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Sedgwick County’s sudden end to mutual aid agreements with Clearwater has sparked a firestorm — literally and figuratively — as the town races to find a new safety net before August 20th. A proposed 24/7 fire and EMS hub in Clearwater could offer backup from Fire District One, but locals fear it might actually delay emergency response. The mayor’s “lap time” question cuts to the heart of the issue: how long will it take for help to arrive if staff must travel elsewhere first? With the option to fully merge into Fire District One looming — which would dissolve Clearwater’s own fire department — residents are pushing back, saying they’re being punished for resisting county control. The mayor’s calling for urgent, collaborative talks to avoid a crisis that could cost lives.

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