Phila. Mayor Announces Official End To Fire Dept. Brownouts, Firefighter Rotations
Mayor Kenney announced the official end to the policy known as "brownouts," that took fire companies out of service, and to firefighter rotations.
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Brownouts Dominate Talk As New Fire Commish Debuts In City Council
The Philadelphia Fire Department's controversial policy of temporary fire station closures -- known as brownouts -- dominated the discussion this past week during City Council's first chance to question the new Fire Commissioner.
Nutter Administration Hoping to Curtail Fire Station 'Brownouts'
Mike Resnick, the mayor's public safety director, says overtime savings in other areas within the fire department may allow them to either reduce brownouts or end them outright.
Firefighters Upset About Continued Brownout Policy, Despite Impending New Hires
Plans in the mayor's new budget to hire more firefighters won't bring an end to the controversial practice called 'brownouts' -- temporary closures of fire stations. And the firefighters' union is seeing red.
Study Rips Management, Operations of Philadelphia Fire Department
A top-to-bottom assessment of the Philadelphia Fire Department says the department is wracked by low morale and racial strife. And response times are lower than national standards -- particularly responses to medical emergencies.
Ayers: Brownouts Here To Stay, For Now
Philadelphia City Council wants to end the policy of rolling brownouts, but the Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers said they will stay in place.
Nutter Wants Increased Fire Dept. Budget But Would Keep 'Brownouts'
The Nutter Administration told City Council members Tuesday that the controversial policy of temporary closures of fire stations is not going to change, even with an increase in the Fire Department budget.
Extra Cash For Philadelphia Fire Department OT, But Brownouts Expected To Stay
Mayor Michael Nutter's new budget includes extra cash for Fire Department overtime. However, that does not mean he is changing his policy of rolling, temporary closures of fire stations.
Firefighter Union Official Questions 'Brownout' Role In Fatal Olney Fire
Two children were killed in a fire in the city's Olney section, and now an official from the firefighters' union is questioning if Philadelphia's cost-cutting "brownouts" of fire companies played a role.
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New docuseries takes closer look at 2018 fatal stabbing in Rittenhouse Square
Paramount+ docuseries "72 Seconds in Rittenhouse Square" unravels the mystery of what really transpired in July 2018, when Michael White fatally stabbed successful real estate developer Sean Schellenger.
PA, NJ, DE among 17 states to join FTC in sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon
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Tuesday is another dreary day with even more moisture and some flooding risks along the coasts.
Thief maced steak house employee, tied her up, ransacked register in brazen robbery: police
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Atlantic City officials survey beach erosion from Ophelia's damage
It's the calm after the storm in Atlantic City, N.J. now that Tropical Storm Ophelia has passed through. However, leaders say the full extent of the damage isn't known just yet.
NJ Sen. Menendez addresses bribery indictment, record with Egypt
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez spoke out Monday for the first time since being indicted on federal bribery charges. He addressed both the accusations, as well as his record with Egypt.
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Tuesday is another dreary day with even more moisture and some flooding risks along the coasts.
3-year-old boy dead after hit by off-duty firefighter parking his car
A 3-year-old boy has died from his injuries after he was hit by an off-duty firefighter's car while he attempted to park Sunday morning.
23 rescue dogs involved in I-95 crash in New Castle County
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Bucks County family returns home after Mt. Kilimanjaro trip to raise awareness about ovarian cancer
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Delaware bans smoking in a vehicle with kids inside
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Caesars Entertainment says hackers stole customer data as MGM recovers from cyberattack
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