Macomb Township Fire Department Achieves Historic Staffing Levels
The Macomb Township Fire Department has reached its highest staffing level in its 73-year history, hiring 13 new full-time firefighters over the past year, bringing the total to 47. This expansion also increases the number of personnel on duty daily,…
Detroit, MI, October 9, 2026 — The Macomb Township Fire Department has announced it has achieved its highest staffing level in the department’s 73-year history. This milestone comes after the hiring of 13 new full-time firefighters over the past year.
With these additions, the department’s total number of full-time firefighters now stands at 47. This represents a significant increase in personnel compared to previous years.
The expansion in staffing is expected to have a direct impact on the number of personnel available for duty each day. This development aims to address and alleviate previous concerns regarding departmental staffing levels.
The department’s 73-year history has seen various stages of growth and staffing adjustments. The recent hiring initiative marks a notable point in this history, establishing a new benchmark for the size of the full-time force.
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