New London CT - 25 FF being laided off today

[IzzyEng4 427]

Last night the New London City council failed to vote on the tentative agreement that was negotiated in good faith by both Local 1522 and the city. Again the measure was tabled by the council for a later date. With this, the mayor announced last night at city hall all 25 firefighters, 1/3 of the department, would be laid off effective at 5:30pm today. This includes their newest hire all the way to a member who has 14 years on the job.

Many firefighters were there in support of the brothers with representation from many of the CT IAFF locals. Once again public safety is a pawn to politics.

http://www.wtnh.com/...-laid-off-today

http://www.newlondon...htersunion.org/

FDNL runs 3 engines, 2 trucks, 2 BLS ambulances and a BC over four shifts with a current manning of 16 per shift.

[sfrd18 360]

I can't believe it! I thought they were safe for the moment.