DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Firefighters say the Fire Chief will be recommending a change to Fire Station 8, located in the city’s southside, during an upcoming City Council meeting.
According to a Des Moines Firefighters Facebook post, the Fire Chief will be recommending that one of the fire engines at Station 8 be removed from service. Station 8 services the city’s southside, along with Stations 6 and 10, in one of the largest areas of the city.
Joe Van Halen is the President of the Des Moines Professional Firefighters Union and says the recommendation is likely a way to save funds…