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After Fire, Union Seeks Staff Hikes

OPF: PERSONNEL LACKING After Fire, Union Seeks Staff Hikes ONEONTA – Following Tuesday’s housefire on Church Street, the Oneonta Professional Firefighters union today called for an increase in staffing “to help keep the … community safe.” In a press release, the OPF called for: At least six trained firefighters/EMT’s on duty, 24/7, and At least three personnel, trained at EMT level or higher, responding to each medical emergency. On Monday, there were only five firefighters on duty, the union said…