Oakland will temporarily close two fire stations due to a $130 million budget deficit, relying on wet weather to manage emergency services during this period.
Fire Chief Damon Covington stated, "We are looking at all angles to make sure that we've covered ourselves with these station closures," emphasizing a cautious approach to safety.
City officials are negotiating with the IAFF Local 55 union about possible salary concessions to prevent further layoffs and station brownouts amid budgetary constraints.
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