By Ben Welsh, Robert J. Lopez and Kate Linthicum
Los Angeles Times
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Los Angeles Fire Chief Brian Cummings said Tuesday that he will reassign dozens of firefighters from engines to rescue ambulances beginning next month to handle an increase in medical emergencies.
The sudden action, coming after months of criticism over the agency’s 911 response times and Cummings’ leadership, drew immediate opposition from labor groups representing firefighters and department commanders, who warned the change would put firefighters at greater risk.
City fire commissioners and a key City Council member also questioned the plan, which calls for adding 11 new ambulances.
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