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Public safety employees who worked throughout the pandemic will receive $1,000 while all other full-time and part-time employees will get $500
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The mandate applies to roughly 340,000 workers, including firefighters, cops and teachers
Van Buren union leaders said they oppose the policy and estimate 20% of the township’s police and fire officials might quit as a result
As the Delta variant accelerates in the U.S., first responders should be aware of the differences in the latest strain
What first responders need to know about the likelihood of side effects from the vaccine vs. the virus, plus new infection rates
Matthew Michael “Bear” Rominger died in May after a 5-week illness
Vincent Intiso, 57, served with the East Orange Fire Department for 34 years
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“I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy,” Pinecroft Sedgefield Fire Department Firefighter Corey Spencer said of his battle with the virus
The crew was given a key to the county and made honorary commanders of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department
The Uniformed Firefighters Association sent a message to members saying it’s too soon celebrate a crisis that has not yet passed
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