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Weslaco firefighters propose phased minimum‑staffing increases in bargaining talks
Summary
The Weslaco firefighters' association proposed phased minimum‑staffing increases — to 21 by Oct. 1, 2025, 23 by Oct. 2026 and 25 by 2027 — citing rising call volume, EMS demand and training/retention needs; the city said it will review capacity and a SAFER grant could accelerate hires.
The firefighters' association presented a new staffing article in collective‑bargaining talks with the city that would raise minimum personnel to 21 by Oct. 1, 2025, move to 23 by October 2026 and reach 25 by 2027.
Association presenters said the 2025 target would yield four engines, four ambulances and one incident commander on duty; they told the meeting the fourth engine would allow the department to respond to simultaneous calls and provide a second truck on scene when needed. “This fourth engine would allow us to respond to several calls at the same time and give…
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