FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                         Contact: Chris Chomel, PIO

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Seguin Professional Fire Fighters Assn.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      (512) 618-7059 

Fire Fighters Seek Consistent Employment Procedures

The Seguin Professional Firefighters Association will be walking door-to-door in neighborhoods and commercial areas over the next several weekends asking voters to sign a petition supporting the placement of the Fire Fighters’ Civil Service Law (Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 143) on the May 8th ballot. “At this time, we are not asking voters to approve the implementation of Chapter 143, but simply to agree to put it on the ballot,” states Chris Chomel PIO for the SPFFA. If implemented, Chapter 143, or civil service, will establish a formal process for hiring, promoting and disciplining of fire fighters. Employment decisions would no longer be subject to personal preference, political considerations or prejudice.Having this consistent, predictable process to deal with employment issues helps hire qualified fire fighters and keep experienced fire fighters in Seguin. Seguin Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 4122 is an affiliate of the International Association of Fire Fighters and advocates for safe working conditions, training and fair compensation. For more information, visit www.seguinpffa.com.

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