Just an update...I just got off the phone with not only the Public Affairs office of
Miami-Dade Fire/Rescue, but the Fire Chief’s office and the local IAFF office.
I could not believe what I read on the net, and had to find out myself! It appears that these are two individuals (African-American) who refused. A third individual (African-American)was on the Miami local TV giving an interview. I guess by his remarks he really disturbed the sh*t!
The public affairs office told me they have had about 400+ calls in the last two days. Only one caller has supported these two individuals!
The Fire Chief’s office said basically the same thing, being inundated by phone calls and faxes. They also wanted to re-emphasis that these two individuals are currently on leave, and when they return, they will be given the chance to ride on the vehicles or refuse. If they refuse, they do have appeal rights and representation in any disciplinary action.
The Union office has also has had many phone calls, and are selling T-shirts, with all
proceeds going to the families of the FDNY firefighters who perished.
One unnamed source told me that NO WAY were they going to remove the flags from the
Fire Engines!
The fire service is currently under the most media attention ever in United States history. Make no mistake, this issue is being disseminated to more and more people daily. Please don’t allow these two individuals to give Miami-Dade Fire Rescue or the United States Fire Service a tarnished image, and don’t allow them to make light of the sacrifice that hundreds
of FDNY firefighters made.
I would ask all of you to contact these folks and express your outrage.
Fire Chief Paulison Voice (786) 331-5122
Fax (786) 331-5101
IAFF Local 1404 Voice (305) 593-6100
Fax (305) 591-9654
Miami-Dade Fire/Rescue, but the Fire Chief’s office and the local IAFF office.
I could not believe what I read on the net, and had to find out myself! It appears that these are two individuals (African-American) who refused. A third individual (African-American)was on the Miami local TV giving an interview. I guess by his remarks he really disturbed the sh*t!
The public affairs office told me they have had about 400+ calls in the last two days. Only one caller has supported these two individuals!
The Fire Chief’s office said basically the same thing, being inundated by phone calls and faxes. They also wanted to re-emphasis that these two individuals are currently on leave, and when they return, they will be given the chance to ride on the vehicles or refuse. If they refuse, they do have appeal rights and representation in any disciplinary action.
The Union office has also has had many phone calls, and are selling T-shirts, with all
proceeds going to the families of the FDNY firefighters who perished.
One unnamed source told me that NO WAY were they going to remove the flags from the
Fire Engines!
The fire service is currently under the most media attention ever in United States history. Make no mistake, this issue is being disseminated to more and more people daily. Please don’t allow these two individuals to give Miami-Dade Fire Rescue or the United States Fire Service a tarnished image, and don’t allow them to make light of the sacrifice that hundreds
of FDNY firefighters made.
I would ask all of you to contact these folks and express your outrage.
Fire Chief Paulison Voice (786) 331-5122
Fax (786) 331-5101
IAFF Local 1404 Voice (305) 593-6100
Fax (305) 591-9654
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