The Members of Tulsa Firefighters L176 would like to welcome you to our website. We are pleased that you have taken the time to visit. Tulsa firefighters and paramedics take their duty to protect life and property very seriously...
Under the Taylor Administration: Over the past 6 months Members assisted the City of Tulsa in this severe economic crisis.
· TFD Restructuring @ $1.7 million
· Furlough participation@ $1.3 million and
· Other benefit concessions @ $1.4 million... TOTAL: $4.4 million
We were asked by the Bartlett Administration to consider further cuts, which we accepted to preserve staffing levels that ensure our mutual safety.
· 5.2% Wage Reduction FY 2010 @ $1.03 million
· 5.2% Wage Reduction FY 2011 @ $2.5 million
· Further TFD Restructuring @ $180,000
· Furlough participation @ $1.3 million
· Other benefit concessions @ $600,000.... TOTAL : $5.6 million
TOTAL CONCESSIONS THRU JUNE of June of 2011: $10 MILLION
Several solutions worth pursuing have emerged recently and promise to address the City’s economic crisis by providing a new revenue stream. We would appreciate your support on any of the following:
· Allowing TFD to take over as primary EMS provider...
· A Water Bill FEE to Support Fire & First Response initiatives
· A Dedicated Sales Tax to offset Fire & First Response initiatives
· A Voluntary Assessment on Utility bills…
Thank you for visiting our site. The members of Local 176 are proud of the fact that we have been protecting the Citizens of Tulsa every day for more than 95 years. We look forward to serving you in the future.
Please let your voice be heard by contacting your City Representatives at One Technology Center @ 175 E. 2nd St./ Suite 690 in Tulsa, OK74103.
Tulsa City Council ~ phone: 918-596-1990 / fax: 918-596-1964
