International Association of Fire Fighters President Harold Schaitberger says that two years after the terrorists attacks of 9/11, America's firefighters are still waiting to receive the staffing, training and equipment they need to effectively respond to the threat of terrorist attacks on American soil.
Many fire departments today are facing cutbacks, including layoffs and staffing reductions by attrition, caused by the faltering national economy and weak municipal budgets, according to the IAFF.