Difficulty finding qualified firefighters has prompted the Gainesville Fire Department to request expanding its recruit school. City Council is likely to approve the addition of three recruits per 12-week training school when it meets next week. Chief Jerome Yarbrough told city officials at a work session Thursday morning that extra personnel is needed to cover for recruits who fail to complete required EMS and firefighter training.
Gainesville fire department wants to expand recruit school
Move could result in hiring too many firefighters, but department cant keep up with hiring
