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Connecticut Fire Chief Alleges Retaliation, Free Speech Violations, and Constructive Termination
A part-time firefighter and volunteer fire chief in East Lyme, Connecticut has filed a multi-count civil lawsuit against the Town…
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Connecticut City Suspends Volunteer Fire Department Amid Command Dispute
The City of Norwich, Connecticut has suspended operations of the Yantic Volunteer Fire Department following a dispute over whether the…
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Jefferson Parish Investigation Finds Fire Companies Misspent $8.5 Million
The Office of Inspector General for Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, has issued a report that identified $28 million in questionable spending…
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Chicago IG Raises Concerns About Fire Department Badge Theft
The Chicago Inspector General’s Office has issued a press release and a five-page advisory outlining its multi-year investigation into the…
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FDNY Implements New Anti-Nepotism Policy
FDNY has implemented a new anti-nepotism policy that has sparked some headlines over the past week. The policy, which states…
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Washington Fire Chief Awarded $734k For Wrongful Termination
A Washington fire chief was who terminated following a vote of no-confidence by the firefighter’s union, has been awarded $734,376.50…
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Firefighters Suit Claims Creation of Public Safety Director Position is Illegal
Firefighters in Weirton, WV have filed suit against the city claiming the creation of a new public safety director is…
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Eliminating Technical Rescue Services and Liability
Today’s burning question: If a department eliminates a technical rescue discipline due to liability concerns and a technical rescue incident…
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Jury Finds that BCs in Vancouver Are Exempt Executives
A federal court jury has found that battalion chiefs in the Vancouver, Washington Fire Department qualify as exempt executives, and…
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