Eight months after shelving a plan to build 18 new fire stations, the San Diego City Council is reviewing other recommendations to improve fire coverage.
In this editorial, the news organization takes a look at previous and current recommendations for how the fire department can improve public safety in San Diego, California. The editorial espouses using quick-response squads and adding engine companies during peak response times vs. adding stations. Eight months ago, the fire department scrapped a plan to build 18 new stations. A recent recommendation from an outside consultant suggests 10 new stations and adding more quick-response units.