Bob Nicks, President of the Austin Firefighters Association, plans to hold a press conference regarding Fire Chief Joel Baker's removal. Baker issued a standing order on June 6, which prevented firefighters from deploying to assist during the 4th of July flooding in Central Texas. Nicks aims to initiate a vote of no confidence among firefighters, urging Baker's removal. Chief Baker stated that resources must be prioritized effectively. He reported deployments of rescue swimmers and personnel for water rescues in various areas following the flooding.
Bob Nicks stated, "We had active boat crews ready to go. We are disgusted with our fire chief; he needs to be held accountable and fired for his disgraceful dereliction of duty."
Chief Baker explained, "In an effort to strike that balance, AFD deployed three rescue swimmers on Friday, July 4 to serve with the Texas Task Force 1 helicopter search and rescue team to perform water rescues in San Angelo, Kerrville and Seguin."
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