At the April 15, 2026 meeting, the Galien Township Board accepted resignation letters from two fire chief candidates and voted to hire Bryant Miller as the new Township Fire Chief. Chief Miller reported on equipment needs, including SCBA repairs, truck pump testing, tire replacement, and suspension work, and noted that the department is actively working on 42 different grant opportunities along with implementation of a new CAD system. The combination of new leadership, multiple concurrent equipment and maintenance projects, and an aggressive grant-seeking posture indicates a broader modernization effort in the fire department. Vendors in fire/EMS consulting, grant writing, fleet and equipment management, and training can support Chief Miller in prioritizing grants, structuring replacement plans, and ensuring new systems (like CAD) are effectively integrated into operations and reporting.

Board also approved multiple repair expenditures and wage increases for firefighters, underscoring a...