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Union Head Asks for Removal of EMS Chief

December 3rd, 2021 by WCBC Radio

The head of the union which represents paid full-time firefighters and emergency medical services personnel asked the Allegany County Commissioners on Thursday to remove the EMS chief . Pointing to a myriad of complaints from staff and citing “overwhelming concern for the citizens” Ken McKenzie said the majority of the members of IAFF Local 1715 gave a vote of no confidence to EMS Chief Christopher Biggs. Low morale, a hostile work environment and questionable ethics and integrity were among the complaints…

County Attorney Lee Beeman, noted that the commissioners have a proven track record in dealing with problem employees, but in this case termination was found to be unwarranted…