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‘There is no excuse for this’: Multiple Houston fire trucks sit idle on Christmas Eve due to staffing shortages, other issues, HPFFA claims
Read full article: ‘There is no excuse for this’: Multiple Houston fire trucks sit idle on Christmas Eve due to staffing shortages, other issues, HPFFA claimsThe head of the Houston Professional Fire Firefighters Association reported that many fire trucks were out of service on Christmas Eve due to staffing shortages or mechanical issues, but the city of Houston’s fire chief said that is definitely not the case.
Medic company hired by Astroworld Festival organizers speaks out
Read full article: Medic company hired by Astroworld Festival organizers speaks outThe CEO of ParaDocs, the medic company hired by Astroworld Festival organizers, spoke out for the first time Monday and said more than 70 people worked to save lives during the deadly tragedy.
Houston Fire Union President appointed to Texas concert safety task force following Astroworld Targedy
Read full article: Houston Fire Union President appointed to Texas concert safety task force following Astroworld TargedyGov. Greg Abbott's office said the Texas Task Force on Concert Safety will review concert safety and develop ways to enhance security at live music events.
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‘We mourn the passing of our brother’: 17-year veteran of the Houston Fire Department who died of COVID-19 honored
Read full article: ‘We mourn the passing of our brother’: 17-year veteran of the Houston Fire Department who died of COVID-19 honoredAn employee with the Houston Fire Department who died of COVID-19 was honored at a funeral Tuesday, according to the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association
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Texas appellate court rules proposition related to Houston firefighter pay is constitutional
Read full article: Texas appellate court rules proposition related to Houston firefighter pay is constitutionalThe Texas 14th Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that the 2018 voter-approved Proposition B is constitutional.
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City of Houston ordered to immediately give HPFFA President Patrick Lancton his job back
Read full article: City of Houston ordered to immediately give HPFFA President Patrick Lancton his job backThe city of Houston has been ordered to immediately give Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association President Patrick M. “Marty” Lancton his job back by an independent arbitrator on Monday.
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Houston firefighters seek voter support for binding arbitration to help resolve workplace contract disputes
Read full article: Houston firefighters seek voter support for binding arbitration to help resolve workplace contract disputesHouston firefighters are seeking voter support for binding arbitration as an option to resolve workplace contract disputes and avoid city-instigated, taxpayer-funded litigation, according to the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association.