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South Dakota Arena Plan Could Include 2 Fire Stations

A consultant is recommending that Rapid City, S.D., include two new fire stations in a $180 million project to expand the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. The possible addition, recommended by Dougherty & Company of Sioux Falls, would push the cost …

Illinois City Adding Three Fire Stations

Normal city leaders want to spend $12 million to build three new fire stations in the central Illinois community. The Pantagraph reports the community plans to borrow money for the project. It was approved by the city council during a …

Many New Firehouses Eliminating Fire Poles

When University City’s new fire house No. 1 opens later this summer, it’ll be missing an icon of firefighter tradition. “`We won’t have a fire pole,” said Chief Adam Long. “We’re just going to use the steps.” At first, the …