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[Robert Giacometti]

I am curious. It looks like they were all ready to go and then it just got dropped. If it wasn't about money, what was it?

How can it NOT be about money? They are laying off staff and raising all kinds of fees on existing residents. I don't think they would be doing this if they had a surplus of cash sitting around.

The only thing I can think of would be is that the Council might be trying to get more concessions BEFORE opening another station?

[ducky]

How can it NOT be about money? They are laying off staff and raising all kinds of fees on existing residents. I don't think they would be doing this if they had a surplus of cash sitting around.

The only thing I can think of would be is that the Council might be trying to get more concessions BEFORE opening another station?

I don't know, Robert. I was replying to Bombero's statement.

What I'm confused about is it looks like the plans aren't just on hold. It seems as though they have determined they don't need a station there at all. Are they still trying to make it happen? I remember some posts here showing that fire in 2006 and I'd be pretty nervous not having a closer station if I lived in Empire Ranch.

[Robert Giacometti]

I don't know, Robert. I was replying to Bombero's statement.

What I'm confused about is it looks like the plans aren't just on hold. It seems as though they have determined they don't need a station there at all. Are they still trying to make it happen? I remember some posts here showing that fire in 2006 and I'd be pretty nervous not having a closer station if I lived in Empire Ranch.

I'm sorry I was asking the question out loud, NOT just to you! It came across wrong, Sorry!

I'm also starting to wonder if maybe they are waiting to relocate that Fire station closer to S50 to provide coverage over there as well

[Carl G]

Back filling stations does not happen unless there is a significant event in Folsom and then for the most part it is Metro Fire or El Dorado Hills that back fills. If any one of the stations is on a single event call and another call occurs in that stations area response times are increased. That is true regardless for the outer reaches of the Empire Ranch development. The "City Gate" report identified a huge gap in coverage and response times in that area. That is why the Empire Ranch station was recommended and approved by the council. There was a comprehensive and fiscally responsible plan in place to provide for staffing and equipment at that station. Again, ask the council why they dropped the station. It was not just about money... let's see if they will tell you the truth... bet they don't....

Thanks for the information.

Stay safe!