Oklahoma City fire department’s job cuts could slow response time

If Oklahoma City employee unions don’t accept pay cuts, firefighters will lose jobs this summer, resulting in slower emergency response times. If the unions accept cuts, current fire department service levels will be maintained.

 
BY JOHN ESTUS | Published: May 26, 2010   

Oklahoma City firefighter jobs will be lost this summer if city employee unions reject salary reductions, resulting in slower emergency response times citywide, Fire Chief Keith Bryant said Tuesday.

photo - Del City, Midwest City and Oklahoma City Fire Departments held a hazmat training exercise in a field in the southwest corner of I-40 and Sooner Road, Wednesday, August 7, 2010. Photo by David McDaniel, The Oklahoman
Del City, Midwest City and Oklahoma City Fire Departments held a hazmat training exercise in a field in the southwest corner of I-40 and Sooner Road, Wednesday, August 7, 2010. Photo by David McDaniel, The Oklahoman

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"It’s not a good or preferable option for us,” Bryant told the city council during the fire department’s budget presentation.

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