The Sacramento Fire Department could begin rolling brownouts of a second fire engine company beginning March 1, according to a city staff report.
The department began rotating brownouts of one company in July, a move that led to an increase of 1 minute and 34 seconds in response times in city neighborhoods where the nearest fire company was closed.
The brownouts are a cost-cutting move for the city. The fire department’s budget was cut by 4 percent for the current fiscal year. Read More
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