Fire response times in the 33647 area
Summary
Four of the five slowest fire stations in the city are in New Tampa, and the approved cut-through into K-Bar Ranch still hasn't been built. Council is demanding answers and a fire rescue "wish list" ahead of budget season.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
A budget memo is coming July 30, but councilmembers warned the city budget is shrinking ahead of possible property-tax losses.
New Tampa and K-Bar Ranch residents waiting longer for fire and ambulance service.
Anyone experiencing a fire or medical emergency in K-Bar Ranch during the multi-year wait for the cut-through faces delayed response.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Council Evening — June 25, 2026
Four of the five slowest fire stations in the city are in New Tampa, and the approved cut-through into K-Bar Ranch still hasn't been built. Council is demanding answers and a fire rescue "wish list" ahead of budget season.
Council Evening — May 28, 2026
Council moved up scrutiny of ambulance and fire response times in the 33647 zip code after fire apparatus were relocated, scheduling Fire Rescue and union leaders to appear June 25 with a plan of action.
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