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Atlanta approves 4-firefighter-per-truck rule to boost response, despite chief’s opposition.
The Atlanta City Council unanimously approved a plan to require four firefighters per fire truck, aiming to address staffing shortages and improve emergency response, despite opposition from Fire Chief Rod Smith, who said current levels are adequate and criticized the move as politically driven.
The decision follows union concerns about understaffing in high-risk areas and comes amid challenges in recruitment and retention, with about 100 to 105 positions unfilled.
The initiative, estimated to cost $7 million, will be implemented over 18 months to two years, with public support citing firefighter safety and community protection.
Atlanta aprueba la regla de cuatro bomberos por camión para aumentar la respuesta, a pesar de la oposición del jefe.