Chicago Fire Department's union fighting for more ambulances and paramedics

The union representing rank-and-file members of the Chicago Fire Department is demanding the city hire more paramedics and add at least 20 ambulances to its fleet to reduce the workload on existing paramedics, which the union said has led to excessive overtime and burnout. They plan to protest at the Democratic National Convention as they fight for a new contract with the city.
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[@djst41]

People need to know the severity of this issue; the city keeps kicking the can down the road. This administration is completely complacent about public safety.

[@justdiane5]

The mayor can come up with big bucks for useless programs but can't protect citizens by providing adequate EMS services?! 🤬

[@agentmurphy1302]

People apply and they never call back or hire

[@chico7469]

Ambulance 10? Shiiddd ambiance 24 is the busiest

[@agentmurphy1302]

People apply and they never call back or hire

[@KaleherMmk]

❤❤❤❤

[@JamesHorton-fo3yv]

The union will never allow it to happen, should move more firefighters from fire apparatus to ambulances, since most calls are for medical-aids.

[@AndrewMay-t6l]

This is shameful thank to politicians who more concerned with migrants and teachers union

[@torcik]

They should be teachers Money for nothing