Turlock approves $2.37 million purchase of new ladder truck; staffing and lead times discussed Council approved purchase of a Pierce 107‑foot tractor‑drawn aerial apparatus (prepayment option $2,368,699) to replace 25‑year‑old Truck 32; chief said national lead times are long (44–47 months) but prepayment could reduce turnaround, and council discussed staffing and useful life.

Turlock has taken a bold step forward by approving a $2.37 million investment in a new ladder truck to enhance fire safety and efficiency, but what does this mean for staffing and response times?

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Turlock council directs staff to negotiate renewed Modesto fire administration agreement, adds citizen advisory board After hours of public testimony and debate over local control, council voted 3–2 to direct staff to negotiate a new administrative services agreement with the City of Modesto and return with a proposed contract that includes a citizen advisory board and an ex‑officio Local 2434 union representative.

Turlock City Council's recent vote to negotiate a new fire services agreement with Modesto has ignited fierce debate over local control and leadership in the fire department.

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