Politics & Government
Harvey Fire Department Hit With More Layoffs Amid Partial City Government Shutdown
The layoffs have caused concerns at the Harvey Fire Department, especially because wintertime typically means more fires.
December 10, 2025
It has been more than a month since the City of Harvey began reducing their workforce, amid a partial government shutdown due to severe financial trouble. Since then, another round of layoffs has hit city employees.
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The layoffs have caused concerns at the Harvey Fire Department, especially because wintertime typically means more fires; not just in Harvey, but everywhere.
The Harvey Fire Department was just cut again on the day before Thanksgiving, and employees are expecting more layoffs coming soon.
