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William Post recently shared some insights regarding the ongoing disputes between the city administration and the firefighters' union over proposed changes in their upcoming contract negotiations. According to a Sun-Times article, one of the key proposals under consideration involves reconfiguring certain fire stations so that engines housed with trucks would form four-member teams instead of five. This change could potentially impact up to 60 out of 95 engine companies, though it seems Engine 91 and 116, which are co-located with squad companies, might be exempt.
Additionally, there's a suggestion to upgrade all 15 Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances to Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances. You can read the full article [here](#).
In response to these developments, Chicago firefighters are now aware of the cost-saving measures that Mayor Rahm Emanuel is pushing for as their existing contract nears expiration on June 30. The firefighters' union has described Emanuel's proposals as both "insulting" and "absurd." Among the targeted benefits are popular union perks such as holiday pay, duty availability compensation, clothing allowances, pay grades, premium pay, the physical fitness incentive, and the 7% bonus for cross-trained firefighter-paramedics. A former union official approximated that these cuts could cost the average firefighter around $7,000 annually.
Despite these proposed changes, Mayor Emanuel has assured that no fire stations will be closed. However, his plan does intend to modify the minimum staffing requirements that were a significant factor in the contentious 1980 firefighters' strike. Currently, every piece of firefighting equipment must be manned by at least five personnel. Under Emanuel's proposal, double houses—those housing both fire engines and trucks—would see their crew size reduced from ten to nine members.
Chicago Tribune also covered this story, highlighting Emanuel's stance on necessary operational reforms within the fire department. Firefighters Union Local 2 President Thomas Ryan expressed strong opposition to these ideas, labeling them as unacceptable. Ryan's letter to union members emphasized the city's intention to cut down on additional pay categories, such as the clothing allowance and the 7% premium for dual-role firefighter-paramedics, along with the "on-call" compensations given to firefighters who remain available even on their days off.
Emanuel defended his position by emphasizing his commitment to serving all Chicago residents fairly and ensuring that taxpayer funds are used efficiently. He acknowledged the importance of respecting the firefighters' duties while stressing the necessity for modernizing practices. Last year, former Fire Commissioner Robert Hoff had strongly opposed any reduction in manpower, arguing it posed risks to both civilians and firefighters alike. Hoff retired earlier this year, and his successor, Jose Santiago, appears more open to reviewing staffing levels, stating there are numerous studies debating what constitutes safe staffing.
As this situation unfolds, tensions remain high between the administration and the firefighters' union, with both sides preparing for potential challenges ahead. For updates, you can check out the Tribune article [here](#).