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Police investigate fire chiefs' scuffle
John Nickerson
Stamford Advocate
December 30, 2010
STAMFORD -- A scuffle between a volunteer fire chief and a Stamford Fire & Rescue deputy chief at the scene of a fire call nine days ago is under police investigation....
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History Channel checks pockets in Danbury
By STACY DAVIS The News-Times, Danbury
12/30/10
"The show is tentatively scheduled to air March 18 at 9 p.m., he said."
http://www.theday.com/article/20101230/ENT13/312309565/-1/ENT
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The Hobbit - Danbury Style
Dec. 27--DANBURY -- The History Channel sent a production crew to the city to find out what local firefighters carry in their pockets."They had a lot of stuff in their pockets," said producer Brian Leonard.
The History Channel will feature Danbury firefighters on TV's "Modern Marvels," a program about technology and "manmade wonders," according to its Website.
They will be in one of a special series of episodes called "What's in Your Pocket?"...
http://www.firehouse.com/news/top-headlines/history-channel-will-highlight-conn-firefighters
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Board member resigns in fire co. debate
http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/erie/Board-member-resigns-in-fire-co-debate
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Firefighters explain situation to residents
By Barbara O’Brien
Buffalo News
12/14/10
...The town and the three fire companies — North Boston, Patchin and Boston — have yet to sign contracts. Firefighters have asked for a three-year contract, while the supervisor has offered one year.Previous contracts have allowed the terms to continue for up to two years if there is no agreement. But fire protection is in doubt because the Town Board in August terminated the contract as of Dec. 31. ...
http://www.buffalonews.com/city/communities/southern-erie/article283366.ece
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Fire Chief Paul Milositz explains how mutual aid decisions are made and responds to criticism.
By Christian Camerota
Wilton patch
12/15/10
In the comments section of our Monday article on the fire that seriously damaged Portofino Restauarant, some readers were questioning how and why certain area fire departments came (or didn't) to Wilton's aid......."We have six people to do the job of 16," Milositz said. "So sometimes it's difficult. You do the best you can with the resources you have."http://wilton.patch.com/articles/the-method-to-wiltons-mutual-aid
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Mayor's proposed fire plan moving forward
12/08/2010
TOM EVANS
Stamford Times Staff Writer
STAMFORD -- The controversial fire plan proposed by Mayor Michael Pavia was recently reviewed by the Public Safety and Health Committee of the Board of Representatives, and is expected to go before the full board at its next regular meeting Jan. 3....
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Is one fire department possible in Stamford?
Stamford Advocate Editorial
Friday, December 3, 2010
We have consistently stated that a city like Stamford should have a single fire service, with one chain of command, populated by paid and volunteer firefighters.
It would give a modern city like Stamford the fire protection it needs -- and is not currently getting -- and still honor the great tradition of volunteer firefighting in Stamford....
...We don't like saying it, but the mayor does make a convincing case as to why one citywide fire department is not practicable -- at least not now....
...It's not the ideal, but it definitely would be better than what we currently have. And could be the first step toward a unified department in the future.
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Stamford Patch Article
Mayor’s Updated Fire Plan Outlines Implementation Costs
Board of Reps' Public Safety and Health Committee will meet later this month or January after reviewing the plan.
12/2/10
http://stamford.patch.com/articles/mayors-updated-fire-plan-outlines-implementation-costs
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Mayor unveils costs for proposed fire department merger
Jeff Morganteen
Stamford Advocate
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
STAMFORD -- City lawmakers on Wednesday night received the long-awaited financial details of Mayor Michael Pavia's plan to merge four of the city's five volunteer fire departments into a single fire company, a broad proposal announced nearly six months ago following weeks of meetings by a task force the mayor appointed.
The new department will cost $8.2 million in its first year -- $6.7 million of which goes toward hiring 58 paid personnel, including a full-time chief and fire marshals -- and will be funded by a special service taxing district, according to an 23-page packet given to city legislators during a meeting Wednesday night with the Public Safety and Health Committee of the Board of Representatives....
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Firefighter Pay Questioned
Report: Chiefs in Greenburgh, N.Y., Earn More Than Counterparts in Bigger Cities
Wall Street Journal
November 17, 2010
By MICHAEL CORKERY
Chiefs in three fire districts in Greenburgh, N.Y., earn an average of $207,358, as much as 30% more than their peers in larger cities such as New Rochelle, according to a report by a citizens' group that wants to combine some administrative functions to save money.... -
Canandaigua fire chief talks: It's time to move on
By Melissa Daniels, staff writer
Messenger Post
Posted Nov 21, 2010
Canandaigua, N.Y. —After a three-year roller coaster ride, Chief Matt Snyder’s decision to leave the Canandaigua Fire Department boiled down to doing what was best for his family....
http://www.mpnnow.com/ontario_county/x535938051/Canandaigua-fire-chief-talks-Its-time-to-move-on
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I am surprised that both sides are intrigued that I have chosen to respond once again. I have on more than one occasion offered up both information and advice; my guess is that history is quickly forgotten. The fact remains that a new distinct facet of information was introduced, and as always, it is my belief that all parties should know as much information as possible, to make an educated conclusion.
