Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker said he was unaware of early mutual aid requests and "absolutely will not step aside" regardless of the vote outcome.

Austin devotes nearly two-thirds of its budget to public safety, with most recent increases going to the police. City Council ...

Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker and the city of Austin's budget office are now pointing to increasing absenteeism at the fire department as they continue to recommend a change in the fire department's ...

This story has been updated with additional details, including a response from Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker The Austin firefighters union will decide Tuesday whether to initiate a no-confidence vote ...

Reducing minimum staffing from four firefighters to three on engine trucks is one cost-cutting option city leaders are considering to close a $33 million budget gap.

The proposed staffing cuts would reduce the number of firefighters on one engine. Arrest made in the killing of a couple hiking in Arkansas with their young daughters ...

The Austin firefighters union will decide Tuesday whether to initiate a no-confidence vote against Fire Chief Joel Baker for allegedly waiting to send local firefighters to Kerr County to help ...