BY CLEARY’S NOTEBOOK NEWS
GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (March 14, 2011)-Asked about those remarks, Gloucester City Fire Chief Brian Hagan said no more firemen will be laid off. According to the Chief there is a chance that some of those let go in December will be rehired.
Chief Hagan released the following statement on Monday (March 14) afternoon.
“I have spoken to the Fire Officers and Union Leaders pertaining to the BLS Units and the transition of such, and what our responsibilities will be. I will address each shift regarding these issues to explain the information to them and address their concerns.
“I have been advised by the Mayor and Common Council that there will not be any more layoffs in the Fire Department; to the contrary, we may be hiring a few laid-off Fire Fighters due to retirements.
“As for the 2 in 2 out regulation, with our recall policy in place for any Task Force Assignments, off-duty personnel will respond to Fire Headquarters to man and respond to Fire Calls with Ladder 51.
“Also, I have spoken to our Volunteer Fire Officers, who have gone through a tough winter with illnesses and injuries. The Officers and Members remain committed to the Fire Department and to the City of Gloucester City.”