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Spencer Police and Fire Departments Detail October Calls, Vehicle Additions

Spencer Police and Fire Departments Detail October Calls, Vehicle Additions

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Spencer, IA (northwestiowanow.com) — Spencer Police Chief Mark Warburton had last month’s stats for the city council Monday.

Fire Chief Jesse Coulsen says his department answered 75 calls in October.

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Both departments are updating equipment. Warburton says two new squad cars have arrived ahead of schedule. Coulsen says he recently went to Wisconsin to inspect a new fire truck ahead of delivery.

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