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When poorly written or overly broad anti-nepotism requirements are applied to firefighters, difficult problems can arise
“I have less people to do more work” Waterford Fire Chief Kevin Hafemann said about finances and low career and volunteer staffing
While not a legal requirement like for police officers, firefighters may witness inappropriate behavior on fire scenes that necessitates intervention
The Camden County borough let three firefighters go last spring
Redwood City’s proposal states it can provide fire and emergency services to San Carlos for $5.89 million a year
Credit card statements show that a town-owned card was used 17 times to buy pornography online
The city began eyeing, under a single taxing entity, the fire protection district after an assessment of its equipment
Lawmakers said they were optimistic that the changes would both bring relief to taxpayers and protect the rights of police and firefighters
A budget proposal now before Cincinnati’s city council calls for the layoff of 144 firefighters, providing a challenge from the outset
The president of the Menlo Park Firefighters Association says said unless the offer improves, the union will not return to the bargaining table
Fire chief working on plans to purchase a foam trailer
$11 million in proposed cuts, shutting down more than a dozen fire companies likely to double or triple emergency response times
The permanent injunction will be lifted if the city agrees to court-proposed hiring methods