Howell Area Professional Firefighters Union - IAFF Local 5546

05/29/2026

Local 5546 Update

We want to provide the community with some important updates regarding recent staffing and administrative changes within our department.

Last week, the department underwent significant leadership and administrative changes. In addition, our current Fire Chief will be retiring next week. We also want to welcome Interim Chief Michael Evans, former Deputy Chief of the Brighton Area Fire Authority, who started this week and will serve in the role until a permanent Chief is selected.

We are excited to work alongside Chief Evans during his time with us. He brings a strong level of knowledge, leadership, and experience in the role of a chief officer, and we look forward to the guidance and professionalism he will provide over the next few months while he is here.

We do intend to continue negotiations with Interim Chief Evans, and we are very optimistic about working toward a long-term agreement with him.

At the same time, the Fire Chief position will be posted both internally and externally so we can ensure we find the best possible fit for our department moving forward. We are committed to a transparent process that brings in strong leadership for the future.

While change like this is significant, we are looking forward to positive momentum and continued progress within the department. Our commitment remains the same: serving our community with professionalism, pride, and the highest level of care.

Thank you for your continued support.

05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten.

From all of us at the department, we wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

05/23/2026

***THIS INCIDENT IS NOW OVER***

Your local 5546 Firefighters are on a working structure fire off Allen road in Oceola Township. Please avoid the area if possible or if its a must to travel through, use caution. Thank you

05/23/2026

Yesterday evening, HAFD assisted Fowlerville FD on an AMA request to a commercial structure fire with Engine 21 and Ladder 20. Great teamwork by all departments involved.

05/22/2026

🚨 FIRE CHIEF HIRING POSTING 🚨

The Howell Area Fire Authority has officially posted the Fire Chief position. Applications are due by June 10, 2026.

This leadership role oversees a combination department serving the City of Howell and surrounding townships, including operations, staffing, budgeting, and strategic direction for the Authority.

Assessment center dates and board interview information are included in the posting below. Interested candidates should review all qualifications and application requirements carefully.

05/19/2026

Last week’s training focused on vehicle extrication basics using farm jacks, chain, and cribbing. Crews practiced safe stabilization, controlled lifts, and proper setup techniques under load. Strong fundamentals and solid teamwork throughout the drill.

05/14/2026

Some people get new fire trucks.
Some people get station renovations.

We got… a freshly refurbished flag box. 😎🇺🇸
And honestly? She’s looking pretty sharp.

After a little TLC, a fresh coat of paint, and what we can only assume was a full spa treatment, the flag retirement box outside headquarters (Station 20 off Grand River) is back and ready for duty.

So if you have an American flag that is worn, faded, or damaged, you can drop it off here to be respectfully retired.

Please admire responsibly. The box is already getting a big ego.

05/12/2026

05/09/2026

Kensington Valley Outlets invites you to join the Touch a Truck event, featuring participation from Livingston County EMS and Livingston County Sheriff Department, until 2pm. Livingston County EMS Livingston County Sheriff Department Howell Area Fire Department

05/01/2026

🚨Contract Negotiations Update🚨

We want to keep our community informed as we continue working through the contract negotiation process. Following our meeting back in March, we have now received the documents we requested from the employer. While waiting on these documents it did create a setback to our original timeline, where this meeting was initially intended to be a response to their proposal. However this was a necessary document to move forward and still represents meaningful progress as we move on to the next meeting.

With this information, our bargaining unit is now working on preparing a full counter proposal. We are working to complete this as quickly and carefully as possible to ensure we are representing the best interests of our members and the community we serve.

We expect to have another update in as little as two weeks, though it may take up to about a month depending on progress. We appreciate your continued support and patience, and we remain committed to keeping you informed.

04/26/2026

Weekly Dispatch Update – April 20–26

HAFD crews responded to 38 calls this week.

🔥 Fire: 19 calls (including 4 structure fires and 5 alarms)
🚑 Medical: 18 calls
Other: 1 call

Thank you to our members for your continued professionalism and commitment to protecting the Howell community.