A widow sued Lorain County officials, saying a 911 system malfunction delayed emergency response to her husband and contributed to his death.

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Santa Cruz County leaders launched a campaign for Measure E, a temporary half-cent sales tax to raise about $27 million a year for emergency services and other local programs threatened by federal cuts.

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Jackson Fire Department will host a free public open house Oct. 3 at Fire Station #1 in Jackson.

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Buffalo Grove opened its new Fire Station 25, a $10.1 million facility replacing a 50-year-old station and adding firefighter health, safety and response upgrades.

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Salem Fire Station 2 reopened after a $750,000 renovation that rebuilt the facade, upgraded systems and added heat pumps to improve safety and efficiency.

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