Firefighter News
- SWFD firefighter in serious condition after traffic crash - WMBB - mypanhandle.comSWFD firefighter in serious condition after traffic crash WMBB - mypanhandle.com
- Toxic firefighting foam may have harmed U.S. servicemembers - NBC 15 WPMIToxic firefighting foam may have harmed U.S. servicemembers NBC 15 WPMI
- VB firefighters respond to attic fire on Shenstone Circle - WAVY.comVB firefighters respond to attic fire on Shenstone Circle WAVY.com
Fire Law Blog
- Garrity and Threats to Increase Punishment November 30, 2021Today’s burning question: Last week one of our drivers was written up. When the employee in question went before the Chief and asked to appeal the disciplinary action, he was threatened with a harsher discipline if he chose to move forward with his appeal. Is there a chance this violated the employee’s Garrity rights?
- More COVID Headlines in Fire Law News: From Butt Wipes to Litigation November 28, 2021Another week, another new COVID related headline. The Los Angeles City Fire Department is investigating allegations that a firefighter dropped his pants and wiped his butt with a notice related to his non-compliance with the city’s vaccine requirements.
- FDNY Firefighters Sue Over COVID Vaccine Suspensions November 26, 2021Fifty firefighters with FDNY who were placed on leave without pay on November 1, 2021 because they had not been vaccinated for COVID19, have filed suit in US District Court alleging a violation of their due process rights. The suit was filed yesterday naming the city and Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro as defendants.
