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We invite all first responders to the Mississippi First Responders Legislative Caucus on Thursday, March 12 at 11:30 am to discuss Tier 5 for first responders along with other issues facing the fire service.
Please show up on Thursday morning at 10:30 am to catch your senator to talk to them about the urgency of passing SB 2103. Ask them for support of the House amendment on SB 2103.
CORE POINTS to SB 2103:• Recruitment is becoming a serious challenge for police and fire departments across Mississippi.
• Retirement benefits are one of the first things recruits compare when deciding where to build a career.
• Experienced officers and firefighters are increasingly leaving Mississippi for states with stronger retirement systems.
• The House amendment represents an important step toward making Mississippi competitive again.
• Public safety careers are physically demanding and high-risk, and retirement policy should reflect the realities of the job.
First responders face higher rates of heart disease, cancer, and suicide because of the job. Treating them the same as other employees ignores the realities of the profession. Tier 5 will create a recruitment and retention crisis that threatens community safety. The House amendment to SB 2103 is a step toward fixing the problem. Call your Senators and Lt. Governor Hosemann today and ask them to support the House amendment to SB 2103.
It was nearly 100 degrees outside when the emergency call reached Engine Company 39. A triple-decker in Savin Hill had erupted in flames, and a haze of thick black smoke was all but blanketing the sky.
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Firefighters Call to Action! Firefighters across the state in their respective areas PLEASE CALL Senators to support SB 2469 and ask the to BACK THE BADGE by passing this bill! Switchboard # is 601.359.3770 or call the Senators cell numbers if you have them. This bill seeks to protect first responders!Facebook Feed
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