Firefighter Jobs: Firefighter Job Description
"We try to save things and protect people," said one New York City firefighter. Though we try not to editorialize, this is one of the…
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Courts Decide if Firefighter Should be Paid as a Volunteer or as an Employee
A firefighter for the Key Largo Volunteer Fire Department in Florida sued, claiming that he was not being paid minimum wage or overtime. The question…
Firefighter Appeals Decision in Case of First Amendment Rights
A firefighter sued the Mayor and the City of Bay Village near Cleveland, OH, claiming a violation of freedom of speech, protected by the First…
Hialeah to Layoff Firefighters
Some jobs have, traditionally, been more stable than others. Some of the jobs that are usually able to weather the economic storms well include health…
Number of Female Firefighters Still Low
Firefighters are predominately male, in large part due to the physical demands of the job, but there are some female firefighters out there. The Cedar…
The Jobs Of 61 Trenton-based Firefighters Hang In The Balance
The jobs of 61 New Jersey firefighters hang in the balance as the city of Trenton awaits the approval, or rejection, of the SAFER grant…
Long Beach City Hall Facing Layoffs Of 130 Or More
California’s Long Beach City Hall is facing losing more than 130 full-time jobs, following the “last hired, first fired” rule. Mario Beas, Civil Services Executive…
San Jose Set To Lose 50 Firefighters; 4 Engines
San Jose is preparing to layoff 50 firefighters sometime this week. The cuts come as a result of budget cuts as well as a contract…
Alabama Forestry Commission Looking at Around 100 Layoffs
The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) in Montgomery is looking at a $5 million budget deficit for the next fiscal year. Based on current estimates, they…
Las Vegas City Employee Pay Cuts or Layoffs
In a move justified by helping the city budget, Las Vegas mayor Oscar Goodman announced Thursday that all city departments are likely to experience layoffs.…