Two firefighters received minor injuries and were taken to local hospitals.

Under the new benefits plan, firefighters would receive a maximum of $800 a month in retirement.

City officials estimated that each firefighter would receive at least $7,500 in back pay.

For example, after five years, both firefighters and police officers receive a base salary of $44,901.

His move came three months after another black firefighter sought and received a transfer.

The firefighters have historically received the same wage increase as other uniformed workers.

No one was seriously hurt, although two firefighters received hospital treatment, the authorities said.

Five firefighters also suffered minor injuries and received medical treatment.

Five firefighters also received minor injuries during the rescue effort, they said.

Ideally, everyone would like to see teachers, firefighters and police receive higher pay.