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Fire union presses Tampa council for master plan and new stations as development rises
Summary
Tampa firefighters urged the council to adopt a concrete master plan and accelerate construction of planned stations, saying development in Midtown, Water Street and other growth areas means response capacity is not keeping pace.
TAMPA — Tampa firefighters and union representatives told the City Council on June 26 that the city needs a comprehensive Tampa Fire Rescue master plan and faster progress on planned stations and units.
Walter Hill, vice president of Tampa firefighters, said council had requested a master plan in 2021 but that staff updates have focused on progress reports rather than a…
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