Ten firefighters in east King County are now out of a job-- they were let go from Eastside Fire & Rescue on Monday because they are not vaccinated against COVID-19. FOX13
-- they were let go from Eastside Fire & Rescue on Monday because they are not vaccinated against COVID-19.following the governor’s mandate of all emergency service providers being fully vaccinated
"This number is reflective of the COVID-19 vaccination rate in the communities we serve. The department and our board are saddened by the loss of some of our firefighters but also deeply respectful of their personal choices. As the pandemic continues, EF&R will continue to follow state and local mandates and guidelines," wrote Clark in a statement."Never in a million years.
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