Ypsi Firefighters to Present Hybrid Police/Fire Concerns to City Council
05/24/13 - Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union
May 24, 2013: It looks as though Ypsilanti City Council will go ahead and allow the city's firefighters union to make a presentation on why it believes a hybrid police and fire model is wrong for Ypsilanti. |
First Responders' Statement on Lilydale Tragedy
05/23/13 - IAFF Local 21
Saint Paul, MN - Dave Titus, President of the St. Paul Police Federation and Mike Smith, President of the Saint Paul Firefighters Local 21 Issued the following statement regarding yesterday's tragedy at Lilydale Regional Park. |
Letter Written by the Wife of a Fire Fighter
05/23/13 - IAFF Local 801
This is a letter written by the wife of a Firefighter, asking the simple question, 'What is a Firefighter worth?' This letter is a must read, please take the time to read this letter and share it with everyone you know. |
Letter Written by the Wife of a Fire Fighter
05/23/13 - UPFFA
This is a letter written by the wife of a Firefighter, asking the simple question, 'What is a Firefighter worth?' This letter is a must read, please take the time to read this letter and share it with everyone you know. |
Letter for Election
05/23/13 - IAFF Local 3357
Augusta Professional Firefighters Association
IAFF Local 3357
P.O. Box 1623
Augusta, Ga. 30903 cmasters@iaff3357.org 706-533-3288
Dear members of L-3357,
This letter is to inform you that there will be elections for executive board members and battalion representatives at the June union meetings on the 17th and 18th . |
ERS Ratification Vote
05/23/13 - IAFF Local 42
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Fighting for 1st
05/23/13 - IAFF Local 2493
Our softball team is currently in 2nd place and will be taking on the 1st place team (Philadelphia's 10th Battalion) on Tuesday May 28th. This is the last regular season double header of the year. If we come away with a sweep, we will be in first place heading into the Capt. John Taylor Tournament. Good Luck guys. |
Donate to Oklahoma Disaster Relief
05/23/13 - Hamden Professional Firefighters
Tornado Disaster Relief
To make a $10 donation, text DISASTER to 50555*
Click donate now to make an online donation
More than 500 IAFF members are located in the path of the massive tornados that devastated Moore, Oklahoma and a number of other Oklahoma cities, as well as several communities in Kansas. |
BROWNSTOWN: Township resumes firefighter award saluting one of its veterans
05/23/13 - Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union
May 23, 2013: McCray has been a full-time firefighter since 2000. News that he had been selected for the award was kept secret until just before a meeting of the township Board of Trustees. |
Tax cut in Wyoming: City merges police, fire administration
05/23/13 - Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union
May 23, 2013: Wyoming also will consolidate administration of its police and fire departments, but cops and firefighters will not be cross-trained to do each other's jobs, City Manager Curtis Holt said. |
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Indicted Cleveland firefighters suspended without pay
05/23/13 - Paul Hufnagel
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The city of Cleveland today suspended without pay 13 firefighters who were indicted last week by a Cuyahoga County grand jury on charges of theft in office. |
A New Way to Tame the Public-Pension Beast?
05/23/13 - Paul Hufnagel
It's certainly not news that public workers' pensions pose dizzying fiscal challenges for state and local governments. One study estimated states' combined unfunded pension liabilities at $1.38 trillion as of 2010, and many local governments also are staring down the pension-funding abyss. |
Fado's Union Firefighter Event
05/23/13 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Brothers and Sisters,
Come join an evening of "brotherhood" at Fado's Irish Pub, located at 1735 19th St. May 24, from 5 pm to 9 pm. Local 858 firefighters will be tending bar and a percentage of the proceeds will go to L858. |
Ypsilanti officials remain split on denial of public presentation against hybrid safety department
05/23/13 - Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union
May 23, 2013: Ypsilanti City Council members remain divided by a decision to not allow firefighters and state fire officials make a public presentation against the creation of a hybrid police and fire department. The issue was brought back into the spotlight after Ypsilanti Fire Union President Ken Hobbs spoke during council's Tuesday public participation portion of the meeting. |
Operation Warm is heating up in Alaska...
05/23/13 - Alaska Professional Fire Fighters Association
During the IAFF Biennial Convention in 2012 the International Association of Fire Fighters Delegation voted overwhelmingly to support the Firefighters Coats for Kids Foundation. This program works with local firefighters and school districts to provide USA made coats to kids in need.
This topic was discussed at the 2013 AKPPFA Convention and adopdted by the locals respresented. |
HELP IAFF MEMBERS DEVASTATED BY TORNADOS
05/23/13 - Professional Firefighters of Maine
HELP IAFF MEMBERS DEVASTATED BY TORNADOS
To make a $10 donation, text DISASTER to 50555*
or click the donate now button to make an online donation
More than 500 IAFF members are located in the path of the massive tornados that devastated Moore, Oklahoma and a number of other Oklahoma cities, as well as several communities in Kansas. |
This is a letter written by the wife of a Firefighter, asking the simple question, 'What is a Firefighter worth?' This letter is a must read, please take the time to read this letter and share it with everyone you know.
