We originally wrote about the Obstacles that Everett Firefighters were facing in their Washington city on May 12, 2012, “Everett Firefighters Face Preventable Obstacles.”  Check out our original posting.

Here’s an update to our May story:

“Keep Public Safety First!

Everett Fire Department’s daily staffing is now lower than it was in 1969! Imposed staffing reductions through “Brown-Outs” impact our operations as well as the safety of our members and community. These reductions put neighborhoods at risk and stand in the way of our ability to deal with real life-and-death emergencies.

COUNCIL BILL #CB1001-05 WAS CLEAR:
“WHEREAS,…

In the best interest of the public health, safety, and general welfare it is deemed necessary and advisable to restore the City’s emergency medical services property tax levy capacity to its previously approved rate of fifty cents ($0.50) per one thousand ($1,000) assessed valuation in order to maintain and improve emergency medical services.”

HELP US – HELP YOU! Call, e-mail or write your mayor and council members. Tell them that public safety is a priority and demand the protection and service you pay for and deserve!!

Mayor Ray Stephanson
(425)257-7112
rstephanson@ci.everett.wa.us

City Council Members
Ron Gipson
(425)257-8703
RGipson@ci.everett.wa.us

Paul Roberts
(425)257-8781
PRoberts@ci.everett.wa.us

Jeff Moore
(425)257-8782
jmoore@ci.everett.wa.us

Shannon Affholter
(425)257-8703
SAffholter@ci.everett.wa.us

Arlan Hatloe
(425)257-8703
Ahatloe@ci.everett.wa.us

Brenda Stonecipher
(425)257-8786
BStonecipher@ci.everett.wa.us”

Everett Firefighters IAFF Local 46 is the sole bargaining agent representing the firefighters of the City of Everett. It seeks to promote a safe, harmonious and progressive work environment between the city and employees in order to better serve the citizens of Everett to whom we have sworn to protect.

Contact:

http://www.iaff46.org. – Everett Firefighters Union

Source:  Everett Firefighters FaceBook

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Editor’s Note:

We greatly appreciate the men and women who work every time they go out on fires, aid calls and everything else in between.  We are indebted to you all for your service, commitment, dedication and willingness to put your Lives on the Line so that Others May Live.

Many Thanks to the Families and Friends who Support them.

We are enternally greatful and we are here to cheer you on in your fight! Stay strong Brothers and Sisters!

– The NW Fire Blog Team