Fire union says city is ‘way behind’ in fully preparing for wildfires

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin’s firefighters union says the city is running dangerously behind when it comes to preparing for the next wildfire.
A new wildfire plan aimed at improving public safety was originally supposed to be implemented in January 2018. KXAN spoke the Austin Fire Department and union to break down what the delay means for Austin, one of the top three most at-risk areas for wildfire damage in the country.
Mike McKenney and his wife Diane live in Jester Estates. Their