05/23/13 - IAFF Local 772
What is a firefighter worth?
There has been so much talk recently about things like containing costs, lowering taxes, and those who work in public safety being overpaid - particularly firefighters - that it could make your head spin. We've all done the "simple math," crunched the numbers, and it all seems to boil down to a simple question. What are firefighters worth. |
Fire department gets side scan sonar training
05/22/13 - Medicine Hat Fire Fighters Association Local 263
Black laser Learning® conducted an intensive two-day side scan sonar training for the Medicine Hat Fire Department on May 21 & 22, 2013. Company owner Vince Capone from Delaware is a 30-year diver and 20-year ROV pilot, has over 22 years of commercial/military/Homeland Security side scan experience in most every environment with all types of sonars. |
Tornado Disaster Relief
05/22/13 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
To make a $10 donation, text DISASTER to 50555*
Click donate now to make an online donation
More than 500 IAFF members are located in the path of the massive tornados that devastated Moore, Oklahoma and a number of other Oklahoma cities, as well as several communities in Kansas. |
What Is A Firefighter Worth?
05/22/13 - IAFF local 613
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What is a Firefighter Worth? Must read
05/22/13 - BFFA 3044
What is a firefighter worth?
There has been so much talk recently about things like containing costs, lowering taxes, and those who work in public safety being overpaid - particularly firefighters - that it could make your head spin. We've all done the "simple math," crunched the numbers, and it all seems to boil down to a simple question. What are firefighters worth. |
Tornado Disaster Relief
05/22/13 - IAFF Local 801
Tornado Disaster Relief
To make a $10 donation, text DISASTER to 50555*
Click donate now to make an online donation
More than 500 IAFF members are located in the path of the massive tornados that devastated Moore, Oklahoma and a number of other Oklahoma cities, as well as several communities in Kansas. |
Announcements of 2012 Fire Prevention and Safety Grants Begin
05/22/13 - UPFFA
Announcements of 2012 Fire Prevention and Safety Grants Begin
May 22, 2012 – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has begun announcing grant awards for the Fiscal Year 2012 grant period. The announcements will continue on a rolling basis until all available funds have been awarded. |
MDA Boot Drive - June 8th
05/22/13 - Nashua Fire Fighters Union
June 8th
9:30 - 1:30
DW Highway at Spitbrook Road
Please bring a Boot, Vest, and Smile. |
Honoring a Fallen Soldier
05/22/13 - IAFF Local 2647
Used by permission from Iberkshires.com
http://www.iberkshires.com/story/44047/Hundreds-Line-Pittsfield-Streets-to-Mourn-Fallen-Soldier.html
Hundreds Line Pittsfield Streets to Mourn Fallen Soldier
By Andy McKeever
iBerkshires Staff
04:00PM / Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Army Spec. |
Oklahoma Tornadoes
05/22/13 - Billerica Firefighters
All those affected by the tornadoes have been in the thoughts and prayers of the Billerica Firefighters Local 1495. Specifically, Dennis Grove of Moore, Oklahoma. Dennis is an instructor for the IAFF and has conducted training for the Billerica Fire Department in the areas of Confined Space Rescue and Hazardous Materials. |
IAFF Tornado Disaster Relief
05/22/13 - Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire
IAFF
Tornado Disaster Relief
To make a $10 donation, text DISASTER to 50555*
Click here to make an online donation
More than 500 IAFF members are located in the path of the massive tornados that devastated Moore, Oklahoma and a number of other Oklahoma cities, as well as several communities in Kansas. |
IAFF Disaster Relief Fund
05/22/13 - Southern Federation of Professional Fire Fighters
To make a $10 donation, text DISASTER to 50555*
Click donate now to make an online donation
More than 500 IAFF members are located in the path of the massive tornados that devastated Moore, Oklahoma and a number of other Oklahoma cities, as well as several communities in Kansas. |
IAFF response to deadly tornado outbreak in Oklahoma
05/22/13 - P F F P N C
Here is an update regarding the IAFF response to the deadly tornado outbreak in Oklahoma.
To start with, first responders are being asked not to self-dispatch themselves to Oklahoma. You will only be turned away. There are enough fire fighters on scene to handle the job.
