Texas appellate court holds that time spent in the fire academy as trainees counts toward their years of service in the fire department for purposes of longevity pay. Austin, City of v. Austin Prof. Firefighters Assn., 935 S.W.2d 179, 1996 Tex.App. Lexis 4923. {N/R}
     Police officer who interrupted his service by resignation and reinstatement entitled to longevity pay for entire period. State ex rel Fenske v. McGovern, 11 Ohio St. 3d 129, 464 N.E.2d 525 (Ohio 1984).