Closing the South Beach firehouse every night to save money would instead cost lives, hundreds of Staten Islanders said at a weekend protest against the city's latest budget proposal.

They chanted “161! 24-7!” and held up signs “Help Keep Local Firehouse Open” and “Many Fires Happen at Night” in hopes the city will answer their call without delay. 

Engine Company 161 on McClean Avenue will close from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. as of Jan. 17.   The six firefighters at 161 will be redeployed to other units in the borough.

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