Labor and Union Issues
Winston-Salem officials say cutting sick and vacation days could help fund more competitive salaries
Pawtucket officials are defending their decision to terminate four firefighters and accept the departures of four others after an internal investigation uncovered possible criminal conduct
The Keene Fire Department will have more firefighters to staff ambulances in response to increasing EMS calls
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
The ideas included giving new recruits a relocation bonus, down-payment help and creating a private health care exchange
Mike Spencer was placed on a week-long administrative leave for the second time in three years
The mayor blamed the fire department’s resignations on campaign agendas that included cutting taxes
Officials said they’ve been trying for years to resolve staffing shortage, firefighter housing and funding issues
The city wants firefighters to maintain their license throughout their career; the union is advocating for it to be required only a portion of that time
The rationale for firefighters being equipped with the medication was a spike in overdose drug deaths
