Niagara-On-The-lake council is supporting Double Hat firefighters.
A Double Hatter is a professional firefighter who also works as a volunteer firefighter in their community.
According to a video heard in council chambers the Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association has been moving against double hatters -- taking legal action, levelling fines, and in some cases, forcing the firefighters to quit.
Council members were told the Association of Ontario Municipalities is helping to cover legal costs for the firefighters battling their union.
Niagara-on-the-Lake council approved a motion donating $2,000 to AMO to help with those costs.