Fire Department Cuts Excess Staff, Opens 35 Firefighter Posts

Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 4, 2026 · Originally reported July 2, 2026 by Radio Cadena Voces (RCV)

After an audit found redundant administrative jobs, Honduras's fire department let about 30 contracts lapse and opened 35 operational firefighter posts in San Pedro Sula, saying it needs more active responders to handle emergencies.

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