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Retaliation Over the Formation of a Union
Posted on Fire Law Blog 4 hours ago
Today’s burning question: I work for part-time for a small fire department in a state that recognizes collective bargaining for firefighters. We are in the process of filing a petition with state labor relations board to become recognized by the township for collective bargaining purposes. We have enough members to form the union and we have all signed the union election petition. Rumor has it that the trustees have found out and plan to terminate our internet/WiFi access, stop letting us wash our cars at the station, put renovations of the fire station on hold, and even cancel the purchase of a new engine.
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Today’s burning question: I work for part-time for a small fire department in a state that recognizes collective bargaining for firefighters. We are in the process of filing a petition with state labor relations board to become recognized by the township for collective bargaining purposes. We have enough members to form the union and we have all signed the union election petition. Rumor has it that the trustees have found out and plan to terminate our internet/WiFi access, stop letting us wash our cars at the station, put renovations of the fire station on hold, and even cancel the purchase of a new engine.
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Our Stories: The Type 1 Diabetic Firefighter
Posted on Fire Critic 5 hours ago
Being a firefighter was always my dream, and now, helping others understand that diabetes never has to hold you back from what you want to do in life, has become a passion.
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Being a firefighter was always my dream, and now, helping others understand that diabetes never has to hold you back from what you want to do in life, has become a passion.
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Helmet-cam: Roof ops at Sunbury, PA house fire
A Dose of Motivation For Firefighters
Posted on Fire Critic 8 hours ago
Motivational video depicting the life of a pontiac firefighter. Its not about the money, its the love of the job and the brotherhood. We leave our family in the morning only to pray we can return to them 24 hours later!
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Motivational video depicting the life of a pontiac firefighter. Its not about the money, its the love of the job and the brotherhood. We leave our family in the morning only to pray we can return to them 24 hours later!
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RescueDigest Reads: NASEMSO Brief on the Use of Naloxone Out-Of-Hospital
Posted on Rescue Digest 8 hours ago
Is your department or are other emergency response or civilian groups in your area considering the distribution or use of Narcan by non-ALS personnel? If so, then this document is for you.
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Is your department or are other emergency response or civilian groups in your area considering the distribution or use of Narcan by non-ALS personnel? If so, then this document is for you.
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Looking Back
Posted on Fire Geezer 9 hours ago
You can earn "extra" income easily, in a business you already know ...
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You can earn "extra" income easily, in a business you already know ...
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Nature Based Natural Health Solutions to offer “Green” alternatives for EMS medications and equipment.
Posted on Call the Cops 12 hours ago
Nature Based Natural Health Care is pioneering a holistic approach to EMS treatments and is proudly offering organic EMS products
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Nature Based Natural Health Care is pioneering a holistic approach to EMS treatments and is proudly offering organic EMS products
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A Hero’s Farewell for Firefighter Steve Skipton [Video]
Posted on PhillyFireNews.com 14 hours ago
Stream Video of Steve Skipton's Memorial Service.
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Stream Video of Steve Skipton's Memorial Service.
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Fire Porn and Fire Service Public Image
Posted on Fire & EMS Leader Pro 15 hours ago
Picture if you will the L. A. Police Department posting images and videos of the Rodney King incident. Or maybe imagine FEMA sporting "EMA porn" taken during Katrina in New Orleans on their website. Now imagine the public outcry that would occur if say LAPD made a music video out of the Rodney King beating with the soundtrack of Pat Benatar singing Hit me with your best shot or FEMA posting a video of the Katrina disaster images to the soundtrack of Scorpions singing Rock you like a hurricane.Two very extreme examples I admit, but just as questionable. In both cases, someone would end up with an express ticket to the unemployment line.
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Picture if you will the L. A. Police Department posting images and videos of the Rodney King incident. Or maybe imagine FEMA sporting "EMA porn" taken during Katrina in New Orleans on their website. Now imagine the public outcry that would occur if say LAPD made a music video out of the Rodney King beating with the soundtrack of Pat Benatar singing Hit me with your best shot or FEMA posting a video of the Katrina disaster images to the soundtrack of Scorpions singing Rock you like a hurricane.Two very extreme examples I admit, but just as questionable. In both cases, someone would end up with an express ticket to the unemployment line.
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South Carolina county makes plan to buy new fire trucks
Posted on Fire Truck Blog 18 hours ago
This year alone, one South Carolina county plans on spending $8 million on new fire apparatus. Horry County officials will use money from a tax rate increase to pay for the eleven rigs, CarolinaLive.com reported. “As time goes by, stuff ...
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This year alone, one South Carolina county plans on spending $8 million on new fire apparatus. Horry County officials will use money from a tax rate increase to pay for the eleven rigs, CarolinaLive.com reported. “As time goes by, stuff ...
