Westland is moving Fire Station 4 to a new location east of the train tracks to cut down emergency response times, and city officials say the project won’t cost taxpayers anything extra.
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Westland relocates Fire Station 4 to improve emergency response times
After decades of service, Westland’s Fire Station 4 is preparing for relocation to better serve the community. The new station will be located on Cherry Hill Road just west of Newburgh Road, strategically positioned east of the train tracks that have long delayed emergency crews.
“It served the community well, but it’s outgrown both in run volume and in space,” Fire Chief Darrell Stamper said.
Mayor Kevin Coleman explained the strategic advantage of the new location…