Milan Area Firefighters

06/01/2026

MAY SUMMARY - In May, your Milan Area Firefighters responded to 146 calls for service bringing our year total to 555.

While emergency response is our most visible responsibility, a significant part of our mission focuses on fire prevention and public education. Through fire inspections, pre-incident planning, community outreach events, smoke alarm education, and safety programs, we work every day to reduce risks and help prevent emergencies before they occur.

Medical emergencies continue to make up the largest portion of our call volume, which is common for fire departments across the country. Our firefighters are trained to provide lifesaving medical care and often arrive several minutes before the transporting ambulance, allowing treatment to begin as quickly as possible.

We remain committed to responding whenever our community needs us. Thank you for your continued support of the Milan Area Fire Department!

05/28/2026

NOW HIRING

The Milan Area Fire Department is accepting applications for Part Time Firefighters.

We are a progressive, community focused department serving the City of Milan and three surrounding townships. Our department responds to approximately 1,500 calls annually and staffs the station daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Minimum Requirements:
• Michigan Firefighter I & II
• Hazardous Materials Operations
• Emergency Vehicle Drivers Training
• EMT or Higher Medical License

In addition to serving our community, members have opportunities to join the Washtenaw County Hazardous Materials Response Team and the Washtenaw County Technical Rescue Team.

Applications must be submitted by 4:00 PM on Friday, June 5th.

Applications may be downloaded at:https://milanareafire.com/upload/tmp/1779986748.pdf Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

Completed applications may be submitted in person, by mail, or by email to at [email protected].

Join a growing department with a strong tradition of service, excellent training opportunities, and a commitment to our community since 1887.

05/25/2026

MEMORIAL DAY

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. Their courage, selflessness, and dedication to something greater than themselves continue to inspire us today. From all of us at the Milan Area Fire Department, we honor their memory and remain grateful for the freedoms they helped preserve. We will never forget.

We would also like to thank the Milan American Legion for hosting an excellent Memorial Day service this morning and for their continued commitment to honoring our nation’s fallen heroes.

05/22/2026

COMPLETION OF PROBATION

The Milan Area Fire Department is proud to announce that Firefighters Lewis Gerten and Travis Hamilton have officially completed their probationary period.

Both Lewis and Travis were hired in September 2024 and have completed nearly 1,000 hours of training through the EMT Academy, Fire Academy, and extensive in house department training. Over the past several months, they have dedicated countless hours to learning the job, developing their skills, and serving our community.

Several members of the department recently attended their Fire Academy graduation ceremony in support of both firefighters. At last nights Fire Board meeting, Lewis and Travis were also officially pinned with their badges by family members as they completed this important milestone.

Please join us in congratulating Firefighters Gerten and Hamilton on successfully completing probation. We are proud of the hard work, professionalism, and commitment they have shown and look forward to their future with the department.

05/15/2026

FIREHOUSE FRIDAY - This morning’s W4 Country Firehouse Friday at the Milan Area Fire Department is off to a great start! Our firefighters are busy cooking breakfast, community organizations are here sharing information, and you still have a chance to check out the fire trucks and equipment, win concert tickets, and spend some time at the station. The event runs until 9am.

Stop by and say hello - we’d love to see you!

05/11/2026

PASSING OF RETIRED FIRE CHIEF - It is with great sadness that we share the passing of retired Fire Chief Gary Brown. Gary proudly served the Milan Area Fire Department from 1969 to 1986, including serving as Fire Chief from 1982 to 1986.

Visitation will be held at Ochalek-Stark Funeral Home in Milan on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM, and at Peoples Presbyterian Church on Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM until the time of Funeral Service at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Relay for Life Friends Forever Team.

We thank Gary for his years of dedicated service and commitment to the community. Please keep his family, friends, and former colleagues in your thoughts during this difficult time.

Further information including the obituary can be found here: https://www.ochalekstark.com/obituary/gary-brown

05/08/2026

Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Nikki Begziak on being named the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office 2025 Emergency Services Employee of the Year.

Nikki serves our community as a firefighter with the Milan Area Fire Department, while also working full time behind the radio as a communications operator for Washtenaw County. Her dedication, professionalism, and commitment to helping others make us incredibly proud to have her as part of our department.

Congratulations Nikki on this well-deserved recognition!

Nikki Begziak has been named the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office 2025 Emergency Services Employee of the Year. Begziak, a communications operator with the sheriff’s office, also serves with the Milan Area Fire Department as a firefighter and emergency medical responder. Milan Area Firefighters...

05/05/2026

We were honored to have this event take place at our station and to be part of such a meaningful community effort. Thank you to the organizers and all who attended for helping make it a great experience for everyone involved.

Neurodivergent children and families got a low-pressure chance to meet first responders, explore emergency gear and connect with service and therapy dogs during a safety day designed to make emergencies feel a little less unfamiliar.

Story link in the comments.

05/01/2026

APRIL SUMMARY - April was our busiest month of the year so far, responding to a wide range of calls.

Thank you for the continued support. It truly means a lot to our firefighters.

Reminder that we’re hosting W4 Country Firehouse Friday on May 15th. We’ll be posting more info as it gets closer. We hope to see you there!