Assessments are still being made as to how many members are affected and what they will need. |
Local 31 LODD
05/22/13 - IAFF 3711
It is with a heavy heart that I share with you that we have lost Brother Albert Nehmeh on the line of duty. Albert, who worked for Tacoma, was working a code when he himself went into cardiac arrest. Albert later passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. The memorial service will be Friday May 31st, 2013 at 1300. |
Welcome Brother Grytdal
05/22/13 - IAFF 3711
Through a cooperative effort between the Local and the District our long time mechanic, Mike Grytdal, has been reclassified to a Firefighter/Maintenance Technician. Mike is now a proud member of Local 3711. |
MAY 28th Union Meeting
05/22/13 - IAFF Local 3598
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING NOTICE
To: Gurnee Firefighters Local 3598 Members
From: Jeremy Hagstrom
Date: Tuesday May 28th, 2013 (BLACK Shift)
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Location: Holiday Inn
***NO BREAKFAST RECAP***.
See Union Meetings Page for Agenda and Minutes from last Meeting
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Family Outing - June 1st
05/22/13 - Nashua Fire Fighters Union
Artillery Lane Field
11 am
BBQ, Bounce House, Cow Train Rides, Dunk Tank, Music
Please sign up in Stations. |
Orr: 6 weeks to gauge whether Detroit can be fixed outside bankruptcy court
05/21/13 - Paul Hufnagel
Sounding at once hopeful and deadly serious about the city he’s trying to turn around, emergency manager Kevyn Orr said Monday he’ll know in as soon as six weeks — after good-faith talks with creditors, unions and others — whether Detroit’s financial meltdown can be resolved outside of a municipal bankruptcy. |
Oklahoma disaster
05/21/13 - IAFF Local 1014
Oklahoma Tornado Disaster Relief
How can we help?
To make a $10 donation, text DISASTER to 50555*
Yesterday we watched on the news the loss of life and property, those precious things we are sworn to protect, destroyed in Oklahoma. The sad news is at least 24 people, including nine children, were killed, according to the Oklahoma state medical examiner's office. |
What bankruptcy looks like: Lessons for Detroit from California | Bridge Magazine
05/21/13 - Paul Hufnagel
Here in Stockton, the standard postcards show a palm-lined City Center, without revealing that under those palm trees, the homeless sometimes outnumber the homed. |
Saginaw grapples with proposed public safety cuts; to reconsider city budget next week
05/21/13 - Paul Hufnagel
SAGINAW, MI — In a tie vote Monday, May 20, Saginaw City Council resolved not to pass a budget that would result in deep cuts to public safety staffing for the fiscal year starting July 1. |
Police officers, firefighters spared cuts in 2014 Flint budget that eliminates 27 jobs
05/21/13 - Paul Hufnagel
FLINT, MI – Police and firefighters are spared the budget-cutting ax in a 2014 budget that lays off fewer than 30 city workers. Flint officials detailed the balanced budget for the Flint City Council on Monday, May 20. |
Volunteers
05/21/13 - Laredo Fire Fighters
Hello members,
The Local is asking for members(and spouses/families, if they wish to participate) who want to volunteer in helping to organize and plan our 2nd Annual Family Picnic. They will be involved in organizing and running this event. |
Memorial For Brother Albert A. Nejmeh
05/21/13 - Pierce County Professional Fire Fighters
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LODD Memorial Service
05/21/13 - IAFF Local 1296
Line-of-Duty Death
It is with great sorrow that WSCFF and IAFF Local 31 Tacoma report the Line-of-Duty death of Albert A. Nejmeh. Tacoma Firefighter Al Nejmeh died in the line of duty of a heart attack the evening of May 14, 2013. Al passed away while performing CPR on a citizen of Tacoma.
Al served faithfully on Tacoma Fire Department Ladder 2 since January of 2001. |
URGENT NEED TO CONTACT YOUR SENATORS
05/21/13 - IAFF Somerville Fire Local 76
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Local 947 Family Day
05/21/13 - Professional Fire Fighters Of Greensboro
Local 947 Family Day. |
Do you have a CalPERS Long-term Care Policy?
05/21/13 - Sacramento Area Fire Fighters
Do you have a CalPERS Long-Term Care Policy?
In October of 2012, the CalPERS Board of Administration approved an 85% premium increase to be spread over two years (2015 and 2016), for some, but not all Long Term-Care policies. The first deadline for making changes to a CalPERS Long-Term care policy is May 29, 2013. |
Al Nejmeh LODD Service Info
05/21/13 - IAFF Local 2819
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Local 21 Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service
05/21/13 - IAFF Local 21
The 2013 Local 21 Memorial Service will be on Saturday, May 25 at 0830.
This years ceremony will be at Oakland Cemetery located at Sycamore and Jackson.
All department members, families and friends are encouraged to attend. |
Update for Brother Nejmeh's Memorial Service
05/21/13 - IAFF 7th District
The memorial service for brother Albert Nehmeh with be held Friday, May 31, 2013 at 1:00 pm in the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall located at 2727East D Street Tacoma, WA 98421. Class A uniform requested is requested by the family and Local 31. There will NOT be an apparatus procession. Parking is available on site, including apparatus parking*. |
