By Canadian Press

FIRE SAFETY CONCERNS

Calgary firefighters concerned about response times

Nov 6, 2019 | 8:54 AM

CALGARY- The Calgary Firefighters Association says a shortage of crews is putting people at risk.

President Mike Henson says in some cases fire trucks aren’t responding to fires quickly enough because they are too far away from some neighbourhoods.

The city approved 14 new communities last year, most of which will be built on the city’s outskirts.

None of them have a firehall.

Calgary council will consider a $9 million cut to the fire department later this month when it debates the city’s budget.

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