New hires within Mansfield Fire Department could help the shortage that has saw a couple fire stations in town close temporarily, after mayor Tim Theaker eliminated non-emergency overtime within the department.
The move came as a cost saving measure due to the pandemic.
Council President CLiff Mears told WMAN, the city hired 4 fire fighters earlier this year and more interviews are set for next week, which would put the department staff around 90 by late this summer.