Saline Area Fire Department

What Saline Area Fire Department does

The Saline Area Fire Department is a regional municipal fire department governed by an interlocal agreement between four local government entities — the City of Saline, Saline Township, Lodi Township, and York Township — in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It provides fire suppression, rescue operations, fire prevention education, burn permit administration, fire investigation, and community safety training to residents across the four jurisdictions. The department operates from a single headquarters station at 205 E. Michigan Ave in Saline, MI, and is overseen by a Fire Board with representatives from each participating municipality plus an independent at-large member.

The organization is structured as a combination department with three 24-hour shifts, each staffed by one captain and three full-time firefighters. Total personnel count is approximately 24–25, including the Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, Office Manager, three Captains, 9–12 full-time firefighters, and eight paid-on-call firefighters, with daily staffing of 3–4 personnel. The department's underlying operational assets include standard firefighting apparatus, 4-inch Storz hydrant fittings for water supply, and ISO-rated response capabilities (ISO 4 within city limits, ISO 4Y within 5 miles, ISO 9 beyond).

The business model is tax-funded rather than commercial: revenue derives from property taxes and municipal contributions collected by the four member governments, and services are provided free of charge to residents within the service jurisdiction. There are no commercial sales motions, no product pricing (apart from nominal fees such as ~$20 for address signs), and no expansion beyond the interlocal service area without governance-level approval from the Fire Board. The department maintains coordinating relationships with Huron Valley Ambulance, the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office, and the Washtenaw County Mutual Aid Association for cross-jurisdictional emergency response.

Name

Saline Area Fire Department

Legal name

Saline Area Fire Department

Website

https://salinefire.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Saline Area Fire Department is a municipal fire department providing fire suppression, rescue, and fire prevention services to residents of the City of Saline, Saline Township, Lodi Township, and York Township in Michigan under an interlocal governance agreement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Fire Protection Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue) (BPAIAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL)

Keywords

• Fire suppression services
• Emergency rescue services
• Fire prevention education
• Municipal fire protection
• Burn permit administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Saline

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tax Revenue: Funded through property taxes and municipal contributions from the City of Saline, Saline Township, Lodi Township, and York Township. Governed by an interlocal agreement with a fire board consisting of representatives from all four municipalities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Saline Area Fire Department is a regional municipal fire department providing fire suppression, emergency rescue, and fire prevention services to the citizens of the City of Saline, Saline Township, Lodi Township, and a portion of York Township in Michigan. The department also administers burn permits, processes fire incident report requests, conducts fire investigations, and offers community safety education and station tours. Services are funded through municipal taxes and provided free of charge to residents within the service jurisdiction.

Product overview

Saline Area Fire Department is a regional fire department providing emergency services to the City of Saline, Saline Township, Lodi Township, and a portion of York Township in Michigan. The department offers fire suppression, rescue services, and fire prevention as core emergency response functions. Administrative services include burn permit issuance, fire incident report requests, and community outreach through station tours and public events. Employment opportunities are available for firefighter positions including full-time and paid-on-call roles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Suppression Services Primary firefighting and fire suppression service provided to residents and property owners across the City of Saline, Saline Township, Lodi Township, and a portion of York Township. Available 24/7 through the 911 emergency response system.
• Rescue Services Emergency rescue operations provided to citizens in need of assistance across the four-municipality service area. Includes coordination with Huron Valley Ambulance for medical-related emergencies.
• Fire Prevention Services Public education and training on fire prevention measures, including home fire prevention guidance, fire alarm response procedures, and general safety measures. Provided to residents within the service jurisdiction.
• Burn Permits & Ordinances Permit issuance and ordinance information for outdoor burning across the City of Saline, Saline Township, Lodi Township, and York Township. Includes regulatory compliance documentation and ordinance enforcement.
• Report Request Service Administrative service for citizens to request fire incident reports and file Freedom of Information requests. Requests are directed to [email protected].
• After The Fire Assistance Guidance for citizens on steps to take following a fire incident, including insurance claims, property securing, and recovery resources.
• Public Relations and Events Station tours and community event participation by the fire department. Welcomes visitors for station and truck tours during non-emergency times and participates in community events. Event scheduling coordinated through Firefighter Jake Herter.

Quantifiable outcome

• ISO 4 rating for addresses within city limits
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• Huron Valley AmbulancesupportingOthersReferenced as an important community resource link on the Saline Area Fire Department website. Provides emergency medical services in coordination with fire department operations in the region.
• Washtenaw County Mutual Aid AssociationsupportingOthersMutual aid organization connecting fire departments in Washtenaw County for coordinated emergency response across jurisdictions when additional resources are needed.
• Washtenaw County Sheriff's OfficesupportingOthersCounty law enforcement agency with coordination and referral relationship for public safety services in the region.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ann Arbor Fire Department: Municipal fire department serving Ann Arbor in Washtenaw County, providing fire suppression, rescue, and prevention services to a larger urban population with a comparable full-time and paid-on-call staffing model.
• Ypsilanti Fire Department: Municipal fire department serving Ypsilanti Township and the City of Ypsilanti in Washtenaw County, providing comparable fire/rescue services under a similar tax-funded governance structure and overlapping mutual-aid response area.
• Scio Township Fire Department: Adjacent Washtenaw County fire department providing regional fire and rescue services with a comparable combination staffing structure and tax-funded municipal model.
• Pittsfield Township Fire Department: Washtenaw County fire department delivering fire suppression, rescue, and fire prevention services to an adjacent township, integrated with the same county mutual-aid network used by Saline Area Fire Department.
• Dexter Area Fire Department: Regional fire department serving the Village of Dexter and surrounding townships in Washtenaw County; comparable as a multi-municipal combination department offering suppression, rescue, and prevention services.
• Chelsea Area Fire Authority: Regional fire authority in western Washtenaw County providing fire suppression, rescue, and prevention services to multiple municipalities through an interlocal agreement structure similar to SAFD's.

Regional players

• Augusta Township Fire Department: Washtenaw County-area fire department providing comparable municipal fire and rescue services to a township jurisdiction, organized under similar public-safety governance.
• Manchester Township Fire Department: Nearby Washtenaw County-area fire department delivering comparable fire and rescue services to a rural/township community under a similar municipal funding model.

Others

• Huron Valley Ambulance: Regional EMS provider partnering with Saline Area Fire Department; comparable as a closely coordinated emergency-services organization serving the same Washtenaw County population though focused on medical transport.
• Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office: County-level public safety agency that coordinates with Saline Area Fire Department on emergency response across the same service geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saline-area-fire-department

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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