Moline, Illinois chief suddenly quits over layoffs. City administrator denies cuts will be a threat to public safety.

How often have we heard this? City officials want to make significant cuts to the fire department and at the same time tell the public it won't impact public safety. Last night when the Moline, Illinois City Council voted to cut 12 firefighter/paramedics from next year's budget and bring in a private ambulance service, Chief Ron Miller decided he won't be a part of it. The chief sounded the alarm about the impact on the safety of the citizens. City Administrator Lew Steinbrecher said that there is no impact on public safety. Watch the story above from WQAD- TV.