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Design of new Fire Station 7 is progressing, with completion expected in December and an estimated cost of $7.2 million; bonds are planned for sale in May to fund construction. The board also reviewed 15,333 FY2025 incidents, averaging 43 calls per day, and the department’s new Rite Site telehealth referral system.
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Temple is moving forward with a new fire station and expects to seek bond funding for the project. The FY26 budget includes 10 new Fire Department positions, while 14 firefighter positions remain open. Rite Site has handled 18 non-emergency callers through a telehealth doctor since launching in late October, helping residents avoid unnecessary ambulance, fire truck, or emergency-room visits.
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