To the editor: I perceive the necessity for such a vital social service because the Hearth Division. However I have currently been feeling it’s an unique fiefdom that’s profiting from this want (“L.A. voters will probably be requested to extend taxes, but once more. Will they do it for firefighters?” June 23). Listed here are my observations.
Together with advantages, the typical complete compensation for a profession firefighter in California is round $239,000 per 12 months, with senior personnel ceaselessly exceeding $300,000 yearly.
The division has been accused of nepotism, by which these selection jobs are handed down by generations.
Some firefighters dwell out of state and do “shift buying and selling” to mix their 24-hour shifts, then fly again residence, taking their wage to be spent in states like Idaho and others. I say for those who work for L.A. hearth, you want to a minimum of dwell in California.
The firefighters’ union argues the funding is desperately wanted to reverse many years of underinvestment. I say earlier than we hand over extra of our hard-earned cash, it’s time for a clear audit of the division. We’d like an impartial Board of Hearth Commissioners. We have to assessment the division’s wage construction, hiring practices and employment guidelines.
Walter Grand, Agoura Hills
