The advisory committee that is examining the Escambia County fire safety system is finishing its report. County commissioners will get it in the next two-three weeks. Three commissioners are up for election…
Tag: Fire protection
Prediction: Daily will cover VFD by late May
Our sources are telling us that the Escambia County fire safety issues – particularly the volunteer fire departments – are coming to a head. The county commission will be addressing them in…
State Fire Marshall is coming
The State Fire Marshall is sending an investigator to examine training and certification of Escambia County volunteer firefighters, sources says. The career firefighters’ union alleges the lack of state-mandated training is jeopardizing…
PNJ watch -six days and counting
still no story on the Escambia County volunteer firefighters. Since we wrote on the problems, WEAR TV 3 has done at least 3 reports. WUWF radio – 2. PNJ – 0. The…
PNJ watch – four days and counting
The PNJ has still not reported anything about Escambia County firefighters…which was covered by every other news outlet in the area – except WCOA (surprise?). Why isn’t this story getting at least…
Why care about VFD
The blog has taken off on the Escambia County fire protection issue. Some regular blog readers have emailed me on why have I gotten so passionate on the issue. The bottomline is…
WEAR TV follows up on VFD
…still no news coverage from PNJ. Friday’s follow-up: Firefighter Audit Follow-up An Escambia Volunteer Fire Chief says he wants taxpayers to know what it would cost them to have a fully paid…
Why no quotes from full-time firefighters?
You will not see any professional, full-time, paid firefighters quoted on WEAR or in the PNJ (if they ever write the story). A gag order has been placed on these county employees…
PNJ ignores Firefighter story
Oh well…..another opportunity to be a watchdog slips by
WEAR TV 3 covers Firefighter story
6 pm news show – April 5 Audit Of Volunteer Firefighters In Escambia County Escambia County Volunteer Fire Departments are under scrutiny tonight….. Over their qualifications and financial activities. With more on…
Firefighters Update
From Duwayne Escobedo: Escambia County hand delivered volunteer firefighter state certification records the Independent News requested two weeks ago. The list gives the name of the volunteers in each station and whether…
Firefighters Union letter to County
From February: Read PDF:Â Union Letter