'We're at a breaking point': Va. FD faces burned-out firefighters, retention struggles firerescue1.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from firerescue1.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The Virginia Beach Fire Department is using mandatory overtime hours to cover shifts and has requested an initial 60 new recruits at a cost of $5 million a year. Overtime costs have more than tripled over the last three years and are expected to top out at $4.6 million in fiscal year 2024.
VIRGINIA BEACH — An increase in overtime shifts has led to burnout for Virginia Beach firefighters, costing $3.7 million last fiscal year, all the while more employees are leaving the department. Fire Chief Ken Pravetz shared the struggle with the City Council last month. He requested 140 new full-time positions divided into two tiers including an initial immediate need of 60 positions for .
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