The Anderson firefighters union is seeking answers to why the department is short on manpower, which is requiring mandatory overtime.
Cody Leever, president of Anderson Firefighters Local 1262, said Monday at the Anderson Board of Public Safety meeting that the Anderson Fire Department is budgeted for 112 firefighters, but is currently working with 106 firefighters.
The Safety Board tabled the request with Chairman Mike McKinley promising to get answers by the next meeting on July 10.
Leever said a provision of the current contract with the city allows the Board of Public Safety to hire firefighters when there is a vacancy within 48 hours.