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New Tampa fire response times
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Fire response times in the 33647 area→At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 25, 2026.
Public comments (3)
SupportiveJose VasquezJun 25, 2026
A first responder and CERT member endorsed the chief's plan to add equipment and stations to cut response times.
Council Evening — June 25, 2026 · 2:42:18 →SupportiveJustin ArcherJun 25, 2026
Speaking for an architectural firm, argued lightweight construction makes faster response times more critical because trusses can fail in five to ten minutes under fire conditions.
Council Evening — June 25, 2026 · 2:44:32 →OpposedNick StockoJun 25, 2026
Fire union president argued Truck 23's removal is a coverage problem, not a call-volume problem; said TransCare BLS can't replace an ALS truck, criticized the stalled cut-through, and questioned accreditation impacts.
Council Evening — June 25, 2026 · 2:46:29 →