Labor and Union Issues
The Kansas City Star seeks the unredacted information in a dispute between the city and union over the firefighter’s employment
Dolton Firefighters Local 3766 sues mayor and village administrator over missing funds and threats of retaliation
Chicago firefighter leaders said paramedics worked nearly 230,000 overtime hours to staff the city’s 80 ambulances last year, and they are on track to do the same in 2024
Fire Chief Ernie Polsom said the decision was made because there are benefits that exist to serve firefighters in these situations
A total of 25 fire departments were put on probation after being cited for not meeting state requirements in the last two years
A conservative group called the union logos on city trucks “illegal” and complained to the city about them
The department went into service with a dozen new members, a new chief and lingering legal issues from previously serving fire officials
In response to a comment about a video showing firefighters being stabbed, he posted: “Sadly, I will delay treatment for more of them as well.”
A 27-year fire service veteran received a letter from the U.S. Treasury Department saying he owed nearly $27,000
The director of fire standards and training blamed it on bullying and a difficult physical entrance exam
The fire chief ordered an investigation into the party dubbed ‘kegs and eggs’ where alcohol consumption and vandalism took place
Some, including the assistant chief, say the hired consultants did not conduct a proper investigation and never looked for wrong doings
Despite tax money already collected, they’ve been operating solely on reserves and fundraisers to pay for everything from gas in fire trucks to insurance
They’re entering into a contract with a neighboring department, a private nonprofit, to provide fire and EMS to its residents
The settlement denied liability and authorized paying the group of firefighters $58,455.32, an average of about $688 each
A string of suspected arsons, inexperienced volunteer staff and a truck ladder that isn’t high enough has pushed firefighters to their physical and mental limits
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Political ambition and sketchy fire insurance companies pushed cities to convert volunteer departments to career
Although fire department has more than 150 volunteers, most aren’t available for daytime calls
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
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