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Leave. anybody with an illness has to go to the medical office and see a doctor. a doctor puts each member on the medic leave. >> there is a sudden spike of people on medic leave. >> several factors involved. during this time of year, there is increase in fires because of the drop in the temperature and heating. so there's been many multiple alarms around the city. fire fighting is a very dangerous business, and our guys give 110% when they're fighting fires. also, there's been an increase in vaccinations with the membership. the city acknowledges that you get covid symptoms when you get the v...

Blasio. >> the folks who are out sick and really aren't sick, the folks who are faking it are doing immense disservice to the people of this city and to their fellow members in service. we will make sure there are consequences for that. >> joining me now is an fdny union leader jim mccarthy, the president of the uniformed fire officers association. jim, thank you so much for being with us. a sickout, estimated at 2,300. isn't that irresponsible for firefighters to do that? >> well, i don't agree with the mayor and his description of what is going on. >> it's not as -- >> during this time -- >>...