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DELRAY BEACH, Fla. — Possible staffing cuts inside the Delray Beach Fire Department have the union and many neighbors concerned.

According to a social media post by the fire union, the city has approved cutting rescue unit crews down from three to two, following budget reviews.

The fire department sent a memo out to its staff, explaining that the department will be transitioning to a new schedule on October 1st. This change is expected to cost the city $2.5 million.

Under the new plan, firefighters will continue their 24-hour workdays but now have 72 hours off. However, reducing the number of firefighters is a concern on people’s minds, like Glen Muller.

“They should be adding to the staffing if anything, but not cutting it,” said Muller.

“It’s important to feel protected.”

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