For more than a year, Fire Station No. 8 on McKinley Avenue has run two fire rigs side-by-side as a “pilot” to see if having an extra engine improves response times on Des Moines' south side. Fire Chief John TeKippe told City Council during a work session Monday, July 7, that, after 18 months of data, he sees no measurable benefit — and recommended pulling one engine out of service to free up crews and budget for other priorities. For more on this story, tap the link in our bio. #DesMoines #SouthSide #FireFighters #Iowa #funding #fyp