Dolton firefighters confront Mayor Tiffany Henyard over unpaid wages, insurance issues
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fox32chicago.com ^
| July 2, 2024 | Dane Placko
On Monday, those firefighters confronted Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard at a village board meeting, demanding to know where their money is. "I’m
here today with fellow members… looking for answers," said Adam Farej, Dolton Firefighter’s Union President. Farej came with a list of questions and grievances. On Tuesday, he told FOX 32 the firefighters spoke publicly at the meeting because they'd simply had enough. "With everything going on in the village and the media, at some point we have to put our foot down and get answers to the questions we have," Farej said. The Dolton firefighters have been working...
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FDNY boss Laura Kavanagh rips firefighters in texts to NY AG Letitia James: ‘I can’t fix them’
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NY Post ^
| June 30, 2024 | Rich Calder
FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh wants to “fix” the behavior of her department’s predominately male workforce — but can’t figure out how to extinguish their flames of discontent. Kavanagh
— who’s butted heads with plenty of male underlings since being named the city’s first female fire commissioner in 2022 — made the blunt admission while apologizing to New York Attorney General Letitia James during a March 8 text exchange, a day after pro-Donald Trump firefighters and other attendees mercilessly booed the Democratic pol during a department promotion ceremony. “I should have called you last night, but I’ve been trying to find...
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FDNY commish Laura Kavanagh prohibits firefighters from ‘political expression’ — critics charge she’s silencing Trump supporters
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New York Post ^
| June 29, 2024, | Susan Edelman
The FDNY ordered firefighters and medics this week to hose down “political expression” on the job — a move some critics claim was done to muzzle supporters of Donald Trump. ... The FDNY under Kavanagh — a longtime political operative who began her career working for Barack Obama and other Dems —
has a track record of trying to silence rank-and-file members who express conservative views, critics charge. “Once again, we’re seeing blatant overreach by the FDNY – overreach that is no doubt meant to silence supporters of the Republican party,” fumed City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Queens), who chairs the...
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'Softball size rocks' thrown at firefighters battling flames at homeless camp: documents
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CBS Aust ^
| 24 May 2024 | Paul Rivera
OLYMPIA, Wash. (KOMO) — A man was arrested after police said he threw "softball size rocks" at firefighters who were responding to an active fire in Washington state. "In
the last few weeks there have been several incidents of individuals interfering with Olympia Fire Department personnel responding to emergencies," the Olympia Police Department (OFD) wrote on X Thursday. The suspect was booked for third-degree assault, police said. Charges have also been referred for suspects in other recent incidents, police added. In their initial and brief social media news release, police did not mention the alleged assault happened at a giant...
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Firefighters eject alligator from Starbucks drive-through
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UPI ^
| May 8, 2024 | Ben Hooper
May 8 (UPI) -- Firefighters in Florida were called to a Starbucks cafe to eject an unruly customer from the drive-through: an alligator. North
Port Fire Rescue said on social media that it was "just another day on the job" when crews were called to a local Starbucks. The post said firefighters "had quite the surprise" when they discovered the cause of the commotion was a coffee-craving crocodilian at the drive-through. "After coordinating with our friends at North Port Police Department, we safely relocated our scaly friend to a nearby pond," Fire Rescue officials wrote. "Who knew our mornings could...
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New York DA Indicts Trump For Bringing Firefighters Pizza But No Salad Or Cheesy Bread
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The Bee ^
| May 3, 2024 | Staff
NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by the New York District Attorney for allegedly bringing firefighters pizza but without a house salad or cheesy bread. "After
a lengthy day in court, former President Trump personally delivered pizzas to New York firefighters without a single leaf of salad or some cheesy bread," declared District Attorney Alvin Bragg. "For the sake of our democracy, he must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, and then a bit futher." According to sources close to the investigation, Trump allegedly attempted to feed firefighters without any sides to accompany...
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California cops, firefighters, and utility workers are earning up to $800k a year in overtime pay
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Daily Mail ^
| April 22, 2024 | Josh Boswell
Watchdogs have slammed California local government for spending billions in overtime pay – with police officers, firefighters, linemen and utility workers earning up to $792,000 in a single year. Short
staffing, poor planning, generous union deals and expensive hiring costs all contribute to civil servants relying heavily on overtime, experts told DailyMail.com. It has given frontline workers a golden opportunity to earn several million dollars since 2019. But tax watchdogs say it is a raw deal for the taxpayer. Senior Los Angeles fire captain Jason Getchius had a salary of $169,764 in 2022, the latest figures provided by the city....
