Wayne Westland Fire Department

Jan. 16, 2014  PLYMOUTH EAGLE.   The Wayne-Westland Fire Department has taken another step into the future as the EMTs begin testing an automated device designed to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation for victims of sudden cardiac arrest, freeing up first responders’ hands to perform other necessary medical tasks. According to Assistant

May 13, 2013  PLYMOUTH VOICE.   Governor orders flags lowered   A vintage fire truck carrying the flag-draped casket of fallen firefighter, Brian Woehlke, proceeded past the Westland City Hall and Fire Station-One today as hundreds of friend’s, residents and firefighters from all over the state solemnly paid their last

May 8, 2013  PLYMOUTH VOICE.   In a press release, Wayne-Westland Fire Chief Michael Reddy paid tribute to fallen firefighter, Brian Woehlke, age 29 who leaves behind his wife Jennifer and 13-month-old daughter, Ava. Reddy described Woehlke as an excellent employee, always helpful, sharing and smiling. Woehlke’s wife Jennifer said,

Wayne Westland Fire Department, Deputy Fire Chief, Rob Arbini, addressing the media after finding Woehlke’s body in the debris.   May 8, 2013  PLYMOUTH VOICE.   Rescue crews recovered the body of 29 year-old Wayne Westland firefighter, Brian Woehlke, a Dearborn resident who died this morning fighting a fire in

Mar. 6, 2013  PLYMOUTH EAGLE. The merger of the Wayne and Westland fire departments seems to be proving profitable for both communities. During a recent meeting of the Wayne City Council, Fire Chief Michael Reddy reported an increase in revenue from the department, based, he said, on the two rescue

Nov. 1, 2012  PLYMOUTH EAGLE.   A state of Michigan grant will pay for nearly $800,000 in improvements and equipment for the newly combined Wayne-Westland Fire Department. The communities were notified last week by Gov. Rick Snyder’s office that the fire department would receive $791,787 from the competitive Grant Assistance

August 23, 2012  PLYMOUTH EAGLE.   ‘We Are One’ The Wayne and Westland communities had something to celebrate this week with the official opening of the newly consolidated Wayne-Westland Fire Administration Building. The ceremony made the move of the Westland Fire Administration into the head- quarters at the four-year-old station