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Sarah Hilley

DARK SECRETS: Glasgow fire engine cuts to three stations defended as having least impact | Vintage Vibes

A Glasgow fire boss has said cutting three engines at stations among other measures will be the “least impactful” way to make cost savings.

There are “temporary” plans to withdraw three appliances from Maryhill, Cowcaddens and Govan Community Fire Stations from September. Politicians have expressed concerns about the move over safety, with one Govan councillor branding it “dangerous.”

Speaking at a meeting on Thursday about the changes, local senior fire officer David Murdoch said: “These stations however will continue to have a fully crewed first appliance available.”

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