Union leaders in Pittsburgh warn that an aging fire apparatus fleet, due to decades of underfunding, compromises response times and firefighter safety, with many vehicles exceeding their service life.

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Voters will decide on May 12 whether to approve a $7.5 million bond for a third fire station in North Andover.

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The Grapevine City Council approved a $350,000 squad truck purchase, replacing Engine 1 amid concerns from firefighters about resource reallocation and staffing needs for EMS calls.

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Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue plans to build a new 14,000 sq. ft. station in Ridgefield to improve emergency response times. Construction is expected to start in December.

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Flint Fire Chief Theron Wiggins plans to reopen Fire Station 3, which has been closed due to staffing shortages and budget issues.

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