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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Son of an LA Firefighter? You’ve Got a Better Chance to Be Hired

    The LA County Fire Department says it’s drafting a nepotism policy after an investigation by the LA Times.  It turns out that 13% of the firefighters hired in the past few years are the sons, brothers, nephews and other relatives of veterans already serving.  Paul Pringle did the research and wrote the story, published in the Times.

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    By Warren Olney • Oct 27, 2014 • 1 min read

    The LA County Fire Department says it’s drafting a nepotism policy after an investigation by the LA Times. It turns out that 13% of the firefighters hired in the past few years are the sons, brothers, nephews and other relatives of veterans already serving. Paul Pringle did the research and wrote the story, published in the Times.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Paul Pringle

      Former investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times

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