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NY fire chief rescues child left alone in hot car
Posted on Fire Chief 18 hours ago
The 4-year-old girl was soaking wet from sweat after being left in the car for 15 minutes
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The 4-year-old girl was soaking wet from sweat after being left in the car for 15 minutes
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Leader admits guilt in 9/11 disability fraud case
Posted on Fire Chief 18 hours ago
Applicants got advice on failing memory tests, feigning symptoms and described fears of planes and tall buildings to support PTSD claims
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Applicants got advice on failing memory tests, feigning symptoms and described fears of planes and tall buildings to support PTSD claims
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Drone video & radio traffic: Multi-alarm fire at New Haven pub & restaurant
Posted on Statter911 19 hours ago
View from above of Monday's fire that destroyed Delaney's Restaurant and Tap Room
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View from above of Monday's fire that destroyed Delaney's Restaurant and Tap Room
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Please watch this: Police chief sets the bar high on dealing with potentially controversial police-involved shooting
Posted on Statter911 20 hours ago
Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer briefs the press after "friendly fire" kills a COPS TV crew member
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Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer briefs the press after "friendly fire" kills a COPS TV crew member
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Drone Video: Delaney’s Pub Burns in New Haven, CT
Posted on Fire Critic 21 hours ago
Aerial Views over the Delaney's Pub Fire in New Haven, CT on August 25, 2014.
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Aerial Views over the Delaney's Pub Fire in New Haven, CT on August 25, 2014.
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2015 Toyota Land Cruiser Body Structure
Posted on Boron Extrication 22 hours ago
The 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser has 10 airbags which includes on large side curtain airbag.
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The 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser has 10 airbags which includes on large side curtain airbag.
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Picket Anchor Systems
Posted on First Due Tackle 23 hours ago
We did some training with the pickets on our rig the other day. Picket systems used for anchors are limited by the soil type you are dealing with.
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We did some training with the pickets on our rig the other day. Picket systems used for anchors are limited by the soil type you are dealing with.
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2nd Alarm Fire in Belton
Posted on SConFire.com 24 hours ago
At approximately 10am Tuesday morning on August 26th firefighters from Belton City Fire Department, Craytonville Fire Department, Rock Springs Fire Department and Ebenezer Fire Department in Anderson county responded to a single family dwelling fire. Command requested the second alarm ...
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At approximately 10am Tuesday morning on August 26th firefighters from Belton City Fire Department, Craytonville Fire Department, Rock Springs Fire Department and Ebenezer Fire Department in Anderson county responded to a single family dwelling fire. Command requested the second alarm ...
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First Two Guilty Pleas in Shreveport Fire Bullying Scandal
Posted on Fire Law Blog 1 day ago
Two of the seven Shreveport, Louisiana firefighters facing criminal charges over the bullying of two mentally disabled men, have reach a plea agreement with prosecutors.
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Two of the seven Shreveport, Louisiana firefighters facing criminal charges over the bullying of two mentally disabled men, have reach a plea agreement with prosecutors.
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Promotional Opportunities
Posted on Fire Geezer 1 day ago
THE NOW-FORMER FIRE CHIEF of Sangerville, Maine, pleaded guilty to using town money to fill the gas tank in his personal vehicle
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THE NOW-FORMER FIRE CHIEF of Sangerville, Maine, pleaded guilty to using town money to fill the gas tank in his personal vehicle
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Video: Pet day care center in Clifton, NJ home burns – evac ordered
‘COPS’ TV show sound man killed in police shooting – Listen to radio traffic
Steve Skipton Sr. Memorial Service and Procession Route announced
Posted on SConFire.com 1 day ago
A Firefighter Memorial service will be held Thursday, August 28th, at The Northwoods Assembly, 2600 North Main Street, Summerville, SC. Viewing will be held from 1100 to 1300 hrs.,with a Full Firefighter Honors Memorial service to follow at 1300hrs. Any fire department ...
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A Firefighter Memorial service will be held Thursday, August 28th, at The Northwoods Assembly, 2600 North Main Street, Summerville, SC. Viewing will be held from 1100 to 1300 hrs.,with a Full Firefighter Honors Memorial service to follow at 1300hrs. Any fire department ...
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Fire Damages 8 Homes in Pennsylvania
Posted on Fire Geezer 1 day ago
The fire which was reported shortly after 6 pm began in the rear of one of the 3-story homes and spread into two of them before moving laterally through four others.
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The fire which was reported shortly after 6 pm began in the rear of one of the 3-story homes and spread into two of them before moving laterally through four others.
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Should all fire trucks carry water?
Posted on Fire & EMS Leader Pro 1 day ago
The general public doesn't know the difference between an engine and a truck. They just know that they've called 911 to report a fire. And when that first piece of fire apparatus appears on scene, they expect that firefighters are going to start applying water to the fire. Perception is reality.
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The general public doesn't know the difference between an engine and a truck. They just know that they've called 911 to report a fire. And when that first piece of fire apparatus appears on scene, they expect that firefighters are going to start applying water to the fire. Perception is reality.
