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Wyoming, Byron Township update automatic aid agreement for structure fires and highway incidents
Summary
The Wyoming City Council approved an updated automatic aid agreement with Byron Township that clarifies mutual automatic response for structure fires and highway incidents, reflecting resources available after the Division Avenue fire station opened.
The Wyoming City Council on Sept. 2 approved an update to the automatic aid agreement between the city and Byron Township. The agreement formalizes automatic response for structure fires and highway incidents in portions of the two jurisdictions.
City staff told the council the update accounts for the Division Avenue fire station opening and clarifies which agency will automatically respond to incidents in particular geographic areas — primarily the north side of Byron Township and certain southern areas of the city. Staff emphasized this automatic aid does not replace mutual aid arrangements for very large incidents; both agencies would respond to major fires as needed.
Council members moved and seconded the resolution; the motion passed on a roll-call vote with all members present voting in favor.
The agreement updates the operational response framework and is expected to streamline dispatch and initial response in the identified areas.
