Austin City Council member Mackenzie Kelly joined FOX 7 Austin in studio to discuss the recent report that many Austin fire trucks lack air conditioning in extreme heat.
member Mackenzie Kelly has made recent efforts to raise awareness on the heat dangers firefighters face, pointing out that there are several vehicles firefighters use that don't have any air conditioning. Thanks for joining us again.You are a former and current firefighter. Is it a no-brainer to get these trucks equipped or retrofitted with AC?It absolutely is a no-brainer, Mike.
Multiple Austin fire trucks do not have working air conditioning, leaving firefighters sweltering in heatOn Wednesday, the council heard public comment on the proposed city budget, including some residents who think the police department is getting too much in the budget. Why would more funding be a bad idea?More funding is not a bad idea, especially for a department that a lot of these individuals who are speaking, I'm not sure realize, has to run 24 seven.
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