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Fire chief asks committee to fund training facility, station design and equipment replacements
Summary
Fire department leaders presented several 2026 capital requests including design funds for a new station, a proposed training facility, Station 3 parking expansion, extrication-equipment replacement, and phased replacement of PFAS-free turnout gear.
Fire Department leaders asked the Capital Improvement Committee on July 17 to consider several multiyear capital needs, including a training facility, architectural design for a new fire station, and a mix of equipment and site improvements.
The department’s highest-priority request was for an off-site training facility that could include a three‑story training tower, classrooms and rest facilities. Presenters described multiple delivery options, including modular "Connex box" structures or a permanent building, and said costs and the need for land acquisition would vary depending on the…
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