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Lancaster, Texas fire departments face a critical staffing crisis, with one-fourth of firefighters leaving in the past year, dropping average experience to less than one year. This has significantly impacted response times, particularly for medical emergencies. The city has seen a 60% pay increase since 2013 and new equipment, but salaries still lag behind neighbors, fueling the retention battle. Meanwhile, other Texas cities like Round Rock and San Antonio are implementing new staffing rules and response speed-up measures. Lancasters firefighters hope for collaboration to address this pressing issue.

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