TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – The City of South Tucson is considering several options to restructure its fire department, including a complete merger with neighboring departments, as it faces ongoing staffing and funding shortages.
South Tucson has seen several large fires in recent years, including one that destroyed a feed store in January and several months later, the Old Spanish Trail motel.
With a population of less than 5,000 people and an area no larger than one square mile, South Tucson Mayor Roxanna Valenzuela said the city has often faced funding challenges…