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Firefighters’ Overtime Crisis Deepens | Dover News
Wilmington’s fire department faced a massive overtime surge in 2025 after taking on emergency medical services, pushing costs over budget by more than a million dollars — a strain exacerbated by staffing shortages. Fire Chief John Looney blames the EMS transition and ongoing shortfalls, while the city’s 2027 budget allocates a $3 million boost to fix it. Meanwhile, only 12% of city workers got bonuses in 2025 — averaging just under $600 — as the city grapples with rising labor costs and urgent staffing needs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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