Grandview firefighters are at their breaking point. And, the situation has reached a new level of worry.
That's how IAF Local 42 President Daniel Heizman described the situation to reporters at Fox4.
“They are down about a third of their work force, which not only puts our members’ lives at risk when they’re responding to emergencies, but most importantly it puts the citizens of Grandview at risk,” he explained.
“They’re at their breaking point where they’re losing so many people that they’re having trouble staffing the proper amount of apparatus and ambulances that are needed,” Heizman said.
Sometimes, there aren't enough people to respond to certain emergencies.
“They’re hemorrhaging so many employees that they’re not going to be able to fully staff these firetrucks and ambulances pretty soon.”
Mayor Leonard Jones said in a statement: “IAFF Local 42 and the City of Grandview currently have a contract in place running through the end of September 2023. The city’s attorneys and city representatives are meeting with union representatives this week to discuss the best steps for moving forward. Grandview Fire Department is staffed and capable of addressing emergencies.”
