Posted on · The Houston Fire Department's staff psychologist discusses the challenges faced by the survivors of the department's deadliest fire and their colleagues.
Posted on · The Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association is trying to make sure the November ballot includes an item about equal pay between firefighters and police officers of corresponding rank, but City protocols are becoming a worrying hurdle for the union. Back in July, the firefighters union turned in 32,000 signatures that they say even […]
Posted on · A Houston family has added life jackets to their storm prep supplies, after what happened when they had to be rescued from their flooded home.
Posted on · Negotiation and litigation are a part of life for city and county authorities here in Greater Houston. Unionized employees seek better pay and conditions; city and county residents seek court intervention when they believe government entities are acting improperly. This includes Houston’s firefighters, who negotiate salaries and hiring with the city, and pensions with the state. […]
Posted on · A year ago this weekend, the Houston Fire Department suffered its greatest loss of life in one blaze, as four Houston firefighters died in a hotel fire. Captain Matthew Renaud, Robert Garner, Anne Sullivan and Robert Bebee were inside the motel when the roof collapsed on them. An investigation into what happened that day will […]
Posted on · For several months, the City of Houston has been negotiating a new contract with firefighters. After efforts stalled a few weeks ago, the sides seemed to move closer last week, but time is short – the current contract ends June 30. We learn where the negotiations stand.
Posted on · The EPA recently indicated which corporations, businesses, and municipalities across the nation use the most “green” energy. The City of Houston placed in the top ten, and was number one among municipalities in its usage of green power (measured in kilowatt hours). On this edition of Houston Matters, we discuss what that actually means, the […]