WAUWATOSA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Wauwatosa's Common Council approved a merger between their fire department and the West Allis Fire Department Tuesday night.

The West Allis Common Council also approved the merger in their vote about an hour later. 

West Allis passed the ordinance in a unanimous vote; in Wauwatosa, the vote was 12-2. 

One alder who wasn't in favor said the deal doesn't have anything to prevent a reduction in services and wanted an amendment barring a reduction. 

He also wasn't in favor of the agreement lasting 10 years and suggested a five-year term. Despite that, Wauwatosa's council did not make amendments and passed the merger.