Something that's been discussed for years in Marysville is finally gaining some momentum.

A proposal is in motion to combine Marysville Fire with the Linda Fire Protection District. Leaders say the merger will mean faster response times and a safer community.

"This has been one of those mergers discussed for decades, and it's just a matter of us taking those steps to get there. I think this has been a long time coming with a lot of benefit," said Chief Kyle Heggstrom, who oversees both departments.

Both the City of Marysville and the Linda Fire Protection Board are hoping to merge the two departments.

"Everybody will be wearing the same patch, the same organization, equal pay, equal benefits. Everybody will be considered equal," said Chief Heggstrom.

One thing that won't be equal, the

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