Owensboro Fire Chief Steve Mitchell told members of the city-county 911 board Tuesday that firefighters need a better way to communicate with dispatch when firefighters are confronted by a disturbed person during an emergency run. Mitchell told 911 board members that when firefighters face disturbed or intoxicated people on some runs, they ask dispatch to send city police officers to assist.
- PUB DATE: 3/16/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: firehouse

In response to Wednesday’s news that Snohomish County Fire District 1 filed an unfair labor practice complaint against it, International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1828 said Thursday it is concerned about proposed staffing reductions that put the community at risk. Local firefighters “have and will continue to negotiate with Fire District 1 in good faith,” IAFF Local 1828 President Thad Hovis said in a statement.
- PUB DATE: 3/16/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: my edmonds news

In response to Wednesday’s news that Snohomish County Fire District 1 filed an unfair labor practice complaint against it, International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1828 said Thursday it is concerned about proposed staffing reductions that put the community at risk. Local firefighters “have and will continue to negotiate with Fire District 1 in good faith,” IAFF Local 1828 President Thad Hovis said in a statement.
- PUB DATE: 3/16/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: my edmonds news

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Following an executive session of the Board of Fire Commissioners today, it was announced that Fire Chief Mik Preysz has been placed on administrative leave while OIFR conducts an administrative review. “Based on internal member feedback,” the release states, “OIFR is undergoing an administrative review.
- PUB DATE: 3/15/2016 9:53:08 PM - SOURCE: orcasissues news & views