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Fire Department
Welcome to the City of Ypsilanti Fire Department! The Ypsilanti Fire Department (YFD) is a comprehensive, full-time fire department that provides fire services to the City of Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University. The men and women of the City of Ypsilanti Fire Department are dedicated to serve the citizens, businesses, students, and visitors of the City of Ypsilanti.
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Fire Marshal
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Fire Operations
The City of Ypsilanti Fire Department covers 4.5 square miles and provides fire, EMS, and hazardous material responses to 19,435 residents and 23,000 students from Eastern Michigan University.
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Fire Prevention
Stay safe with these fire prevention tips.
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Fire Services
View information about how to request fire reports, child car seat inspections, and home safety inspections.
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Mission Statement
Read our mission statement.
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Fire Department Organization Chart (PDF)
View the Fire Department's organization chart.
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Ken Hobbs
Fire ChiefPhone: 734.482.9778On Saturday, June 8, 2019, City Clerk, Andrew Hellenga, sworn in Ken Hobbs, as the first African American Fire Chief of the City of Ypsilanti Fire Department (YFD) after serving as Interim Chief since January 2019. Chief Hobbs have served the YFD for over 32 years and has lived in the city for over 20 years. He has also received numerous honors and awards for his service and dedication to the community throughout his career.
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Fire Department
Physical Address
525 W Michigan Avenue
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734-482-9778