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Capt. Frank Soto

Two reports were released last month with conflicting suggestions for the Albuquerque Fire Department.

One, commissioned by the local union, suggests AFD needs more staff and more gear to meet calls within nationally recommended response times.

The second, commissioned by the mayor, looks at cost-cutting measures at AFD, such has trimming down personnel sent to emergencies and structure fires.

Read all about it in Carolyn Carlson’s article.