A new statewide poll by the respected Public Policy Institute of California indicates strong support for Gov. Brown's redevelopment reform. By a two-to-one margin, Californians support the governor's proposal to close redevelopment agencies, making billions available directly to local governments for core services such as public safety and education.
Based on survey data reported by fire departments, NFPA estimates that 78,150 firefighter injuries occurred in the line of duty in 2009. This is a decrease of 1.9 percent from the year before.
There were very few wildfires of note anywhere in California this year because of the unusual meteorological conditions. That's a good thing for homeowners and for air quality, but it's a drag on the pocketbooks of the thousands of seasonal firefighters who were laid off at the beginning of the month.
What does it take to be a firefighter? Hundreds of potential firefighter recruits had a chance to see for themselves at this month's Firefighter Career Expos, sponsored by the California Fire Fighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee (CFFJAC) and its Commission to Recruit Women for the Fire Service.
The 2010 Governor's Race: Why it Matters to You: For firefighters, 2010 is the "election of your career." CPF Firevision contrasts Jerry Brown's 40 year record of support for firefighters against Meg Whitman's vow to take away negotiating rights, secure pensions and job security.