'It is a dangerous move to our community and to the Firefighters on the ground to reduce the capacity of the station.'
A Glasgow fire boss has said cutting three engines at stations among other measures will be the “least impactful” way to make cost savings.
Mr Murdoch also said the Springburn Community Fire Station will have its “combined height vehicle replaced with a dedicated environmentally friendly fire appliance.” There is a bid to sell the Scottish Fire & Rescue site at Cowcaddens and there is a possibility of a new community fire station at Maitland Street and Stewart Street subject to consultation.
City centre councillor Phillip Braat, Labour, said: “The withdrawal of a fire appliance from Cowcaddens is of grave concern. It is the main station servicing the city centre area and it is strange and worrying decision to make."
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