Concerning information, a check of the minutes of the Long Ridge Fire Company; as they are posted on the Stamford Web page, shows an entry concerning the "Union" making inquiries under the FOIA. I just wonder if they will make more headway than the former evil empire/Malloy administration in gathering what they seek.
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http://www.cityofstamford.org/filestorage/25/64/1168/100757/122154/LRFC1110.pdf
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There seems to be some new discussion in regards to the Stamford Plan. As a long term provider of the press that has hit this forum, the election of a new governor in Connecticut seems to be what prompted this "new" wave.
It is my understanding that the present proposal for a new "Stamford Volunteer Fire Department" is going to require the combination of the resources of the Long Ridge, Belltown, Turn of River and Springdale Fire Companies/Departments. As has been discussed so MANY times, each of these separate agencies exist as legally formed bodies and are given sovereignty over their areas. The City of Stamford charter recognizes their existence and provides funding, to whatever extent, for them to operate. That being said, and it is well known, that funding is one of the major issues. How well, the city provides that funding, has been at odds seemingly forever.
What has not been discussed, and appears to be may be lost on some, is that the existence of the above listed companies/departments, comes from being chartered by the State of Connecticut. Like any corporation, paperwork must be filed at the state level and a hefty amount of i's dotted and t's crossed before the state issues the associated documentation. As is similar in most states, the combination, consolidation, merging or termination of these corporations, would require some "paperwork" at the state level. And with that in mind, it appears that the creation of a new SVFD existence charter would also require some assistance at the state level. Perhaps the changing of the guard in Hartford will indeed have an effect on this latest proposal.
Just as Pete Townshend wrote it - "Meet the new boss, same as the old boss."
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Fox 12 Oregon
November 9, 2010
GRESHAM, Ore. -- Gresham firefighters faced unexpected hazards when fighting a blaze in Wood Village last month: Booby-traps.Battalion Chief Eric Lofgren provided pictures to FOX 12 that show nails sticking out of a fence and sharp wooden stakes in a pit covered with brush....
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Claims against Newburgh firefighter's union for harassment
11/09/10
YNN News
see also other posting regarding "City of Newburgh Considers Disbanding"
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4 Phoenix firefighters commit suicide in 7 months: Fire chief says changes coming
PHOENIX - They are heroes. They save lives.The 1,600 sworn members of the Phoenix Fire Department risk their own lives to battle fire, offer medical assistance, pull accident victims from vehicles and administer CPR to drowning victims.
While they handled close to 150,000 calls for help from the public in 2009, nothing could have prepared the Phoenix Fire Department for the internal tragedy happening within their ranks. Four firemen have killed themselves in a span of seven months....
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NWTN Today
Chris Menees, Staff Reporter
September 30, 2010
South Fulton’s fire chief was assaulted Wednesday in the aftermath of a fire where firefighters were unable to respond because the property owner had not paid a rural fire subscription fee.......explained that the property owner was not a paying member of the rural fire subscription service offered to county residents by the City of South Fulton. He said as per city policy, established by city ordinance, the call was declined and the city’s fire department could not respond....
He said the South Fulton Fire Department did respond to a request to protect the property of the adjacent property owner, who is a member of the rural fire subscription service.
Vowell said county residents do not have guaranteed fire service since there is no countywide fire department to cover rural areas, but many municipalities offer rural fire coverage to residents in specified coverage areas for a nominal annual fee. South Fulton’s fee is $75....
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Daily Freeman
September 28, 2010
BEACON – A consulting firm has recommended the City Council create a hierarchy of a fire administrator and volunteer fire chief, and consolidate its three firehouses into one to better serve the 4.5-square-mile city and its 14,000 residents.“This is going to be an emotional issue,” said Mayor Steven Gold after Marc Morse of MMA Consulting Group of Brookline, Mass., summarized a 65-page report before an audience of about 35, many of them firemen....
http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/09/28/news/doc4ca1e8c909cbc795672016.txt
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Ridgefield Patch
Cathryn J. Prince
September 25, 2010
To be honest we violate regulations all the time," said Westport Fire Chief Christopher Ackley. "If there is a fire and there are only two men on the scene, they're both going to go in."Unable to meet certain national staffing standards, some area fire chiefs are sounding the alarm....
http://ridgefield.patch.com/articles/tight-budgets-risk-firefighters-safety-violate-standards
in Westchester County Area Emergency Services News
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North Stamford fire stirs controversy
12/30/2010
By TOM EVANS
Stamford Times
http://www.thestamfordtimes.com/story/496826
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Keatley: Christmas Blaze Exposes Fire Plan Flaw
By Chandra Johnson Greene
Stamford Patch
December 29, 2010
http://stamford.patch.com/articles/keatley-christmas-blaze-exposes-fire-plan-flaw