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The New York City fire commissioner, Daniel Nigro, on Sunday slammed firefighters who took paid sick leave in advance of a Friday deadline to receive at least one dose of Covid-19 vaccine, raising the prospect of staffing shortages from Monday.

The department has not closed any firehouses," Nigro said. Irresponsible bogus sick leave by some of our members is creating a danger for New Yorkers and their fellow firefighters. They need to return to work or risk the consequences of their actions."