Cleveland Firefighters Disciplined Over Second Job Conflict

Posted by: Curt Varone August 11, 2024 0

Ten Cleveland firefighters are facing disciplinary charges after it was discovered they were working second jobs at another fire department while scheduled to work in Cleveland. The investigation began after the I-Team from Fox8 revealed that Cleveland firefighters were being paid to work in the Village of Woodmere for the same hours they were being paid to work in Cleveland.

The Cleveland Police Department and city prosecutors investigated and concluded there were no criminal violations from Cleveland’s perspective. The 10 firefighters each face brief suspensions ranging from one to six days. Each will also be prohibited from holding second jobs for between six months and two years.

Cleveland Firefighters IAFF Local 93 is challenging the discipline. Fox8 quotes a statements from the union saying: “Local 93 disagrees with the findings, and we have filed grievances on behalf of our members.”

The story harkens back to the subbing scandal from 2011 that resulted in criminal charges against 13 firefighters.

Here is video news coverage about the current investigation. Unfortunately it could not be embedded on our site. https://fox8.com/video/10-cleveland-firefighters-face-punishment-heres-why/9940658

About Curt Varone

Curt Varone has over 45 years of fire service experience and 35 as a practicing attorney licensed in both Rhode Island and Maine. His background includes 29 years as a career firefighter in Providence (retiring as a Deputy Assistant Chief), as well as volunteer and paid on call experience. He is the author of two books: Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services, (2006, 2nd ed. 2011, 3rd ed. 2014, 4th ed. 2022) and Fire Officer's Legal Handbook (2007), and is a contributing editor for Firehouse Magazine writing the Fire Law column.
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