PUBLICSAFETY1
06-27-2008, 10:03 PM
I've started a citizens group (Citizens for Providence Public Safety) here in Providence, RI to address minimum staffing of engine companies.
Prior to 2002, all of our engine companies were staffed at 4 FFs per engine.
Since then, we've been in the middle of a construction boom. Major development.
And since 2002, Mayor David Cicilline has drawn down half of the engine companies to 3. In October 2007, he issued a directive, through Fire Chief George Farrell, to draw all engine companies to 3.
Significant Risk Being Taken
As I understand it, Worcester, Ma is similar in size. I've heard they staff all engine companies at 4. Can someone get me confirmation
Prior to 2002, all of our engine companies were staffed at 4 FFs per engine.
Since then, we've been in the middle of a construction boom. Major development.
And since 2002, Mayor David Cicilline has drawn down half of the engine companies to 3. In October 2007, he issued a directive, through Fire Chief George Farrell, to draw all engine companies to 3.
Significant Risk Being Taken
As I understand it, Worcester, Ma is similar in size. I've heard they staff all engine companies at 4. Can someone get me confirmation