Will Fire Fighters no longer get overtime?

[Trek234]

Hi all,

Just curious... With this bill being passed, will fire fighters also no longer get overtime?

[Muddleoftheroad]

1. They didn't before

At least, that's my understanding. They work shift work that requires long hours. If they worked over, they would get comp time.

[Trek234]

2. Hmmm

I believe my dad works overtime. That's what he always calls it anyway. That's how he pays the bills...

[Misinformed01]

3. I was a paramedic on a fire dept.

yes, we got overtime...in fact, we begged for it; it's the only way we could pay our bills.

Those 24/48 hour shifts are stupid though, and should be elimated.

[ElsewheresDaughter]

6. yes they did get overtime...if a 3/4/or 5 alramer my husband was called

in and paid overtime

[TreasonousBastard]

4. Depends on the contract.

Most firefighters, and other emergency workers, around here are unionized and have pretty bulletproof contracts. I doubt the new law overrides contract provisions.

[Cocoa]

5. I thought union workers were not affected by this

I thought it was mainly about white collar workers.