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September 2012 · 3 We are one Lt. Governor visits Wayne-Westland Fire Department By Jenny Johnson Michigan’s Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley joined Wayne Mayor Al Haidous, Westland Mayor William R. Wild, Fire Chief Michael Reddy and officials from both cities for the rib- bon cutting of the newly consolidated Wayne-Westland Fire Administration Building. Calley said this consolidation is a good example of one of Governor Rick Snyder’s dashboard priorities. “The new Wayne-Westland Fire Wayne City Manager Robert English, Westland Mayor William R. Wild, Michigan’s Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley, Wayne Administration headquarters repre- Mayor Al Haidous and Fire Chief Michael Reddy outside newly consolidated Wayne-Westland Fire Administration Building. Photo sents a new way forward for local by Jenny Johnson of The Wayne Dispatch governments to reduce costs through consolidation while continuing to “Intergovernmental agreements can overcome challenges “We have worked really hard and meet their critical public safety du- a lot of people have put forth the ties,” Calley said. “Intergovernmental through collaborative, comprehensive and long-term approaches and extra effort in making this a reality. I agreements can overcome challenges we applaud Wayne and Westland for setting a great example. think you are going to see a lot more through collaborative, comprehen- of this, not only in our communities, sive and long-term approaches and It’s this type of teamwork that will help reinvent Michigan.” but across the state and we hope to we applaud Wayne and Westland for Michigan’s Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley be the blueprint for these future ef- setting a great example. It’s this type forts,” said Mayor Haidous. of teamwork that will help reinvent services to residents of both commu- daily basis without putting a burden “This is good for the residents Michigan.” nities. Reddy is working toward com- on taxpayers. and the fire departments as well,” Calley said he was moved by the bining best practices of both cities Mayor Wild said the merger has Wild said. cooperation to make big things hap- and creating one set of operating pro- already saved both communities “Great team effort,” Haidous said. pen and by the strong relationship cedures and a full consolidation of money. The agreement will result in “We secured the future to serve both between the political leaders. personnel, stations, equipment and the immediate savings of $180,000 communities with the highest quality He said the two communities are services. annually for Westland and $140,000 services. I am very proud.” poised for growth, thinking toward The next step is to look at elimi- annually for Wayne by sharing one “Service will get better. There are the future and outside the box in nation of duplicate equipment and chief. more firefighters on the job. We will dealing with economic realities and combine purchasing. Wild said with declining property continue to enhance those services,” how to do right by citizens. Reddy recognized the coopera- values it was becoming harder for Haidous said. The intergovernmental agree- tion of both fire department unions each city to sustain their depart- The Westland Fire Dept has 68 ment between Wayne and Westland as vital to the success of the merger. ments. uniformed and two civilian person- has begun the consolidation of the “For other communities that want Wayne and Westland have a his- nel. There are four fire stations lo- two fire departments. Reddy, fire to accomplish something like this, tory of sharing services such as their cated in the 20.4 square miles of chief of both cities, recently moved bring the unions to the table early,” school districts and parks and recre- Westland. They have four engines, the Westland administration to the Reddy said. ation departments. Both city coun- four advanced life support rescues Wayne fire station on Wayne Road. Reddy thanked all of the firefight- cils voted unanimously to accept the and a command vehicle. Westland Reddy was the fire chief in West- ers “for what they are putting forth” combined parks and recreation and has been providing advanced life land. He retired June 30 and then to consolidate. fire department mergers. They were support since 1997. In 2011 they re- became an independent contractor “I am proud to be involved in both part of a group of the sanitation sponded to over 9700 calls. and chief to both municipalities. He such an innovative venture with authority and worked jointly on the The Wayne Fire Dept. has one sta- has a five-year contract but the Mayor Haidous and the City of Glenwood Road project last year. tion within the six square miles of merger is expected to be complete Wayne. With the plan being sup- They also have mutual aid agree- Wayne and 18 firefighter/paramedics before that. It is not yet decided if the ported by both the Westland and ments with their police and fire de- many are trained in urban search merged department will be a fire au- Wayne City Councils and Fire partments. and rescue and Haz-Mat specialties. thority. Unions, this is a real win-win for all,” “Since Nankin Township, our They have two advance life support The goal of the consolidation is to said Wild. cities have been working together,” ambulances; two fire trucks and a create one sustainable department There are several advantages to Wild said. “We had one goal. To cre- 134- foot aerial truck. This year to that will continue to provide top- residents in both cities. There will be ate one sustainable ALS depart- date, they have responded to 1627 notch advanced life support and fire more fire personnel on duty on a ment.” rescue runs and 332 fire runs. 4 · September 2012 Act of Bravery: Rose gives life trying to save another Longtime members of the Wayne business drummer. His dad plays guitar and the two community have suffered a terrible loss. Master would often play together. Eric Wayne Rose, 27, of Westland, died Aug. 4. Eric graduated from Plymouth Canton He is the son of Ronald and Christine Rose and Schools in 2002. In elementary school he at- brother of Paul, Marc and Michael Rose and tended Taft and Hoover Elementary Schools in grandson of Wanda (Allen) Rose and the late Car- Wayne. oline (Henry) Ahern. Eric and Heather Hill, 20, of Canton drown The Rose family owns and operates KICKS in Belleville Lake. Eric was with friends on the Tae Kwon Do and Fitness Center on Michigan Av- sand bar at Belleville Lake when it became dark. enue in downtown Wayne. Eric was a 5th degree Because of a storm that moved through the area black belt and instructor at the facility. He was earlier in the day, lights along the shore were out. in charge of the Little Tigers program for three His dad said, “Eric was a good swimmer and to six-year olds. fit.” “Everybody loved him,” said Eric’s dad, Ron Hill got off track on the way back in on the Rose. “He was doing a fantastic job with them.” sand bar. He was also studying graphic design at the “She got caught up in the undertow,” he said. Art Institute in Novi where he made the Dean’s The Huron River goes through there and creates List. an undertow. “She started yelling for help and “He was a fantastic artist. He designed all of Eric went after her.” our t-shirts and medals,” he said. During the “He died like a hero trying to save someone’s Christmas event in downtown Wayne last Decem- life,” Rose said. ber, it was Eric who created the scene with Santa Members of KICKS organized a candlelight at KICKS. vigil the night before the funeral in Goudy Park. He was very dedicated and talented, his dad “We were surprised by how many people were said. In 2001 he was a member of the Junior there. We were really touched,” Rose said. National Team for Tae Kwon Do. He trained at Members of the USA and Canadian Olympic the Olympic Training Center. He also was invited Tae Kwon Do teams sent condolences to the fam- to Korea for six months to teach Tae Kwon Do ily. Eric was laid to rest at Michigan Memorial at a Korean martial arts school. He was also a Cemetery. 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The solely by Gracin about his wife, and ! City of Westland is “Favorite State of Mind.” hosting their sec- His newest album “Redemption” ond annual Blues, was released in 2011. !%# Brews and Barbe- “Josh Gracin is a real country $ cue on Sept. 15 music star and he will add a nice ! and 16 on City Hall twist to the great line-up of blues grounds at 36601 Josh Gracin bands we have scheduled,” said Ford Road.