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WANTED: FIRE HOUSE BULLETIN BOARDS!
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Brothers and Sisters,
You all know how devastating cancer is to Fire Fighters. Now there is a simple way to do something about it. Request these posters for your fire house bulletin board. Your members will have the opportunity to support cancer research by donating to The Retired Professional Fire Fighters Cancer Fund. |
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Endorsement Vote (5-20-21)
05/08/21 - Boston Firefighters @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px !important} Endorsement Vote (5-20-21). |
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May 7, 2021: UPFFA Golf Tournament - Thank you to all the Golfers & Supporters
05/08/21 - UPFFA Thank you to the 160 Golfers, Sponsors & Supporters of the UPFFA of Connecticut Golf Tournament on Friday, May 7, 2021 It was a great day and hope to see you all next year Again, thank you, President, UPFFA of Ct. |
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F2T 101 – Fitness Principles and Practice
05/07/21 - UPFFA Enrollment is open for our newly developed virtual F2T 101 – Fitness Principles and Practice course (formerly the Peer Fitness Trainer (PFT) certificate course). This industry-leading virtual experience combines the flexibility of online learning with interactive and practical exercises typically reserved for in-person deliveries. |
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Congratulations to Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut District Vice President Bob Smith
05/07/21 - UPFFA |
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President Update
05/07/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 
To All Members of Local 858;
The City and County of Denver announced the suspension of the 2021 furlough days for Career Service employees. In preparation for Collective Bargaining negotiations, we’ve had several discussions regarding the funds coming from the American Recovery and Rescue Act, and the recovery of the Denver Economy. |
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American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
05/06/21 - PFFMaine 
Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, signed into law by President Biden, Congress permitted ground ambulance suppliers and providers to be reimbursed for Treatment in Place (TIP) without transport under limited circumstances. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released guidance on this provision. |
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Coronavirus Update #18
05/06/21 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund Original Message sent 05/06/21 As things continue to improve and life slowly gets back to normal we have decided that we will return to normal here at the Health & Wellness Center. Effective immediately we will resume full normal operating hours, Monday - Friday 8am-8pm and Saturday 9am-5pm. |
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Please Beware of COVID-19 Vaccine Fraud and Scams
05/06/21 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund Please Beware of COVID-19 Vaccine Fraud and Scams We have seen an increased rate of fraud and scams related to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Please be aware of fraud: If someone calls, texts, or emails you or a family member promising access to the vaccine for a fee, you should not share your personal or financial information. |
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Save the Date MPFF Convention
05/06/21 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters SAVE THE DATE Good afternoon MPFF members! I am very excited to announce we will be having an in-person convention this year. Our host this year is Brooklyn Park Local 5031. Convention will be at the Marriott Minneapolis Northwest (Brooklyn Park). More info to come. |
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May 2021 General Membership Meetings
05/05/21 - International Association of Firefighters 
Our next general membership meetings will take place on Tuesday, May 25th and Wednesday, May 26th at The Cabin on Rt. 33 in Freehold. Both meetings will take place on the patio (back room behind the fireplace) and start at 1700 sharp. Please make every effort to attend. |
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2021 Gina Galetti Scholarship NOW OPEN
05/03/21 - IAFF Local 42 The 2021 Gina Galetti Scholarship for the University of Central Missouri is NOW OPEN. Applications are being accepted between Monday, May 3, 2021 and they will close on Friday, May 14, 2021. Download and application here. |
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Cherry Creek State Park Water Rescue/Recovery
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Just before noon on Sunday, May 2, 2021 SMFR received calls for a kayaker who fell into the water at Cherry Creek State Park. Within minutes Local members arrived and were able to obtain multiple reports of the person’s last known location. Members from the Dive team started an extensive shore-based search fighting through near-zero underwater visibility and incoming storms. |
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PFFA Convention Call 2021
05/03/21 - Professional Fire Fighters Of Alabama 73rd PFFA CONVENTION CALL Professional Fire Fighters Association of Alabama June 1st – June 3rd, 2021 TO ALL PFFA AFFILIATES: You are hereby notified that pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of the Professional Fire Fighters Association of Alabama, the 2021 Convention of the PFFA will be held at Ross Bridge Resort in Hoover, AL. |
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Monday Morning Headlines
05/02/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 
Good Monday Morning,
Union Meeting & Information Session 5/5
Union Meeting & Information Session 5/6
Healthcare Survey Ending 5/6
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PPFFA-Bob Zeigler Scholarship Program Winners
