Labor and Union Issues
Court ruling restores power to all public sector workers who would be treated the same as the police officers, firefighters and other public safety unions that were exempted under the law
In the fire department’s fleet, 63% of the engines, 33% of the trucks and 20% of the tower ladders have been in use longer than their 15-year recommended lifespan
Pawtucket firefighters are criticizing a decision by the fire chief to place a probationary firefighter as an acting deputy chief
The township manager says Rich Marinucci resigned as chief; Marinucci says he was fired without cause
The agreement prevented numerous experienced firefighters from leaving their jobs over retirement benefits
First responder fatigue is a growing concern within the fire and EMS community
Over 10,000 letters have been sent out in order to be qualified for World Trade Center disabilities
The district has been losing firefighters to retirement and to other fire departments, but is receiving more calls than ever
The overhaul establishes a tier for newly hired employees, limiting maximum pension payments and equalizing employer and employee contribution rates
An audit revealed numerous pay errors within the fire department
He’s accused of stealing from the utility workers’ union where he served as treasurer for over 10 years
The district and union can’t agree on pay increases, insurance benefits, medical body scans and the continuation of a special-operations team
Officials said their population has doubled and tripled in some areas; crews have been responding to 100 more calls a year
The district has only one EMT staffed to run the ambulance service
The paramedic claims the city’s chief became “loud and aggressive” toward her after the grievance was filed
A report cited a dozen cases of mishandling and lack of judgment
Under the agreement, the chief would’ve received 20 weeks of severance pay but it wouldn’t allow him to retain health benefits
A fire department spokesman said paramedics aren’t sent into areas where they need it; union officials say that is not true
The “firefighter’s rule” shields agencies and property owners from civil liability because firefighters know the job comes with inherent risks
The fire station is responsible for covering 4,000 miles, but only has two firefighters during each shift
The veteran firefighter allegedly used the hydrant while off duty
Spencer Township trustees voted Monday to absorb their fire department into the neighboring town’s department
Now playing at the Theater of the Absurd: A chief who forbids sleep; here’s hoping it’s a limited run
The bill will benefit firefighters who suffer from cancers known to result from exposure to heat, radiation or a known carcinogen
These concrete actions will help firefighters and officers eliminate harassing behavior from their departments
The union wants an across-the-board 2.5 percent pay increase, changes to step increases in pay and unfrozen longevity pay
Fla. man said the department would not hire him unless he cut off his dreadlocks
Chief Richard Stirts will be the district’s first full-time chief after he was told to reapply for his job
The rise of civilian fire deaths is worrying officials as the fire service faces budget cuts of up to 50 percent by 2020
Mike Figliola said he would remove firefighters from service if they showed signs of sleep deprivation
Whether she was bullied or not, Nicole Mittendorff’s suicide should make chiefs and officers take a hard look at their department’s culture
The suicide of Nicole Mittendorff causes us to ask the question: What is the impact of bullying on emergency responder mental health and suicide?
Fire officials claim that at least 10 chemicals used in flame retardants endanger firefighters and do little to stop fires
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