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Facts About Omaha Professional Fire Fighters
Omaha Professional Fire Fighters
Omaha Firefighters contribute 15.40% of their pay towards the pension system. The City of Omaha is currently repaying a court ordered payment due to their lack of payment in prior years. Firefighters do not receive social security benefits for their hours worked with the city.
- Omaha Firefighters work 2912 hours per year. This is a 56 hour week with no overtime
- Firefighting is the one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States. On average 100 firefighters will die each year.
- Omaha Firefighters Responded to 40,000 incidents in 2008
- 55 Omaha Firefighters have died in the line of duty
- Firefighters are constantly exposed to many infectious diseases, including HIV, Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, etc.
- The life expectantcy of a firefighter is 10% below the national average!!
- Ambulance and fire protection in Omaha costs $1.27/a week for a $100,000 home
- Omaha Firefighters staff your fire stations 24/7, 365 days per year.
- Omaha Firefighters are trained in firefighting, emergency medical care, high angle rescue, hazardous materials, confined space and trench rescue, SCUBA, and many other areas.
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Why does an engine or truck company with four people arrive for a medical call with the ambulance?
There are more engines and trucks strategically placed throughout the city. These units can sometimes arrive sooner than the ambulance and start treatment. This also provides for additional personnel to assist the two medics if the call becomes more urgent.
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OFD Rigs out of service due to budget
"In an effort to manage an unrealistic budget the Omaha Fire Department has reduced the services to the citizens we serve today. Engine 2 and Medic Unit 2, from council District 3, and Medic Unit 44 from council District 7, have been taken out of service for the day.
In addition to the potential for delayed responses to the citizens we serve, this also places Omaha’s firefighters at greater risk for injury. At a time when services should remain consistent, your elected officials have chosen to reduce services.
Omaha’s Professional Firefighters also believe these actions violate the Commission of Industrial Relation’s status quo order and we have filed a contempt action against the city of Omaha, the Omaha City Council, the fire chief and the mayor.
We will continue to serve the citizens of Omaha to the best of our capabilities. The people of Omaha are paying more for reduced services at a time, as evidenced by two multiple alarm fires this past week, when services should at a minimum be maintained."
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Man Dies in Fire; City Budget Cuts Blamed
Baltimore's fire union has called on Mayor Sheila Dixon to restore $3.5 million to the City's budget for emergency services, following the death of a man in a recent early morning fire. Union leaders said deep budget cuts have put the lives of residents at risk. As a result of the budget cuts, the fire department has been rotating closures of fire stations since July Read More...
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Omaha Professional FIre Fighters Dedicate Memorial
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On: Sep 11, 2009 (20:57:00)
The Omaha Professional Fire Fighters dedicated the fallen fire fighter memorial honoring the 55 Omaha Fire Fighters that have given the ultimate sacrifice for the City of Omaha. This project was completed with help from several area businesses and local citizens. The construction work at the site was completed by local unions in the Omaha area Read More...
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"The Big O" old news article but still relevant
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On: Aug 24, 2009 (16:27:00)
The Secret List
THE BIG O
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Like many of you, I am getting ready to spend a little time off with my family...and can't wait. But when I got this information, I just had to share it with our small and intimate group on The Secret List Read More...
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Fire Pac Awards
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On: Aug 22, 2009 (19:12:41)
The NPFFA, Local 385, Local 644 and the 2nd District all recieved awards for their FIREPAC participation. Receiving awards for 2008 Best In Class-Highest Percentage and 2008 Best In Class-Top Dollars Raised were: IAFF District 2, the Nebraska Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 385, and IAFF Local 644. Awards were presented by General President Harold A. Schaitberger at the 2009 Alfred K. Whitehead Legislative Conference. Congratulations to all who support FIREPAC and make a difference in our success!
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