by Karris Harmon Friday, October 7th 2022 PRICHARD, Ala. (WPMI) — A safety alert. The fire station on Highpoint Boulevard in Prichard is closed. We're told it’s due to staffing and wage issues. That leaves only 2 fire stations to respond to calls across the entire city of … [Read more...]
SAVE THE DATE-TUESDAY OCTOBER 11, 2022 - 1300 Hours Est FROM US FIRE ADMINISTRATOR Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell. On October 11, USFA, in partnership with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, will host the first U.S. Fire Administrator’s Summit on Fire Prevention … [Read more...]
Probably like you, I like to watch (with intentional self-control) what people are “putting out there” online, and lately, there has been a lot of chatter related to firefighting and searching in vacant buildings. One example: Some reacted negatively on social media to a … [Read more...]
SEATTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFF SHORTAGE FORCES EXTREME HOURS, $37M OF OVERTIME
The cost of overtime in 2021 broke a department record, and the city continues to grapple with understaffing on shifts Daniel Gilbert The Seattle Times August 29, 2022 SEATTLE — Last Christmas Eve, Seattle firefighter Daniel Kieta clocked in to work a 24-hour shift. He … [Read more...]
The Seattle Fire Department spent $37.7 million on overtime wages in 2021, the highest in its history and a more than 50% increase in five years as the department faces a staffing shortage. Last Christmas Eve, Seattle firefighter Daniel Kieta clocked in to work a 24-hour … [Read more...]
‘TERRIBLE’: RETIRING GEORGIA CHIEF DESCRIBES LOW STAFFING, MANDATORY DOUBLE SHIFTS
Glynn County needs at least 37 firefighters and EMS providers per shift, said Chief R.K. Jordan. "With 31 people per shift right now, that's six overtime shifts a day" Outgoing Glynn County Fire Chief R.K. Jordan said a shortage of county firefighters and paramedics has … [Read more...]
NEWBURGH STAFFING REDUCTION
Cuts to the NFD recently reduced the number of firefighters required on duty from 10 members to 7. A statement from the International Association of Firefighters says Newburgh's city manager announced the closure of Engine Company 1 on Grand Street in January. It officially … [Read more...]