Texas Makes 9/11 a Holiday for Firefighters

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Texas Makes 9/11 a Holiday for Firefighters

Posted: 08-31-2009

Updated: 08-31-2009 12:58:03 PM

By WENDY HUNDLEY

The Dallas Morning News

A new state law makes Sept. 11 a holiday for firefighters. But some don't

know about it and might not be able to skip work that day anyway.

" I'm not aware of one, " Ernest Gurule, a spokesman for Dallas Fire-Rescue,

said of the statewide holiday commemorating firefighters' sacrifices during

the 2001 terrorist attacks.

" I had no idea it had been voted on, " said Sweet, treasurer and past

president of the ville Firefighters Association.

While the new law hasn't received much publicity, " it's something I wanted

to do to honor firefighters, " said Rep. Walle, D-Houston, who

authored the law that takes effect Sept. 1.

In the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, 343 New York firefighters and paramedics

were killed. A total of 60 New York and Port Authority police officers also

died.

Police were originally included in the bill but were removed at the

request of the Houston Police Officers' Union, which felt the bill would have

eliminated an optional floating holiday for their members, a spokesman said.

In ville, the City Council approved the Sept. 11 holiday for

firefighters but eliminated Labor Day to comply with a requirement that all city

employees have the same number of paid holidays.

In Plano, firefighters will have the Sept. 11 holiday as a substitute for

one of two Christmas-week holidays, Dec. 24 or Dec. 27. " As we move away

from 2001, we're concerned that it's being forgotten in people's minds, " said

Peggy Harrell, a spokeswoman for the Plano Fire Department. " This is one

way that it's being observed. "

While firefighters appreciate the holiday, many will still have to work

their regular shifts on Sept. 11.

" It's not like we shut down for Sept. 11, " said Steve , a division

chief for the ville Fire Department.

" To the best of my knowledge, Dallas Fire-Rescue will be operating as

normal on Sept. 11, " Gurule said.

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So only fire will get paid at holiday rate?

>

> Texas Makes 9/11 a Holiday for Firefighters

>

> Posted: 08-31-2009

> Updated: 08-31-2009 12:58:03 PM

>

> By WENDY HUNDLEY

> The Dallas Morning News

>

> A new state law makes Sept. 11 a holiday for firefighters. But some don't

> know about it and might not be able to skip work that day anyway.

>

> " I'm not aware of one, " Ernest Gurule, a spokesman for Dallas Fire-Rescue,

> said of the statewide holiday commemorating firefighters' sacrifices during

> the 2001 terrorist attacks.

>

> " I had no idea it had been voted on, " said Sweet, treasurer and past

> president of the ville Firefighters Association.

>

> While the new law hasn't received much publicity, " it's something I wanted

> to do to honor firefighters, " said Rep. Walle, D-Houston, who

> authored the law that takes effect Sept. 1.

>

> In the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, 343 New York firefighters and paramedics

> were killed. A total of 60 New York and Port Authority police officers also

> died.

>

> Police were originally included in the bill but were removed at the

> request of the Houston Police Officers' Union, which felt the bill would have

> eliminated an optional floating holiday for their members, a spokesman said.

>

> In ville, the City Council approved the Sept. 11 holiday for

> firefighters but eliminated Labor Day to comply with a requirement that all

city

> employees have the same number of paid holidays.

>

> In Plano, firefighters will have the Sept. 11 holiday as a substitute for

> one of two Christmas-week holidays, Dec. 24 or Dec. 27. " As we move away

> from 2001, we're concerned that it's being forgotten in people's minds, " said

> Peggy Harrell, a spokeswoman for the Plano Fire Department. " This is one

> way that it's being observed. "

>

> While firefighters appreciate the holiday, many will still have to work

> their regular shifts on Sept. 11.

> " It's not like we shut down for Sept. 11, " said Steve , a division

> chief for the ville Fire Department.

> " To the best of my knowledge, Dallas Fire-Rescue will be operating as

> normal on Sept. 11, " Gurule said.

