Prince George’s County announces 80-hour furlough plan for firefighters and other county employees
Letter to Prince George’s County employees from County Executive Jack Johnson
Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson is announcing plans at this hour for an 80-hour furlough effecting all full-time employees. This includes public safety and the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department. Johnson has sent an email to all county employees outlining the plan he is sending to the Prince George’s County Council.
The county had hoped to have firefighters and EMS personnel use their furlough hours while they are on leave. Union officials say they will fight that plan.
As STATter 911 previously reported, a plan to increase volunteer coverage to reduce overtime costs is also expected to be used, where possible, to provide staffing of emergency equipment when career firefighters are off due to furloughs.
