Vernon Firefighters
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Ducklings trapped in storm drain rescued by Vernon firefightersVernon Firefighters Local 1517 said a crew on Saturday responded to a public service call after some ducklings were spotted in a storm drain.CanadaMay 19, 2024
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City of Vernon, B.C. to hire four new firefightersThe city says the hirings will ‘enhance capacity of the department at a time when first responders are facing increased response demand for fires and the opioid crisis.’CanadaMar 28, 2023
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Pint-sized Vernon, B.C. stowaway goes on fur-raising rideA kitten was spotted Sunday on Highway 97 near Birnie Road in Vernon, B.C., by firefighters assisting RCMP following a car crash. The critter found its way into the fire engine.FireNov 29, 2022
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City of Vernon ordered to re-hire employees fired for firehall hanky pankyTwo employees that were fired last year for engaging in sexual activity while at work must be re-hired by the City of Vernon, a B.C. Labour Arbitration panel has ruled.CanadaMar 19, 2019
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Wage hike for Vernon FirefightersIt includes wage hikes of 2.5 % each year.Nov 27, 2018
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Vernon outsourcing fire dispatch to KelownaThe city said the money saved by outsourcing means it can afford to hire more firefighters.PoliticsAug 15, 2018
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