The Brief
- Austin Fire Chief Joel G. Baker accused of denying deployment of firefighters to help in Kerrville
- Austin Firefighters Association says firefighters plan to start a vote of no confidence on Baker
- More than 80 people have died as a result of the flooding in Central Texas, with the majority of deaths being in Kerr County
AUSTIN, Texas – Austin Fire Chief Joel G. Baker has been accused of denying the deployment of Austin firefighters to help in Kerrville following the recent devastating flooding.
The Austin Firefighters Association posted about Baker on their Facebook page, calling it “absolutely outrageous” and an “egregious dereliction of duty” and calling for Baker to be held accountable.
AFA says that on Tuesday, July 8, Austin firefighters plan to start a vote of no confidence on Baker.
The accusation
What they’re saying:…