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Des Moines Fire Department tensions continue to rise, this time staffing concerns at Station 9

DES MOINES, Iowa — It’s a battle that has been going on for over 10 years: whether to keep Des Moines Fire Engine 8 in service or not. The tension continues this week, now with focus on Station 9 as ...
Des Moines Register

Des Moines weighs controversial proposal to remove fire truck from south side station

Des Moines Fire Chief John TeKippe recommends removing a second fire engine from Station 8, believing it hasn't improved response times. Firefighters and community members oppose the removal, citing ...
KCCI Des Moines

Des Moines fire chief considers removing engine from southside station, citing stagnant response times

KCCI EIGHT NEWS AT TEN STARTS NOW. THE DEBATE TONIGHT ON HOW TO BEST KEEP PEOPLE SAFE ON DES MOINES SOUTH SIDE, THE FIRE CHIEF SAYS, ADDING AN EXTRA ENGINE AT STATION EIGHT HASN’T HELPED CREWS GET TO ...