Ore. Firefighters Union, Mayor and Council Debate Planned Rotation of Fire Engine to Reduce Wear and Tear

Ore. firefighters union, mayor and council debate planned rotation of fire engine to reduce wear and tear

Baker City firefighters say rotating a 2007 fire engine with a new 2026 apparatus could affect safety and firefighting capability, while city leaders say the goal is to preserve equipment

Baker City Firefighters address city’s fire engine rotation requirements

BAKER CITY – Over the past several days, Baker City’s Firefighters have been receiving questions from the public regarding a new city council plan to require rotation between the fire department’s new, and old fire engines. Going forward, the Baker City Fire Department will rotate between the department’s 2007 fire engine and its new 2026 fire engine every three months to better reduce long-term wear. In a recent post, Baker City Firefighters L9…