Conflicts of Interest
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Two Ohio Councilmen Sued For Giving Themselves Jobs with Fire Department
Today’s burning question: Can an elected village councilman vote to give himself a paid position with the village fire department?…
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Family Ties and Chain of Command
Here is today’s burning question: I have been volunteering with a small rural fire district for about 11 years. I…
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Florida Chief Resigns and Department Under Investigation
A fire chief in Florida has resigned amidst an investigation into his having allowed two relatives and a family friend…
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Albuquerque Captain Wins Right to Run for State Office
Albuquerque Fire Department Captain Emily Kane wanted to run for state representative. Standing in her way (besides her opponents) was…
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Honolulu Ethics Panel Investigating Fire-EMS Merger Contract
Honolulu Ethics Panel Investigating Fire-EMS Merger Contract. The Honolulu Ethics Commission has begun an investigation into the bid process used…
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Nebraska Supreme Court Rules on Fill the Boot Case
Today’s Burning Question: Is it illegal for firefighters to collect money for a charity during their on-duty hours? Answer: In…
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Ohio Ethics Commission Investigating Chief for Teaching at College
Today’s burning question: I’m a fire chief and I teach at the local community college. Some of my firefighters attend…
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Ethics Charges Settled With EMS Chief
The former chief of EMS for FDNY has been slapped with a hefty fine by the city’s Conflicts of Interest…
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Circumventing Nepotism Law Creates Larger Problem for Louisiana Fire Chief
Trying to circumvent an ethics problem created an even larger headache for a Louisiana Fire Chief. Former Grand Caillou Fire…
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Pension Benefits Case Raises Complex Issues in San Diego
Ron Saathoff, the president of the San Diego firefighters union has sued the city of San Diego, asking it to…
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