29 Jun
2009
Chief Gary Boyles has been forced into early retirement from the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District, but will continue to be paid for the next two years (a total of $162,180). Boyles’ removal was brought on by firefighters union Local 1230. Battalion Chief Alan Biagi will serve as interim Chief.
Apparently at the heart of why Boyles was disliked by some was his desire to perform the “pack test” instead of just CPAT certification on firefighters in the district who would be called on to serve on wildfire strike teams. Serving on these strikes teams ads up to lots of extra money in overtime for firefighters.
Read more here: http://www.mercurynews.com/breakingnews/ci_12698775
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anon
2 Jul 2009
Wow, $162,180? Gee, I’m sure he’s really sad about this!
But seriously, I kinda agree with the guy. I think the CPAT is meant more for city firefighting, hence the focus on climbing stairs. Wildland maybe should require a different text.