City of Houston
With Hundreds Of Firefighters Quarantined, Houston Struggles With Staffing Shortage
Posted on · HFD began the pandemic understaffed, due to relatively low firefighter salaries, according to the Houston firefighters union president.
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Houston Firefighters Reject Leadership Of HFD Chief Sam Peña
Posted on · A resolution by members of the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association criticizes Peña for underfunding the Fire Department. Mayor Turner says it’s a political move.
City of Houston
As Heat Wave Continues, Houston’s Emergency Vehicles Are Under Scrutiny For AC Problems
Posted on · It’s the latest fallout between the union and the mayor in a long-running dispute over firefighter salaries and working conditions.
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Turner Responds to Fire Fighters Lawsuit: Meeting on Pay Parity Initiative Was Proper
Posted on · However, a judge has issued a temporary restraining order to prevent use of City resources to speak against the ballot measure
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Houston Fire Department Responds To Accusations Of Inadequate Rescue Training
Posted on · Houston Fire Chief Sam Peña says when the budget is tight, usually rescue training is the first thing to go.
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Texas Firefighters Highlight Increasing PTSD Rates At A Houston Conference
Posted on · Houston fire officials say more and more firefighters are experiencing PTSD rates similar to that of military veterans.
Houston Matters
Houston Firefighters Seek To Put Pay Parity On The November Ballot
Posted on · Firefighters want to be paid on par with Houston police officers. The city says the degree of increase being sought would stretch the city's resources.
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WATCH: Houston Firefighters Union Seeks To Include Item On Equal Pay As HPD In November Ballot
Posted on · The HPFFA has turned in more than 30,000 signatures to the City Secretary.