Towns file lawsuit after Prince George’s firefighters reallocated [Video]

GREENBELT, Md. — Days after a staffing allocation plan was announced by the Prince George’s County Fire Department, impacted cities have filed a lawsuit. 

The new plan was developed to address ongoing staffing shortages across the county. 

On Monday evening, the municipalities of Greenbelt, Berwyn Heights, and College Park released a statement expressing disappointment. 

“We are disappointed that our request was denied, but we are committed to working with officials to ensure the safety of our residents and emergency personnel,” the statement reads. 

City officials tell WUSA9 that those three cities filed an injunction and had a hearing in court on Monday morning, where their request to reconsider the reallocation of those firefighters was denied. On Friday, Prince George’s County Fire Chief Tiffany Green said the reallocation would go into effect, regardless of any lawsuits. 

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