Summary
Fire Commissioner Sims says many stations are 'money pits' built on century-old infrastructure, and new stations cost $10-12 million each — but the department has no capital plan. Council moved to force one.
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Last discussed Mar 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
New fire stations run $10-12 million each; council put $500,000 into a capital fund study.
✅Who benefits
Firefighters and residents in neighborhoods served by aging stations.
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