>

> Louis N. Molino, Sr., CET

> FF/NREMT-B/FSI/EMSI

> Freelance Consultant/Trainer/Author/Journalist/Fire Protection Consultant

>

> LNMolino@...

>

> (Cell Phone)

>

> " A Texan with a Jersey Attitude "

>

> " Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds

> discuss people " Eleanor Roosevelt - US diplomat & reformer (1884 - 1962)

>

[Guest guest]

So only fire will get paid at holiday rate?

>

> Texas Makes 9/11 a Holiday for Firefighters

>

> Posted: 08-31-2009

> Updated: 08-31-2009 12:58:03 PM

>

> By WENDY HUNDLEY

> The Dallas Morning News

>

> A new state law makes Sept. 11 a holiday for firefighters. But some don't

> know about it and might not be able to skip work that day anyway.

>

> " I'm not aware of one, " Ernest Gurule, a spokesman for Dallas Fire-Rescue,

> said of the statewide holiday commemorating firefighters' sacrifices during

> the 2001 terrorist attacks.

>

> " I had no idea it had been voted on, " said Sweet, treasurer and past

> president of the ville Firefighters Association.

>

> While the new law hasn't received much publicity, " it's something I wanted

> to do to honor firefighters, " said Rep. Walle, D-Houston, who

> authored the law that takes effect Sept. 1.

>

> In the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, 343 New York firefighters and paramedics

> were killed. A total of 60 New York and Port Authority police officers also

> died.

>

> Police were originally included in the bill but were removed at the

> request of the Houston Police Officers' Union, which felt the bill would have

> eliminated an optional floating holiday for their members, a spokesman said.

>

> In ville, the City Council approved the Sept. 11 holiday for

> firefighters but eliminated Labor Day to comply with a requirement that all

city

> employees have the same number of paid holidays.

>

> In Plano, firefighters will have the Sept. 11 holiday as a substitute for

> one of two Christmas-week holidays, Dec. 24 or Dec. 27. " As we move away

> from 2001, we're concerned that it's being forgotten in people's minds, " said

> Peggy Harrell, a spokeswoman for the Plano Fire Department. " This is one

> way that it's being observed. "

>

> While firefighters appreciate the holiday, many will still have to work

> their regular shifts on Sept. 11.

> " It's not like we shut down for Sept. 11, " said Steve , a division

> chief for the ville Fire Department.

> " To the best of my knowledge, Dallas Fire-Rescue will be operating as

> normal on Sept. 11, " Gurule said.

>

> Louis N. Molino, Sr., CET

> FF/NREMT-B/FSI/EMSI

> Freelance Consultant/Trainer/Author/Journalist/Fire Protection Consultant

>

> LNMolino@...

>

> (Cell Phone)

>

> " A Texan with a Jersey Attitude "

>

> " Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds

> discuss people " Eleanor Roosevelt - US diplomat & reformer (1884 - 1962)

>

[Guest guest]

But The Dallas Morning News said it was so.

Louis N. Molino, Sr., CET

FF/NREMT-B/FSI/EMSI

Freelance Consultant/Trainer/Author/Journalist/Fire Protection Consultant

LNMolino@...

(Cell Phone)

" A Texan with a Jersey Attitude "

" Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds

discuss people " Eleanor Roosevelt - US diplomat & reformer (1884 - 1962)

In a message dated 8/31/2009 8:11:52 P.M. Central Daylight Time,

airmedic51@... writes:

The Dallas Morning News

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But The Dallas Morning News said it was so.

Louis N. Molino, Sr., CET

FF/NREMT-B/FSI/EMSI

Freelance Consultant/Trainer/Author/Journalist/Fire Protection Consultant

LNMolino@...

(Cell Phone)

" A Texan with a Jersey Attitude "

" Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds

discuss people " Eleanor Roosevelt - US diplomat & reformer (1884 - 1962)

In a message dated 8/31/2009 8:11:52 P.M. Central Daylight Time,

airmedic51@... writes:

The Dallas Morning News

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In a message dated 8/31/2009 8:45:52 P.M. Central Daylight Time,

kenny.shaw@... writes:

passed, but is very vague and open to interpretation.

