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Milan mayor reports Milan Area Fire Department board favors hiring two full‑time firefighters; council to weigh in

Milan City Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary

Mayor Ed Kolar reported that the Milan Area Fire Department board majority recommended hiring two full‑time firefighters; council members questioned budget and response-time details and were told staff would return with more information before a council decision.

Mayor Ed Kolar told the Milan City Council on Aug. 22, 2022, that the Milan Area Fire Department (MAFD) board — excluding the city’s own representatives — had a majority in favor of hiring two full‑time firefighters to supplement on‑call personnel.

The recommendation was presented by Kolar during an update on the Aug. 11 MAFD board meeting. Kolar said initial budget data and information about call‑response times and procedures were presented to the board a…

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