10/28/2026
BESSEMER - Bessemer and Bessemer Township fire departments are considering a merger to reduce costs and replace aging equipment. to replace the engines that are approaching 30 years old, can cost up to $800,000. Both departments also operate aging, undersized fire halls. The proposed merger would combine resources and allow construction of a new station. Officials say response times shouldn’t suffer, and costs won’t increase unless voters approve a millage. The committee hopes to complete incorporation documents by January. Its next meeting is November 30 at 4:30 p.m. at Bessemer City Hall.


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