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Firefighters' union agreement
Summary
The new contract brings the 47 added full-time EMS staff into IAFF Local 357. The chief reported 1,733 ambulance calls in the first 26 days with response times beating benchmarks.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
The contract covers firefighter compensation and terms for an 18-month period; the exact cost was not stated on the agenda.
✅Who benefits
Everyone who calls 911 for an ambulance — faster EMS citywide.
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