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FireFighter Pledge. Take a stand and Sign!!!

knitcap - BFD I agree with your pledge. One line that maybe should have been reworded - "4. Treat all firefighters fairly and with equality. (regardless of sex, or race)" - Maybe it could have bee...

Tagged: pledge, seatbelt, support, firefighter pledge, equal

Replied Feb 8

Buffalo Firefighters reject contract

Thanks for the help - the key word in the above is "Administers" that implys contracts that have been ratified. Thats how they get around full disclosure during "Negotiations" they say "we can't di...

Replied Nov. 21, 2008

Buffalo Firefighters reject contract

If there is such a "Law" please tell me where I can find it. That would truly help - Thanks

Replied Nov. 21, 2008

Buffalo Firefighters reject contract

Nov 9Th - - - Members say "No" to the Latest "Amended Proposal." The Dues paying members of the Buffalo Professional Fire Fighters Association - this time backed by most "Union Boards Members" agai...

Replied Nov. 11, 2008

Buffalo Firefighters reject contract

Buffalo N.Y. City Mayor Byron Brown Offers "New Proposal to B.F.D." First and foremost: Buffalo N.Y. has a "Control Board" - - this board has the power to shred contracts. It has been known to be...

Replied Nov. 8, 2008

 

Buffalo Fire , Republican gun owners need not apply!

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I have started a new section on my website beenewsgroup.com - its an area to share info and hopefully start people swapping - Hunts i mean hunt swapping. Well heres a deer I shot with a bow near where I live. o
February 28
Well its a start, click here to see my new web page "Swap Hunts" - Please help to make it grow. Heres a picture of one of my Deer I took locally with a bow.
February 28
I can make a page for hunting "Swaps". The biggest problem I have found is most of the "Outfitters and Guides" are over $1000.00 - I believe because of that, a hunt swap would be a big hit. Please don't let your idea die - here on this page. I wil...
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Profile Information

Hometown:
Buffalo
Years in Fire/EMS:
23
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
Always wanted to tiller. It was obvious growing up in Buffalo the "Good Guys" rode Fire Trucks. Every time some negative event happened , the Firefighters were the first ones there to help. They always made you feel that they cared - they smiled , even after collapsing on someones lawn after a gruling fire.
I joined the U.S.Army in 1971 - Joined BFD in 1985 -
Relationship Status:
Married
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Buffalo NY Fire Department
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Rank/Role There:
Firefighter
Years With This Department/Agency
23
2nd Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
About Me:
It's not easy to be a non-conformist, to hold fast to an opinion that you know will be unpopular with a lot of people.
I enjoy target shooting , hunting , gun trading and gun ownership. I collect sports cards and swap cards with others to complete sets . U.S.Army Veteran . 13 years UAW that included E.A.P. asisstance work.
Personal Site/Profile:
http://www.beenewsgroup.com
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Politics and funding.
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
Always wanted to tiller.

The little "Red Book" and how it affects you as a Firefighter !

First , notice the dates : July 1,1982 - June 30, 1984

Does your Department have a written "Agreement" between your Union and the Town , City or State that holds your contract ?

Do you know what "Rights" you have under this agreement ? Are you shure ?

Unlike this copy - is yours updated and when was it published ?

Under what circumstances can you be "Terminated?" - Are you shure ?

To what degree does your Union and Contract protect you from "Personal , Political , Race , or Job discrimination?"

Are you "Guarranteed Due Process" at "Departmental Hearings?"

What are your "Rights" when your being verbally repremanded by a "Superior?" Can your answers get you "Terminated?"


I will attempt to go through this book with you , this book is known as the "Red Book" in the Buffalo New York Fire Department.

As our Union President answered , after being asked about its content - "You don't have to know - we (Union Officials) have to know how to use it if you get in trouble ! "


Disclaimer: This is NOT an indictement of all Unions , Union Members or Union Reps. I have been a dues paying member of the U.A.W. for 13 years - a dues paying member of Buffalo New York Fire Department local 282 for 23 years - I am pro Union - I am also pro-information and rights guarranteed under our constitution of the United States , Civil Rights , Gun ownership and believe in Political Freedom of Speach / expression . Enough said on those points.

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BFD Admin proposes "30 day removal from overtime for sick leave abusers!"

Here's the link to the Citistats meeting in Buffalo's City Hall --- Click on this link and listen to the BFD Commish and the Mayors Staff -: http://www.ci.buffalo.ny.us/Home/Lea...Buffalo_Videos"

It seems , once again the BFD line Firefighter will take one on the chin for "The Brotherhood!"

Recently the New BFD Admin proposed a "Thirty day block" on the Firefighters deemed by Admin as "Sick Time Abusers" - this would remove a Firefighters name from the call in eligibility list for thirt… Continue

Posted on August 31, 2008 at 1:30pm — 3 Comments

Rick

Fear of the "Evil Eye" at the BFD raises concerns !

Some BFD Admin members have reported their fear of the "Evil Eye" from one of Buffalo's own Firefighters. They have reported that a Firefighter was parked in his personal vehicle out side of Fire Headquarters giving the occupents the , "Evil Eye!" after being suspended in March of 2008.

I did some research on this contravercial subject , it appears so did Mr. Harvey Cox, a Harvard divinity professor. you can find more info at this link : http://bernie.cncfamily.com/acm/ont_deb_eye.htm

Well , I… Continue

Posted on August 16, 2008 at 4:00pm — 2 Comments

Rick

Buffalo Fire Department - over time - whats the cause - who's getting sick of what ?

This article was written by Brian Meyer - Buffalo News Staff Reporter -He quoted information from a City of Buffalo New York "Citistats" session . I did not "contribute" any informatiom of any sort , nor have I ever helped the BuffNews or anyone else write about the Buffalo Fire Department or its Fire Fighters.
[quote]
Fire department overtime out of control, city official warns!
By Brian Meyer - News Staff Reporter
Updated: 08/08/08 1:46 PM


Overtime in the Buffalo Fire Department is ou… Continue

Posted on August 12, 2008 at 1:00am — 7 Comments

Rick

Whats in your "Contract?"

Does your Union Rep , Company Officer or you truly know the “Written Content” of your “Rights, Benefits and Procedures” as related to your “Employment Agreement?” Would you stake your future on it?



All too often we guess - some times we hear “Fire House” table talk. Some people seem to sound vary sure when they tell their versions or interpretations! Yes, we have classes on “Fire ground Tactics” - “Standard Operational Procedures” - “Fire House Etiquette” - and so on. But when did you… Continue

Posted on July 28, 2008 at 2:00pm —

Rick

Buffalo New York Fire Department - "Pseudo Military?" - I dont think so !

When and where does the "Chain of Command" start and end ? Is it actually adhered to ?


This subject has plagued Fire Departments for years.

Some try to argue a Fire Department is a "Pseudo Military Organization." Given that reasoning , heres a definition :

(quote from Wikipedia) In a military context, the chain of command is the line of authority and responsibility along which orders are passed within a military unit and between different units. Orders are transmitted down the… Continue

Posted on June 24, 2008 at 2:11pm — 2 Comments

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