Politics & Government
Sub Base Firefighters To Be Spared In Federal Funding Cuts
Naval Submarine Base probationary firefighters will not be affected by reductions in federal spending, according to a firefighters' union.
GROTON, CT — Naval Submarine Base firefighters will be spared in federal funding cuts, according to a post from a firefighters' union.
The Department of Defense issued executive order guidance that exempts "installation positions that support and are essential for fire, life, and safety,” a statement from International Association of Firefighters President Edward Kelly reads.
"The update is the direct result of a meeting we held with White House legislative staff to ensure IAFF members are protected from any potential harm caused by changes in the federal government," the statement reads.
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Previously, the Submarine Base Firefighters Local F-219 had posted on Facebook that executive orders could threaten probationary firefighters and have a negative impact on public safety.
The Department of Defense had previously announced that it would be reducing its workforce by 5 to 8%, including releasing 5,400 probationary workers.
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