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‘Do I want to do this? Absolutely no.' Long Beach fire chief faces $11.1M in proposed cuts
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Mekahlo Medina , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway 1 million, which would impact the department's operations.
The Long Beach Fire Department is facing significant cuts as the city tries to address a budget deficit. 1 million, which would impact the department's operations. The cuts would result in the elimination of positions and the removal of a fire engine from service.
Further details on the proposed cuts are available from the city. Long Beach Fire Chief Dennis Buchanan has expressed his reluctance to implement the cuts, citing the potential impact on the community. The city's budget deficit is nearly $60 million, prompting efforts to reduce spending across departments.
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Category: safety Published: August 14, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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