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Council approves purchase of two fire engines; councilmember seeks fire master plan and station siting study
Summary
Council approved early acquisition of two fire engines and councilmember Arias referred staff to develop a fire master plan and explore station siting, staffing and funding; the fire chief warned that recent Southern California fires show the need for continued preparedness and coordination with water and mutual‑aid partners.
Bakersfield — The Bakersfield City Council on Jan. 22 approved the purchase of two new fire engines and heard a referral from Councilmember Arias asking staff to develop a city fire master plan and begin design work for a new station, with particular attention to South Bakersfield.
The council approved the early acquisition authorizing procurement of two fire engines; the consent item (7D3) passed with Councilmember Weir absent. Vice Mayor presented the purchase as a forward-looking replacement and expansion measure; the consent item file notes the city’s recent fleet additions and the multi-year lead time for apparatus procurement.
Councilmember Arias…
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