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Early video of school bus fire in Philly
Where there’s smoke – there’s Chris Merrick
Posted on Fire Chief 1 day ago
Chris' story reflects the character, commitment and passion surrounding the mission of 1 in one hundred million
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Chris' story reflects the character, commitment and passion surrounding the mission of 1 in one hundred million
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UPDATED: Raw video & radio traffic from multi-alarm fire damages 8 rowhomes in Mahanoy City, PA
Fully Involved Vacant Dwelling in Camden City
Pennsylvania Labor Board Reverses Firing of Chambersburg IAFF VP
Posted on Fire Law Blog 2 days ago
The abuse of firefighter union officials in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania has been well chronicled here on Fire Law Blog. At every juncture of its multi-year struggle with the borough’s elected and appointed officials, The Greater Chambersburg Area Paid Fire Fighters, IAFF 1813 have prevailed. Here are a few of the headlines
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The abuse of firefighter union officials in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania has been well chronicled here on Fire Law Blog. At every juncture of its multi-year struggle with the borough’s elected and appointed officials, The Greater Chambersburg Area Paid Fire Fighters, IAFF 1813 have prevailed. Here are a few of the headlines
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Ky. fire department to resume operations after LODD
Posted on Fire Chief 2 days ago
They have been out of service for three weeks since a semi struck and killed a 24-year-old firefighter on a fire scene
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They have been out of service for three weeks since a semi struck and killed a 24-year-old firefighter on a fire scene
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Former Maine fire chief admits filling fuel tanks on town
Posted on Fire Chief 2 days ago
Chief Charles Beane was ordered to pay nearly $1,700 in restitution to the town and a $2,000 fine
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Chief Charles Beane was ordered to pay nearly $1,700 in restitution to the town and a $2,000 fine
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Connecticut police officer donates old fire truck to Kentucky volunteers
Posted on Fire Truck Blog 2 days ago
An old fire truck will be serving the public again, thanks to a Connecticut police officer. The 45-year-old Stamford police officer, who also was once a volunteer firefighter in Trumbull, Connecticut, collects fire trucks and owns 11 engines and pumpers, StamfordAdvocate.com ...
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An old fire truck will be serving the public again, thanks to a Connecticut police officer. The 45-year-old Stamford police officer, who also was once a volunteer firefighter in Trumbull, Connecticut, collects fire trucks and owns 11 engines and pumpers, StamfordAdvocate.com ...
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Hope you like your Black Hawks extra foamy
Posted on Statter911 2 days ago
Alarm testing triggered the foam at Air National Guard hangar in Oklahoma
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Alarm testing triggered the foam at Air National Guard hangar in Oklahoma
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Firefighter Survival – Are We Prepared?
Posted on Leatherhead Mafia 2 days ago
As firefighters, we are asked to do put ourselves in harm’s way repeatedly. We do it with the altruistic desire to help out fellow humans. We train do go in and extinguish the fire. We learn tactics and strategies on how to attack the fire. We read about VEIS, and forcible entry. But what happens when we find ourselves in the structure and things go wrong? Who saves us? Do you rely on only the RIT team or do you attempt to find a way out?
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As firefighters, we are asked to do put ourselves in harm’s way repeatedly. We do it with the altruistic desire to help out fellow humans. We train do go in and extinguish the fire. We learn tactics and strategies on how to attack the fire. We read about VEIS, and forcible entry. But what happens when we find ourselves in the structure and things go wrong? Who saves us? Do you rely on only the RIT team or do you attempt to find a way out?
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Inside EMS Podcast: How Will We Ever Know Epinephrine Works If We Don’t Study Epinephrine?
Posted on Ambulance Driver Files 2 days ago
Question: If a medical study were done in your city, comparing traditional medical treatment vs a placebo, would you consent to being a study subject? If you declined, would it change your mind if you knew that you’d only be ...
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Question: If a medical study were done in your city, comparing traditional medical treatment vs a placebo, would you consent to being a study subject? If you declined, would it change your mind if you knew that you’d only be ...
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Video: Houston firefighters rescue stuck & frightened puppy
Posted on Statter911 2 days ago
Woman brings puppy & tire to firehouse after finding them in a dumpster
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Woman brings puppy & tire to firehouse after finding them in a dumpster
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City IT department turns off internet access due to “Fire Porn” email
Posted on Call the Cops 2 days ago
Chief Billy Goldfeder sends out a regular email newsletter called “The Secret List”. Last Friday his email contained links to some videos of fires in progress, labeling them Fire Porn. Computer geeks for the city monitoring traffic on the city network keyed on in the use of the word porn and have overreacted
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Chief Billy Goldfeder sends out a regular email newsletter called “The Secret List”. Last Friday his email contained links to some videos of fires in progress, labeling them Fire Porn. Computer geeks for the city monitoring traffic on the city network keyed on in the use of the word porn and have overreacted
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Popular Pub Destroyed in New Haven Overnight
Posted on Fire Geezer 3 days ago
Peter Gremse, who has owned the restaurant for 14 years, teared up as he watched it burn.
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Peter Gremse, who has owned the restaurant for 14 years, teared up as he watched it burn.
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The wheels are coming off in Baltimore
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