Labor and Union Issues
The Westwood fire union has been without a contract for more than 660 days — the longest such battle in the Boston area
Melbourne Firefighter Aaron Starkey also alleged that after he brought the image to the union’s attention, he was confronted by the accused chief
Timothy W. Gorman ruled that Ogdensburg violated the collective bargaining deal when it forced the FD to have than five members on a shift over two years
In an effort to save money, dispatchers will send firefighters in solo to assess before calling an entire crew
Other challenges to the law’s constitutionality are still under court review; police and fire exempt from law
The ex-firefighter pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a young boy in 2006
Dwight Allen was also one of seven firefighters to sue the city over claims that written tests were unfair to African Americans
Wash. state Capt. Jon Sprague says he was improperly fired and that his sending emails from his dept. account was protected by his free speech rights
The law allows for a $50 income tax credit for their work
The woman allegedly spent $17,764 from the dept. for personal use
Union members say the legal battle would be too costly and lengthy
The department requires everyone be able to drive an ambulance; the DUI conviction prohibits him from driving one for 3 years
His request for 4 months unpaid leave was denied and he was told to quit or be fired
In fear of being hit, the chief reportedly threw a flashlight at an oncoming car to get the driver’s attention
a 23-year-veteran firefighter was accused of sexually harassing a female paramedic in the department
William Wentz admitted to stealing from the volunteer while working there; the fire chief is still under investigation
Union activists and firefighters booed city officials and chanted “Recall! Recall!”
Lawmakers are sitting on a $96 billion deficit for public employee pensions
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The bill protects Mich. vol. firefighters’ small compensation from being considered income
The move will same the Mich. township nearly a $1 million over six years
The Ind. department’s chief says like other firehouses, they must do more with less
More than $500,000 will keep the department staffed
Chicago Fire Lt.: ‘You have a dysfunction in government that is hard to overcome’
The end has come for Fla. volunteer firefighters who will be replaced by full-time firefighters
The city argues that the award would cost the city an added $200 million over five years, including $84 million in the current fiscal year
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Officials say the Christmas Eve benefit wasn’t intended for responders because they are already paid more than other city workers
The fire chief says this grant will allow the department to return staffing levels to where they should be
The SAFER grant will allow Reading to hire 30 firefighters
Next year will present many of the same challenges as 2012, but there’s reason for optimism
Capt. Jean Kidd was demoted after submitting a negative assessment of her chief
They cited unqualified commanders for quitting