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Allen County Unifies Fire and EMS | Fort Wayne News
Allen County is taking a bold step toward saving lives by merging all fire and EMS services into one unified district, set to launch January 1, 2027. After years of planning and public feedback, leaders unanimously approved the move to tackle dangerously slow response times—some residents waited 35 minutes or more for help—and patch inconsistent care across the county. By combining former fire districts and cities like New Haven and Woodburn, the new system ensures the closest available help arrives fast, no matter where you live. A new 31-cent countywide fire tax will replace patchwork…
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