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We have 4 stations each with a crew of at least 3, a Capt., Operator & Firefighter on each shift. Each shift also has a Floating Capt. and Operator to cover vacations, sick leave, ect.. Well with…Continue
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"First, I'd suggest toughing it out in the short term. Directly disobeying an order that doesn't present an immediate life or limb concern will likely get you successfully fired.
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We have 4 stations each with a crew of at least 3, a Capt., Operator & Firefighter on each shift. Each shift also has a Floating Capt. and Operator to cover vacations, sick leave, ect.. Well with his newly implemented policy there are likely to be lots of people out at the same time and not enough body’s to cover the open slots. As it stands now there is a lot of OT and guys don’t want it anymore. They like the 24 / 48 schedule not a 48 /24 schedule. Sooner or later they will be forcing…See More
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"This may be a little long but you raise an important issue in your question.
The department can do what it needs to do to ensure the department can deliver services safely. If you are in a bargaining unit, your contract should define the hours of…"
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We have 4 stations each with a crew of at least 3, a Capt., Operator & Firefighter on each shift. Each shift also has a Floating Capt. and Operator to cover vacations, sick leave, ect.. Well with his newly implemented policy there are likely to be lots of people out at the same time and not enough body’s to cover the open slots. As it stands now there is a lot of OT and guys don’t want it anymore. They like the 24 / 48 schedule not a 48 /24 schedule. Sooner or later they will be forcing…See More
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