Minneapolis Firefighter Injuries Nearly Double in Two YearsOn Thursday, Minneapolis Fire Chief John Fruetel gave an eye opening report on workers compensation cost to the Minneapolis City Council's Ways and Means Budget subcommittee. He said since 2012 the cost for workers compensation has nearly doubled; it’s now at $2.4 million a year.
Firefighters Give State Leaders A Taste Of 'Fire Ops 101'Firefighters are the first people we call when we smell smoke or see flames. We rely on them to save our homes and loved ones, while they put their own lives at risk. On Monday, more than a dozen local and state leaders got a sense of what goes into fighting fires by getting a hands-on look at the different roles of the job.
Mpls. Police & Fire Union Presidents Find Unanswered 911 Calls 'Concerning'After a WCCO-TV investigation exposed what 911 operators call dangerous staffing levels in Minneapolis, first responders are demanding answers.
Mpls Firefighters Balancing Crews Through Budget CutsAs the city of Minneapolis tries to balance its books, the fire department is trying to balance out crews. Last month, budget woes forced the department to layoff six firefighters.
Mpls. To Lay Off Firefighters Due To Budget ConcernsThe city announced Tuesday that 10 firefighters will be laid off due to budget issues. They will be served layoff notices on Monday, Aug. 14, and will be out of work on Sept. 14.