Concerns emerge over Wyoming Fire Department staffing
WYOMING, Mich. — Just weeks following the departure of Wyoming City Fire Chief Brian Bennett, concerns are reemerging over understaffing within the...
WYOMING, Mich. — Just weeks following the departure of Wyoming City Fire Chief Brian Bennett, concerns are reemerging over understaffing within the Department. Catherine Kooyer lives in Wyoming and is concerned. "It's just not enough," Kooyer said. "We've got those crews running like crazy." "It's not like it's a one time thing," Kooyer said. "It's an ongoing every day these firefighters are being pushed beyond their limits. According to the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union, Wyoming has 33 full-time firefighters to service a population of over 76,000 people.