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Lancaster firefighters are warning that they're spread way too thin, which is slowing down response times when you need help the most. City leaders are now under pressure to decide if it's time to hike the budget to get more boots on the ground.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 90 before that.
You'll likely see a bump in your local taxes or a reallocation of city funds to cover the cost of hiring more first responders.
The community at large through improved fire service stability.
Taxpayers who will have to foot the bill for the increased department costs.
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A resident raised concerns about reports of high turnover and safety issues within the Lancaster Fire Department, urging the council to investigate.