Articles tagged: Chuck Hubbard
Ann Arbor officials discuss strategies for improving fire department without closing stations
Posted: Mar 12, 2013Ann Arbor Mayor John Hieftje attempted to put the issue of closing city fire stations to rest Monday night after a heated discussion ensued during a City Council work session. "I think it would be ... Read more »
with poll: Ann Arbor administrator tells City Council closing fire stations is not on his agenda now
Posted: Jan 17, 2013City Administrator Steve Powers has told the Ann Arbor City Council in an email he won't be pursuing reducing the number of fire stations in the city — at least for now. Fire Chief Chuck ... Read more »
with poll: Ann Arbor officials get earful about proposal to close fire stations at community forum
Posted: Sep 19, 2012City Administrator Steve Powers clarified Tuesday night what the plan to reorganize the Ann Arbor Fire Department means and what it doesn't mean. "It's not a plan to reduce the number of firefighters," Powers said. ... Read more »
Ann Arbor Fire Department purchasing 2-person light rescue truck to handle medical calls
Posted: Sep 18, 2012The Ann Arbor Fire Department will add a light rescue truck to its fleet after the City Council voted 11-0 Monday night to approve the $264,597 purchase. The new truck, which will respond to medical ... Read more »
Should Ann Arbor close fire stations? Weigh in at first of 5 meetings Tuesday night
Posted: Sep 17, 2012The first in a series of public input meetings on a proposal to reorganize the Ann Arbor Fire Department — and go from five to three stations — takes place Tuesday night. Fire Chief Chuck ... Read more »
Ann Arbor fire station closure proposal: Dates announced for 5 community forums
Posted: Aug 22, 2012Before Ann Arbor officials give further consideration to Fire Chief Chuck Hubbard's plan to close fire stations, they're planning to hold a series of community meetings in each of the city's five wards. The city ... Read more »
Ann Arbor Fire Department to get new $1M aerial truck and hire 3 firefighters
Posted: Aug 11, 2012The Ann Arbor City Council voted Thursday night to accept a $642,294 federal grant that allows the city to hire three more firefighters this year. That grows the fire department's ranks to 85 full-time employees. Read more »
Closing down fire stations: Ann Arbor City Council candidates offer thoughts on reorganization plan
Posted: Aug 02, 2012A major issue the eight candidates running for Ann Arbor City Council hope to be at the table for later this year is the proposed reorganization of the city's fire department. Read more »
Ann Arbor officials seek public feedback on proposal to close 2 fire stations
Posted: Jun 28, 2012Fire Chief Chuck Hubbard presented a plan to the City Council in March that calls for operating three fire stations instead of five: One on the north side of the city, one on the south side and one downtown. Read more »
Ann Arbor officials hope to use $642K federal grant to hire 4 new firefighters
Posted: Jun 14, 2012Ann Arbor officials are hoping to hire a handful of new firefighters thanks to a recently announced federal grant and an expected increase in state funding. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management ... Read more »
analysis: Records show Ann Arbor city employees making tens of thousands of dollars in extra pay
Posted: May 20, 2012Dozens of other city employees - including many firefighters and police officers - are making significantly more money than their published base salaries would suggest, according to an analysis of city records obtained by AnnArbor.com under the Freedom of Information Act. Read more »
with poll: Ann Arbor officials seeking public feedback before closing two fire stations
Posted: Apr 17, 2012Consideration of a proposal to close two Ann Arbor fire stations and switch to a three-station model is being put on hold -- at least until later this fall. Read more »
Ann Arbor Fire Department hires first female assistant fire chief in 123-year history
Posted: Apr 04, 2012The Ann Arbor Fire Department has promoted Ellen Taylor to assistant fire chief — a milestone in that she'll be the first woman to serve in the position in the department's 123-year history. Read more »
Firefighters union pushing Ann Arbor officials to use surplus to increase staffing
Posted: Mar 29, 2012The Ann Arbor firefighters union is fighting back in response to Fire Chief Chuck Hubbard's plan to close down two of the city's five fire stations. Instead of closing stations, the union argues the city ... Read more »
Ann Arbor fire chief: Staffing levels make a big difference in ability to fight fires
Posted: Mar 13, 2012Fire Chief Chuck Hubbard wasted no time Monday night when asked by an Ann Arbor City Council member what his "magic number" is in terms of staffing. Read more »
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