The Ann Arbor Fire Department saw its busiest year ever in 2025, responding to nearly 13,500 calls for service.
Local firefighters are adjusting as Ann Arbor becomes a larger city. Fire Chief Mike Kennedy says as the city’s skyline becomes taller and more residents come to live in high-rises, there is a growing need for a specialized team.
He says the fire department is in the early stages of budget talks with city officials to fund its formation and hire more firefighters…