Freddy Escobar expressed his deep concern about the staffing shortages within the LA fire department, indicating that these deficiencies directly contributed to the tragic outcomes during the wildfires.
He lamented the dire situation, asserting, "We're either going to have a fire department that's going to reflect 2025, or we're going to have a fire department that's going to reflect the 1960s."
Escobar highlighted the historical weather conditions as a factor but also criticized the funding issues, stating, "This is a woefully understaffed fire department."
The CNN report revealed that Los Angeles has one of the most understaffed fire departments, with millions of unused equipment, emphasizing the urgent need for city investment in firefighting resources.
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