Labor and Union Issues
The San Antonio union president urged firefighters and medics to “keep your heads on a swivel and watch your six” after the arrests of Venezuelan gang members
The Londonderry Fire Department chief told town officials he could not balance the department budget and keep safe staffing levels at the same time
General President Edward Kelly said the IAFF has taken unprecedented steps to hear members’ views on the candidates
The new law allows public safety workers who reach 20 years of service within the next two years to retire with a pension, regardless of their age
The bill further protects female firefighters by adding breast cancer and ovarian cancer to the list of qualifying diseases
Union officials and other supporters opposed the ban, saying the dogs bring comfort to firefighters after difficult calls
The bill aims to improve the collection of data regarding first responders, especially firefighters and EMS personnel
Overtime was temporarily suspended to combat economic loss related to the pandemic
Morgantown firefighters said City Manager Kim Haws made a change that would cut firefighters’ pay by $2,000 a year
The city was previously ordered to pay more than $90,000 in backpay to 15 firefighters
Shelly LeGere is currently campaigning to have ALS fire apparatus respond to medical calls
Racine firefighters are seeking to have a judge overturn a recent arbitration ruling
Union leaders disagreed with the fire commissioner’s response that it all comes down to collective bargaining
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The milestone anniversary was marked with the celebration of achievements and continued calls for equal pay for EMS providers
Lawyers for the former Huntsville firefighter say he was labeled a “pill popper” after experiencing surgery complications
The deputy chief was investigated for use of a racial slur, work schedule discrepancies and retaliation against subordinates
The New York State Professional Firefighters Association raised concerns about the circumstances of the incident
IAFF Local 93 members voted on a resolution of censure citing complaints about safety, equipment, discipline and policy changes
The Oakland fire union president supported moving the program to the fire department instead of an independent organization
Mobile Medical Response officials disputed claims by Traverse City firefighters that service has worsened
The proposal faced pushback from several Brevard County commissioners and the local fire union
St. Louis Firefighter-EMT Demetris “Al” Alfred told the president his biggest concern was financial support to avoid layoffs and budget cuts
The union representing Doña Ana County firefighters questioned why paid county first responders are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine while volunteers are not required
The Georgia captain was selected to represent the fire service as a tribute to the dedication and commitment of firefighters during a tumultuous 2020
Ogdensburg fire union officials objected to the restructure, saying it goes against their collective bargaining agreement
The Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts joined with teachers’ unions in promoting a program that would deploy first responders to schools
The Ogdensburg union has fought to restore the department to a minimum of 24 members following budget cuts and layoffs
New Haven fire officials said the COVID-19 pandemic is to blame for the excessive overtime costs
The firefighter-paramedic, who is also the fire chief’s nephew, said the chief’s mandatory testing policy goes beyond CDC guidelines
The bill, which would give seasonal wildland firefighters the same disciplinary rights as permanent firefighters, is supported by CAL FIRE Local 2881
The parents of the 3-year-old girl who suffered burns in a cooking accident said they waited 20 minutes for an ambulance before the firefighter offered to transport her
South Fulton Fire Capt. Andrea Hall recited the Pledge of Allegiance in both English and American Sign Language
Oakland union representatives and officials from neighboring cities said the brownouts will have a “cascading effect” on local fire and EMS response
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