Volunteers propose putting execs on front lines

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Some Montgomery County firefighters in management positions would return to the front lines and others would give up their take-home county vehicles under proposed cost-savings measures.

County Executive Ike Leggett proposed slashing ambulance staffing in Glen Echo, Hyattstown and Laytonsville to 10 hours a day/5 days a week, instead of the 24 hour/7 day a week staffing currently in effect, as part of a mid-year savings plan.

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