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Fire union and commenters warn understaffing and lost EIT positions are risking firefighters and residents, union leader says
Summary
UFLAC and other speakers told the council that the Los Angeles Fire Department is understaffed, cited removal of engineer-in-training positions and linked staffing changes to past fatal incidents; councilmembers asked LAFD leadership for more active engagement on policy issues.
Union and fire department stakeholders told the City Council the Los Angeles Fire Department remains understaffed and that recent staffing changes are putting both firefighters and residents at risk.
Freddie Escobar, president of UFLAC Local 112, said he has been restricted from speaking publicly until May but used his public comment time to press the council on staffing.…
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