The federal lawsuit filed Thursday claims a city policy is to blame.
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At issue is the use of a rolling bypass, which takes a fire engine out of service during shifts to save on overtime costs.
The engines are what carry hoses and extra water.
The firefighters died in September 2016 after responding to a fire in Canby Park.
In a statement, Mayor Mike Purzycki says the city is already financially supporting the victims' families.
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Purzycki said the lawsuit is an attempt to get even more money from the city and that Wilmington will aggressively fight it in court.
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