HARVEY, Ill. (WLS) -- Two months ago, the city of Harvey had three fully operating fire stations.

Now, firefighters say, on a good day, they have two. But depending on staffing, most days they are down to one.

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And now, the city says more layoffs are on the way, and Harvey's fire department fears for the worst.

"Coming to Harvey was the thing that I've always wanted to do. I took a $60,000 pay cut to leave the plant," said Preston Jackson, a laid off Harvey firefighter.

In November, they were officially terminated. The city of Harvey, $140 million in debt, was forced to cut even more. Now, the department is operating with less than 50% of its staff.

"In this situation, it significantly increases the chances that something's goin

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