LA Fire Department among the most understaffed in America: CNN analysis
- The Los Angeles Fire Department is among the most understaffed in the country, with less than one firefighter for every 1,000 residents, according to a CNN analysis.
- Los Angeles has roughly 3,500 firefighters for nearly 4 million residents, while cities like San Francisco have more than 1,800 firefighters for around 1.5 million residents.
- Firefighters in Los Angeles face resource shortages, with many stations struggling to provide basic necessities, as reported by the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation.
- Mayor Karen Bass defended recent budget cuts, stating they are a result of tough budgetary times, despite criticism regarding the impact on the fire department's ability to respond to emergencies.
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