Leadership

VA Fire Dept. Racks up Overtime Pay Due to Firefighter Shortage

Oct. 27, 2017

Richmond City facing a shortage in firefighters causing the department to greatly exceeds its overtime budget.

Richmond City facing a shortage in firefighters causing the department to greatly exceeds its overtime budget.

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