This firefighter wants to remain anonymous for fear of losing his job but wants the truth told. He hopes by sharing what's really going on inside, the department will bring change not only for his other brothers at the stations but for the safety of his city.
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"It makes it tough to come to work and do your job when you don't have the equipment to come do it with," said the veteran Florence firefighter.
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He currently works for the department. He said for the last three weeks most of the stations haven't been equipped with fire trucks. For parts of this week, Station 3 and Station 2 had only sport utility vehicles. Station 3 was without a firetruck for three days, which is in the center of the city and protects the University of North Alabama. Station 2 has been without a firetruck for over two weeks.
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