Tags : the Providence City Council voted to approve a contract between the City of Providence and IAFF Local 799.

This agreement will return Providence Fire Fighters to a 4 platoon schedule with a reduced minimum manning of 88 fire fighters/shift (previously 94/shift). Recent reports have shown this reduction meets or exceeds best practices in comparable cities throughout the region. The proposed contract will result in significant savings over the next 5 years, in addition […]readmore