Staffing Reduction/Rolling Bypass

Wilmington Budget and Rolling Bypass Puts Public Safety at Risk

 

Staffing reductions and engine company closure will reduce effectiveness

of fire fighters’ response to your emergencies 

 

Wilmington, DE (July 1) – The Wilmington Firefighters’ Association is asking for public support in opposing the City’s reduction of fire department staffing. Fire fighters are concerned that these personnel cuts and brownouts (the temporary closure of an engine company on a daily basis) will put public safety at risk in the event of a fire or medical emergency. These brownouts are designed to reduce fire department overtime costs, even after Mayor Baker has raised taxes by 15 percent.

 

“These staffing cuts and the implementation of rolling brownouts make it impossible for fire fighters to safely and effectively protect the City,” says Kevin O. Turner, president of the Wilmington Firefighters’ Association.

 

 “Taking away life-saving resources and balancing the budget on the backs of public safety is a dangerous and risky game. Times are tough. Wilmington is experiencing a downturn just like everyone else. But public safety should be the last thing cut – not one of the first.”

 

The Wilmington Firefighter’s Association urges citizens and visitors to let Mayor James Baker and the City Council know that you oppose these cuts and brownouts.

 

 

“You cannot put a price on public safety…a balanced budget is not worth losing homes – and it’s certainly not worth losing lives,” says Turner.

 

Effective Wednesday July 1, 2009, at 08:00, Rolling Bypass will begin and reduce the service to the City and put public safety at risk.

 

 

 

Executive Board Runoff

 THE RECENT BALLOTING FOR THIS POSTION DID NOT LEAVE ANY ONE CANDIDATE WITH A CLEAR MAJORITY.  

THE RUNOFF FOR THE EXECUTIVE BOARD POSITION WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY JULY 8th

THE TOP (2) VOTE RECIEVEING CANDIDATES ARE LISTED BELOW: 

  BROTHER TIM TAGGART

 BROTHER DEMITRIUS TODD

The Union Hall will be open for balloting from 07:00 - 10:00 and 16:00 - 19:00 hours,

ballots will be tabulated upon the closing of the polls.

The Ballot Box will be taken around to the working shift (ie: fire stations, Fire HQ, FMO).

Any Questions or concerns may be directed to President Turner.

(302) 540-6686

(POSTED 6/30/2009 KOT)

 The above elected position is 2 year term that expires at the end of December 2009.

 WebSite Message Board

Effective Friday June 12th the Message Board has been de-activated and ALL posts have been removed by a Majority vote of the Executive Board.

This de-activation and removal was not done in regard to any specific post or any specific individual that posted on the Message Board.

  Any Questions or concerns may be directed to President Turner.

(302) 540-6686

 (POSTED 6/13/2009 KOT)

Union Meeting

September 14, 2009

20:00 hours

Union Hall