Sentences with phrase «of local firefighters»

Directed by Tron: Legacy and Oblivion helmer Joseph Kosinski, the film revolves around one unit of local firefighters who battled the Yarnell Hill wildfire in 2013 to tragic results.

Only the Brave, based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, is the heroic story of one unit of local firefighters that through hope, determination, sacrifice, and the drive to protect families, communities, and our country become one of the most elite firefighting teams in the nation.

Not exact matches

Firefighters are continuing to battle the blaze as of Thursday, reports a local Fox News affiliate, but it's only about 15 % contained.

FEMA is currently funding 100 percent of the island's emergency services through the agency's basic disaster relief program — $ 37 million so far for local governments to pay police, firefighters, and paramedics.

A local firefighter who showed up to help told KOMO News, «It's too cruddy of a world to have this kind of stuff happen in your own community and not do something about it.

New York (CNN)- A new street sign that reads «Seven in Heaven Way,» and that was recently unveiled in Brooklyn, New York, to commemorate seven local firefighters who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001 attacks has drawn the ire of some atheists, who say they're prepared to go to court to have the sign taken down.

Firefighters, who were at the Capitol today to lobby for two priority bills, say that like local governments they are hindered by a 2 percent property tax cap and are increasingly running the risk of slashing EMS services if the money to pay for services isn't there.

The agreement also reportedly included, among other things, improved pension benefits for some NYC cops and firefighters, extension of local taxes, and renaming the new Tappan Zee Bridge for the late former Gov. Mario Cuomo.

Members of the Uniformed Firefighters Association and Local 2507 said they are supporting state Sen. Marty Golden (fourth from left) for re-election.

Wallace joined local firefighters earlier this month to look at their new gear, which included GPS locators, a state - mandated rescue bailout system and a custom built pumper truck, which holds 1,000 gallons of water.

Soon thereafter, the Village of Spring Valley voted to approve a $ 1.3 million bond to improve safety for local firefighters.»

SELKIRK — The push by Democrats to preserve the deductibility of state and local taxes came to a front lawn here on Monday, as local politicians, firefighters, housewives and a little boy with a lollipop flanked Sen. Chuck Schumer and Gov. Andrew Cuomo while they argued their case.

Four local state lawmakers are drafting legislation that would see the state create less rigorous programs for would - be members of volunteer firefighters who don't join because they don't have the time for the extensive training the state requires of full - fledged firefighters.

Endorsements include: the Transportation Workers Union Local 100, the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Workers Union, Plumbers Union Local 1, the Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York, Teamsters Joint Council 16, DC 9 IUPAT, Steamfitters Local 638, the New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council, the Detectives» Endowment Association, the National NYCPD 10 - 13 Organization, Port Authority PBA, the Uniformed Fire Officers Association, the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Workers Union Local 338, the Correction Officers» Benevolent Association, the Sergeants Benevolent Association, 32BJ SEIU, the Metallic Lathers and Iron Workers Local 46, the Bridge and Tunnel Officers Benevolent Association, the International Union of Elevator Constructors, the Uniformed Sanitationmen's Association Local 831, the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen Local # 2, the NYS Troopers Police Benevolent Association and TWU Local 106.

As Political Director of the New York City Central Labor Council, Carrión has forged deep partnerships among 300 local unions from every trade, occupation, and public and private sector of the New York economy, representing a wide spectrum of workers, including teachers, truck drivers, operating engineers, nurses, construction workers, electricians, firefighters, retail workers, janitors, train operators, bakers, and many more who are the face of today's workforce.

He was active in the International Association of Firefighters Local Union 2421, serving off an on as an officer, and as president between 1991 - 1996.

Lonnie Johnson, president of Local 280 of the International Union of Firefighters, said the union opposes the net reduction of one engine company and the cut in staffing levels, which he said could create problems when firefighters have to respond to multFirefighters, said the union opposes the net reduction of one engine company and the cut in staffing levels, which he said could create problems when firefighters have to respond to multfirefighters have to respond to multiple alarms.

Mr. Cuomo said that if not for the efforts of local volunteer firefighters «it could have been worse.»

The blaze raged for more than 24 hours, destroying homes, injuring local firefighters and forcing the evacuation of nearby residents as the flames drew ever closer to residential neighborhoods.

«I am honored to receive the backing of the Yonkers Firefighters union local 628 and I will continue my efforts to ensure our state government provides the support that our first responders need and deserve.»

It's possible lawmakers will also consider a measure to bolster pension benefits for New York City police and firefighter unions as well as an extension of local sales tax measures.

Klein, who recently announced his re-election campaign, has already received the declared backing of groups like the Teamsters, the Uniformed Firefighters, Transportation Workers Union Local 100 and RWDSU, which represents retail and department store workers.

Members of the union will join firefighters, civil servants and local government staff in the protest on Thursday, part of a dispute over pay and other issues.

Saturday afternoon the Mount Vernon Firefighters Union — Local 107 publicly announces their endorsement of Thomas at press conference in front of the Lincoln Avenue Firehouse.

Byron Gray, President of the Uniformed Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 273, stated, «Jim has always been a good friend to the New Rochelle Fire Department during his time as a county legislator.

The initiative would not only increase the cap but also would upgrade geographically specific spill response plans for state and federal officials, establish a state liquid firefighting task force that would be in charge of deploying flammable liquid firefighting foam and other supplies along rail lines across the state and provide more training for local fire crews who would often be first responders to spills.

years; exempts vehicles owned by firefighter first responders used in the performance of duty from motor vehicle registration fees and vehicle use taxes; authorizes local volunteer fire companies and ambulance companies to offset the cost of health insurance for their volunteers through the use of funds collected from a 2 percent fire insurance premium tax from out - of - state insurers; allows fire companies to select up to three candidates to participate in the state's college tuition assistance program, known as Volunteer Recruitment Service Scholarships; and directs the state Higher Education Services Corp. to create a volunteer recruitment service college loan forgiveness program.

