Health Reimbursement Arrangement(HRA) informational video. There will be a infomation meeting on Nov 23 and 24 at 0830 at the hall. Ballots will be sent following the meetings.
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Joint Position Statement of the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association and the
International Association of Fire Fighters Regarding the Economic Crisis
We acknowledge the current economic reality
local government revenue has plummeted. Local governments across North America are
contemplating or proposing decreases in size and/or reductions in the span and depth of
their services. The Fire Service is often caught up in that contraction. We must weather
this storm by having a realistic strategy grounded in the safety and security of
firefighters, paramedics and the public at large.
We must be prepared for the long haul
have several more budget cycles during which we may be dealing with the effects of this
recession. It took years of bad decisions at the federal level to get here and it will likely
take years to get out. Many of the most fundamental elements of our economy have been
dangerously weakened including employment rates, home ownership, property tax
revenue, and federal/state aid to local government in spite of the federal stimulus
package.
We must keep ‘all hazard’ emergency response personnel as safe as possible
A fire company should be able to function as an independent unit at the scene of a fire in
order to permit the Incident Commander to employ the proper tactics and strategies to
safeguard the occupants of the building, as well as the operating force and to protect the
property of the public. Whenever understaffing necessitates the combination of two
companies to accomplish a specific task at the scene of a fire, which normally could be
completed by one effective unit, the standard operating procedures are dramatically and
adversely affected.
Adequate staffing is imperative at the individual fire company level. In order to permit
the effective operation of fire companies at the scene of a structure fire, the minimum
number of personnel on both engine and ladder companies must be 4 members per unit
for low hazard environments and 5 or 6 members per unit for medium and high hazard
(high risk) environments.
We must assure that any operational adjustments made, ensure the safety and wellbeing
of firefighters, paramedics and the public
our core mission is to ensure safe, efficient and effective operations for firefighters
responding to aid a public call for help. All resource decisions must be viewed in light of
these fundamental requirements. Accordingly, if a decision is made to reduce
departmental resources, it must never be accomplished by reducing company crew size
on apparatus.
We must be relevant
range of life safety services, especially integrated fire and emergency medical response,
are likely to enjoy the highest level of resource security during the toughest of times. We
must acknowledge and promote our ‘all hazards’ nature.
We must learn and grow
at every level that are smarter and wiser. We should take this opportunity to learn as
much as we can because the future is full of challenges. We must share these valuable
lessons with new leaders.
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