City of Ypsilanti Professional Firefighters Local 401

05/21/2026

If you haven’t been, be sure to head over to the Michigan Firehouse Museum.

05/06/2026

8,000 firefighters across Michigan chose to endorse our Independent campaign.

Proud to have the support of the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union. Now, let’s get to work.

05/04/2026

Local 401 members had the opportunity to support a great cause yesterday at the Fight for Air Climb. Firefighters climbed 1500 steps at Ford Field to support the American Lung Association alongside hundreds of firefighters from all over the state. Thank you to everyone who donated and we look forward to be back next year!

05/02/2026

Yesterdays shift 2 responded the classic “cat in a tree” call. Tower 2-1 was used to get the cat out of the tree about 50 feet in the air. A majority of the time animals will work their way out of tough situations, but with the cat being stuck in the tree for 18+ hours it was decided that fire department intervention was necessary. We’re happy to say the cat was returned to its owners happy and healthy.

04/30/2026

Shift 2 AMA to Local 1830 Ypsilanti Township Firefighters

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