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I could be wrong but, why would the city department have to spend any money on r&r? Playing the devil's advocate, it's their grant. Can't you just see the screaming, if whatever was spent on r&r, didn't meet someone elses expectations? After all, what does the career department know about volunteer r&r? It appears to me that they are the only ones trying to work at consolidating, regardless of any "ulterior motives". Like it or not, the political process, and it's rules - as has been pointed out many, many times - is painful for everyone; and everyone has to work within it's constraints. I am sure that the career staff has their marching orders; and probably has been doing their best to stay within the lines. At the very least, both the career department and the volunteer districts will gain something by putting the additional staffing at E-8 & E-9. Yes, it all depends on the wording and November can't come fast enough.

Extinguish the endless fire battles Stamford Advocate Editorial June 21, 2012 http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Extinguish-the-endless-fire-battles-3653563.php

Pretty quiet as of late; No news of interest you say? But wait - City wants fire union decertified Jeff Morganteen Stamford Advocate Sunday, June 17, 2012 http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/City-wants-fire-union-decertified-3640403.php

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Charter Revision Committee Hosts Public Hearing, Votes One More Time Stamford Patch 5/16/12 http://stamford.patc...e#photo-9945403 & Stamford Times http://www.thehour.c...cd8da73f3e.html & Daily Stamford http://www.thedailystamford.com/news/stamford-charter-panel-stays-firm-fire-service

The Dart: 'The best job in the world' Stamford Advocate Harold Davis May 14, 2012 http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/article/The-Dart-The-best-job-in-the-world-3554388.php

Charter Review Commission recommends one fire department List of 76 recommendations up for public comment Tuesday Stamford Advocate Kate King May 12, 2012 http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Charter-Review-Commission-recommends-one-fire-3554135.php

Op-Ed: Let the Charter decide fire service, but how? Stamford Advocate Op-ed May 3, 2012 http://www.stamforda...but-3533152.php Here's your 15 minutes of fame, Pete -

Jack Cavanaugh: Solidify fire service under one chief Stamford Advocate editorial April 25, 2012 http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Jack-Cavanaugh-Solidify-fire-service-under-one-3510349.php

Mayor seeks sit down with finance board on fire plan Kate King Stamford Advocate Monday, April 23, 2012 http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Mayor-seeks-sit-down-with-finance-board-on-fire-3500337.php

Pavia asks board to reconsider funding Stamford Advocate April 20, 2012 “Editor's note: Stamford Mayor Michael Pavia wrote the following letter to members of the Board of Finance Thursday concerning funding the for his proposed volunteer fire department plan. The board cut funding Monday for the first phase of the plan. …” http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Pavia-asks-board-to-reconsider-funding-3498574.php

Stamford Advocate Editorial Let Charter decide fire service Thursday, April 19, 2012 Read more: http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Let-Charter-decide-fire-service-3495481.php#ixzz1sXhkEUQD http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Let-Charter-decide-fire-service-3495481.php

Board of Finance cuts mayor's budget by $2 million By KARA O'CONNOR Stamford Times 04/17/2012 http://www.thestamfo...om/story/523780 & Finance board cuts budget by $2.5 million Board of Finance cuts slash funding for mayor's proposed fire plan Kate King Stamford Advocate April 17, 2012 http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Finance-board-cuts-budget-by-2-5-million-3489535.php

Finance board cuts mayor’s budget by $2 million April 16, 2012 Kate King Stamford Advocate http://blog.stamfordadvocate.com/stamford411/2012/04/16/finance-board-cuts-mayors-budget-by-2-million/

Charter commission listens to opinions on proposed fire plan By KARA O'CONNOR Stamford Times - 04/11/12 http://www.thestamfordtimes.com/story/523403

Stamford Mayor's Plan Comes Under Fire at Hearing Daily Stamford Anthony Buzzeo 03/29/12 http://www.thedailystamford.com/news/stamford-mayors-plan-comes-under-fire-hearing

Mayor urges BOR to vote on fire plan By KARA O'CONNOR Stamford Times 03/28/2012 http://www.thestamfordtimes.com/story/522563

City officials mull certifying 2-year-old firefighting exam Civil service exam: Firefighter hopefuls could be reimbursed for fees Jeff Morganteen Stamford Advocate Monday, March 26, 2012 http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/City-officials-mull-certifying-2-year-old-3432531.php

Mayor Pavia: Adopt fire plan without further delay Stamford Advocate - Letter To The editor Friday, March 23, 2012 http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/opinion/article/Mayor-Pavia-Adopt-fire-plan-without-further-delay-3430654.php Yes, Virginia there is a Santa Claus.

Judge dismisses terminated firefighter's suit against Long Ridge Jeff Morganteen Stamford Advocate Monday, March 12, 2012 http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Judge-dismisses-terminated-firefighter-s-suit-3400819.php

KFOX14 By Kandolite Flores 02/24/12 http://www.kfoxtv.com/news/news/city-socorro-making-plans-take-over-volunteer-fire/nKPzr/

Rumour has it that Springdale has finally signed onto the Mayor's plan - Can anyone confirm?

Shop fire sets smoldering feud over fire departments ablaze Star Tribune Richard Meryhew February 15, 2012 http://www.startribune.com/local/139334398.html

Mutual-aid system ensures that help's there when needed For blazes just too big for 1 department, many pitch in By James Nani Times Herald-Record 01/30/12 http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120130/NEWS/201300333

New panel tries to unravel fire service Jeff Morganteen Stamford Advocate January 21, 2012 http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/New-panel-tries-to-unravel-fire-service-2664762.php