Following seven meetings of the special fire committee, the body completed its review of options for the city and, through councilwoman Caroline Eckel, made a formal recommendation to pursue a standalone, full-time fire department for the city, a recommendation that was unanimously adopted when put to a vote of council.At the June 24 meeting, Eckel made the initial motion which was secon...

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