Austin-Travis County EMS Saves Real Lives on First Responders Live

Why are local emer­gency medical services on Fox's popular TV show?

"...folded into the fire department and often travel with firefighters, whereas in Austin the paramedics are still separate –..."

June 19, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

District Attorney Margaret Moore Announces Re-Election Campaign

Speakeasy kickoff marks beginning of 2020 primary

"...for five years. According to Nicks’ statement, “The Austin Firefighters Association (AFA) condemns DA Margret [sic] Moore for her..."

May 24, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Austin at Large: Put on Your Shrinking Caps

So why – let alone how – do we "need" to "reform" Texas property taxes?

"...going to the polls to hire more cops or firefighters, or mow the grass at the parks, or reduce..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Council: Back to Work!

Police, Fire, Water top a slim agenda post-election, pre-Thanksgiving

"...to be helping him gel early with the Austin Firefighters Association, which clashed numerous times with the old regime..."

Nov. 16, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

City Hires New Fire Chief

Recently retired chief in Atlanta moves west

"...will be repairing the department's relationship with the Austin Firefighters Association, which clashed with Kerr on a multitude of..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

James Baker Receives His Sentence

Disgraced firefighter gets five years probation, loses EMT and firefighting licenses

"...County District Attorney Margaret Moore, under fire from active firefighters for agreeing to the plea deal, released a firm..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Voting With Our Wallets

Pretty soon, you’re talking about real campaign money

"...(which has multiple PACs), Austin Board of Realtors, Austin Firefighters Public Safety Fund, and others with large ongoing bank..."

Oct. 31, 2018 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Bullies Will Be Bullies

Decoding Jimmy Flannigan and Ken Casaday's most recent tiff

"...of dealing with the unions. But while the Austin Firefighters Association and Austin-Travis County EMS Association have experience getting..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Fired Firefighter James Baker Pleas Out

Union not happy with "probationary" deal

"...In a press conference prior to the hearing, Austin Firefighters Association President Bob Nicks said the union would prefer..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Finding a New Fire Chief

Search to replace Rhoda Mae Kerr trudges on

"...after. That list of names notably won't include Austin Firefighters Association President Bob Nicks, who said this week he'd..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Election Ticker: Endorse-a-Rama

You gotta support somebody

"...and Travis County employees), the Central Labor Council, the Firefighters and EMS PACs, Education Austin, and the Workers Defense..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

City Drops Lawsuit Against Firefighter

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

"...her profession and breast cancer diagnosis. On Tues­day, Austin Firefighters Association President Bob Nicks announced the city's decision via..."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Twins, Genes, and Destiny: Lawrence Wright Meets Three Identical Strangers

Texas writer on the study behind the shocking new documentary

"...they met, the similarities were startling: both were volunteer firefighters, both had been married twice – to women called..."

July 23, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Five Recommended Arts Events This Weekend

Because it’s hot, you’re cool, and these are fun

"...choreographed baseball thing they did in Japan, and the firefighters’ gig, and so on, all to much awe and..."

July 6, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Sheryl Cole and Chito Vela: The Prize Fight

All eyes on the Democratic primary run-off in House District 46

"...like Annie's List, Texas AFL-CIO, Planned Parenthood, the Austin Firefighters Assoc­i­a­tion, Black Austin Democrats, Education Austin, Capital Area Progressive..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Executive Oversight: Who's Watching Over City Chiefs?

Public Safety Commission continues probe into harassing behavior

"...happens to these investigations if the person retires. Austin Firefighters Association President Bob Nicks suggested that the Office of..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Problem With K2, Downtown Austin’s Most Dangerous Drug

APD cannot depend on big busts alone to solve the problem

"...had grown into something more ceaseless; Downtown paramedics and firefighters were responding to as many as 10 related calls..."

March 16, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the March primary?

"...Labor Council, Austin Progressive Coalition, Austin-Travis County EMS, Austin Firefighters Association, Black Austin Democrats, Capital Area Progressive Democrats, Central..."

Feb. 15, 2018 News Post

Day Trips: Mardi Gras, Shreveport-Bossier City, La.

The food and parades are worth the drive to northwestern Louisiana

"...figureheads represent any conceivable being from Abe Lincoln to firefighters, and beef on the hoof. As the double-decker floats..."

Jan. 26, 2018 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Allison Orr Named 2018 USA Fellow

Honor for Forklift Danceworks founder comes with $50K grant

"...them, Venetian gondoliers, Japanese baseball players, Texas two-steppers, Austin firefighters, traffic cops, urban forestry workers, city utility workers, moms-to-be,..."

Jan. 16, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Indicted Former Firefighter's Court Hearing Postponed

Jim Baker's court appearance rescheduled for Jan. 17

"...time at AFD. Sauer has called efforts by Austin Firefighters Association President Bob Nicks to call attention to previous..."

Dec. 19, 2017 News Post 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..."

Nov. 24, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Drew Garcia Sues City, AFD Chief Kerr

Firefighter continues fight over barred acceptance into AFD

"...opposing an AFD standard that would require ESD 4 firefighters to run 1.5 miles in 12 minutes or less..."

Nov. 17, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

TIFs, TPIDs, and Puppy Love

City Council wrestles with Mayor Adler's Downtown Puzzle

"...the city, the Austin Fire Department, and the Austin Firefighters Association, after a briefing that described the new agreement..."

Oct. 2, 2017 News Post by Michael King

A Nightmare for DREAMers

Ending DACA affects an estimated 124,000 Texans

"...understand of the program. "We are nurses, we are firefighters, we are teachers – we are out there serving..."

Sept. 29, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council: A Toy Store Full of Puzzles

The mayor’s Downtown Puzzle proposal returns to Council this week

"...Lobby regulations, His­toric Landmark Commission voting standards, the new Firefighters Association labor contract … and all those zoning cases..."

Sept. 29, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Yes, We Have a Budget

Members approve $3.9 billion budget for next fiscal year

"...(largely a consequence of recruiting delays, meaning fewer full-time firefighters). After some debate over micromanagement from the dais, Council..."

Sept. 22, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Nickels, Dimes … and Millions

Budget readings slog through a difficult fiscal year

"...the Fire Department, this time proposing mandatory overtime for firefighters on certain break days (aka "Kelly Days"). It quickly..."

Sept. 15, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Seeking Consensus on Hotel Occupancy Tax

City Council’s HOT debate masks deeper divisions

"...including still-being-negotiated public safety contracts (Austin Police Assoc­ia­tion, Austin Firefighters Association, and Austin-Travis County EMS Association)...."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

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