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NY Firefighters Had to Remove "Fascist" US Flag, Blame Officials for not Understanding the 9/11 Meaning
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Marca ^
| 31/03/2024
Ladder 11 had a black US flag with a red line in a firetruckNew York firefighters are in the midst of a controversy over a black United States flag with a red line on it that they were forced to remove for reportedly being considered "fascist" by New York officials following a
constituent's complain. According to Ladder 11, the black US flag honors the six brothers who were killed on 9/11, however, a person representing Democratic Manhattan Councilwoman Carlina Rivera demanded it was taken down. According to Lisander Rosario, some constituents complained about the symbol "He called it a "fascist...
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Fury as FDNY firefighters are forced to remove Stars and Stripes honoring 9/11 heroes after Democrat lawmaker branded it a 'fascist symbol
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Yahoo ^
| March 31, 2024 | Rich Calder, Georgia Worrell, Georgett Roberts
Fire Department brass ordered an East Village ladder company to remove its “red line” American flag honoring the squad’s six brothers killed on 9/11 – after a neighborhood resident complained it was “fascist” and a local lefty pol questioned whether it was a “politically charged symbol.”The shocking order came March 22 after
a man claiming he was a staffer for Democratic Manhattan Councilwoman Carlina Rivera confronted firefighters at Ladder Co. 11, sources said.The man pedaled up to the East 2nd Street firehouse on a bicycle and told firefighters he worked for Rivera and that the councilwoman’s office “complained” to the...
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Over 7 lbs. of fentanyl found in woman's home after firefighters respond to alarm: BCSO
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ABC4 ^
| Wed, March 27th 2024 | Matthew Sockol
A fire alarm led to the discovery of a large quantity of drugs in a Berkeley County woman's home. Dietra
Drayton, 40, is charged with trafficking fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute, marijuana, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and distribution within a half-mile proximity of a school. Her arrest was announced on March 27. On March 22, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office (BCSO), a fire alarm went off at a residence on Highland Avenue in Sangaree. Fire personnel entered the residence due to it being full of smoke. Upon clearing the house, they found several...
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Houston Mayor John Whitmire says city is 'broke' after decades of overspending that has stopped them from being able to pay firefighters
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DAILY MAIL ^
| 27 March 2024 | MARYANN MARTINEZ,
Mayor John Whitmire proposing a 5% cut across the board, except for fire and police departments.. Tax hikes and increased fees for parking and city services are likely .. The Mayor of Houston says the city is 'broke' after overspending for decades. Experts
say the problem has existed for years, but COVID handouts from the federal government helped mask them. ... A tax hike through a bond is expected in November. ... The city has been struggling to make firefighters whole, from meeting its contractual obligation to their pension, to paying backpay and wage hikes that have been promised years...
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FDNY Firefighters forced to remove “red line” flag from fire truck hung to memorialize their fallen brothers in 9/11
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DC_Draino on Twitter X ^
| March 22, 2024 | DC_Draino
DC_Draino @DC_Draino New: FDNY Firefighters forced to remove “red line” flag from fire truck hung to memorialize their fallen brothers in 9/11 A politician in Alphabet City came by the fire house and confronted NY’s bravest for having the flag on their rig stating, "isn't that flag in support of the police?"
They explained to him that it’s been on their rig for years and it's a part of our 9/11 Memorial as the flag flies next to their fallen brothers The politician contacted city officials and demanded it be taken down The very next morning a FDNY Division Chief...
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Dog named Daisy gets head stuck in wheel and has to be freed by firefighters
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New York Post ^
| March 22, 2024 | Alyssa Guzman
An adorable dog named Daisy somehow got her head stuck in the middle of a wheel and had to be rescued by New Jersey firefighters. “Daisy
found herself stuck in the rim of a tire at home,” the Franklinville Volunteer Fire Company said of Thursday’s bizarre call, without explaining exactly how the four-legged furball got there. The poor lab looked forlorn and wet during the rescue op, where “Iinitial efforts to free her with soap and water were unsuccessful,” the fire service said.
