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Lemon Grove highlights new fire engine, ISO 1 rating and support resources for firefighters
Summary
Mayor Raquel Vasquez said investments in law enforcement and fire services include a new state-of-the-art fire engine placed into service last fall, maintenance of an ISO 1 rating, and introduction of 'Tiller,' an emotional-support animal for the fire team.
Mayor Raquel Vasquez said Lemon Grove is investing in public safety and emergency services, noting that the city recently placed a new state-of-the-art fire engine into service and continues to maintain an ISO 1 rating for fire protection services.
"Following the tradition, our firefighters and residents... grabbed the side of the fire truck and... pulled that fire truck into service," Vasquez said, describing the department's recent community-supported milestone. She also introduced "Tiller," an emotional-support animal to assist the fire team with mental-health needs after difficult emergency calls.
Vasquez framed these investments as part of ensuring safety and wellbeing for residents and staff; no new staffing levels, budget line items beyond the previously announced equipment were provided during the address.
Next steps: the city will continue to equip and support fire and law-enforcement staff; the address did not specify additional hires or operating-cost changes tied to the new equipment.
