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Columbus Fire Fighters Union IAFF Local 67 is the largest IAFF affiliate in the State of Ohio. Local 67 represents more than 1,700 uniformed men and women who bravely serve and sacrifice for the citizens we protect day in and day out. As the City of Columbus has grown, so too has the call volume and dependency on Columbus’s Bravest. Columbus Fire Fighters are and have been national leaders in firefighting, EMS, technical rescue, HAZMAT and Urban Search and Rescue Operations.
Your Columbus Fire Fighters are protecting everyone who lives, works and travels through Columbus 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The mission of Local 67 is to protect our firefighters, and unequivocally fight for their health and safety. Local 67 achieves this mission through productive labor / management initiatives, effective lobbying efforts at all levels of government and top tier negotiating practices.
Columbus Firefighters Local 67 stands proud today as 23 of our brothers and sisters recently took the next step in their careers, earning their paramedic certification. Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to this city deserve every bit of recognition. Congratulations — you’ve earned it.
At the same time, this article reinforces what Local 67 has said for years: call volume keeps rising, but staffing hasn’t kept pace. Brownouts, heavier workloads, and slower response coverage aren’t surprises — they’re the predictable result of a city growing faster than its fire department.
To our newly certified paramedics, congratulations again as our members continue to step up. To our community, we’ll keep fighting for the resources you deserve. ... See MoreSee Less
Columbus fire department adds 23 paramedics as call volume continues to rise
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The graduation comes as some Columbus fire stations have experienced temporary brownouts because of staffing shortages.3 CommentsComment on Facebook
This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the courageous men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice allows us the freedoms we often take for granted, and for that, we are forever grateful. ... See MoreSee Less
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Working at some of the busiest firehouses in the country is “no easy paper route.” But when we have Labor leaders like Edward A. Kelly and Frank Lima - IAFF GST on our side- there’s no stopping us.
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“The standards back the Union.” Thank you 10TV - WBNS for your continued coverage of this critical safety issue.
Safe staffing saves lives.
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Bravery comes in many forms, and this is yet another example why Columbus Firefighters Union Local 67 would follow Leaders like Fire Chief Jeff Happ anywhere. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you WSYX ABC 6 for continuing to cover stories that impact our community. The International Association of Fire Fighters will unapologetically fight to get our Fire Fighters the tools we need to do a dangerous job and get home safely. ... See MoreSee Less
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Columbus Fire Fighters will always do whatever it takes to get the job done, we are fighting for the tools we need to keep our neighbors safe. International Association of Fire Fighters ... See MoreSee Less
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On May 4th, we participated in a press conference to address ongoing concerns with our fleet. While the addition of a single engine represents progress, it does not resolve the broader issue. Our fleet is aging and continues to deteriorate daily, requiring a more comprehensive solution.
During this press conference, we referenced an incident 66 days ago in which our members were required to operate out of a vehicle not designed or equipped for their assigned duties. Unfortunately, this situation occurred again on May 4th when Ladder 29 was taken out of service due to mechanical issues and replaced with a vehicle lacking comparable capabilities.
Our fleet not only requires replacement on an appropriate and sustainable timeline, but it must also be maintained at a fully operational level to ensure our members can safely and effectively perform their duties to the citizens of Columbus. ... See MoreSee Less
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It is not about a single Engine, getting the tools we need to do a dangerous job means investing in new fire trucks and fully staffing some of the busiest engine and ladder companies in the country.
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