Albuquerque firefighters are seeing significant pay increases in their paychecks following the implementation of a three-year contract that delivers millions in compensation improvements and expanded benefits.
The agreement between the city and International Association of Fire Fighters Local 244, which represents Albuquerque Fire Rescue personnel, provides $17.8 million in total compensation enhancements over three years. Most notably, paramedics received a substantial 15% pay boost as part of enhanced Emergency Medical Services licensure compensation.
“Public safety is our top priority and we value the work and commitment of our firefighters,” Mayor Tim Keller said in a press release. “This contract is a strong example of our productive working relationship with labor – in this case IAFF Local 244 – and the continuation of our historic investments over the past eight years to recruit and retain firefighters.”…