CHOUTEAU, Okla. — Fire Chief Amber Williams and 11 other public safety workers resigned Tuesday during a town hall meeting where members of emergency service units, including the police chief, were expected to face possible demotions or termination. The resignations leave Chouteau’s fire team with one full-time staff member and five volunteers. The team had 17 members before the departures, according to the report. Williams said she was standing with the volunteers who left, arguing that they had met the standards she set and devoted substantial time to training and service. She said she believed the town board did not appreciate their work. Williams also blamed a lack of communication with the board and insufficient daytime help for the resignations. She said the walkout was intended to prompt change among town leaders. The departures raise immediate questions about how Chouteau will staff emergency services. The report did not provide details about interim coverage or the town’s plans to fill the vacancies.