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As Lakeland builds Fire Station 8, does it have enough equipment to keep up with growth?
In 2023, Rescue 32 responded to 3,019 calls and Rescue 33 slightly less at 2,961 calls, according to the Lakeland Fire Department's 2023 annual report. A fire rescue truck reaches its maximum ...
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Could Southwest Lakeland see another fire station? Here's where it will be
Lakeland Fire Chief Doug Riley demonstrated he's learned a valuable lesson during his five-year quest to find a suitable piece of land for Fire Station 8: It's better to secure the resources you ...
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Lakeland finds land for long-sought fire station north of I-4. See where
After nearly five years of searching, Lakeland officials have entered into contract to buy land for a new Fire Station 8. Lakeland commissioners will hear details of a contract to purchase 2.3 ...