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Residents and commissioners press city to reopen Station 5, address staffing and Station 2 conditions
Summary
Public commenters and several commissioners pressed the City of Bay City on Sept. 15 to repair and reopen Fire Station 5 and to address staffing shortfalls and poor conditions at Station 2, including a claim of elevated PFAS levels and sharply reduced firefighter staffing since a public safety reorganization.
Residents and commissioners urged Bay City leaders on Sept. 15 to prioritize repairs and staffing for local fire stations, saying closures and staff reductions have reduced on-call resources in industrial and residential corridors.
Judy Brenner, a member of the Northwest Citizens District Council, told the commission that Fire Station 5 on Smith Street was closed "quietly in July 2024" and said reasons cited for the closure included staffing shortages and mold and mildew from a leaking roof. Brenner said the closure leaves the Wilder Road–Truman Parkway–Industrial Park area more exposed to slower emergency response because frequent train crossings and bridge closures…
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