Dispute Between Cincinnati FD Chaplain & Chief

[Ohiovolffemtp]

http://www.wcpo.com/news/2003/local/10/12/chaplain_response.html

This is sad. From what I've heard and read on the Cincy FD's unofficial message board, the front line members of the department are very upset by this action.

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Chief Called To Meet w. Mayor & Manager Over Firing, Union Waits For Chief

Update on this story:

The chief was called in to meet with the city manager and the mayor over his firing of the chaplain. The union is very upset but has decided to accept the chief's request for 1 day to try and repair things.

Link to an updated news report:

http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2003/10/14/loc_chaplain14.html

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No Progress On Chaplain Fired By Chief

A face-to-face meeting between Cincinnati's fire chief and the unpaid chaplain he fired failed to resolve the problem.

Local news coverage:

http://www.wcpo.com/news/2003/local/10/14/chaplain.html

[firemangeorge]

As a friend of Father Mike, I am proud of him for standing strong and refusing to take back or apologize for his statements. Mike never says anything he doesn't mean, and he never wavers. When you are under His Command, you will not know fear. Amen Father Mike.

fg

[Firebraun]

Seems he got his job back...

[Ohiovolffemtp]

FD Chaplain Reinstated

Yes, the chaplain has been reinstated. However, the chief has still attempted to be punitive. From what's posted on the membership's web site, they are still very disenchanted with the chief.

Another news story:

http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2003/10/16/loc_chaplain16.html