Charlotte Firefighters Feeling Fuel Costs

Because of the rise in gas prices, money set aside to cover the cost of new cameras, now isn't enough.

Battalion Chief Rich Granger says the cameras help firefighters locate potential victims and can help save lives.

Right now, there's one camera for each fire station in Charlotte. The department hoped to put one on each truck.

We've learned Charlotte Fire projects it will exceed its fuel budget this year by $350,000 - $400,000.

To compensate, the department will have to dip into money set aside for operating costs.

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