FOLSOM, Calif. —

The Folsom Fire Department is implementing a cost-saving plan that will eliminate the engine company at Station 38 while keeping all six fire stations open.

Effective this week, one fire engine will be placed out of service, and personnel will be reassigned to ensure coverage aligns with community risk levels and call volumes, resulting in an estimated cost savings of $1 million annually.

The realignment of staffing and equipment is expected to save funding by reducing overtime and aligning coverage with community risk and call volumes.

Under the new configuration, the department will operate four engine companies, one ladder truck, and three ambulances. Officials said the changes follow a series of public meetings and City Council-approved budget reductions to address

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