‘Important vote’ brought to city manager: London’s firefighter union

The president of London’s firefighters’ union says after an “important vote” was held earlier this week, the issue is now in the hands of city manager Martin Hayward.

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The release issued late Thursday morning does not mention any details of the vote, but sources told 980 CFPL on Wednesday that there was a vote of no confidence in the city’s assistant deputy fire chief Jack Burt and that a letter recommending he be let go would be delivered to Hayward.

“City administration has proposed questions to the London Professional Fire Fighters Association,” wrote LPFFA president Jason Timlick.

“As president, I have committed to bring these questions back to my membership and return answers to Mr. Hayward as soon as possible.”

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The release ends with Timlick expressing that he’s been given assurances that Hayward will act appropriately and in a timely manner and that he recognizes the importance of the issue.

In a statement sent to 980 CFPL, Hayward confirmed he has received the message from the fire association.

“We have a commitment to provide a safe work place for all. To do that, and in the interest of fairness, we won’t be discussing this or any personnel issue in a public forum.”