JACKSON, MI – Firefighters from Jackson and Summit Township have long supported each other during emergency calls.

Now they are one step closer to having a formal agreement to help the two departments meet their goal of maintaining public safety.

The Jackson City Council and the Summit Township Board of Trustees approved a resolution Nov. 19 supporting enhanced collaboration between the Jackson Fire Department and the Summit Township Fire Department.

The resolution allows the departments to collect data, evaluate performance, and develop a plan to better coordinate emergency response, improve firefighter readiness, and use resources more efficiently.

The two departments have been working towards a formal aid agreement that would benefit both jurisdictions.

“From here, we’ll be working

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