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<blockquote data-quote="like2shoot" data-source="post: 1508937" data-attributes="member: 7195"><p>From what you're saying, and what I know from being in the Chief's position at one time, I'll bet budget is a big issue.</p><p>1. He probably calls back volunteers vs. paid because they are cheaper and he isn't paying overtime.</p><p>2. The union is a big issue. I've seen it tear departments apart. When you make the transition to paid, things get touchy.</p><p>3. You guys are running about 3 times the calls we are with about 5 more guys, the Chief is going to do all he can to keep every hand on deck. Your town obviously needs it.</p><p></p><p>I think my suggestion would be to either suck it up, or look at possibly resigning your leadership position. We call it " going back to the yellow helmet", because that's what our firefighters wear who aren't officers. I wish you luck buddy, you're in a situation that will probably get worse before it gets better. good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="like2shoot, post: 1508937, member: 7195"] From what you're saying, and what I know from being in the Chief's position at one time, I'll bet budget is a big issue. 1. He probably calls back volunteers vs. paid because they are cheaper and he isn't paying overtime. 2. The union is a big issue. I've seen it tear departments apart. When you make the transition to paid, things get touchy. 3. You guys are running about 3 times the calls we are with about 5 more guys, the Chief is going to do all he can to keep every hand on deck. Your town obviously needs it. I think my suggestion would be to either suck it up, or look at possibly resigning your leadership position. We call it " going back to the yellow helmet", because that's what our firefighters wear who aren't officers. I wish you luck buddy, you're in a situation that will probably get worse before it gets better. good luck. [/QUOTE]
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