Scheduled closings of Philly fire companies proceed

    By: Tom MacDonald

    It’s the end of the line for five engine companies and two ladder companies in the city of Philadelphia’s fire department. WHYY’s Tom MacDonald reports they were the victim of the budget-cutter’s axe.

    By: Tom MacDonald
    tmacdonald@whyy.org

    It’s the end of the line for five engine companies and two ladder companies in the city of Philadelphia’s fire department. WHYY’s Tom MacDonald reports they were the victim of the budget-cutter’s axe. [audio: reports20090105firedepts.mp3]

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