Geppetto

Volunteer firefighters speak out on possible charter revision KARA O'CONNOR Stamford Times 01/11/2012 http://www.thestamfordtimes.com/story/517729

Special team to help firefighters cope John Nickerson, Stamford Advocate December 26, 2011 http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/policereports/article/Special-team-to-help-firefighters-cope-2425992.php

Stamford Fire Volunteers Unite On Mayor Pavia's Fire Plan The Stamford Volunteer Fire Department awaits a decision on Mayor Pavia's fire plan that will decide their future. Stamford Patch 12/22/11 http://stamford.patch.com/articles/volunteers-unite-on-mayor-pavia-s-fire-plan

And now for something completely different, a politician who actually thinks: http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/City-should-but-won-t-have-one-fire-department-2341170.php

Op-Ed: Volunteer Dept. chair: Mayor's Fire Plan the only solution for Stamford Wednesday, December 7, 2011 by Stephen Gladstone (Chairman of the board of the Stamford Volunteer Fire Department) http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/opinion/article/Op-Ed-Volunteer-Dept-chair-Mayor-s-Fire-Plan-2371970.php

Battles Within A Brotherhood Full-time firefighters and volunteer firefighters are divided on Mayor Pavia's fire service plan, but it is not the first time there has been disharmony between Stamford's firefighters. Jamal Powell Stamford Patch 12/7/11 http://stamford.patch.com/articles/battles-within-a-brotherhood

City should, but won't, have one fire department December 2, 2011 Stamford Advocate - editorial http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/City-should-but-won-t-have-one-fire-department-2341170.php

It is my understanding that L786 had no seat at the table when the task force met to even discuss planning. But regularly they are bashed for labeling the volunteer companies as rival and pushing forth "plans". It is quite apparent that all things aren't equal. I'm sure the volunteer representation did not complain that L786 wasn't seated at the table either. Since this "rival" term has gained so much attention, what was the impetus that caused the union to request it from the national organization? The letter is dated. And as such, something must have changed in Stamford's Fire Society which prompted this reaction. If the volunteer company's want to always fall back on their ability to sue and previous whatever legal decisions exist, what can the union fall back on in it's defense?

City reps scrutinize volunteer fire department consolidation Jeff Morganteen Stamford Advocate December 2, 2011 http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/City-reps-scrutinize-volunteer-fire-department-2341232.php

Powerpoint Presentation from meeting - http://boardofreps.org/committees/publicsafety/2010/items/ps28011/ps28011_pp_111201.pdf

Stamford Delays Decision on Fire Plan Anthony Buzzeo Daily Stamford 12/02/11 http://www.thedailystamford.com/news/stamford-delays-decision-fire-plan & Fire Service Plan Meeting Opens Old Wounds A rivalry between Stamford's unionized and volunteer firefighters proved to be another obstacle to Mayor Pavia's fire service plan at Thursday night's Board of Representatives meeting. Jamal Powell Stamford Patch 12/02/11 http://stamford.patch.com/articles/fire-service-plan-meeting-opens-old-wounds

The Mayor's Fire Plan and the Stamford Vol. Fire Dept. November 30, 2011 Stamford Patch http://stamford.patch.com/blog_posts/the-mayors-fire-plan-and-the-stamford-vol-fire-dept

City reps to discuss fire plan finances Jeff Morganteen Stamford Advocate November 29, 2011 http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/City-reps-to-discuss-fire-plan-finances-2309026.php

Stamford Mayor Answers Fire Plan Questions by Anthony Buzzeo Daily Stamford 11/29/11 http://www.thedailystamford.com/news/stamford-mayor-answers-fire-plan-questions

Pavia discloses details on fire plan Jeff Morganteen Stamford Advocate November 26, 2011 http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Pavia-discloses-details-on-fire-plan-2294255.php

Noreaster Storm Becomes A Fire Plan Battlefield Using last week's storm as a basis, is it possible to predict the future impact of Mayor Michael Pavia's Volunteer Fire Department Plan? Stamford Patch Opinion Jamal Powell 11/03/11 http://stamford.patch.com/articles/noreaster-storm-becomes-a-fire-plan-battlefield

Belltown Fire Department fills out volunteer ranks Belltown: Amid pending consolidation, all-volunteer fire department adapts, thrives Jeff Morganteen Stamford Advocate November 2, 2011 http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Belltown-Fire-Department-fills-out-volunteer-ranks-2249372.php

fredericksburg.com Jonas Beals 10/31/11 http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2011/102011/10312011/661930

Just the faces change.

Buffalo News 11/1/11 County Executive Race http://www.buffalonews.com/city/communities/erie-county/article615691.ece

Dramatic Video of Momper Fire -- Wall Collapsing on Firefighter By Peter Neumann INCNOW 10/30/11 http://www.indianasnewscenter.com/home/Dramatic-Video-of-Wall-Collapse-on-Firefighter-132882423.html

Illegal aliens found riding in rescue vehicle Alamogordo Daily News By Duane Barbati, Staff Writer 10/26/2011 http://www.alamogordonews.com/alamogordo-news/ci_19202659

Jack Cavanaugh: Time for a unified fire department Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Stamford Advocate Editorial http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Jack-Cavanaugh-Time-for-a-unified-fire-department-2237755.php

New fire service plan cloaked in secrecy Stamford Advocate Jeff Morganteen Wednesday, October 26, 2011 http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/article/New-fire-service-plan-cloaked-in-secrecy-2237469.php

Stamford Firefighters Respond to Pavia's Fire Plan Push SPFA has responded unfavorably to Mayor Michael Pavia's recent attempts to secure a passage of his Stamford Volunteer Fire Plan. Stamford Patch 10/26/11 http://stamford.patch.com/articles/spfa-responds-to-pavia-s-fire-plan-push & Pro Firefighters Are Best for Stamford, Union Says Anthony Buzzeo Daily Stamford 10/26/11 http://www.thedailystamford.com/news/pro-firefighters-are-best-stamford-union-says