Improving Fire Dept. Response Time

AFD hopes to get five new fire stations

"...five particularly needy city areas. Austin Firefighters Association President Bob Nicks told the commission that a 38% increase in..."

March 11, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Point Austin: Fixing What Ain't Broke

Does city want fair hiring, or to break the union?

"...hour. An overwhelming majority of the witnesses, led by Bob Nicks, president of the Austin Firefighters Assoc­i­ation, testified against..."

May 23, 2014 News Column by Michael King

AFD Hiring: Smoke or Fire?

Add the EEOC to the parties weighing in on firefighter hiring

"...of the 2012 [AFD] cadet hiring process," union President Bob Nicks said in a press release. Though the union..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

City Council Helps Firefighters Keep Arbitration on the Table

Blocking the exits

"...but without binding arbitration; since 2008, when AFA President Bob Nicks was first elected, the union and the city..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Jim Baker’s Bad Bygones

Could the former firefighter's recent invasive video recording have been prevented?

"...women's locker room last week, Austin Firefighters Assoc­ia­tion President Bob Nicks was quick to recall an incident in 2013..."

Dec. 1, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Can Austin Get Its Arms Around ESDs?

Austin Fire Department and ESD 6 negotiating possible merger

"...According to AFA President Bob Nicks, making sure the pension question is answered in..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

City Drops Lawsuit Against Firefighter

Firefighter who contracted cancer won’t be challenged on workers comp ruling

"...breast cancer diagnosis. On Tues­day, Austin Firefighters Association President Bob Nicks announced the city's decision via email. "The lawsuit..."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Former Firefighter Under Fire, Arrest

Erik Spalteholz charged with possession of child pornography, tampering with evidence

"...Austin Firefighters Association President Bob Nicks said AFD should continue its work to find..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Former Firefighter Out on Bond

James Baker facing charges of invasive video recording

"...Meanwhile, Austin Firefighters Association President Bob Nicks has spent the time since Baker was served..."

Nov. 24, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council: Eternal Returns

City plumbing, juvenile curfews, and AFD overtime on this week's agenda

"...alarms at the Austin Firefighters Assoc­i­a­tion, and AFA President Bob Nicks has written Council "welcoming" the audit but arguing..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Levy and EMS Union in Email Throwdown

EMS union leader calls for Mike Levy's resignation from city panel

"...of a letter written by Austin Firefighters Association President Bob Nicks inviting the EMS association into discussions of a..."

March 8, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

District Attorney Margaret Moore Announces Re-Election Campaign

Speakeasy kickoff marks beginning of 2020 primary

"...UPDATE 3:50pm: On Friday afternoon, Austin Firefighter Association President Bob Nicks issued a statement critical of Moore’s handling of..."

May 24, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Kerrtains at AFD

Fire chief to leave for Florida

"...years. That dynamic was perfectly portrayed in AFA President Bob Nicks' letter to membership, wherein he needled Kerr for..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

City, Firefighters Shake Hands on Tentative Contract

Both sides say they're satisfied with the deal

"...AFA Secretary Bob Nicks likewise called the new agreement "a fair deal,"..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

Contract Kumbaya: The City and the Firefighters

"...AFA Secretary Bob Nicks offered a similar judgment, albeit with a different..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

Merger for EMS and AFD?

Public Safety Committee revisits the idea

"...Assistant City Manager Rey Arellano, Austin Firefighters Association President Bob Nicks, Marquardt, and Public Safety Commissioner Mike Levy before..."

June 23, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Travis County D.A. Moore Pushes Back Against Firefighters' Claims

Says the job of her office is to "see that justice is done" for victims and the accused

"...been viewed thousands of times; according to AFA President Bob Nicks, the website alone had garnered 2,700 hits, while..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Travis County D.A. Kicks Off Reelection Bid

Margaret Moore says Travis County can be both “safe and progressive”

"...Also, on Friday, Austin Firefighters Association President Bob Nicks issued a statement critical of Moore's handling of..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Finding a New Fire Chief

Search to replace Rhoda Mae Kerr trudges on

"...of names notably won't include Austin Firefighters Association President Bob Nicks, who said this week he'd been eliminated from..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Firefighter's Legal Standoff With City Continues

Carrie Stewart battles city after cancer diagnosis

"...AFA President Bob Nicks said he tried to solve the issue quietly..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Executive Oversight: Who's Watching Over City Chiefs?

Public Safety Commission continues probe into harassing behavior

"...investigations if the person retires. Austin Firefighters Association President Bob Nicks suggested that the Office of the City Auditor..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Top 10 Labor Stories

Treat your workers right

"...business – violated anti-gift rules in the Texas Constitution. Bob Nicks, president of the Austin Firefighters Association, said the..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council: Something's Burning

Council wrestles again with AFD hiring

"...as well as a pointed rejoinder from AFA President Bob Nicks. The city and the AFA are officially at..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: One Last Chance

Council moves to resume firefighter negotiations

"...For his part, AFA President Bob Nicks says he's "exuberant" about the proposal. "Council has..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Travis County Primary Candidates Jockey to Champion Criminal Justice Change

A closer look at the heated District Attorney, County Attorney, and County Court at Law races

"...was suggested by a layman, Austin Firefighters Association President Bob Nicks. "To me, criminal justice reform means not devoting..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

TIFs, TPIDs, and Puppy Love

City Council wrestles with Mayor Adler's Downtown Puzzle

"...on all sides. Nevertheless, sparks flew between AFA President Bob Nicks and the dais, after Houston complained that the..."

Oct. 2, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Council: Digging a Firebreak

Council passes resolution regarding AFD

"...between AFD Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr and AFA President Bob Nicks, who jointly presented to Council a brief agreement..."

Feb. 9, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Firefighters Win in Arbitration

Firefighters' grievance given aribtrator's blessing

"...department filed last December. In that grievance, Association Presid­ent Bob Nicks claimed that AFD's 2011 entry-level cadet-hiring process violated..."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...and a decision is expected in mid-September. AFA President Bob Nicks told the Statesman that other public safety departments..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature

Hail to the Fire Chief

Joel Baker comes in to lead a tired department

"...already, making connections with people such as AFA President Bob Nicks, who was effusive in his praise of Baker's..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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