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Topeka Fire Stations Reimagined | Topeka News
Topeka’s fire department is set for a major overhaul, relocating three stations to boost emergency response times and firefighter well-being—Station 13 to Six and Governor’s Place, Station 11 to Lyman Road, and Station 6 to Billard Airport. This long-planned, ten-year strategy aims to raise the city’s four-minute response coverage from 75% to 82%, directly addressing resident concerns that have even influenced where people choose to live. With a $36 million price tag, funding remains the biggest hurdle, sparking discussions around a potential half-percent sales tax hike or reallocating…
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