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Petition For Fire Police L.O.D.D Coverage
As many Fire Police know..we are not covered if we unfortunately lose our life while on the road. The only way we can be covered is if we are also a certified FIREFIGHTER! But what about the Fire Police that cant be firefighters because maybe they have ASTHMA or something? I think we need to address this issue to get fire police the coverage and respect they deserve. So i've started a petition! Please sign and support your Fire Police!
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Permalink Reply by Chrystal Walsh-Daniels on
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Fire Police are Volunteer Fire Brigade/Company members who have sworn police powers. They receive special police training and are responsible for traffic control, crowd control, fire and incident scene security, apparatus security, and station security during calls for service.
They also assist regular police when needed, performing road closures, traffic control, crowd control at public events, missing persons searches, parade details, salvage, security, and other tasks as requested. The primary role of the Fire Police is to provide support for operational requirements at moderate to major incidents.
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Permalink Reply by Brian Dumser on
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We don't have Fire Police around here, but I have a question. If you have sworn Police powers, aren't you covered under LODD as a Police Officer?
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Your very welcome :)
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That's what people would think. But for some reason we aren't and no one can tell us why.
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Have you tried the DOJ?
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Thats where the petition is going to. They have it labeled that FIRE POLICE are not covered! So the online petition i have ( plus a written petition my state Fire Police Association started) is going to go to the DOJ and the Governor of our state.
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Permalink Reply by FETC on
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This is not to be disrespectful as many of us do not have Fire-Police. Please clarify, are you a member of the fire department, police department or is this a seperate entity?
You stated you are not certified firefighters and you state you have "sworn police powers".....
So I have a question, did you go to the Police Academy and become a Certified Police Officer or not?
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You don't go to a Police Academy in CT. All Connecticut Fire Police are certified by the Connecticut Fire Police Association under the Connecticut Fire Academy standards
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You can BE a firefighter AND Fire Police..your not limited to what you can do. All Members of my Dpt are RECOMMENDED to get their Fire Police Certification License
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Permalink Reply by Norm Spence on
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do you have the petition "posted" somewhere??
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Chrystal, I am confused.... If you are a member of a fire department in the United States, and were killed in the line of duty, (directing traffic) regardless of your fire certifications or none at all, you would be considered a LODD and recieve benefits from the Federal PSOB.
So unless your fire-police members are not affliated with an officially recognized fire department, then who are they operating under?
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Permalink Reply by Jack/dt on
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Chrystal,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_police
Since you took the definition directly from Wikipedia, you should include the following as well:
Unlike many Fire Police, those in Connecticut do not necessarily have police powers, and are not sworn agents of a body of government. Instead, authority comes directly from the Fire Chief of the department in which they are a member. This authority relates only to fire drills and emergencies within the fire district and under mutual aid situations. In some towns, Fire Police may be given Constable status by the Mayor or First Selectman, however this is generally the exception rather than the rule as it appears in other areas of the US and world.
The state requires that Fire Police Officers are officially appointed by the Fire Chief and utilizes specific equipment, including a badge of office, specific headgear and reflective equipment.
All Connecticut Fire Police are certified by the Connecticut Fire Police Association under the Connecticut Fire Academy standards, and many fire departments have specialized or modified apparatus for traffic control. For instance, the Hebron Volunteer Fire Company (Hebron, CT) has Service 310, a modified retired ambulance. Colchester Hayward Volunteer Fire Company has Service 328, a utility pick-up truck modified specifically for traffic control, holding many cones and signs.
This is spelled out in Connecticut statute under Chapter 104, Section 7-313a.
I believe that to be "certified" one has to take an 8 hour class.
In almost every case fire police are NOT sworn police officers. They mostly have no more power than any other citizen and are generally used only for traffic control, although some departments may use them in other (or broader) areas. My experience with "fire police" have not been impressive.
I do not believe that fire police should be covered under the PSOB for LODD.
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