IN RE BD. OF FIRE COM'RS

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jonathan F. Cohen argued the cause for appellant Board of Fire Commissioners, Fire District No. 1, Monroe Township (Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro & Murphy, P.C., attorneys; James L. Plosia, Jr. , Liberty Corner , of counsel and on the brief; Mr. Cohen, on the brief).

Daniel J. Zirrith argued the cause for respondent Monroe Township Professional Firefighters Association, International Association of Firefighters, Local 3170 (Law Offices of Daniel J. Zirrith, L.L.C., Livingston, attorneys; Mr. Zirrith, of counsel and on the brief).

Frank C. Kanther , Deputy General Counsel, argued the cause for respondent New Jersey Public Employment Relations Commission ( Don Horowitz , Acting General Counsel, attorney; Mr. Horowitz, on the statement in lieu of brief).

Before Judges LIHOTZ, FASCIALE and NUGENT.