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Restricted from working based on BMIThe chief wants to restrict people from working based on body mass index >40. Is this legal or is weight a protected class by the ADA ? Started by Mike Lynn |
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Evaluating Firefighter PerformanceWhile I have had to formally evaluate people since I was first promoted, the importance of the process (or maybe the potential importance)… Started by Ryland Kendrick |
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Expectation of privacy? Search warrents needed?Three crew members from different shifts share a bunk room and store their personal and work stuff in them. One of the members falls under… Started by Larry Lasich |
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Aug 9, 2011 Reply by David "Chip" Comstock Jr. |
Fire Departments and Control of Social Network sitesMy fire department recently adopted a policy that appears to restrict all use of the District and Department names in any way on the intern… Started by John Lottes |
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May 9, 2011 Reply by John Lottes |
AuxiliariesHow would you word Bylaws to include your auxiliary members as part of the FD, so that they would be covered by insurance ? Started by Linnea Cushman |
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Apr 20, 2011 Reply by Linda Gruber |
What happens when...you are asked to provide a document or presentation that describes the services and capabilities of your department to an insurance company… Started by Larry Lasich |
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Nov 12, 2010 Reply by Larry Lasich |
OFF DUTY WISCONSIN FIREFIGHTER TERMINATED FROM HIS FD FOR DRIVING OVER A FIRE HOSE AT A WORKING FIRE.....What are the thoughts on this issue? Thanks to FFCC for the story about FIREFIGHTER TERMINATED Started by Brad Hoff |
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Non Union DepartmentsHow do non union departments protect the firefighters from dismissal? Todd McKee Started by Todd McKee |
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Oct 23, 2009 Reply by Brad Pinsky |
Photos on web sitesFire departments are increasingly posting photos (and videos) of fires, auto accidents and other significant (or interesting) incidents. Li… Started by Steve Blackistone |
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suspensions without due processBrad, What is the legal status of a suspension for doing your job as an officer according to policy and not being allowed to tell your sid… Started by Dennis E Sampson |
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Feb 26, 2009 Reply by David "Chip" Comstock Jr. |

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