A report by an independent public safety communications firm recommends against, for now, Washtenaw Metro Dispatch taking on dispatching for fire emergencies.
The report by Federal Engineering states taking on fire dispatch would require a significant investment in personnel, equipment and facilities.
Metro Dispatch Manager Jeff Poinier says the report recommends several things need to happen prior to more consolidation.
“One of those recommendations for the Washtenaw fire agencies to get together and perform a study of what it is they are looking for in dispatch, so they have a good idea from the fire side of things of what they need and who can best provide that service to them.”
Democratic Sheriff nominee Alyshia Dyer says she wants to see the streamlining of dispatch take place and is already looking to hire new dispatchers.
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