The Grand Ledge Area Emergency Services Authority is a cooperative agreement between the City of Grand Ledge and Oneida Charter Township to provide fire and emergency services to the community.  Formed in October 2001, the authority was organized under Public Act 57 of 1988 as an independent organization responsible for the review and oversight of emergency services.

The first meeting of the Authority board took place on December 17, 2001, with the Authority officially assuming control of the

new Grand Ledge Area Fire Department on January 1, 2002. 

As allowed by Act 57, the Authority requested an independent operating millage in 2004.  The voters approved the original millage and

 approved a renewal in 2008 for five additional years.  The operating millage allows the Authority to assess property owners 3 mills in order

to fund the operation of the fire department without assistance.

In 2008, the Authority began contracting emergency medical services to Eagle Township.  The contract fee and

additional service revenue will help to ensure a stable foundation for future growth.