reports of the back of a house on fire in 200 block of Perrin. Crews arrived to a 2 story dwelling with fire in the back of the home and power line issues. Crews did an excellent job working quickly to limit the majority of damage to the exterior of the home and complete searches. As always, we’d like the thank Local 1830 Ypsilanti Township Firefighters and Superior Township Firefighters for their assistance on scene.

COMPANIES ON SCENE
Command:2C3
Engines: 2-1, 14-1, 14-3, 14-4, 11-2
Ladders: T2-1, L11-1
Other: S2-1, U2-3

03/06/2026

Local 401 members had the chance to train at Local 1830 Ypsilanti Township Firefighters this morning. Thanks to YTFD for hosting and if you haven’t, give our friends a follow on their new page!