Labor and Union Issues
Local 64 members have raised concerns about retaliation, racial discrimination and harassment; KCKFD has expressed a commitment to employee safety
A measure would move oversight of a pension plan for newer firefighters to the panel that continues to run a separate system for veteran firefighters and retirees
“It’s shocking that the department doesn’t already have such a plan,” said Oren Barzilay, president of Local 2507, which represents EMTs, medics and inspectors
Firefighters could be fired for allegedly lying to obtain their emergency medical technician recertifications
Chief hopes elimination of his salary will benefit one of 67 firefighters who face layoffs
I expect this past year won’t be the last time we see these five themes expressed on FireRescue1
Kenneth Waldvogel, named chief in 2006, has served the Santa Clara County fire department since 1978
Move is about unifying efforts for community outreach and political advocacy
The compromise came after the union had already called two strikes during the autumn
County officials have already decided to fire firefighter Terrence Reid for taking the video, but his lawyer has promised to appeal
Gray had two months to find a new fire chief after outgoing chief Dennis Rubin made it clear he was planning to depart
In October, the Schenectady Mayor proposed a $76.9 million budget that called for eliminating 19 firefighter positions and shutting one of four firehouses
Now is a great time to begin to plan for how to approach those who manage your purse strings
City is in ‘such stable financial shape’ that there is no need to demote three fire officers
The chief’s annual base pay was $115,000; his payout will be about $192,000
Chief Ellerbe left D.C.in 2009 under an unusual personnel exchange agreement that placed him on leave-without-pay status, so that he could collect his pension immediately upon his retirement
Nearing retirement, he said he would have preferred to spend his last few years fighting for the city rather than fighting against it in court
The firefighter alleged he was singled out for certain tasks others did not want to perform
Investigators said he did not use his position as fire chief in this case and they don’t believe there is more than one victim
Lawmakers said they were optimistic that the changes would both bring relief to taxpayers and protect the rights of police and firefighters
Firefighters say there will be no protection if a new contract is not signed
Firefighters in Lancaster allegedly harassed volunteers from outside the city, prompting one township to stop sending aid
A budget proposal now before Cincinnati’s city council calls for the layoff of 144 firefighters, providing a challenge from the outset
Battalion chief testing requires applicants to undergo structured oral interviews, timed emergency simulations, essay and multiple-choice tests, and role playing discipline problems
Union wants to avoid state takeover of municipal retirement accounts
Harrisburg Mayor Linda Thompson has proposed a budget that eliminates 10 fire positions
Nine firefighters who worked at a South Side station died from cancer over 13 years
The elimination of the five positions, meant to help bridge a $1.2 million budget gap, exacerbated understaffing
The fire department is about $17,000 short, due to an increase in calls this year and other unforeseen expenses
In addition, three more stations will be converted to volunteer staffing only and six other stations will face reduced staffing
Department is spending an average of $21,000 per week to pay firefighters overtime
Fire station relies on 22 volunteers and fire truck can’t leave until 3 firefighters are on board, causing delay
Firefighter union ready to override veto of bill designed to give firefighters expanded workers’ compensation coverage
