http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=146671745367863
The above link is to a facebook page showing support for three firefighters recently suspended. The quote is our local's response to the suspension. If you're on Facebook, please join the group and show support.
This is a link to the local paper's version:
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/...c-f459d6a3ab8a
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The above link is to a facebook page showing support for three firefighters recently suspended. The quote is our local's response to the suspension. If you're on Facebook, please join the group and show support.
Late Wednesday, Mayor Annise Parker told KTRK-ABC 13 that she supported Acting Fire Chief Rick Flanagan's firing of three HFD Station 55 firefighters late Tuesday despite admitting that at least two of the firefighters are innocent.
Mayor Parker, "If the firefighter who did this would stand up and acknowledge his action, we wouldn't be punishing two innocent firefighters, but we had to take a stand." She is now on record endorsing the destruction of careers and reputations of innocent Houston firefighters.
Sound familiar? It should. The city also "had to take a stand" in the year-long HFD Station 54 graffiti investigation. The continued refusal to release the findings of the city's administrative investigation of the Station 54 forces us to ask: why will Mayor Parker and Chief Flanagan not exonerate the dozens of firefighters cleared in the investigation? What are they hiding?
The HPFFA's position on workplace safety and harassment is clear. When incidents arise that justify discipline, we want them properly investigated and adjudicated. But we will not stand by silently as Mayor Parker and Chief Flanagan allow all Houston firefighters to be disparaged with often unfounded allegations followed by inept city investigations. We hope the new fire chief will have the character and judgment to fight for the thousands of honorable men and women of HFD.
Looking ahead, the HPFFA is looking for ways to help Station 55 firefighters Spencer Allred, Randal Ricks and Ryan Smith while their firings are appealed. First and foremost, please let us know if you are aware of possible job opportunities for them for the next three to six months. If you can help these firefighters in any way, please contact the Local today.
Mayor Parker, "If the firefighter who did this would stand up and acknowledge his action, we wouldn't be punishing two innocent firefighters, but we had to take a stand." She is now on record endorsing the destruction of careers and reputations of innocent Houston firefighters.
Sound familiar? It should. The city also "had to take a stand" in the year-long HFD Station 54 graffiti investigation. The continued refusal to release the findings of the city's administrative investigation of the Station 54 forces us to ask: why will Mayor Parker and Chief Flanagan not exonerate the dozens of firefighters cleared in the investigation? What are they hiding?
The HPFFA's position on workplace safety and harassment is clear. When incidents arise that justify discipline, we want them properly investigated and adjudicated. But we will not stand by silently as Mayor Parker and Chief Flanagan allow all Houston firefighters to be disparaged with often unfounded allegations followed by inept city investigations. We hope the new fire chief will have the character and judgment to fight for the thousands of honorable men and women of HFD.
Looking ahead, the HPFFA is looking for ways to help Station 55 firefighters Spencer Allred, Randal Ricks and Ryan Smith while their firings are appealed. First and foremost, please let us know if you are aware of possible job opportunities for them for the next three to six months. If you can help these firefighters in any way, please contact the Local today.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/...c-f459d6a3ab8a
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