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‘A punch in the gut‘: Unpacking the Baltimore FD retirement debacle

‘A punch in the gut‘: Unpacking the Baltimore FD retirement debacle

FromBetter Every Shift


‘A punch in the gut‘: Unpacking the Baltimore FD retirement debacle

FromBetter Every Shift

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Length:
8 minutes
Released:
Sep 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode of the Side Alpha Podcast, Fire Chief Marc Bashoor weighs in on the debacle unfolding in Baltimore after a court of appeals ruling upholds changes to the city’s pension plan requiring first responders to serve an additional five years before being eligible for retirement benefits. Read the original news story on FireRescue1. Bashoor calls the ruling a "punch in the gut" to first responders coming off an incredibly difficult two years, and questions why local officials aren't looking out for their members instead of looking for ways to save money at their hands.
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Released:
Sep 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

FireRescue1’s Better Every Shift Podcast spotlights the passion and perseverance of firefighters. Hosted by Madison, Wisconsin, Firefighter Aaron Zamzow, the show brings kitchen table conversations to the airwaves, always focused on solutions, positivity and the realities of station life. Zamzow and guests tackle myriad hot topics, whether fire service, news or even pop culture-focused, bringing some levity to the often very serious nature of the profession. Dig into what drives firefighters to improve themselves, their crew, even the fire service as a whole. Listen in to get better every day, every call, every shift.