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A temporary closure at a Columbus fire station is raising concerns about staffing shortages and aging equipment inside the Columbus Division of Fire. abc6onyourside.com/news/local/tem…

Repost from @wbns10tv • How many firefighters should arrive on an engine when the tones drop? It’s a question that’s being debated inside the walls of the Columbus Division of Fire. Click Watch Live at the link in our bio for the latest live news and updates.

Columbus council passes delayed fire engine deal despite labor dispute dispatch.com/story/news/loc…

A temporary closure at a Columbus fire station is raising concerns about staffing shortages and aging equipment inside the Fire Department... STORY: bit.ly/4wvi4FR

Columbus commission recommends 32% raise for council, 18% for mayor dispatch.com/story/news/loc…

Mayor Ginther’s scandal to utilize McCoy Park as the new NWSL training facility came to light at last nights Columbus City Council meeting. Developments Director Mike Stevens and Recreation and Parks Director Bernita Reece were fully aware that McCoy Park redevelopment plans had been in the works for several years. Regardless, they followed @MayorGinther marching orders and went along with the Haslam Sports Group negotiations to giveaway the 30-acre McCoy Park while never informing the Southeast Area Commission and Franklinton Community of this backroom scandal. The attached is my written testimony that was submitted to the city clerk and forwarded to City Council members:

📞 Shoutout to our #emergency dispatchers 👋 These dedicated professionals work behind the scenes, answering calls and guiding #firstresponders to save lives. Thank you for being the #lifeline in every crisis. 💛 #NationalPublicSafetyTelecommunicatorsWeek

Columbus City Council plans 2% ticket tax to fund women's pro soccer club dispatch.com/story/news/loc…

Opinion: Saying 'yes' to billionaires is 'the Columbus Way.' Soccer team handout wrong | Opinion dispatch.com/story/opinion/…

🏁 Day 2 of #IAFFStrive. Members stayed at it – building skills they’ll take back to the job. The Fire Fighter Olympics took center stage, as competitors stepped up to a course built around real fire ground tasks. Still more to come. 💪🔥

👉 Day 1 of #IAFFStrive. Members got right to work with hands-on training and workshops focused on the challenges facing today’s fire service – from fire ground operations to health, safety, and leadership. Back at it tomorrow. 🔥💪

The IAFF Strive for Excellence Summit is more than a training event. It brings members together and prepares them for leadership on the fire ground and in the union hall. Sharpen your skills, build your network, and raise the bar for your Local. 💪 #IAFFStrive #LasVegas

Let’s not forget the 2024 $195,000 settlement paid out to one of @MayorGinther executive assistants who was illegally forced to work on his 2023 mayoral campaign. And because she blew the whistle on him, he of course ran her out of city hall. Just another one of cowardly Andy’s finest moments in his long corrupt political career.

Columbus paid $5.4M to settle 16 claims against city employees in 2025 dispatch.com/story/news/pol…

The IAFF-led Honor Act expanded PSOB benefits and recognized occupational cancer as a line-of-duty death. We’ve updated our PSOB FAQ to reflect those changes and explain what families and affiliates need to know. iaff.org/psob/faq

The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act is now law ✅ Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are praising the historic passage of the Honor Act and underscoring the protections it will deliver for #firefighters & their families. See what they're saying ⬇️ brnw.ch/21wYzvi

🔥🚨The IAFF-backed Honor Act has passed the U.S. Senate, finally recognizing occupational cancer as a line-of-duty death. Working with Republicans, Democrats, and President Trump, the Honor Act ensures families of our fallen are no longer left behind. iaff.org/news/senate-pa…

Columbus fire chief faces possible termination as newly released email reveals tensions with city leaders Columbus Fire Chief Jeff Happ faces possible termination over his handling of a fatal 2023 crash. 10tv.com/mobile/article…