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Here is a policy I have used to protect firefighters in fire departments, while providing a good means for discipline. Its part of the bylaws. Its just a sample I used in a department's bylaws. One of MANY ways of doing things.
Termination of A...
Michael:
I presume the paid staff are part of the IAFF? If so, use the collective bargaining agreement (when negotiated) to limit the problem.
Scotty:
The federal courts have held that the fire service does not have to permit non-capable persons to serve as firefighters so long as the physical limitation is related to serving as a firefighter. So actually, we do discriminate in some pos...
This group is dedicated to giving general answers to your legal questions. The forum is hosted by experts in fire service law throughout the nation. Attorneys will respond to issues posted on this site.
Perhaps the line is crossed...but whos line? The discrimination may be your perception of the situation of filling an organization with physically capable people to do this blue collar work.
As a non-legal expert, I see this "day off" as a messag...
This group is dedicated to giving general answers to your legal questions. The forum is hosted by experts in fire service law throughout the nation. Attorneys will respond to issues posted on this site.
My question is in regard to physical testing and age discrimination within the Fire Service. I know all Firefighters must be fit and there are all different ways that Departments test their Firefighters. I was wondering if testing results must be ...
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 6:49pm on October 13, 2008,
Dennis E Sampson said… - Hello Brad,
As a Volunteer who has suffered the rath of personal politics in the fire service, I welcome you and your group for the many who have suffered the same way and have no where to turn. Most of us just live with what has happened to us because we love the job or can,t afford an attorney. The sad part is that those who inflict the pain know this too!! Good luck with your Group !!!
STAY SAFE !! Dennis
- At 11:07pm on October 2, 2008,
Todd McKee said… - Hi Captain!
Thanks for the new group I think it is much needed here.
Todd McKee
- At 10:12pm on March 19, 2008,
Mike McEvoy said… - Get a picture, dude!
Profile Information
- Residence.
- Manlius
- Department:
- Manlius Fire Department
- Title/rank:
- Captain
- Years of public service:
- 21
- Agency structure:
- Combination fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Training, Equipment Maintenance, Leadership
- Professional Qualifications:
- Attorney, Firefighter, EMT
- Topics you provide training for:
- Legal issues in the fire service and E.M.S. service
- Bio:
- Brad Pinsky is an attorney, firefighter, EMT in New York State. He is a Captain in his combination fire department in Onondaga Couny, N.Y. As an attorney, he represents over 200 fire departments, fire districts and ambulance services throughout the state. He has authored the "Fire Department Law & Management Resource Manual". He will be sitting on the attorneys' panel at FDIC 2008. He is a frequent lecturer throughout the state and nation.
- Web site:
- http://www.emsfirelaw.com
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