Is that not the description of every Texas law passed since the days

Pinckney ?

Louis N. Molino, Sr., CET

FF/NREMT-B/FSI/EMSI

Freelance Consultant/Trainer/Author/Journalist/Fire Protection Consultant

LNMolino@...

(Cell Phone)

" A Texan with a Jersey Attitude "

" Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds

discuss people " Eleanor Roosevelt - US diplomat & reformer (1884 - 1962)

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/31/2009 8:45:52 P.M. Central Daylight Time,

kenny.shaw@... writes:

passed, but is very vague and open to interpretation.

Is that not the description of every Texas law passed since the days

Pinckney ?

Louis N. Molino, Sr., CET

FF/NREMT-B/FSI/EMSI

Freelance Consultant/Trainer/Author/Journalist/Fire Protection Consultant

LNMolino@...

(Cell Phone)

" A Texan with a Jersey Attitude "

" Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds

discuss people " Eleanor Roosevelt - US diplomat & reformer (1884 - 1962)

[Guest guest]

But if paid should be paid for EMS as well.

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> > Texas Makes 9/11 a Holiday for Firefighters

> >

> > Posted: 08-31-2009

> > Updated: 08-31-2009 12:58:03 PM

> >

> > By WENDY HUNDLEY

> > The Dallas Morning News

> >

> > A new state law makes Sept. 11 a holiday for firefighters. But some don't

> > know about it and might not be able to skip work that day anyway.

> >

> > " I'm not aware of one, " Ernest Gurule, a spokesman for Dallas Fire-Rescue,

> > said of the statewide holiday commemorating firefighters' sacrifices during

> > the 2001 terrorist attacks.

> >

> > " I had no idea it had been voted on, " said Sweet, treasurer and past

> > president of the ville Firefighters Association.

> >

> > While the new law hasn't received much publicity, " it's something I wanted

> > to do to honor firefighters, " said Rep. Walle, D-Houston, who

> > authored the law that takes effect Sept. 1.

> >

> > In the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, 343 New York firefighters and paramedics

> > were killed. A total of 60 New York and Port Authority police officers also

> > died.

> >

> > Police were originally included in the bill but were removed at the

> > request of the Houston Police Officers' Union, which felt the bill would

have

> > eliminated an optional floating holiday for their members, a spokesman said.

> >

> > In ville, the City Council approved the Sept. 11 holiday for

> > firefighters but eliminated Labor Day to comply with a requirement that all

city

> > employees have the same number of paid holidays.

> >

> > In Plano, firefighters will have the Sept. 11 holiday as a substitute for

> > one of two Christmas-week holidays, Dec. 24 or Dec. 27. " As we move away

> > from 2001, we're concerned that it's being forgotten in people's minds, "

said

> > Peggy Harrell, a spokeswoman for the Plano Fire Department. " This is one

> > way that it's being observed. "

> >

> > While firefighters appreciate the holiday, many will still have to work

> > their regular shifts on Sept. 11.

> > " It's not like we shut down for Sept. 11, " said Steve , a division

> > chief for the ville Fire Department.

> > " To the best of my knowledge, Dallas Fire-Rescue will be operating as

> > normal on Sept. 11, " Gurule said.

> >

> > Louis N. Molino, Sr., CET

> > FF/NREMT-B/FSI/ EMSI

> > Freelance Consultant/Trainer/ Author/Journalis t/Fire Protection Consultant

> >

> > LNMolino@

> >

> > (Cell Phone)

> >

> > " A Texan with a Jersey Attitude "

> >

> > " Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds

> > discuss people " Eleanor Roosevelt - US diplomat & reformer (1884 - 1962)

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" spenair " wrote: >>> But if paid should be paid for EMS as well.

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Maybe we could be grandfathered in!

Kenny Navarro

Dallas

[Guest guest]

" spenair " wrote: >>> But if paid should be paid for EMS as well.

<<<

Maybe we could be grandfathered in!

Kenny Navarro

Dallas