No different than some of the facts that are given by some of today’s news sources.They’re ONLY trying to pocket our money to abet the benefits for the paid firefighters. Our full timers are all union members while us hourly peons are not. And yeah, they’re not as squared away as those who spend their days polishing Their skill set. After very little discussion it was clear the decision was pivotal and necessary for the health of the union.IAFF President Montgomery further stated that hundreds of thousands of existing firefighters are under-represented and disenfranchised by a system that doesn’t support them. FIREPAC was established in 1978 and has grown into the top one percent of all federally registered PACs. Since January 1st I have over 260 hours in shift coverage for open full time slots, over 250 hours on-hands training, and responded to over 100 calls. Generalizing all volunteers as fat and lazy is like saying that all paid firefighters do is sit in recliners, watch TV, wash their personal vehicles on the city’s time and dime, and shop for groceries while wasting Dept money and resources while on duty.

Volunteer Fire Chief or Community Organizer? If the members don't quit their volunteer posts, a fellow member can press charges, which can lead to a union tribunal and penalties ranging from a fine to suspension or expulsion. I have 19 years volunteer and 10 years career, I do more training in my volunteer department then I do in my career department. There are many volunteers that hope to one day support their families with a paid position at a fire dept., but there are many who work hard, train to ISFAC standards, and proudly GIVE their service to perform the SAME work as you do, for pay. To understanding the problem, let’s begin with a simple question: What is a volunteer firefighter? I went to the same academy as them, work the same days as them, Train next to them and respond on the same calls. It’s clear the IAFF is taking a large step forward, revolutionizing the idea of a union. If you are looking to give feedback on our new site, please send it along to To view this site properly, enable cookies in your browser. Volunteers are required to complete the same training hours and respond to the same emergency calls, performing labor with ZERO Union dues are expected to range from $10-$25 per month, per volunteer, depending on the type of department and budget. I train right beside paid FFs doing exactly what they do. The only way a volunteer here is “stealing” your job is if you’re a lazy slack POS and they have a better drive to work than you do.John, you are a disgrace to the fire service, your community, and everyone who ever did the job. It is a well known fact that the more people who are working towards the same goal together, the greater the impact you can make.

Don’t need you.I too was a IAFF member then became a Chief of a Part-time Fire Department.

Unions and employers have joined forces to demand increased bushfire relief for workers and firefighters. !What a shit for brains comment John. I know I am not going to get paid or receive benefits.April Fool’s Day has come and gone, and it’s an event for which the Station Pride staff obviously had lots of fun penning highly satirical articles that were beyond incredulous. This is a space where subscribers can engage with each other and Globe staff. Firefighter A receives no compensation for his time, is under no duty to respond to alarms, and is free to respond to alarms when available. Lookie herr at this perty red sticker. Notre Dame University Pushes the Modern Fire Service to be Better.

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