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• Ga. fire union calls for chief to resign

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  Union members held a news conference in Augusta Tuesday, which was followed by a heated exchange between a retired battalion chief and a city commissioner

• 2 Mass. FD officers allege racism, harassment in lawsuit

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  The district chief and lieutenant claim firefighters posted racist social media posts, promoted violence against minorities and made threats against them

• How to buy incident planning software (eBook)

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  Download this FireRescue1 incident planning software buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

• Video: Baltimore FFs protest proposed closure of 2 engine companies

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  Union officials held rallies with local leaders and community members at the two stations housing the units marked for disbandment

• Pittsburgh debuts 'silent' alarm system

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  The system alerts only the fire and EMS stations being dispatched and is meant to reduce first responders' stress

• 10 OKC FFs test positive for COVID-19; 55 quarantined

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  The department has enacted a "Level Red" emergency staffing plan to maintain operations

• 4 SD firefighters retire to avoid layoffs

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  The four veteran firefighters, including the fire chief, resigned in the hopes of preventing layoffs amidst budget concerns

• Calif. fire chief fired following ‘throat’ comments

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  Manhattan Beach Fire Chief Daryn Drum was terminated for using the phrase "not taking our foot off their throat," among other comments, during a meeting

• Stonewall Jackson Volunteer FD releases statement on controversial name

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  The Stonewall Jackson Fire Department said in the statement that it will work to address the issue with input from the community

• Former deputy fire chief speaks out about whitewashed mural

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  Retired Boynton Beach Deputy Fire Chief Latosha Clemons, the department's first black female firefighter, questioned why she and a past chief were removed from the mural

• Minneapolis FFs blast department's response to fires, unrest after George Floyd killing

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  IAFF Local 82 President Mark Lakosky questioned Chief John Fruetel's decision to not call in reinforcements and to allow buildings to burn

• 911 dispatcher watching George Floyd arrest in real time called supervisor

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  The dispatcher said what she was seeing on video looked "different," and she didn't care if the call made her look like a “snitch"

• Calif. FD ends 'mini station' program

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  Officials said the pilot program, meant to reduce response times, has been terminated due to lack of use

• Dallas battalion chief under investigation for Facebook post

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  Allan Springer commented on a post related to Black Lives Matter protests, “we need to find out who’s behind this and find a good tree to use!”

• IAFC to form Fire Chiefs Equity and Inclusion Council to address racial inequities in fire service

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  Ludwig condemned recent “racist actions and social media postings that are so contrary to our standards and values”

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