An apparent dispute between Martin Mayor Sam Howell and the City of Martin Fire Department has the fire department no longer making calls on fires until a financial dispute is solved.
Assistant Fire Chief Brandon Salisbury said the dispute began on December 13 when the department requested fuel for its fire trucks.
The mayor allegedly told them they would have to wait until February 10th for the fuel.
Assistant Chief Salisbury said they have asked for mutual aid from other departments to handle emergency situations until the dispute is resolved.