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Fire chief warns call volume surge drives overtime; council seeks accurate staffing data
Summary
Port Arthur’s fire chief told council rising call volume and training requirements have pushed overtime high; council members asked for corrected staffing numbers and an insert with accurate headcounts.
The Port Arthur Fire Department’s request for a $1 million overtime allowance drew questioning from council members on Tuesday after the fire chief explained that call volume has risen dramatically and training and certification requirements increase personnel needs.
The chief told council the department has grown from roughly 1,200 calls a year to between 18,000 and 20,000 calls…
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