Fort Myers Beach Fire District commissioners have approved a reorganization plan that will eliminate all battalion chief positions, a move that has sparked concern among firefighters about safety risks.
Watch as Fort Myers Beach Community Correspondent, Anvar Ruziev, takes you to Wednesday’s fire board meeting:
Fort Myers Beach fire commissioners approve plan to cut battalion chief positions
The board voted 4-1 on Tuesday to remove three battalion chief roles, which function as leadership positions during emergency situations both in the office and in the field.
Under the new plan, the district will sometimes rely on neighboring districts to help lead fire responses…