Austin Firefighters Push Back Against Proposed Budget's Staffing Requirement Changes

To slash costs, Austin will decide whether to cut firefighter staffing below national standards - Austin Monitor

The city of Austin is looking to cut overtime for Austin firefighters as a way to save money in the new budget. The change would mean adjusting staffing levels on many fire trucks, which some officials said puts people and fire crews at risk. When a fire team responds to a fire there are a […] The post To slash costs, Austin will decide whether to cut firefighter staffing below national standards appeared first on Austin Monitor.

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Austin firefighters urged leaders to rethink a proposal to cut staffing from four to three per unit, fearing it endangers public safety and firefighter service.

Austin firefighters push back against proposed budget's staffing requirement changes

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A couple hundred Austin firefighters showed up at City Hall Monday to urge city council to prioritize public safety in its upcoming budget, and specifically raised concerns about a proposal to eliminate a staffing requirement. In 2018, Austin City Council approved an ordinance that requires a four-person staffing minimum in all responding fire vehicles. Due to significant constraints in the budget this year, city financial staff…

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