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Newport fire union says department is understaffed, risking community safety
local12.com
NEWPORT, Ky. (WKRC) - Newport Fire Chief William Darin says the department made nearly 5,000 runs in 2018; that includes fire and medical responses. Darin says less than 1 percent of those are for big structural fires. Newport Fire Union President Jake Silvati says the department is understaffed.
Unbelieve! Yet the decision makers will be upset when they need the FD’s assistance & delayed due to understaffing.
Come on Frank take care of this!
The people making these decisions to cut staffing just don’t get it. Unbelievable.
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This afternoon only 7 Newport Firefighters were available to respond to a possible house fire. This was a direct result of the staffing cuts and both ambulances being on other emergencies.
Please, contact the mayor, city commissioners, and city manager and ask them to work with the firefighters to make sure there are safe staffing levels for the safety of residents, visitors, and the firefighters.
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WLWT LOCAL 12, WKRC-TV FOX19 WCPO - 9 On Your Side International Association of Fire Fighters Kpff Firstdistrict Page Kentucky Professional Fire Fighters The River City News Newport, City of KY William Darin Tom Guidugli Jerry Peluso Frank T. Peluso Sr. Beth Fennell Ken Rechtin IAFF 8th District
Let’s see... IFSAC and NFPA recommendations for staffing for a 3-4 bedroom house fire is a minimum of 15 personnel on scene. So I guess those guys could fight half of a house fire?
That’s BS. The people of Newport deserve better than this. The citizens of Newport supported all your major projects. Now is the time to give back to the NFD and your people.
Maybe the City’s administration could fill in in their spare time! Ohh that’s right it takes 100’s and 100’s of training hours and a very special person to even attempt to be a firefighter 👩🏼🚒 Be safe my Brothers & Sisters!!
Cincinnati has seen the bad side of “BROWN OUTS” and it cost them several million dollars. Hell you have a Juris Doctorate and can surely come up with the applicable legal theory, and if not then invite me to the Bourbon tasting (whiskey would be my preference 📜) And we can discuss legal theories 😁😁😁😁📜📜
Shame on the city officials. I have family who live Newport, I retired from Newport Fire. It all about politics and not providing proper services to the citizens.
If you live or work in Newport please make a call before someone gets hurt or killed because of these staffing cuts.
If they cared about your safety they would increase staff.Maybe you need to vote in people who care.
What is it going to take to get city officials attention before it is too late.
Unacceptable!!
Peter Newberry
#myhusbandmatters Jerry Peluso
Nothing will change until something horrible happens and they back pedal.
Fire, EMS & Police should be a priority and the very last thing to ever be cut. If the City of Newport is short of operating funds, it needs to start cutting other places, starting with the City Offices and elected officials. $250,000 paid for legal services last year alone! City Mayor & Commissioners are part-time and should not receive any pay, retirement or benefits. It’s public service, not a career! Someone is going to die just to pay the City Attorney or the Commissioners & Mayor! ☠️ How many people work in City Hall? How Many of them put their lives on the line everyday for us, like the Fire, Police & EMS? None! How many people in Newport are going to die to pay their salaries, benefits & retirement while Firefighters are short staffed and put at even greater risk of death and injury? Enough! We need new commissioners & a Mayor who understand priorities!
**LOTS OF THANKS TO BE GIVEN!! Local 45 would like to give a BIG THANK YOU, to everyone that sponsored and attended our 26th Annual Bowling Tournament yesterday! It was so great to see all our friends, and we also made a lot of new ones! You packed the house yesterday, and helped us raise a lot of money for our Community Outreach Program!!
Thank you to our family members that assisted throughout the day working the event. Thank you to the Walt's Center Lane staff and Jerzees Pub & Grub for hosting us and putting up with our shenanigans all day. This years event was incredible and went off without a hitch.
Also, a huge thank you to all our event sponsors and supporters that donated to our cause! Without all of you, none of this would be possible!!! 🎳🍺🍕🚒👨🚒 #local45bowling2019
Great job 45’s, And all involved for such a noble cause! Sorry we missed it. Quite a busy day yesterday.😔 Stay safe!👍
Glad it turned out to be a great day.
Thank you everyone for participating!! A good time was had by all!!!!
Happy 30th Birthday Engine 902!
Happy Birthday old girl
Yep, I remember when it was new, and you guys were sooooooo happy. Now we’re all old and in various stages of breakdown ......😁😂
Happy Birthday Ol’ Girl!
That’s awesome!
Some things never change. City of Newport. When I went.on we were tinning a 44 seagrave aerial a 48 Aherns and 1 WW 2 army surplus Mack
I remember when we brought her home she was so shiny and cute ❤️🎂
Made a few runs on that one. Was stuck on the ladder wagon with Kenny a few years!!!!!
You know that unit qualifies for historic vehicle license plates! You should get them.
Good old truck
How many miles are on the old lady? 🙂
That engine is a beast!
The old battle wagon!
Isn't that facing out the front door now?
Daniel
The Bengals bye week cannot come soon enough!
On that day, we will be hosting our annual Jerzees Chili Cook-Off in support of Newport Firefighters Local 45 Community Outreach Program's! Split-the-Pot during the contest. Judging from 1-3pm.
$10 Chili Entry
$5 Judge Entry
Newport Professional Firefighters Local 45 I.A.F.F.
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BEYOND THE CALL
The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is a one-of-a-kind addiction treatment facility specializing in PTSD for IAFF members – and IAFF members only – who are struggling with addiction, PTSD other related behavioral health challenges to receive the help they need in taking the first steps toward recovery. It is a safe haven for members to talk with other members who have faced or overcome similar challenges.
Newport Firefighters Local 45, affiliated with International Association of Firefighters (I.A.F.F.), is primarily a Labor Organization representing the members of the Newport Fire/EMS Department in Newport, Kentucky. Established in 1918, Local 45 was one of the first sixty-six locals of the now more than 3,100 I.A.F.F. affiliates across the U.S. and Canada. Today, in addition to business of being a labor organization, Local 45 continues to sponsor programs such as College Scholarship Awards, Youth Sporting Events, Holiday Family Assistance Program and Smoke Detector Installation/Maintenance Program. Many of these programs were developed and financed by Local 45 members who were inspired to give back to the community after interactions during emergency responses.
