Avon is advancing plans for a second fire station on its east side to address rising call volume, with construction now expected to start in spring.

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About 80 Huntsville firefighters reported respiratory symptoms after an August SCBA training exercise, after one air trailer failed air-quality testing in June, WAFF reported.

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Brazos County held an open house on its four emergency service districts, explaining rural fire coverage, governance and costs, and the challenges of staffing, training, and equipment.

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Palo Pinto County fire and ambulance officials will discuss a new satellite base, including a possible shared fire, EMS station with Mineral Wells.

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