For the past 5 years, the Presidio Profesional Firefighters have been fighting to return Fire Department Staffing to a safe and consistant level.  The National Park Service (NPS) and Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), have stated they simply can not afford to staff to these levels which are REQUIRED by law and contract.

Now, just before an arbitrator is due to rule on these staffing conditions, 19 Union firefighters are facing job loss.

The NPS and Presidio Trust have agreed to contract with the San Francisco Fire Department for fire and emergency medical response in and around the Presidio, Baker Beach and Fort Mason and to rely on NPS Law Enforcement Rangers to provide collateral coverage within the Marin Headlands, with occassional assistance from the Southern Marin Fire Department.

The contract was negotiated without input from IAFF Local F-145 and while 19 journey level, union firefighters are preparing for unemployment,  the City of San Francisco is gearing up to hire 55 entry level positions.

Federal stimulus money does not protect federal employees!

Show your support today and:

Tell the NPS and Presidio Trust to, "Protect those who protect you!"               

Frank Dean NPS Superintendent      415-561-4720
Jeff Deis      Presidio Trust C.O.O.    415-561-5300

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