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A must read: MI police union says IAFF standing in way of public safety ‘evolution’ by opposing merger of jobs in Bay City. Firefighters see it as cops raiding FD budget raid & a membership drive.
As battle heats up police union rep says IAFF "is martyring their guys over" by opposing plan for a public…
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Temporary reprieve for three Baltimore fire companies scheduled to close today. Units will stay open during storm cleanup.
Three companies now scheduled to shut down for good on Thursday.
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Funding & Staffing
UPDATED – On day with 16 fires in 6 hours Detroit's mayor laying off 20% of firefighters. Audio from arson spree. More than a third of investigators to be cut.
Mayor Bing hoping federal grant and attrition will bring back many firefighters.
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Arrival video: House fire in Fresno, California where staffing issues face new fire chief.
Former Stafford County, Virginia Chief Rob Brown on the job in Fresno for just three weeks faces staffing challenges.
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Is this 'let it burn to the ground' at work? Interesting video from Detroit.
Dave wonders about a video of a vacant structure fire on Friday.
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Detroit reporter Charlie LeDuff at it again. Finds donated tower unused & Highland Park's mayor begging for it.
A department in worse shape than Detroit wants the 29-year-old rig.
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Arrival video & fireground audio: West Baltimore rowhouse fire.
Pump problems on first engine at 908 N. Carey Street fire yesterday.
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Baltimore City announces closing of Trucks 10 & 15 & Squad 11. Other companies moving. End of rotating closures.
Union president on potential delays: "Hold a match to your backside for two extra minutes and let me know how…
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Tough economic times: The 1990s version in Chelsea, Massachusetts.
A look back via local news and 60 Minutes.
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Moline, Illinois chief suddenly quits over layoffs. City administrator denies cuts will be a threat to public safety.
Chief Ron Miller made his announcement in council hearing on layoff and ambulance privatization.
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