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Oroville to add firefighters and police presence; ladder truck and engines on order
Summary
City officials said Oroville has funded new fire apparatus and is increasing police staffing to improve response and community patrols. Officials described ladder truck and two Type 1 engines on order and plans for a second public safety facility on the west side of town.
City leaders told attendees at the April 28 State of the City that they have purchased major fire equipment and are increasing police staffing to expand proactive patrols.
City Administrator Brian Ring said recent grant awards and CDBG funding helped secure a ladder truck and two Type 1 fire engines. "This grant funded those 2 pieces of equipment... That's over 3 point $3,100,000," Ring said while reviewing public-safety…
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