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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Firefighters Union Packs Council Chambers

Meanwhile, the council chambers were packed with over 50 firefighters. 

They were there to oppose cuts to the fire budget that will result in the loss of a truck and 8 to 24 employees.

Paul Stackhouse is the President of the Fire Fighters Association.  He believes the delay on the budget is due in part to the publicity the firefighters union has been causing over the cuts.

He hopes council will reconsider the cuts after the union spelled out the risks like longer response times.

Stackhouse says the union will continue to raise awareness on this issue and are planning another rally when council meets on Saturday.