Wauwatosa, West Allis Vote to Create Joint Fire Department

Wauwatosa, West Allis vote to create joint fire department

The Common Councils of Wauwatosa and West Allis have each voted to approve an intergovernmental agreement to move forward with the creation of a joint fire department.According to a news release from officials with the city of West Allis, the new fire department will be named Milwaukee Metro Fire Rescue.West Allis officials say the Wauwatosa Common Council voted 12-2 in favor and the West Allis Common Council voted 10-0 in favor of the proposal.…

Wauwatosa, West Allis approve plans to merge fire departments

The Wauwatosa Common Council approved the plan in a 12-2 vote on Tuesday, meaning both cities have now agreed.

West Allis, Wauwatosa fire department merger; common councils approve

The Common Councils of Wauwatosa and West Allis voted 12-2 on Tuesday, Feb. 24 to approve the creation of a joint fire department, which will be named Milwaukee Metro Fire Rescue.

Wauwatosa, West Allis common councils approve fire department merger

Wauwatosa and West Allis will be merging their fire departments.

Wauwatosa Common Council agrees to fire department merger

WAUWATOSA, Wis.- The Wauwatosa Common Council passed an intergovernmental agreement to join fire departments with the city of West Allis. The agreement passed 12-2 Tuesday night. The merged fire departments would enter a 10-year contract, with either city able to withdraw with a two year notice. A study done in March 2025 shows that a merger could yield up a potential $14 million in savings, an estimated $7 million in the first five years. Fire …

Wauwatosa, West Allis councils give green light to fire department merger

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