United Fire Fighters of Winnipeg President Nick Kasper discussing the impact of skyrocketing call volumes, increased rates of psychological illness, injury, PTSD, and the desperate need for an investment in resources made evident in the Strategic Direction update.
“Evidence and data presented in the report quantifies the concerns our members have been voicing for years. It’s past time for an adjustment to the staffing ratio. Our service has reached its breaking point and we cannot continue to overtime ourselves out of this crisis.
These statistics are more than just numbers. They represent real people – the men and women making these sacrifices in service of others.
We are thankful that city council has been provided the information they need to make informed, evidence based, and fiscally responsible decisions that will ensure Winnipegers continue to receive the service they deserve, when it’s needed most.”
