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Fewer black firefighters in the ranks
Chicago Tribune
Mark Townsend joined the Chicago Fire Department in 1988 hoping to help pave the way for future black firefighters ...
Fewer Black Firefighters In Chicago; African-Americans 'Not Welcome' In CFDHuffington Post (blog)

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Does Putnam County Need Paid Firefighters?
WVNS-TV
In light of recent growth in the county, some believe it could help current volunteer firefighting efforts. HURRICANE -- Investigators believe the fire at a ...

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Police, firefighter unions see chance to expand collective bargaining rights
The Hill
Firefighter and police lobbyists view this Congress as the best chance in years to expand collective bargaining ...

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State Regulators' Vote Prohibits Firefighter Fundraising
KETV Omaha
State regulators Friday voted to prohibit firefighters from fundraising for charities while on the clock. The Accountability and Disclosure Commission sided ...

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