The Grand Ledge Area Emergency Services Authority (GLAESA) is considering an initiative to support the growing public safety needs of our community. The current fire station at 500 N. Clinton Street was repurposed from a City of Grand Ledge Public Works Shop in the early 1950's, and is no longer adequate to meet the public safety needs of the City of Grand Ledge and Oneida Charter Township. Although the building has served the community well for many decades, it no longer meets the operational demands and safety standards, nor does it fit the newer Fire and EMS vehicles. The current building also lacks the functional performance for safe and rapid response for fire, rescue, and EMS work. Since 2000, your fire department has had nearly a 1000% increase in emergency call volume, from approximately 350 emergency calls in 2000 to nearly 3500 in 2025.
GLAESA purchased a piece of property on M100 in 2006, located just south of Meijer, to intentionally address future growth patterns of the community. GLAESA is exploring the possibility of constructing a new fire station located on this property. The new facility would feature four to six drive through bays for Fire and EMS vehicles, personnel, and support functions required for modern fire, rescue and EMS operations. GLAESA is also assessing options for renovating or replacing the current station. With these considerations in mind, we request your response to the following questions: