Historic Agreement Reached for Houston Firefighters! Mayor John Whitmire and the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association have announced a groundbreaking deal, putting an end to the longstanding pay issue.
The $650 million settlement resolves the city’s longstanding pay issue with HFD, dating back to 2017, while also ensuring a five-year contract moving forward.
“I told the voters I would honor their decision to put public safety first and treat our brave paramedics and firefighters in the fair and equitable manner they deserve. I am proud to deliver on that promise,” said Whitmire. “An agreement of this nature is absolutely necessary to recruit and retain firefighters in the quality and numbers needed to serve the largest city in Texas.
The contract also includes new provisions to facilitate the transfer of firefighters from other departments.