Sixteen Cabarrus County, NC, Firefighters Facing Termination Amid Restructuring
Sixteen Cabarrus County firefighters are facing termination later this year.
The decision to disband Squad 410, which could come Monday, is “not related to budget concerns or team performance," QC News reported.
Squad 410 -- consisiting of 12 full-time and four part-time firefighters -- was established in 2017 to help with staffing at various stations.
The move is to “improve operational efficiency” and “reduce duplication of services,” Cabarrus County Communications Director Jonathan Weaver told reporters.
Weaver explained that in the past few years, departments have hired firefighter to cover shifts.
If approved, the final shift for the 16 firefighters will be Oct. 29.
The county will assist Squad 410 crews find "opportunities in emergency services and beyond," Weaver said.
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