Labor and Union Issues
The IAFC president – the “chief of chiefs” – surrounds himself with passionate people who support the mission and the organization
Earlier arbitration ruled that Montville could not staff its firehouse with just one firefighter
“If you think the internet has been harsh on him, just wait until he returns to work,” the Vacaville firefighters’ union post stated
Anthony Moore resigned seven months after he completed a training course to become a paramedic; the county is seeking partial repayment of nearly $7,000
Three doctors were unable to definitely determine a “causal relationship” between his cancer and his experiences on the job
They threatened to quit after a new town manager was hired late last month; the chief and his brother resigned
Sick leave, and its potential for abuse, has been a focal point for Chief Luis Santiago throughout his four years leading the department
Legal counsel for firefighters said the case might make responders think twice about who is responsible on scene and might leave political subdivisions vulnerable
The fire truck was not inspected before being acquired and has not been accepted into service by the department
They are forced to wear long sleeves if they have any visible tattoos; the firefighters’ association says it’s an unsafe practice during summer months
Sean Patrick Farnand, 46, a paramedic captain, was fired after coming to work with blood-shot eyes and breath smelling of alcohol
Over a three-year period at the beginning of the recession, county officials cut about $1.8 million in EMS funding
After a debate that lasted hours, a safety committee member voted to table the issue until Aug. 10
Detroit Fire conducted two internal investigations; “I’m not about to be on no scene 10 minutes doing CPR” the EMT said
The EMT told her boss in an internal investigation ‘I’m not about to be on no scene 10 minutes doing CPR.’
Commissioner Adam Putnam: “I’m profoundly disappointed. Our forest firefighters put their lives on the line. They’re demonstrably underpaid.”
Fire officials think they won’t be able to make payroll by mid-July, and are considering having firefighters work without pay if money runs out
The department’s 13 probationary firefighters, who graduate from the academy on June 26, were in full gear and helping out
The emergency action is a stop-gap as the town has no fire protection since a dispute led to firefighter firings and leaves of absence
The New Orleans firefighters’ union says using its firefighters to clean homeless encampments is a result of contract disputes
Concessions include reducing the number of firefighters on duty each shift, eliminating clothing allowance and increasing health-insurance contribution
The plan comes because of financial reasons, but also due to the growing need of emergency medical services in the area
He claims he was improperly suspended; prosecutors dropped the revenge-porn charges against him
A similar case is pending in Missouri involving a lesbian firefighter suing for spousal benefits for her wife
Scott Bullene, 46, was arrested and charged with second-degree robbery for assaulting a cab driver and stealing his phone
The union alleges Chief Brad Muller used inappropriate sexual terms to refer to women, used a racial slur and that equipment needs to be inspected
More than 20 firefighters are in limbo while the board decides whether it wants to go into mediation
Gov. Andrew Cuomo want firefighters and cops injured on the job to receive a benefit equal to 75 percent of their salaries
Union president Paul Doughty says the bill would prevent firefighters from being forced to work longer hours without full compensation
Members who are over the age of 65 may submit a written letter asking to continue working, but can’t work past the age of 70
Officials said the reason for the removals is because firefighters who live outside the district were driving at dangerous speeds to get to scenes
They voted “no confidence” in the chief last month and are willing to march city hall to have their voice heard
There is no law prohibiting convicted sex offender Brad Mercier from serving on the department; his father is the fire chief