A staffing shortage has led to increased overtime costs. This rise in overtime costs has added pressure to the budget in recent years. City figures are available to illustrate the impact of the staffing shortage on overtime costs.

The shortage has driven up expenses, deepening a budget shortfall. Further details on the city's budget and the fire department's staffing shortage are available from the source.

The increase in overtime costs is a result of the fire department being understaffed, leading to a significant rise in expenses over time.