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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The Monument Fire District plans a new station, a training building for joint regional exercises, and a seasonal crew dedicated to fire fuel removal.

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