Mold was found in 20 of Wichita's 22 fire stations, leading to the evacuation of Station 15. Officials cite deferred maintenance as a cause, impacting emergency response times.

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The Morgan County Commission is donating $40,000 for repairs to the Somerville Volunteer Fire Department's parking lot, funded from road and bridge funds to expedite necessary improvements.

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Staten Island officials announced $9 million in federal funding to modernize firehouses and build an EMS training center, improving response times and service for local communities.

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Norwich's Yantic Fire Engine Co. No. 1 was shut down for non-compliance with a new unified command policy, leading to repossession of firetrucks. City officials assert the policy enhances public safety.

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A Sonoma County fire engine crashed while responding to another collision in Windsor. Two people in a Prius were hospitalized; no firefighters were injured. The incident is under investigation.

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