Crime & Safety
Compensation for Southington Firefighters Under Scrutiny
Two complaints have been lodged, a report says.
SOUTHINGTON — Do the stipends for local volunteer firefighters meet minimum wage standards?
State and federal officials are finding out.
The Record-Journal reportedthat the rate is under investigation after the department received two complaints about how volunteer firefighters are compensated.
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See the rates and reactions in the R-J story here.
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