NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – The New Smyrna Beach city commission is set to discuss its budget Tuesday night that will include a big pay raise for the city’s fire fighters. Last month, News 6 covered firefighters rallying for better wages, arguing their pay ranks among the lowest in Florida.

Fire leaders warn that more than 30% of their staff have applied to higher-paying agencies in Central Florida. Losing that many could force temporary station closures or brownouts in the city.

“It’s a step in the right direction. We feel like it’s fixed compression,” said Brandon Carroll of the Local 2271 Fire Union.

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If the city commission approves the budget, Carroll says it will be a good starting point for fair

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