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24-48 w/ 3 day and 6 day vacay question. Hey Guys, My department has run into a few problems lately with how the brass is treating us. We have a question that maybe some of you… Started by Brandon Lane	0	Jun 22, 2014
Restricted from working based on BMI The 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	0	Feb 15, 2013
Evaluating Firefighter Performance While 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	0	Feb 13, 2013
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	1	Aug 9, 2011 Reply by David "Chip" Comstock Jr.
Fire Departments and Control of Social Network sites My 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	8	May 9, 2011 Reply by John Lottes
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	1	Nov 12, 2010 Reply by Larry Lasich
Non Union Departments How do non union departments protect the firefighters from dismissal? Todd McKee Started by Todd McKee	5	Oct 23, 2009 Reply by Brad Pinsky
Photos on web sites Fire departments are increasingly posting photos (and videos) of fires, auto accidents and other significant (or interesting) incidents. Li… Started by Steve Blackistone	0	Sep 5, 2009
suspensions without due process Brad, 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	7	Feb 26, 2009 Reply by David "Chip" Comstock Jr.
NFPA Standards and their legal powers I am looking for opinions as to the true legal application of NFPA standards. Can they be used with the power of law? do they truly provide… Started by Barry Aptt	4	Feb 26, 2009 Reply by David "Chip" Comstock Jr.

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