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Related: About this forumBellevue’s first: 21 full-time firefighters (union members all)
Because of the change in the dept. status, my homeowners policy went down 25% or $400 when my policy renewed last month.
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http://www.omaha.com/news/metro/bellevue-s-first-full-time-firefighters/article_08408cfc-0c95-5c28-8bd8-6df9003759b3.html
JULIA NAGY/THE WORLD-HERALD
Jeremy Zink at the Bellevue Fire Training Site. Zink, 27, said that through the four-week training he is learning to master the craft, honing the skills he learned during part-time work in Bellevue.
POSTED: MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2014 12:30 AM
By Roseann Moring / World-Herald staff writer
Bellevues part-time firefighters have waited out months of uncertainty, working irregular shifts without receiving benefits, just for a shot at a full-time job at the department.
Now, after months of political wrangling, Bellevues first-ever full-time firefighters are on the job, and they are ready to prove themselves to the city.
Its exciting, said Anthony Rogers, 40, one of the citys 21 new hires. Its a little humbling because weve worked so hard.
Many of us feel like this is the best job in the world.
FULL story at link.
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Bellevue’s first: 21 full-time firefighters (union members all) (Original Post)
Omaha Steve
Jun 2014
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socialist_n_TN
(11,481 posts)1. I'm assuming they're with the IAFF?.........
Sorry don't have time this morning to read the article.
Omaha Steve
(99,582 posts)2. Yes
Bellevue local. They had a contract before they were hired.
socialist_n_TN
(11,481 posts)3. Thanks Steve.....
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