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Fire chief lays out plan for swift‑water team, new station and fleet replacement
Summary
San Angelo Fire Department leaders presented a three‑stage plan that includes a swift‑water rescue team this year, a ninth fire station within three years to improve response in the southwest area, and a long‑term capital plan to replace aging apparatus.
Fire leadership told council members the San Angelo Fire Department (SAFD) is pursuing a three‑part strategy: stand up a certified swift‑water rescue team within the current fiscal year, pursue construction and staffing for a ninth fire station in the next three years to cut long response times in the Southwest region, and develop a five‑year apparatus replacement plan to keep pace with rising vehicle costs.
Fire Chief Patrick outlined the swift‑water objective first: SAFD has purchased two rescue boats and identified personnel for training. “We purchased 2 rescue boats…they're going to be delivered today,” he said, adding that training, personal protective equipment and deployment protocols must be completed before the team is operational. Chief Patrick said TIFMAS (the Texas Interstate Fire Mutual Aid…
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