Some rank and file California firefighters are making so much in overtime pay, that it is becoming increasingly harder to fill management positions. The firefighters don’t want to take the management positions for less money and more work. Bonuses are being offered for some of the management positions. For up-to-date news accounts of this story, photos, videos and to post comments, please access the links.
01/25/2012 – Firefighter overtime in California so abundant it is hurting management ranks
01/26/2012 – Promotions unpopular for California firefighters earning overtime