Fire Operations

Contact an On-Duty Officer: 734-482-9779

Fire Suppression

The City of Ypsilanti Fire Department covers 4.5 square miles and provides fire, EMS, and hazardous material responses to 20,648 residents and 23,000 students from Eastern Michigan University. In 2023, we have responded to  2,814 calls for service, including medical and fire emergencies within the City of Ypsilanti.  We strive to meet the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) standard with our automatic aid and mutual aid system.

The City of Ypsilanti has an Automatic Mutual Aid Agreement with Ypsilanti Township and Superior Township, which allows all three fire departments to unite to respond to emergencies related to fire suppression assistance. The City Fire Department partakes in the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) to receive or provide assistance in and out of Washtenaw County for large-scale and multi-jurisdiction incidents.

Specialty Teams (Hazmat, TRT, & Water Rescue)

By actively participating in the County Hazardous Material Team, the Technical Rescue Teams and the Swift Water Rescue Team, the residents of the City receive the assistance of highly trained specialty teams being able to deal with the most challenging situations.

Emergency Medical Service (EMS)

The City of Ypsilanti Fire Department proudly provides rapid EMS response in collaboration with Huron Valley Ambulance. Under the direction of the Washtenaw Medical Authority, Firefighters provide advanced airway and are trained with the administration of drugs.

Fire Operations Roster

Shift 1

• Captain Deric Wurmlinger
• Lieutenant Drew Gissendaner
• Firefighter Noe Gomez Ornelas
• Firefighter Doug Carpus
• Firefighter Timothy Wilson
• Firefighter Brandon King
• Firefighter Leonard Ray

Shift 2

• Captain Jeff Schulz
• Lieutenant Angelica Placinta-Jones
• Firefighter Dean Doyle
• Firefighter Reid Moden
• Firefighter Chad Nelson
• Firefighter Cameron Lieffers
• Firefighter Timothy Steinhardt

Shift 3

• Captain Jameson Schultz
• Lieutenant AJ Burkett
• Firefighter Abigail Litzinger
• Firefighter Calvin Nicholai
• Firefighter Zachary Lappan
• Firefighter David Sappington
• Firefighter Cory Armstrong