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Lynchburg firefighters urge council to address staffing and equipment needs
Summary
A representative of the Lynchburg firefighters association appealed to council during public comment for 24 additional firefighting positions immediately and raised equipment replacement and warranty issues tied to the Stryker program and other apparatus.
A representative of the Lynchburg firefighters association urged the city council during public comment on Jan. 14 to address immediate staffing and equipment shortfalls, including a request for 24 additional firefighters and replacement of aging equipment.
Speaking for the association, the commenter said the department routinely has one or two engines out of service and…
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