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Councilors press chief on adding stations as city growth strains coverage
Syracuse City Council · April 22, 2026
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Councilors asked how the fire department will keep pace with growth; the chief estimated a new station would cost $12–$15 million to build with about $1.7–$1.8 million in recurring personnel costs and $1.2–$1.8 million for apparatus.
Councilors questioned the Fire Chief about whether Syracuse should add stations and crews to keep pace with development and population growth.
The Fire Chief said the city currently operates 11 stations and that growth near the inner harbor and along I‑81 is increasing demand. “I think a brand new fire station would be somewhere between 12…
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