The push is on to improve pay for the nation's federal firefighters




Federal Drive with Tom Temin show

Summary: A bill with bipartisan backing would give substantial raises to federal firefighters. Their union says they make close to minimum wage for this dangerous work, and they haven't had a raise in a generation. For more on the Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Ac, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with Greg Russell, the government affairs representative of the International Association of Firefighters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices