The Wichita Firefighters Union says reduced staffing is risking your safety, but the fire chief and mayor disagree.
IAFF Local 135 put out a post Monday morning and another this weekend stating four units were out of service because of self-imposed budget cuts. The post encouraged people to contact the mayor.
Mayor Jeff Longwell responded on his Facebook page about an hour later commenting that Wichita just received the best fire safety rating. He also addressed the union’s claim.
“In regard to claims that we are shutting down department units, we are continually evaluating the best use of resources and always meeting the needs of of our safety standards while being the best possible fiscal stewards of your taxpayer dollars,” reads the post.
IAFF Local 135 President, Matt Schulte, says lower staffing levels should worry people.
(Read more: KWCH News)