Fire Service Staffing
Federal funding through FEMA will help the Meadville Central Fire Department consistently keep crew size at four firefighters
A SAFER grant will add six more Missoula firefighters than what was proposed by a voter-approved levy
The Amboy Fire Department will use the SAFER funding to increase staffing and ensure 24-hour coverage
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Prison reform is one reason why firefighter numbers have declined and why conservation camp sizes have shrunk
South Sioux City voters overwhelmingly approved a measure to use sales tax revenue for hiring firefighters
Prince George’s County Fire Chief Tiffany Green is removing career firefighters from four firehouses and relocating to fill in gaps in other firehouses
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Tarkington Captain Doc Sikes knew he was going to be the only volunteer available to respond due to work schedules
Fresno city council officials preserved staffing with funds from a reduced pension system payment
State fire association official believes improvements are needed but proposed regulations are not achievable for small departments
Voters in Missoula approved a fire levy to increase staffing, purchase equipment and build a new fire station
Alexandria Interim Fire Chief Jim Schwartz stated that staff are reviewing years of call data to assess the impact on neighborhoods
Webster Groves and its union firefighters have settled a long-running dispute over staffing requirements and OT costs
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Auditors said they found that fire department overtime exceeded what was covered in the 2023 budget by almost $253,000 as of Sept. 27
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Mayor Eric Adams has announced a 5% budget reduction and directed uniformed agencies to reduce overtime costs
The union filed an unfair labor practices charge, claiming that West Chester “unilaterally changed the terms and conditions of employment”
“We’re still having issues with the administration on calculations,” said Gary Firefighters Union 359 President Larry Tillman II
Lynn’s city council approved of the funds to help with staffing as some firefighters are being treated for injuries or work-related illnesses
The Portland City Council’s provision is part of a labor deal to increase pay for firefighters forced to work mandatory overtime due to short staffing
Decatur Fire & Rescue Lt. Michael Leonard is pushing back after being accused of mishandling a conflict with a crewmember over mandatory OT
Spokane FD overtime allowances were doubled in the budget, although the city hopes the new positions will reduce the need for unbudgeted OT
Hampton Fire and Rescue may face citations if the inquiry determines it violated occupational safety and health regulations
“We have firefighters that are working 96-hour shifts,” said Isaac McLennan of the Portland Firefighter’s Association
“For the third time, we told you we are out of service,” an EMT is heard saying on a recording of Baltimore City Fire Department radio traffic
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