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A major fire in downtown Albany last month was contained thanks to some specialized equipment, and city leaders will be spending $2 million purchasing replacements. When the old Albany Theatre burned, adjacent structures along Jackson Street were protected from major damage because of two aerial ladder fire trucks.

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Orange County Fire Rescue will soon own an old Lynx Bus that they plan to use to help save lives during mass casualty incidents in the future. On Tuesday, commissioners are expected to approve the $2,500 purchase of the bus and refurbish it into a large ambulance.