COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) - Every time Comstock Township firefighters take their newest engine out on a call, they'll be honoring the fire chief who died in the line of duty nearly four months ago. On Saturday, the department dedicated its new truck, Engine 913, to Chief Ed Switalski.
Switalski worked to get the new fire engine before his death. He helped design it, adding features meant to keep his men safe. Though he’ll never get to ride in it, his name is emblazoned on both sides and a copy of his obituary was placed in between the panels in the driver’s side door.
“So we will know that he is always with us,” Beauchamp explained.