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FDNY Backs Down on Hunt For Firefighters Who Booed Letitia James After Backlash
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thegaywaypundit ^
| 03/14/2024 | Cristina Laila
FDNY leaders backed down on their ‘hunt’ for firefighters who booed Marxist tyrant AG Letitia James after major backlash. Last
week a group of FDNY firefighters booed Letitia James as she gave a speech during a promotion ceremony. After honoring FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh, Letitia James’s speech was effectively drowned out by LOUD pro-Trump chants in the crowd. According to leaked memos, any FDNY firefighter who booed Letitia James will be punished and face reeducation. The firefighters were asked to turn themselves in or risk being hunted down.
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Letitia James Issues $355 Million Fine To Firefighters For Booing Her
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BabylonBee.com ^
| 3-11-2024 | Bee Staff
NEW YORK, NY — After being viciously booed at an FDNY promotion ceremony last week, New York AG Letitia James has announced she will be issuing $355 million-dollar fines to the perpetrators. "Last
week, I was cruelly assaulted and insurrected by racist Trump supporters," said the Attorney General in a statement. "Our democracy is no place for firefighters to express their displeasure with the weaponization of the justice system against their preferred candidate. I will not rest until every guilty party has been tracked down and brought to justice. With a $355 million-dollar fine. And maybe also prison. Thank you."...
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New York City’s Woke Fire Chief Launches Effort to ‘Hunt Down’ Firefighters Who Booed Letitia James
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American Greatness ^
| 11 Mar, 2024 | Debra Heine
New York City’s woke Fire Commissioner has reportedly launched an investigation to “hunt down” the firefighters who loudly booed New York Attorney General Letitia James and chanted in support of Donald Trump during a department promotion ceremony last week. The
incident took place last Thursday at the Christian Cultural Center, a black megachurch in Brooklyn. James spoke at the event to honor her friend, Rev. Pamela Holmes, who was being sworn in as FDNY’s first black female chaplain. According to the New York Post, the crowd was “made up of the families of captains, battalion chiefs and civilians up for...
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‘Fascist Pit Bull’: FDNY Commissioner Blasted for Planning to Track Down Firefighters Who Booed NY Attorney General Letitia James
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Breitbart ^
| 03/10/2024 | Amy Furr
FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh has been given a not-so-nice name after she said officials would try to identify firefighters that erupted in jeers on Thursday at New York Attorney General Letitia James, who previously vowed to take down former President Donald Trump. The Daily Mail reported Saturday that Kavanagh has been labeled
a “fascist pit bull” for planning to go after the first responders.
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OUTRAGEOUS: FDNY Firefighters Who Booed Tyrant AG Letitia James Ordered to Surrender or Risk Being Hunted Down — Will Face Punishment and Reeducation
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Gateway Pundit ^
| March 9, 2024 | Jim Hoft
Members of the New York Fire Department (FDNY) who are fed-up with Trump-hating fascist attorney general Letitia James during a recent promotion ceremony are now facing severe consequences. The
Gateway Pundit first reported the incident wherein a wave of boos and chants supporting President Trump overshadowed the event. A large group of firefighters made their stance perfectly clear during Thursday’s New York Fire Department (FDNY) promotion ceremony regarding James’s inquisition of President Trump. After honoring FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh, James’s speech was effectively drowned out by LOUD pro-Trump chants in the crowd. She struggles a bit to find her words...
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NY Firefighters Who Booed AG Letitia James to Be Sent to Woke ‘Re-Education’ Camp
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Thepoliticabrief ^
| 03/09/2024 | Kyle Becker
New York’s partisan Attorney General Letitia James was loudly booed at a ceremony for the New York Fire Department on Thursday. While speaking at the event, James is heard praising FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh, right before a large number of individuals in the audience begin shouting former President Trump’s name. When
James began her lecture, several in the audience booed, leading her to reply, “Come on, we’re in a house of God…simmer down.” NY Firefighters Loudly Boo Letitia James FDNY Chief of Department John Hodgens said in a statement, “Today’s ceremony was about one thing: the accomplishments of the members...
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Letitia James Booed at Firefighters Ceremony
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Newsweek via MSN ^
| 03 07 2024 | Matthew Impelli
New York Attorney General Letitia James was booed and drowned out by chants of "Trump" on Thursday while delivering a speech at the New York Fire Department promotion ceremony. While
speaking at the ceremony, James is heard thanking FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh just before numerous people in the crowd are heard chanting former President Donald Trump's name. Upon beginning her speech, many in the crowd booed James, prompting her to say, "Come on, we're in a house of God...simmer down." SNIP
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