Goldfeder said first responders comprise 72 percent of all firefighters in the country and the services contributed by the volunteers save local governments about $ 37.2 billion per year.

It's the latest in a series of union endorsements won by Mitchell, who also has the support of firefighters unions, Local 139 of the International Union of Operating Engineers, the Service Employees International Union Wisconsin State Council and other labor groups.

Richard Thomas was endorsed by the Mt. Vernon Police Benevolent Association, Mt. Vernon Firefighters Local 107, Yonkers Firefighters Local 628, New York City Uniform Firefighters Association, Utility Workers Union of America Local 1 - 2, and dozens of business leaders and organizations throughout Mt. Vernon and the greater region.

Some of the extra state troopers are currently patrolling the Staten Island Expressway, after local Assemblyman Michael Cusick griped to Cuomo that city cops and firefighters were illegally using its HOV lanes, a source said.

But perhaps more important in a race that will depend heavily on turnout, Mr. McGrath has won the endorsements of many local unions, including some representing law enforcement, civil servants, health care workers and firefighters.

Irwin's campaign disclosure form reads like a «who's who» of big union players, including max - out contributions from AFSCME, the California School Employees Association, the California State Council of Laborer's PAC, the California Teachers Association, Los Angeles County Firefighters Local 1014, SEIU United Long Term Care Workers Local 6434, Service Employees International Union Local 1000, the State Building & Construction Trades Council of California and the United Nurses Association

They would join local police and firefighters, along with the State Patrol, in retaining their bargaining rights under the latest version the Assembly is taking up Tuesday as part of the state budget.

The International Association of Firefighters gave Crowley $ 5,000, along with Metal Lathers Local 46.

When we are not responding to daily emergencies, we are working within the communities teaching the importance of fire safety, raising awareness to our charitable organizations such as the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and Firefighters» Coats for Kids, and taking part in the political process ensuring that our local elected officials and our state legislators understand the importance of our profession and what it takes to ensure your safety.

In addition to Syracuse police, the other local unions backing Katko are the Onondaga County Deputy Sheriff's Police Association, Auburn Police Local 195, Custody Officers of the Sheriffs Employees Association of Cayuga County, Auburn Firefighters Local 1446, and the City of Oswego Police Ulocal unions backing Katko are the Onondaga County Deputy Sheriff's Police Association, Auburn Police Local 195, Custody Officers of the Sheriffs Employees Association of Cayuga County, Auburn Firefighters Local 1446, and the City of Oswego Police ULocal 195, Custody Officers of the Sheriffs Employees Association of Cayuga County, Auburn Firefighters Local 1446, and the City of Oswego Police ULocal 1446, and the City of Oswego Police Union.

Frost said he took the class organized by members of Elgin Firefighters Union Local 439 because a brother - in - law and a nephew are firefighters, Firefighters Union Local 439 because a brother - in - law and a nephew are firefighters, firefighters, had heard...

Buffalo police and firefighters and representatives of an array of local departments saluted Lehner with a procession of emergency vehicles from the LaSalle Park area to Erie County Medical Center.

Ernest Richardson was previously the president of the Mount Vernon Firefighters Local 107 and out on 207 - A for a Line of Duty Job Injury, before being appointed to Deputy Fire Commissioner.

On Sept. 25, «Local Experience We Trust for Our Communities A Coalition of Working Men & Women, Nurses, Teachers, Firefighters & Public Safety Officers for Shiela Kuehl» accepted the six - figure check from AFSCME.

Think about what's happening here in Manchester, projects to rebuild 10,000 homes in run - down areas axed, # 560m of transport schemes scrapped, sweeping cuts at Bolton, Salford, Trafford and Rochdale councils, 150 firefighter jobs at risk in Greater Manchester Fire Service, # 7m of cuts in the police force, up to 1,000 NHS admin jobs in danger and a local breast cancer helpline, that has taken 80,000 calls since it was set up, about to be closed, because health trusts will no longer foot the # 63,000 annual running cost,» he said.

The Times Herald Record reported Saturday night that forest rangers were expected to be at the three - alarm fire for much of the night, with local firefighting crews expected to regroup at about 7 a.m. Sunday.

At one meeting, the chairman of the county's Illegal Housing Task Force, firefighter John Krieger, spoke about losing three friends in the «Black Sunday» fires in 2005 and of and the near - loss of his brigade's captain in a local illegal housing fire.

A retired career firefighter with the City of Plattsburgh Fire Department, Marking says he retains close ties with local law enforcement and public safety officials.

In a radio interview on Friday, Mr. Bloomberg noted the spreading financial woes of local governments, saying, «Towns and counties across the state are starting to have to make the real choices — fewer cops, fewer firefighters, slower ambulance response, less teachers in front of the classroom.»

The attorney for a man accused of raping a former Alabama student released a full - page ad in a local paper claiming that her text messages exonerate his The attorney for a Harford County man charged with killing a fellow firefighter in Upper Fells Point said Tuesday that his client maintains his

Reporter Angela (Manuela Velasco) and her trusty cameraman Pablo are following a local fire crew for a segment of their reality television series «When You're Asleep» when the firefighters receive a distress call from a nearby apartment building.

There's a constant sense of danger as Heineman spends time shadowing Mexican doctor José Mireles, head of the heavily armed Autodefensas, around his state of Michoacán as his group engages in firefights with the cartels, protecting their own neighborhoods as the local authorities stand idly by.

Locals are well primed to admire the heroism of firefighters.