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Columbus firefighters union files grievance arguing over jurisdiction for new housing development
Construction crews are working rapidly on what will be an additional 800 homes and separate apartment buildings on the west side of Columbus.64 CommentsComment on Facebook
All I can say is this: became a member of CFD in 1996. At that time there were 32 Stations. Almost 30 years later, a huge increase in population density, housing, apartments and business…. And only 3 additional Stations have been built. Just saying, something definitely wrong here.
At the end of the day does it matter? Norwich will still cover the runs just like other areas that are “Columbus territory”. Because Columbus relies on the townships to cover what they can’t.
Columbus can’t cover their own runs now. Why don’t you cancel all mutual aid and see if you can swing your own runs for 1 day.
So basically sounds like this comes down to a fight over who will get the property tax money. Shouldn’t the discussion be, which fire department can best serve the area with their available resources?
Wow. We need a new fire station on the far SouthSide. So many of our runs are picked up by fire stations outside of Columbus. I live in the largest precinct in Columbus, and we only have 1 fire station to serve all our residents. π
Columbus can have them! Norwich Township FD has a massive levy on the ballot, so they're wanting us Hilliard residents to pay for Columbus city residents to have OUR FD services? π€ Please correct me if I'm wrong.
A big shout out to our firefighters for their continued service.
Let's start with the fact that Sugar Run is 14 miles from the nearest public service radio tower. The city has a history of pulling in there suburbs that are out on the fringe, often gerrymandered out in weird ways (this definitely applies), and then wondering why police or fire can't get reception. Case in point, housing developments clear to and past New Albany, 12 miles from the nearest radio tower. They had to add a tower way out past Reynoldsburg on East Broad, just to clear that up enough to make it fly (after the fact). Now they are claiming land nearly in Plain City. little feathery wings of the city. So, for 800 houses, you poke in a $4,000,000 tower (minimum), coming to $5000 per house. This assumes FCC clearance, no interference issues, free land, whatever. Add a firehouse/police sub (and one would be necessary, and we've doubled that, now at $10,000 per house, and so far no salaries, no cars, just two chunks of infrastructure. Now, none of that is undoable, but the problem is that nobody seems to think about it until a lowly tech guy raises his hand in a meeting and mentioned it out of curiosity, upon which time they get behind closed doors and say, "Who invited that guy." Two years later it's their idea. Not that I've been there or nothin'. I'm just saying.
The city of Columbus is so notorious in violating contracts. This is clearly “contracting out”. I hope that the union prevails and I think it is only right. I hope your contract covers all of this It’s funny that the people on council claim to be “pro labor“ …but only when it suits them οΏΌ
Columbus wins - with this reasoning - Stein used the word “bifurcated” correctly. If he can sprinkle polysyllabic prowess into conversation, I'd bet my life he can decipher the complexities of a rescue mission.
Columbus needs to include the area for coverage; however, the annexation laws of Ohio require what services will be provided be stated as part of the annexation process. I can't believe City Council approved this and that the Mayor didn't veto the legislation.
Columbus's aggressive annexation policies are the problem! I have zero beef with the firemen, and appreciate their service, but the city government of Columbus is as corrupt and inept as they come. Who in their right mind would want to annex to Columbus other than greedy developers who don't personally have to suffer the consequences of said annexations. Norwich / Hilliard also provides excellent service, and with less of the BIG city hassle.
I as a community leader have been advocating not only for the replacement of Fire Station 22 but an additional fire station to service the Far Southside. Our population is growing. I have 4 or 5 studies done by the City and or the IAFF showing the need. Currently the surrounding townships cover 60 plus percent of the calls for service down here. But yet Council President Hardin (who was born here) and Public Safety Chair Remy say it isn't our time yet. Well when is it the taxpayers time and the men and women of Local 67's time to have a functional fire station, not one built 70 years ago plus a second one to cover the 25.5 square miles of territory and provide City services to City residents? The sad thing is, we are the host community to the Fire Training Academy. We train the recruits for the rest of the city to utilize, but can't get a firetruck or ambulance ourselves.
CFD and Norwich arguing about jurisdiction, while Norwich Fire is asking residents in Hilliard to pay new tax levy for $172 a year for every $100,000 in property value. As much as I support fire and police, I don’t understand why they need this much cash flow.
It's not that simple. Typical union deceptions.
A ton of areas do this. Not just Norwich Township. lol. This isn’t new.
If CFD wants the area where is their new station proposed to go up? Norwich already has plans for a new station?
Nobody knows the needs of fire and EMS better than the heroes that work it. Funds and attention should be allocated anytime something like this comes up.
Lol the bit about being transferred is funny. Cpd transfers their medical and fire calls to cfd regardless, their police call takers don't field fire and ems calls. Having to be transferred to northwest make no difference. You'll be transferred regardless
It’s 2024, all departments should be volunteer
BackDraft is a good movie
There's nothing to argue about, policy written in stone how fire/police precincts are zoned, it's all response times, fire/police stations are not randomly placed. This argument is nothing more then a cash grab dispute, wouldn't be shocked that the loudest complainer is the department with most operational expenses but least amount of runs times. Once tax payers funds goes into their general funds, fire departments fundings can be diverted to any city expenses.
Politicians fudge everything up..if they only knew what it took to do the job
Unless it’s a stomachache at 3am then you guys have no problem calling for townships to take the run
Are Norwich Twp firefighters not IAFF members?
Leadership on full display this morning at International Association of Fire Fighters Local 67.
2U Chiefs cooking for their Firefighters and Paramedics, recognizing some of the best firefighters and paramedics across the City.
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That is really cool! Now if they could all just figure out a way to get the paramedics off the transport units before 20 years. Oh well maybe next time
Great food, even better people!
Home of the Brave !
All gave some, some gave all.
No better way to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our community.
Columbus Firefighters Union Local 67 Executive Board members, Columbus Division of Fire Honor Guard members and Columbus Police & Fire Pipes & Drums corps on the ground with Colorado Professional Firefighters.
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Great job representing us! Thanks!
Thank you for representing CFD and our fallen brothers. Job well done.
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