Contra Costa Local Defends Fire Fighters of Shorter Stature

June 23, 2009 – Contra Costa County, CA Local 1230 is encouraging fire fighters across Northern California to attend the June 25 fire district meeting to speak out against a Rodeo-Hercules Fire District board member for questioning the ability of 5'2" women to be fire fighters. Bill Prather, who told Contra Costa County Local 1230 President Vince Wells that female fire fighters under 5’2” are unqualified to do the job and “put us all at risk,” stands to lose his position on the board over the remarks.

“We need a show of support from as many IAFF members as possible, along with family and friends," says Wells. "These types of statements should not be tolerated in this day and age.”

For more information, contact Contra Costa County Local 1230 President Vince Wells at vwells@iafflocal1230.org.

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