NYC’s Vax Mandates have Shut Down 26 City Firehouses Over Unvaxed Firefighters
The City of New York has closed 26 firehouses because so many of the city’s firefighters are refusing to take that coronavirus vaccine, putting much of the city in danger.
The dangerous situation has been attacked, even by city officials. At least one city official said it was “unconscionable” that the vax mandates were shutting down firehouses.
Per Big League Politics:
The shutdown comes as City Hall on Monday announced they will officially start forcing all city workers to have at least one dose of a COVID-19 shot. Many firefighters are resisting the jab, with many reportedly saying they have “natural immunity” after getting sick with the virus prior. According to reporting by Reuters, more than 1 in 4 (28%) firefighters did not take a COVID-19 shot once the mandate’s deadline hit — making for a huge forced shortage of essential workers.
Nicole Malliotakis (R-SI, Brooklyn) said that 26 fire departments shut down — five in her district — and blamed Mayor de Blasio for his incompetence.
“If someone dies due to a slower emergency response, it’s on Bill de Blasio and his overreaching mandates. I hope this fool fixes it ASAP!” she posted on Twitter. Residents reportedly gathered together outside of the Ladder Company 149 in Dyker Heights in support of the mandate resisting firefighters.
Still, Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro denied the reports that that the city has had to shut down any firehouses.
Nigro attacked the firemen saying that they were “irresponsible” by taking “bogus sick leave.” He added, “They need to return to work or risk the consequences of their actions.”
But others say that Nigro is dissembling.
Information provided by Malliotakis and Councilman Joe Borelli (R-SI) citing the Uniformed Firefighters Association showed shutdowns of essential fire fighting stations throughout various boroughs of the city ranging from Engine Co. 55 in lower Manhattan, to Engine Co. 234 in Crown Heights, to Engine Co. 231 in Brownsville. Others included Ladder Co. 128 in Long Island City and Engine Co. 158 and Ladder Co. 78 on Staten Island, the New York Post reported.
“We’re f- -ked. We are going to toast like marshmallows, said retired electrician Vinny Agro, 63, who lives across the street from now-offline Engine Co. 284 in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn. “It’s another sad day for New York City.”
“Most of the houses here are semi-attached frame houses. You throw a match on it, and it goes up real quick,” said another man living next door to Agro. “You need a quick response . . . it’s scary.”
Good job putting your city in danger, Democrats.
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