Heads of FDNY unions demand vax mandate be lifted for members

The heads of the city’s two firefighters’ unions demanded Saturday that Mayor Eric Adams lift the COVID-19 mandate for their members.

Adams on Thursday revoked the vaccine requirement for athletes and performers, leading to an outcry from city workers, some of whom lost their jobs rather than get jabbed and others who are still waiting to hear about exemptions.

Lt. James McCarthy, president of the FDNY-Fire Officers Association, said he applauded the mayor’s move to lift the restriction for the players and performers coming to the Big Apple to work.

“We insist that it be extended to the people that work in New York City for New

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