A new contract for California’s state firefighters includes immediate pay raises, but delays for two years the shorter workweeks they wanted to relieve job-related stress.
Experts say stress from long hours and dangerous work triggers health problems, excessive drinking, drug use and marital discord. Cal Fire does not track suicides or PTSD among its ranks, but many firefighters and their supervisors told CalMatters that the problems are rampant.Tim Edwards, president of Cal Fire union Local 2881
Its terrible that they must wait for relief.
Thank you guys for help keeping us safe in these trying times.
Firefighters are real heroes. Negotiations are bittersweet but glad they’re making progress towards their goals.
Yes, ALL First Responders or any Department that Helps Citizens is getting screwed by Gavin Newsom. Do you really think that this will even happen in 2 years?...doubtful...he'll just change the rules again to fit his narrative. Very sad for the most Amazing People ever. 🙏🙏Hope