Firefighters

Santa Clara Co. Firefighters Join the Fight: Advocating for the Return of Net Neutrality Laws

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SANTA CLARA COUNTY, California – In a bid to restore net neutrality laws, Santa Clara County Fire Department has thrown its support behind the movement. The department’s decision comes as part of the ongoing battle to preserve an open and equal internet for all. The Santa Clara County Fire Department, located in California, believes that net neutrality is crucial for the public’s access to emergency services. Net neutrality regulations aim to prevent internet service providers from blocking or slowing down certain websites or charging extra fees for faster access. These regulations, set in place during … Read more

Connecticut Takes Bold Stand for Firefighters’ Health with New Cancer Legislation

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Waterbury, Connecticut – State leaders met at the Waterbury Fire Department on Wednesday to highlight a new law that provides necessary treatment for firefighters diagnosed with cancer without requiring them to prove how they contracted the disease. The gathering took place in honor of Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. One firefighter, Joseph Bogdanski, discovered he had thyroid cancer last year after undergoing a cancer screening at the fire department. Despite the typically slow-moving and treatable nature of thyroid cancer, Bogdanski’s case was aggressive. Firefighters face high risks of being diagnosed with cancer, with studies showing that … Read more

Parkersburg Firefighters Lawsuit Enters New Phase as Damages Recalculated Following State Supreme Court Ruling

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PARKERSBURG, West Virginia – The City of Parkersburg and its firefighters are reassessing damages in a lawsuit concerning holiday pay. The recalculations were prompted by a recent ruling from the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. During a hearing on December 8, Judge J.D. Beane of the Wood County Circuit Court allowed for additional time to submit calculations of monetary damages and back pay owed to the affected firefighters. The deadline for submissions was extended to February 7. At the heart of the lawsuit is a dispute over how the City of Morgantown compensated its … Read more