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Richardson fire chief outlines revised timelines, staffing and bond timing for Station 7

5965386 · October 20, 2025

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Summary

Chiefs from the Richardson Fire Department told the City Council that they have revised the master plan schedule to open Station 7 earlier than previously projected and to stagger hiring and apparatus purchases, and that staff will present a resolution adopting the master plan at an upcoming council meeting.

Chiefs from the Richardson Fire Department returned to the City Council to update members on actions taken since the department completed a strategic master plan last year and to present a revised timeline for capital projects, apparatus purchases and personnel.

Chief Poopy, joined by Chief Younger and Chief Kaske, said the department is keeping much of the original schedule but has suggested several changes to spread hiring and speed up the Station 7 program. “The next step is simple. If you're good with it ... we will put a resolution for you to consider adopting the Fire Master Plan,” Chief Poopy told council.