San Antonio City Council has greenlit funding for a San Antonio Fire Department Needs Assessment, a move spearheaded by District 2 Councilmember Jalen McKee-Rodriguez. The council approved the assessment which aims to evaluate the Fire Department’s staffing, equipment, and facilities to ensure equitable emergency services throughout the city.
The assessment, part of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, seeks to address community concerns regarding station coverage and response times. “Public safety is one of the most essential services our City provides,” McKee-Rodriguez said in the statement. “This assessment will give us the data we need to invest wisely, identify gaps, and ensure that every neighborhood receives the highest standard of protection our firefighters are capable of.”
The project is expected to unfold over the next year, with city staff working closely with the Fire Department to complete the study. Information gathered will help shape budget decisions for Fiscal Year 2027, including planning for potential facility enhancements as part of the 2027 Bond Program…