Staff shortage cripples Bulawayo fire brigade 

Bulawayo City Council’s fire and ambulance services department is facing staffing challenges amid concerns over increasing veld fires, gas-related incidents and fires linked to unsafe solar installations.

Staffing shortages, attributed to employees leaving for greener pastures, have raised questions about the department’s capacity to respond to emergencies. 

The concerns emerged during a debate on a fire and ambulance services report submitted by the chamber secretary.

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