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Manitoba amends compensation act to enhance firefighters’ health supportsThe province is making changes to the Workers Compensation Act with the goal of helping Manitoba firefighters, Premier Heather Stefanson announced Friday.HealthNov 26, 2021
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Firefighters union demands Winnipeg mayor release video in ‘racial bias’ incidentThe United Fire fighters of Winnipeg released a statement to media saying Mayor Brian Bowman needs to release the video evidence.PoliticsFeb 24, 2021
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What happens when a Winnipeg first responder comes in contact with novel coronavirus?While firefighters and paramedics are about to start taking extra precautions, questions still remain about what will happen when a Winnipeg first responder helps someone who is sick with the new strain of coronavirus, says their union leader.HealthFeb 28, 2020
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Residents at site of Winnipeg fire crew stabbing say leaving during alarms ‘too dangerous’"Unless I actually smell smoke, if I see smoke or smell smoke, then I'll go out and look around,” a resident told Global News.CrimeJan 2, 2020
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Driver of stolen Winnipeg fire truck tried to hit pedestrians, say policePolice appear to have stopped a stolen fire truck after a wild chase through Winnipeg Friday.CrimeNov 29, 2019
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Winnipeg firefighters not equipped to deal with violent calls: unionWinnipeg firefighters are increasingly being put in dangerous situations when they're dispatched to calls that should be handled by police, says the president of the firefighters' union.CrimeJul 23, 2019
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‘Weekend from hell’ for local firefighters as arson season beginsA number of fires over the May long weekend – including a deadly Selkirk Avenue blaze that killed two people – were part of a "weekend from hell" for local firefighters, said their union president.CrimeMay 21, 2019
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Winnipeg firefighters being sent to ‘dangerous’ non-fire calls, alleges unionThe head of the local firefighters union said members are being sent to "dangerous" calls in place of police, but city officials say protocols are in place to ensure the safety of all emergency crews.PoliticsFeb 27, 2019
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City hall looking for reimbursement of salary paid to UFFW presidentCity Hall voted in favor Thursday to seek full reimbursement from the head of Winnipeg's firefighters union for a salary that is paid by taxpayers.Jun 21, 2018
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Bowman, council look into Winnipeg firefighter union head’s salaryThe Executive Policy Committee approved Brian Bowman's motion Wednesday seeking to restructure the salary of the head of the firefighters' union (UFFW).PoliticsJun 13, 2018
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