05/01/21 - PPFFA Congratulations to our 2021 PPFFA Bob Zeigler Scholarship Award Winners! Jordan Vargo, daughter of John Vargo Bethlehem IAFF Local 735. Jordan is pursuing a career in Clinical Psychology at Moravian College. Dana Clements, daughter of Matt Clements Lebanon IAFF Local 1952. |
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30th Annual Robert Palmer Golf Tournament
04/30/21 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters Registration and Sponsorship will be conducted electronically this year. You may register by using the QR Code listed above or by clicking here. |
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Friday Update 4-23-21
04/30/21 - IAFF Local 1014 
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City MOU Vote
04/29/21 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Brothers & Sisters, A City Chapter Special Meeting is scheduled for Friday, May 7, 2021 at 11:00a.m. at the Union Hall in accordance with Article II, Section 4 & Article V, Section 6 of the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & By-Laws. The purpose of this meeting will be for final membership approval of the IAFF 244/AFR Upgrading Outside of the Bargaining Unit MOU. |
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2021-2022 Legislative Session
04/29/21 - Boston Firefighters @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px !important} 2021-2022 Local 718 Legislation. |
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South Depew St. Kitchen Fire
04/28/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 
This afternoon, April 28th, Local 2086 and 1309 members responded to a kitchen fire in a home on South Depew Street in Jefferson County. Members from first arriving Engine 16 found smoke venting from the roof, upgraded the response to a working structure fire and pulled an initial attack line. |
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PMC - Team Boston Fire
04/28/21 - Boston Firefighters Click pic for Team Boston Fire's website 2021 PMC Sponsorship.pdf 2021 PMC Donation Request Form. |
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Cancer/Cardiac Screening
04/28/21 - Boston Firefighters @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px !important} Cancer Screening. |
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Steward Seminar - Attendance and ZOOM Info
04/28/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 
TODAY- April 28th at 5pm & TOMORROW April 29th at 8:30am |
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2021 | Local 21 Stop, Drop and Reel Fishing Derby
04/27/21 - IAFF Local 21 This tournament is for the fun and fellowship of Police, Fire, Dispatch and EMS workers. All are welcome and encouraged to participate. You can fish as hard as you want or come to soak a bobber in the company of friends and kids. At least one person on each team must be an active or retired emergency worker, full time or volunteer. |
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PTSD | One Firefighter's Personal Survival Story
04/27/21 - IAFF Local 21 |
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Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired FEO Richard Topp
04/27/21 - IAFF Local 21 Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of retired Fire Equipment Operator Richard Topp. FEO Topp started with the Saint Paul Fire Department on April 02, 1965 and retired after 40 years. Richard spent most of his career assigned to Engine Company 06. Richard passed away on December 19, 2020 at the age of 79. Richard A. |
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-Burnsville Fire Local 2910 is looking for member interest in getting personnel trained for the Peer Support Program through the IAFF
04/27/21 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters -Burnsville Fire Local 2910 is looking for member interest in getting personnel trained for the Peer Support Program through the IAFF -Timeframe for Scheduling would be OCT 2021-DEC 2021. The program is 3 consecutive weekday VIRTUAL sessions, each day 6hrs long. Members must be off shift and have a dedicated device -Cost is $200 per person If interested email jared. |
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CONNECTICUT STATE FIRE FIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
04/26/21 - UPFFA CONNECTICUT STATE FIRE FIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION MEMORIAL FOUNDATION Ct. State Fire Fighters' Associaiton Cover Letter Ct. |
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Longboat Key Fire Receives a Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant
04/26/21 - Suncoast Firefighters Longboat Key Fire Department received valuable extrication equipment from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant. |
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Monday Morning Headlines
04/25/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 
Good Monday Morning,
Healthcare Committee Survey
Union Steward Seminar - 4/28 & 4/28
Station 3 - 90th Anniversary -5/1
Healthcare Committee Survey
The Local 858 Healthcare Committee is looking to get your opinion. This survey takes only a minute or two, and your feedback is greatly appreciated. |
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Hampden Ave MVA/HazMat
04/25/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 
Around 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, 2021, Local members responded to a traffic collision involving hazardous materials in the eastbound lanes of Hampden Avenue just west of Dahlia Street in Cherry Hills Village. 3 vehicles were involved including a passenger car that overturned as well as a commercial landscaping truck that tipped over. |
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UPFFA Scholarship Applications: DUE AT THE OFFICE ON FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2021
04/25/21 - UPFFA 2021 - “George Crowley Memorial Scholarship” 2021 – “Michael C. |
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Healthcare Committee Survey
04/22/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 
The Local 858 Healthcare Committee is looking to get your opinion. Take a moment to complete this anonymous survey sent to your email via Survey Monkey. Your feedback will be greatly appreciated.
