Elected officials in both Mequon and Thiensville this week approved creating a joint working group to explore consolidating the fire departments of each community.
The Mequon Common Council Tuesday approved it unanimously, but without comment. The Thiensville Village Board Monday did the same, after hearing from about a dozen people during an open house.
“We look forward to working up some good numbers with our friends in Mequon and making a decision shortly,” Village President Van Mobley said about the exploration period ahead.
Also on Monday, longtime Thiensville Fire Chief Brian Reiels announced he was retiring after 32 years with the department. His last day will be June 21, 2022.