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County hears revised $9.7M estimate for Indian Land fire station and debate over EMS ‘combo’ stations
Summary
Fire officials presented a revised $9.7 million cost for Fire Station 3 in Indian Land and asked council to consider co‑locating EMS resources with future fire stations; officials also requested vehicle and staffing funding for several districts.
Lancaster County fire officials told the County Council Committee of the Whole on Wednesday that building Fire Station 3 in Indian Land and equipping it would cost about $9.7 million, and they asked council to consider several related capital and staffing requests.
Chief Greg Nicholson, presenting the Greater Indian Land Fire District budget, said the district is seeking funding for a new station, an engine to accompany the station and additional firefighters. "Fire trucks are about a four‑year build," Nicholson told council, noting lead times for apparatus and construction. He also said the district is asking for three firefighters to staff new shifts and for an engine…
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