Labor and Union Issues
Columbus Battalion Chief Richard Richardson’s occupational cancer death was followed by the losses of Firefighters Michael Calafatis and Gary D. Childers
Sen. Justin Ready said the delegation has no plans to introduce the legislation while Carroll County is forming the new Department of Fire and EMS
The passing of Clallam County Fire District 3 Captain Charles “Chad” Cate “was completely unexpected,” IAFF 2933 wrote
The chief and asst. chiefs of the Coles District Volunteer Fire and Rescue resigned without notice
The volunteer firefighter’s incident is now being investigated by town officials
City wants to eliminate half of the fire companies
The additional firefighters will allow the city’s new station to be fully staffed
Firefighter claims he has First Amendment right to use fire department’s email
Following controversial photos of a recent fundraiser, Jacksonville fire chief vows change in firefighter behavior
After a firefighter received a ticket for failing to move a fire chief’s SUV, the matter is going in front of judge
Southern Humboldt residents plan to approve a special tax to start the new districts
Firefighters set for 3 percent raise
City warned that the fire department is operating with a skeleton crew
Aviation companies say pay arrears top $3.8 million
New Bat. Chief credited with starting bicycle paramedic patrols
3 firefighters reached the end of probation when there was no contract in place
After having criminal charges dropped, the Mass. firefighter was suspended
Combining the departments could save $300,000 per year
The grants have been given to 22 departments nation-wide
Union president says firefighting efforts were slowed due to low staffing
A federal grant has expired and impending budget cuts could cause layoffs
Poor forest management, hot weather, and lack of policy has made matters worse for firefighters
After 3 days on the job, the chief said status quo is not an option
The firefighters claim they were suspended because they held an unapproved fundraiser
Fire Chief Joseph Westernbarger was caught in a photo using a fire truck to hoist workers onto his roof
Ten of Columbus’ 14 firefighters who carry city-issued guns are not certified by the state to do so.
Firefighters averaged about $93,000 each when banking in their unused sick time
A survey showed West Covina fire chiefs are paid far below that of other agencies
In an effort to bridge a $900,000 budget gap, mayor would lay off 24 EMTs and have firefighters pick up slack
He says cuts will only allow 2 firefighters per apparatus, below the nationwide standard of 3 or 4
The $855,000 grant will allow the fire department to restaff three positions for two years
The four crew members are being reassigned to other stations
FEMA grant will allow Hoffman Estates to bring on new recruits as some retire