The expiration this month of a $5 million grant that funded 15 firefighter positions at the Chico Fire Department will result in several layoffs by the end of this week, Fire Chief Bill Hack said Wednesday. Come Saturday, five firefighters will have been laid off, reducing the … [Read more...]
The signs are up at the Rochambeau and Humboldt firehouses in Providence. The city decommissioned the two fire companies, Engines No. 4 and No. 5, effective Sunday. The closings certainly drew concern from those who live nearby. "Obviously, all of us are concerned about … [Read more...]
A Flint apartment complex fire that left three firefighters injured last month pushed the Flint Fire Department to its limits that day. Not only did it require every firefighter on duty that day -- 14 in all -- the fire at Village Shores Apartments also forced the city to call … [Read more...]
This is just a quick requesr for you to consider these two books as Christmas, Hanukkah and related holiday gift giving....knowing that 100% of the royalties are continually (and have been) donated to 3 fire service charities. "PASS IT ON...What We Know...What We Want You To … [Read more...]
http://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2016/11/22/canby-park-fire-wilmington-delaware-conditional-company-closures-bypass/94267570/ The day after a Canby Park blaze killed two firefighters, the Wilmington Fire Department suspended a controversial program in which a … [Read more...]
INDY COUNCILMAN WALKS OUT OF MEETING OVER FIREHOUSE CLOSURE
Incensed by the committee chairman's refusal to allow discussion on the proposed closure of a fire station in his district, Indianapolis City-County Councilman Aaron Freeman walked out of a budget hearing and called for the chairman to be reprimanded. Meanwhile, Chairman Leroy … [Read more...]
Three East Cleveland firefighters were hurt during a house fire and the city’s fire chief told us they don’t have enough people to do their jobs safely. “I’ve never seen anything like that in my whole life,” said Eric Skillern who woke up Sunday to his next door neighbors’ … [Read more...]
Leaders of the city's fire department feel they're playing a game of Russian Roulette when choosing which engine companies should be taken out of service during staff shortages, Fire Chief Darren Rivers said. Rivers' rare public admonishment of the administration was joined by … [Read more...]
Staffing Page News
Stop back here frequently to read updated news regarding the staffing issues in the fire service. … [Read more...]
24 Civilian EMS Personnel Possible Layoffs City of Lawrence, IN
The Mayor of the City of Lawrence has proposed cuts of more than $600,000 to the Fire Department which will encompass cutting ALL 24 of our Civilian EMS personnel (EMT-B's and Paramedics) and utilizing our existing firefighters to backfill the ambulances. Our Civilian EMS … [Read more...]