If you did not receive the survey contact Mike Pylar at communications@iaff858.org.
Please forward any questions or concerns to Director Brian Champlin at Health.Benefits.iaff858@gmail.com. |
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Yes on 20-320
04/22/21 - IAFF 851 
FAQ Link
https://www.lanefire.org/frequently-asked-questions?fbclid=IwAR38QXCb80v08Gyx8_MMSEdds-2yzi9pTvlcVrGsVUiA4uOeyujlIBPQQQI
General Information
https://www.lanefire. |
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Willow Street Structure Fire
04/20/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 
At 1:53 a.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, Local members responded to a report of smoke inside a home at 6944 S. Willow Street in Centennial. Members from first arriving Engine 33 observed nothing showing from the exterior on arrival but discovered smoke and heat inside the first floor. The incident was upgraded to a working structure fire and additional resources were dispatched. |
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City Chapter 'ZOOM' Informational Meeting
04/20/21 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters City Chapter Informational Meeting is scheduled for Thursday 4/22/21 at 7:00pm via ZOOM. The purpose of this meeting will be to ‘Upgrades Outside of the Bargaining Unit.’ The meetings will start promptly at 7:00pm. An email will be sent out to those on file with the Zoom registration information/link. |
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Hazelton IAFF Local 507 CBA
04/19/21 - PPFFA The 2021-2027 CBA for Hazelton IAFF Local 507 has been added to the contracts section of the website. |
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Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired Captain Dudding
04/18/21 - IAFF Local 21 Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of retired Fire Captain Bruce Dudding. Captain Dudding started with the Saint Paul Fire Department on March 20, 1975. He retired from Engine 20 (C) shift on July 29, 2003 after 28 years with the Saint Paul Fire Department. A formal announcement and memorial details will be posted when they become available. |
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Anniversary of Kreski LODD
04/18/21 - IAFF Local 1164 
Today marks the 38th anniversary of the death of Fireman Gary "Star" Kreski. Due to the recent COVID uptick as well as other factors, the decision was made to hold a small memorial ceremony today. Chief Heavener and members of the LFD Honor Guard Team placed a wreath at Gary's marker in Nehasil Park. |
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Statement from IAFF Local 21 | April 16, 2021
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Friday Update 4-16-21
04/16/21 - IAFF Local 1014 
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Alexandria Local-540 MDA Softball Tournament
04/16/21 - PFFA Dear Firefighters, Alexandria Firefighters Association Local 540 has gained quite a bit of interest for the 2021 MDA Softball (Incrediball) Tournament. |
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Suspect in MLK Jr Church arson charged with hate crime
04/16/21 - IAFF Local 648 
Suspect in MLK Jr Church arson charged with hate crime
CRIME
by: Nick DeGray, Katrina Kincade
Posted: Apr 15, 2021 / 10:30 AM EDT / Updated: Apr 15, 2021 / 06:53 PM EDT
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The suspect for the arson of the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Presbyterian Church has been charged with hate crime. |
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Friday Update 4-9-21
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Friday Update 4-2-21
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Friday Update 3-26-21
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