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Firefighters and residents urge commission to block privatization of Valley International Airport firefighting services after FAA findings
Summary
Local firefighters and residents told the commission they oppose airport administration plans to privatize Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) services. Speakers cited an FAA review that found documentation discrepancies and urged accountability; Harlingen Professional Firefighters Association warned of legal action if privatization proceeds.
City firefighters and residents urged the Harlingen City Commission to oppose any attempt to privatize aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) services at Valley International Airport and to demand accountability after an FAA inspection.
Evan Mann, president of the Harlingen Professional Firefighters Association, told the commission the union has provided legal counsel and believes privatizing ARFF would be illegal. Mann said the FAA’s review — self‑reported…
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