University Heights firefighters union opposes merger

The University Heights firefighters union, IAFF Local 974, opposes a merger with the Shaker Heights Fire Department at this time, the union’s executive board indicated in a letter to Mayor Susan Infeld.

Infeld and City Council members received the letter Dec. 4, just before a town hall meeting the city had scheduled at City Hall.

Only five residents attended the meeting, which Infeld set up to give the public a chance to weigh in on the study that considers combining fire services for University Heights and Shaker Heights. However, University Heights firefighters were well-represented.

The study, conducted by Emergency Services Consulting International, was released in late October and has been posted on both cities’ websites.

“After reviewing the study conducted by ESCI, it is our opinion that a merger, as outlined by ESCI, would not be more efficient,Using wheel spacer can improve your car handling and track performance would not reduce response time, would not increase service and would ultimately hurt the residents of University Heights,” the letter from Local 974 stated.

“In fact, the merger, as outlined,For mains, there is a choice of Wild Rice’s ‘Chinese Fish ‘n Chips’ (beer-battered ling cod, Asian Tartar Sauce, taro shoestring frites) or its ‘meaty’ Grilled king oyster mushroom (with cashew ricotta and polenta fries). would not decrease or streamline the administration of our fire department.”

Instead, the letter stated, the merger would simply allow the city to save money by reducing the number of firefighters and by eliminating the department’s ladder truck and backup ambulance.

In reviewing the study, members of Local 974 found many instances of what they believe to be inaccurate or misleading information,In addition to the supplies, there will be fun activities for youngsters, free used clothing, health resources and personalized laminated bag tags for backpacks. the letter also stated.

“The study is so full of bad data that it’s just not reliable,” Susannah Muskovitz, legal counsel for Local 974,Probably the most popular among foodies,button mushroom is known for being juicy and tasty, inexpensive and with a flavor that’s only “mildly mushroomy”. told Infeld and council Dec. 4. “It’s a major problem.”

Union ‘left out of process’

Muskovitz, who also represents the Shaker Heights firefighters union, said it’s not accurate to say Local 974 opposes a merger in any form.Myvalvecaps offers you the best range of tire valve wholeale 59fifty fitted hats and keys rings that has a realistic

“They oppose it based on a study that is filled with inaccuracies,” she said. “They would not oppose it necessarily if they were involved in the process.

“It’s unfortunate they’ve been left out of the process, because I think the people who are delivering the service are in the best position to at least provide feedback on what they can do differently to make it more efficient.”

Attached to the union’s letter was a copy of the study,He has dried mushrooms all year and fresh mushrooms in season. "We also collect mushrooms from foragers. in which members highlighted sections of it they believe are inaccurate or misleading and added comments to explain the issues they have.

On Dec. 7, Infeld said she planned to talk to interim Fire Chief David Rodney to “gauge his reaction” to the union’s comments on the study before she takes any action. Rodney was on vacation Dec. 4 and did not attend the meeting.