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Fort Worth is paying its ex-fire chief a hefty $99,000 to settle his complaints. This payout is meant to avoid a bigger legal fight, but it leaves us wondering what exactly the chief was so unhappy about.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 2 mentions in the last 30 days.
Potential impact on city's workers' compensation costs and the efficiency of the claims process.
First responders by ensuring they receive timely and adequate care for injuries.
No groups negatively affected
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A request was made for a presentation on the workers' compensation claims process for first responders, focusing on accountability and ensuring proper care, including for cosmetic injuries.
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