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“Are they going to be the best people, or just somebody to fill a spot?” That’s the question out of Fall River — and it captures a core challenge in today’s recruiting crisis. When vacancies pile up, the pressure to hire fast can collide with the need to maintain standards. It’s a real risk for any police or fire department. Here’s hoping Fall River gets this right.

Union questions new hiring system for Fall River firefighters The Fall River Fire Department is trying to bring in more firefighters.

We tend to get suspicious when employers float staffing cuts right as bargaining begins — and that’s exactly what’s happening in Aurora, Illinois. Hard to see how a 10% reduction squares with the constant push to reduce overtime, shorten shifts, and address fatigue and PTSI in today’s fire service.

New proposal would cut 18 firefighters and more from Chicago suburb The union believes it will impact services and put residents’ safety at risk. The mayor responded to those claims saying they're not true.

Orange County firefighters are at impasse after nearly three years of negotiations — still fighting to close a $10–15k pay gap with neighboring departments. Same old story – employer wants to improve starting pay only, while the union’s focus is on everyone.
Stories like this will be front and center at LRIS’s 2026 Collective Bargaining seminar in Nashville from April 15-17 (www.lris/seminars.com). We’ll talk about how unions and managers can turn data and persistence into fair contracts.

Orange County firefighters and county officials are at an impasse over contract negotiations Orange County firefighters and county officials are at an impasse over a new contract, with negotiations heading to a Special Magistrate after breaking down.