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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

Added by Rick on August 31, 2008 at 1:30pm — 3 Comments

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

Added by Rick on August 16, 2008 at 4:00pm — 2 Comments

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

Added by Rick on August 12, 2008 at 1:00am — 7 Comments

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

Added by Rick on July 28, 2008 at 2:00pm — No Comments

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

Added by Rick on June 24, 2008 at 2:11pm — 2 Comments

Politics and Union Fire Fighters - oil and water !

Are your rights under your Union contract "Enforcible" ? Will you recieve the full support of your Union Reps if : Your a Sportsmen or gun owner ? What if you are from one Political Party and the Admin personel are from another ? Do you actually have "Freedom of Speach" at work ? Would you be willing to bet your carreer on it ? Would you be willing to stake your retirement benefits and healthcare on it ? Do your own home work - read the contract and the "Collective Bargaining agreem… Continue

Added by Rick on June 9, 2008 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment

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