Low Pay Causing Massive Loss Of Brevard Firefighters

Brevard County firefighters are calling for a pay increase, citing the county’s starting rate of $15 an hour as below that of neighboring regions. With 100 firefighters resigning this year, the county faces $2.5 million in turnover costs. Firefighters argue for competitive wages to retain staff, with some suggesting alternative funding sources like the private space industry to address the shortfall.