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Modesto fire contract credited with deeper coverage; council told contract expires June 2026
Summary
Assistant Fire Chief Andrew Hunter told the Ceres City Council the Modesto–Ceres fire partnership has expanded available firefighting and EMS resources, improved the city's ISO rating and offers operational alignment; staff said a contract will be brought to council ahead of its June 2026 expiration.
Assistant Fire Chief Andrew Hunter said the contract with Modesto Fire Department has given Ceres greater depth in firefighting and emergency medical services and has improved the city’s Insurance Services Office rating.
Hunter told the City Council that before the contract Ceres staffed three stations with 11 on‑duty firefighters and that the Modesto contract provides access to 24 staffed engines, four ladder trucks and five battalion chiefs across the system. "This means…
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