IAFF Local 851 Firefighters
IAFF Local 851 Firefighters
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Your Eugene Springfield fire department is facing several challenges due to outdated equipment, understaffing, and budget shortfalls. It's crucial that we take action now to ensure the safety of our community.
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1 Firefighter for 2868 residents
1 Firefighter for 4946 residents
Since 1981 Calls for service for the fire department have gone up over 1000%. This is with ZERO additional Fire supression units.
Shifting to a district model will give the department more stable funding which will allow for better allocation of resources, improving coverage and improving response times.