History of the Atlanta Fire Dept.

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The recent slashings have included:



Adding Station #36 (a boondoggle/money pit from day #1)

(rumor is that it only stays open because a friend of the Mayor is getting $4000/mo in rent for the use of the property which is behind a dumpster, behind an old closed school.)

(they are still paying $500/week to empty the "honey pot", plus rent on the trailer and the barn. The $50,000 generator is still sitting unusable in the back of the barn)



Closing Engine #7 / Station #7

Closing Squad #4

36 recruits laid off

Closing Engine #23 / Station #23

Closing Truck #12

All companies cut from 4 to 3

All overtime cut.



Return of the "R-Day" (Kelly Day) They have been paying us for the built in OT for about 10 years.

One Furlough Day (Known as a "Shirley Day") per month without pay. (Costing me about $8500)



Attrition as a result of (early) retirements and resignations is at unimaginable levels.

(6% penalty to quit early vs. 10% penalty to stay)