FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Former Fort Worth Fire Chief Jim Davis resigned over disagreements with the firefighters’ union about reviewing the fire department’s safety standards, an attorney representing Davis said.Before Davis was placed on leave in mid-September, he had pushed for the National Institute
MILWAUKEE, WI — Members of the Milwaukee Police Association have voted to ratify a new labor agreement with the city following three years without a contract.The agreement, announced Wednesday, Oct. 30, provides a 15.01% compounded pay increase through 2026 and includes full retroactive pay for 2023
GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, MI – The fire chief at the Grand Blanc Township Fire Department is on administrative leave, and Tuesday night, he could be fired.Unions representing the full-time and part-time firefighters working under Chief Jamie Jent are backing their boss to keep his job.Alex Newton, the p
NEW YORK — On Oct. 22, Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill that unions said would have established minimum staffing standards for EMS crews responding to patients and for supervisor vehicles in cities with populations over one million.The measure, Emergency Response Staffing Bill (S. 6698/A. 7356), pass
GREENWOOD, SC — The Greenwood City Council passed next year’s $72.9 million budget Monday night, though without changes to longevity pay suggested by firefighters.Council members voted 6-2, with member Michael Williams absent, to approve the city’s budget appropriations and tax rates, along with the
HO-HO-KUS, NJ — A police sergeant filed a discrimination lawsuit against the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department on Tuesday, claiming she has been punished for exposing the alleged misuse of union funds, mocked for requesting a restroom for women, and investigated for binge-watching “The Sopranos” at work.C
LOS OSOS, CA — The Los Osos Community Services District isn’t making enough tax revenue to fully fund its fire services for the first time in 20 years.A $280,000 funding gap for the 2025-26 fiscal year and more projected cost increases in the future are causing the Community Services District (CSD)
HONOLULU, HI — The Honolulu Police Department has begun paying dispatchers and other 911 staff up to $2,000 per month in retention bonuses, but some employees of the long understaffed communications division say it’s too little, too late.The bonuses, which vary according to job title, have been appr
BETHLEHEM, PA — Down from its full complement of 154, Bethlehem Police Department currently has 14 vacant officer positions, Chief Michelle Kott told City Council on Tuesday.And factoring in some officers away on long-term injury or military leave puts the department total in “the high 130s,” Kott s
SACRAMENTO, CA — Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have increased pay for Cal Fire firefighters — a move his office says was driven by budget concerns but one that has drawn strong criticism from union leaders.Assembly Bill 1309, was authored by Republican Assemblymember Heath Flora
Atlanta’s firefighter union is raising concerns about what it calls dangerous staffing shortages across the city’s fire stations, claiming several fire engines are operating below recommended levels. But city officials say the claims don’t reflect the full picture.Continue reading on CBS News
HELMSFORD, MA —A firefighter staffing dispute in Chelmsford has put a spotlight on two recent deaths in the community.Early Saturday morning, two men were killed in a fire at a mobile home on Mobile Avenue.The Chelmsford IAFF Local 1839 firefighters’ union says they believe the deaths could have bee
BARTLESVILLE, OK — Tense negotiations between the City of Bartlesville and the firefighters’ union have come to an impasse.The two have been negotiating since January, but don’t have a deal in sight.Now, the negotiations move to arbitration.Jesse Kane, Bartlesville’s city attorney, spoke about the n
HAVERHILL, MA — Following two recent tragedies and a union letter questioning his leadership, the Haverhill, Massachusetts, police chief announced his retirement Thursday shortly after he was placed on administrative leave.Haverhill Mayor Melinda Barrett confirmed that Police Chief Robert Pistone’s
MEMPHIS. TN — City of Memphis attorneys have entered a consent order for mediation with the Memphis Police Association as part of the civil lawsuit filed by the firefighters’ union.City attorneys added the MPA into the civil lawsuit filed by the firefighters’ union in September as part of a counter
OSHKOSH, WI – Local firefighters finally have their deal.After working for about 20 months without a contract, the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 316 union appears to have reached a tentative agreement with the city of Oshkosh on a new labor deal that runs until 2026.Emails and cal
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FL – The St. Johns County Firefighters Union says current staffing levels and mandatory overtime are pushing first responders to the brink — and now they’re hoping a new work schedule will bring relief.Union leaders are preparing to meet with county officials Friday, as part of an
MADRAS, OR — Jefferson County Fire & EMS is laying off four employees, including an administration position, citing financial issues.Fire Chief Blake said recent delays in reapplying for a new tax ID, which happened after the fire department and EMS merged into one organization, resulted in the stat
LAWRENCE, IN — Lawrence firefighters union president Seamus Albritton says the community might have to wait longer for emergency responses as a result of budget cuts.The Lawrence City Commission recently cut the Lawrence Fire-Medical Department budget by $1.5 million. The department’s response times
LA — The Shreveport Police Union has released a statement regarding Gov. Jeff Landry’s request for federal assistance to activate up to 1,000 Louisiana National Guard personnel throughout the state.Landry announced Sept. 30 on the Sean Hannity show that he submitted a request via a letter to Secreta
DONA ANA, NEW MEXICO — Dona Ana County Fire Rescue is one of the departments taking over ambulance services after the 18-year contract with American Medical Response ended on Sept. 20 due to concerns over response times.However, the transition has sparked mixed reactions among residents and concerns
HONOLULU, HI — About 2,700 police officers across Hawaii will soon be getting pay raises and bonuses in a new contract that could help boost staffing at departments struggling with high vacancy rates.An arbitrator made the decision, ending a contract dispute between the police union and the four cou
OAK PARK, IL — A pair of studies analyzing Oak Park’s fire department found that the village must hire more firefighters. Oak Park’s village government commissioned Baker Tilly to study its fire department. The report was published earlier this month, shortly after the labor union for Oak Park’s fir
HERNANDO, FL — On Tuesday, September 23, Commissioners unanimously approved the 2025-2026 Collective Bargaining Contract between the County and the Hernando County Professional Firefighters Local 3760. Chairman Brian Hawkins called the process “the cleanest negotiation we’ve had” during his tenure.C
