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Archive Home > 2008 > March > 02 > Budget cuts may slow fire response

Budget cuts may slow fire response

Bend Fire Department eyes overtime, hiring as areas to be slashed

By Peter Sachs / The Bulletin
March 2, 2008

Mounting budget shortfalls in the Bend Fire Department could mean that some response times increase five minutes per call as the department cuts back on overtime.

The department already has cut out all new equipment purchases except for protective gear, and is eliminating out-of-state travel and....

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