(KRON) -- San Jose firefighters are sounding the alarm after the city eliminated what firefighters call "a lifesaving position." The city is citing budget issues for the cut, but the firefighters' union says the city acted in poor taste. Watch the full report from KRON4's Jack Molmud in the video p layer above. The San Jose City Council is set to reconsider a recent budget cut affecting the Med-30 position in the San Jose Fire Department during a meeting on Feb. 10. The Med-30 role was established to support paramedics but is now being eliminated to address anticipated revenue shortfalls. Santa Rosa New Year’s Eve hit-and-run victim dies days after collision Jerry May is the President of San Jose Firefighters Local 230. He states the Med-30 position, which was fought for months to get approved, is critical for public safety. This position serves as an advocate for paramedics, ensuring their needs are met in the field. Photo: KRON4 News. Shortly after the City Council authorized the Med-30 position, the city's management informed union leaders it would be cut as part of budgetary measures. May referred to this move as detrimental, insisting that any cuts to public safety should involve input from elected officials, not just the city manager's office. May emphasized the situation in nearby cities, noting, "San Francisco and Oakland are in the same position and they're not cutting public safety." He advocates for a more inclusive dialogue when discussing budget cuts that affect public safety. "When we're making cuts to public safety, everyone should be at the table," May said. The city manager's office has not provided specific financial details regarding the constraints causing the suspension of the Med-30 program. They did, however, issue a statement explaining that the program was authorized on a one-time basis and is not financially sustainable given current fiscal challenges. In response to the proposed cuts, May has assured that the fire department will mobilize at the upcoming City Council meeting. He stated, "When we speak, listen. This isn't about wages. This isn't about benefits; this is about public safety." His comments underline the urgency the fire department feels in addressing staffing and operational needs. The City Council will review the proposed budgetary changes during the meeting scheduled for Feb. 10, where the fire department plans to make its case against the cuts. All facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by KRON4. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat information into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by KRON4 staff before being published. ...read more read less