The Unions claimed that the FDNY unilaterally

implemented a new procedure omitting certain FDNY employees from the

processing of 911 emergency calls without first bargaining, and the new procedure

has a practical impact on the safety of their employees. The Unions claimed that

the City*s failure to bargain over the alleviation of the impact violates the

NYCCBL. The City contended that the methods and technology by which it

provides its 911 response is within its prerogative and that there is no evidence of a

safety impact on the Unions‟ members. The Board found that the record did not

establish that changes to the call-taking system resulted in a safety impact and

dismissed the petition.