Fire station rent proposal sparks discussion in China Grove

China Grove City Council members took actions at their July 10 meeting related to both the fire department and the police department that serve the city. A suggestion by Councilman Fred Bean for the city to consider charging for China Grove Fire & Rescue’s use of the fire station drew strong reaction. “We are struggling!” said Fire & Rescue Chief Mike Winfield, who has been a firefighter for 29 years and a fire chief for 24 years. He explained that prior to the establishment of Bexar County Emergency Services District (ESD) 9 in 2021, China Grove’s fire department was funded...

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