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Fire chief seeks station expansion, apparatus replacements and wellness measures to keep pace with growth

5719525 · August 19, 2025
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Summary

Fairview’s fire chief outlined a five-year plan calling for construction of a new Station 32, replacement of aging apparatus (including a heavy rescue), expanded staffing tied to new stations, and health protections for firefighters.

The Fairview Fire Department presented a five-year strategic plan that focuses on facility capacity, apparatus replacement and personnel wellness. Chief Zach Hughes said the department is operating from a single station that was reconfigured repeatedly to accommodate staff and that a new Station 32 (land acquired; plans drawn) is included in the department’s near-term capital priorities.

Apparatus and life-cycle planning: The fire chief…

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