The Daily Herald recently published an article discussing the village of Rolling Meadows' plans to build two new fire stations, marking a significant step in addressing long-standing concerns about emergency response times and infrastructure. On Tuesday, the Rolling Meadows City Council made a preliminary decision with a 4-3 vote to construct two new fire stations. The first move would involve relocating the downtown station to the east side of town, near New Wilke and Central roads. Eventually, the second station—currently located at 2455 Plum Grove Road west of Route 53—would be moved to Hicks Road between Kirchoff Road and Euclid Avenue. There has been growing support from both residents and city aldermen for improving service in multifamily housing areas along Algonquin Road. According to recent studies, this area is most vulnerable to serious fires, and current response times often exceed the six-minute target. This concern has fueled calls for better coverage in the region. Mayor Tom Rooney supported the plan but emphasized that if one station is relocated, the other must follow. He also warned that the proposal will only move forward if the narrow majority remains intact through future votes. Both Aldermen Prejna and Majikes reported that many residents have expressed opposition to the new stations, primarily due to the estimated cost of up to $10 million. Critics argue that the financial burden could strain the city’s budget and may not be justified by the benefits. Councilman D’Astice, who also raised concerns about the cost, noted that much of the area with slow response times falls within his ward. He suggested that many of these calls are for ambulance services and proposed placing an ambulance in the area instead. He also called for a public referendum to decide the issue. Although the city council has debated the future of its fire stations for years, the deteriorating condition of Station 15 at 3111 Meadows Drive ultimately pushed the decision forward. According to Franzgrote, renovating the facility would cost at least $500,000, and its outdated design no longer meets modern needs. Franzgrote based his recommendations on a city-commissioned study and the council’s requirement to maintain only two fire stations. While New Wilke Road is on the eastern edge of the city, it serves as one of the few major north-south routes. Additionally, mutual aid agreements with nearby towns like Arlington Heights and Palatine were considered in the planning process. Thanks, Dan Alumina Ceramic,High Purity Alumina,Aluminium Oxide Ceramic,Alumina Oxide Ceramic Yixing Xiangyang Jiujiu Chinaware Industry Co., Ltd. , https://www.xyjjceramic.com