Union, chiefs worry dispute among CBRM firefighters could affect responses, volunteers

Oct. 18, 2023, Cape Breton, N.S. – A union leader fears a dispute among full-time firefighters in Cape Breton Regional Municipality could potentially affect the response to calls for rope rescues at tall apartment buildings or construction cranes in Sydney, N.S. CBRM’s volunteer fire chiefs say they are also concerned the union’s internal dispute could cause members to quit or others to decide against volunteering. CBC News reports. | READ MORE