Mayor on Fire Department Merger

Wauwatosa Mayor Dennis McBride talks about how the Wauwatosa Common Council voted 12-2 to approve the joint fire department with West Allis. What are some of the steps needed to take before the Milwaukee Metro Fire Rescue is launched? How much of an annual payment could the Milwaukee Metro Fire Rescue be eligible for? Are there any candidates for Fire Chief? When are full operations expected to begin? How will this merger benefit residents of Wauwatosa and West Allis?

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