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Modesto fire services agreement under fire

The council decided how to run the fire department when the Modesto administration contract expires June 30, 2026. Firefighters and many residents urged a return to an independent Turlock fire chief, citing leadership turnover and lost local identity; the council instead directed staff to negotiate a new agreement, adding a citizen advisory board and union observer.

17 mentionsLast discussed May 26, 2026