# Folsom Restores Fire Engine With Staffing Shift | California News

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Podcast: [California News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/california-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7610473)
Published: 2026-09-08T06:20:28+00:00
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Folsom’s fire department is bringing a long-idled engine back online — a bold move after slashing ten firefighter positions — to restore critical fire coverage in high-risk wildland zones south of Highway 50. The trick? Reconfiguring ambulance staffing from two paramedics to one paramedic and one EMT per unit, saving $46,000 annually and freeing up firefighters to return to engine duty. While EMTs can’t deliver the same advanced care, officials say public safety won’t suffer. City council approved the plan last month, calling it a smart, fiscally responsible fix — and even setting up a path for EMTs to become firefighters as new roles open. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d7c077d5f88b9086

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