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Purzycki Comments on Fire Fighter Shortage A Glaring Example of How He Just Doesn’t Get It.
Citizens Lose as Mayor Issues Press Release Filled with Deception, Half Truths, and Crooked Math In Attempt to Convince People That Less Fire Fighters Make Wilmington Safer
WILMINGTON- In an end of the day press release Wednesday, Mayor Purzycki launched another attack on Wilmington’s fire fighters while trying to deceive the public into believing that reducing the number of fire fighters and closing firehouses actually makes them safer.
At issue once again is the concept of rolling brownouts, a catastrophic Russian Roulette-style game of closing firehouses that continually leaves sections of Wilmington waiting longer for fire fighters to respond in an emergency.
“Mayor Purzycki wants the citizens of our city to think that they’re safer with less fire fighters protecting them.” states Joey Leonetti, President of the Wilmington Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 1590. “But his politician math doesn’t add up. He’s more worried about looking like he is trying to solve a public safety crisis rather than actually solving it.”
To add fuel to the fire, Purzycki deceitfully claims that fire fighters only work 91 days a year, irresponsibly leaving out that each one of those days is a 24-hour shift, three times longer than the average work day.
The Mayor further attacked the work schedule, completely disregarding the fact that it was designed to help fire fighters better recover from injuries, both physical and mental, allowing for a healthier fire fighting force to keep our community safe.
“Wilmington fire fighters took an oath to protect this community so yes… we are going to fight for her. We are going to do our best to keep our city safe” states Leonetti. “We were here before this Mayor and we will be here afterwards.”
_______________________________________________________________Great family fun day yesterday at Wilmington Blue Rocks stadium for the Battle of the Badges. Thanks to everyone who participated and those who came out to support. Also a special thanks to Grotto Pizza for always supporting our efforts.
Last night, at the regularly scheduled monthly Union meeting, the Executive Board and members of the Local 1590 surprised 4 people that have shown years of support and made significant contributions to our Local with an Honorary Membership into the Local 1590. John Randolph has been taking pictures and supporting the 1590 for years, and is also a retired WPD officer. Bob Williams stood behind our Union during our darkest hours, and supported us in City Council at every turn. Bob is also a retired WPD officer. Gary Nitsche has been taking care of all of our work-related injuries and worker’s compensation cases and issues for many years and has always made this process smooth and easy for our members. Last but certainly not least, ”The Rev”, Reverend Brad Martin. Rev Brad has been involved with the Local 1590 since the early 80s. He is without a doubt, FAMILY! Rev Brad’s presence is always felt. From daily visits to the stations to 3am fires, Rev Brad is there. Whether it’s with a warm handshake or a cold cup of water, he is ever present. The members of the IAFF Local 1590 would like to say thank you to all of these gentlemen for their continued support and look forward to many more years of friendship with them.
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The men and women of I.A.F.F. Local 1590, Wilmington, DE Fire Department, wish to thank all of our fellow firefighters, other public safety personnel, families, friends, local businesses and the general public for your condolences, well wishes, inquiries and support, as we dealt with the tragic losses of our brothers, Capt. Chris Leach and Lt. Jerry Fickes, and our sister Lt. Ardythe Hope in a row house fire early on Saturday, September 24, 2016 and on December 1, 2016 when Lt. Hope succumbed to her injuries. The outpouring of love,caring and your expressions of sympathy have been incredible. The bonds we share are never stronger than when facing a challenge, and you have provided us with strength and understanding during this difficult time. Mere words cannot begin to express.
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