🌱 How could a Crystal City–Festus fire merger change local emergency response?
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- How could a Crystal City–Festus fire merger change local emergency response?
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📰 News we're reading
• Crystal City and Festus Explore Potential Fire Department Merger (kfmo.com) — Crystal City and neighboring Festus are studying whether to merge their fire departments, a move that could reshape how local emergency services are funded and delivered. A joint committee of city leaders and fire chiefs will review costs, staffing, and response capabilities, with public meetings promised before any recommendation goes to city governments. 
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