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Debate over fire station site and staffing plan highlights north/south coverage and cost concerns
Summary
Cedar City Fire Department presented a $10 million‑plus expansion plan that would add full‑time staff and a new station on the south edge of town; council members, county and neighboring city officials debated location, equity of coverage for north neighborhoods and phased staffing and funding options.
Chief Phillips presented a written critique of a proposed large new southern fire station and described the department’s $10 million‑plus expansion plan, which the chief said would add three full‑time firefighters immediately and expand volunteer capacity during build‑out. The chief argued the proposed southern location is far from many current population centers and urged a phased, needs‑based approach instead of a single large build.
Council members, neighboring leaders and county officials discussed…
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