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grantcart

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7. I can confirm that these fire fighters have little coverage and are not well paid.

Reply to G_j (Original post)

Fri Jul 6, 2012, 03:55 PM

Jul 2012

Many keep doing it year after year hoping to get permanent positions which will give them more stability but not much pay. Those that live near urban areas and have to pay higher rent are living just above the poverty line.

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The firefighters trying to save Colorado homes don't have health insurance [View all] G_j Jul 2012 OP

This article gives the impression of firefighters "risking life and limb" while not being covered, Lionessa Jul 2012 #1

But they are ready at a minutes notice Politicalboi Jul 2012 #3

I totally agree that they sould be during their service covered by the VA, totally. Lionessa Jul 2012 #6

What about "off-season", non-emergency respiratory ailments 5 years from now? RadiationTherapy Jul 2012 #4

Well, that's a whole 'nother issue, but should still be workmens comp, though we are Lionessa Jul 2012 #8

Hire them year round 6 months firefighting 6 months cooking in a soup kitchen etc Omaha Steve Jul 2012 #5

Yep, my son did it last year. Lionessa Jul 2012 #9

Service is service Politicalboi Jul 2012 #2

I can confirm that these fire fighters have little coverage and are not well paid. grantcart Jul 2012 #7