Draft Surrey budget has no new money for firefighters
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The City of Surrey doesn't have any new money designated for the fire department in the draft budget.
That's concerning to Surrey Firefighters Association Local 12-71 president Mark McRae who says the staffing ratio right now is way too high. McRae says a request for 8 more firefighters has been put on hold by the city because of 'financial constraints.'
The public hearing is today with council considering the draft budget tonight.
Guest: Janet Brown
Global News Senior Reporter
The City of Surrey doesn't have any new money designated for the fire department in the draft budget.
That's concerning to Surrey Firefighters Association Local 12-71 president Mark McRae who says the staffing ratio right now is way too high. McRae says a request for 8 more firefighters has been put on hold by the city because of 'financial constraints.'
The public hearing is today with council considering the draft budget tonight.
Guest: Janet Brown
Global News Senior Reporter