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This morning the House and Senate passed Senate Bill 2835! This bill is headed to the governor for his signature.On behalf of our brothers and sisters in fire service and law enforcement, we say THANK YOU to the members of the Mississippi Legislature for passing our First Responders Health and Safety Act (SB 2835) into law!This legislation is perhaps the most meaningful we’ve ever pushed... as it will help save firefighters and law enforcement officers, including volunteers. Please let your Mississippi Senate and House Members know what a great job they did with this incredible piece of legislation.A few special acknowledgments in the Senate: Senator Joel Carter, Sen. Videt Carmichael, Sen. Eugene S. Clarke, and Lt Gov Tate Reeves. In the House: Rep. Jeff Hale, Rep. Gary Chism, Rep. Scott DeLano, Rep. Kevin Ford, Speaker Philip Gunn.And so many organizations that worked together to make this legislation possible: The International Association of Firefighters, The Professional Firefighters Association of Mississippi, The Mississippi Fire Fighters Association Mississippi, The State Troopers Association, The Mississippi Fire Chiefs Association, and the Mississippi Police Chiefs Association.AND TO ONE VERY IMPORTANT PERSON: DONNA ECHOLS. She was amazing and we could not have done this without her! Thank you Donna! We love everything you have done for the fire service!And for the support of EVERY fire fighter and police officer in the State of Mississippi who made the phone calls and worked so diligently to make this possible! Job well done for so many!Highlights of the bill include:- Benefits paid to fire and police officers who have 10 or more years on the job.
- $35,000 lump sum benefit if diagnosed with metastasized cancer or terminal cancer.
- $6,250 lump sum benefit if diagnosed with non-metastasized cancer.
- Combined benefits can not exceed $50,000 in a lifetime.
- Disability benefits to begin 6 months after the date of disability:
- 60% of monthly salary for career fire and police up to $5,000.00.
- $1,500 per month for volunteer firefighters
- Unfortunately, the death benefits section was removed during the conference report and will not allow for first responders to claim a LODD. This was placed in the bill from the beginning but was taken out at the last minute.
Again - great job by everyone that helped with this bill! We will be talking this summer about changing the death benefit in this law, looking for other funding for the cancer presumption, and PTSD benefits.
Senate Bill 2835 - Mississippi First Responders Health and Safety Act passed the House Floor yesterday! With a vote of 114 to 1. Thank you to all House members for showing your support for fire and law enforcement!
Thank you especially to Lieutenant Governor Reeves and Speaker Gunn along with Representatives Jeff Hale, Scott Delano, Gary Chism, John Reed, and Tracy Arnold and Senators Joel Carter, Videt Carmichael, David Blount, and Tommy Gollott for supporting us.
The bill now moves to conference where 3 House and 3 Senate members will work on the final legislation.
Lastly, thank you to Donna Echols of the Echols Group for her leadership and tenacity!
Job well done!
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Current news directly from IAFF locals, councils, and state/province associations in the US and Canada.
Heritage Reqional Park Brush Fire
08/19/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
At 1:18 p.m. on Monday August 19th, Local members responded to a vegetation fire at Highland Heritage Regional Park, located southwest of University Boulevard and South Quebec Street. When members arrived, they encountered a 50x50 foot area of grass and weeds on fire spreading into thicker vegetation.Western Welcome Week Parade
08/19/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
From keeping everyone safe to joining in the fun, South Metro personnel enjoyed the Western Welcome Week Parade in Littleton, CO today. Local 2086 sponsored Children’s Parade kicked off the Main Street event with the South Metro Safety Foundation Engine ½ and Engine 11 leading the way. Judges included members of the SMFR Board of Directors and an Assistant Fire Chief.The IAFF Local 244 General Election will be held in December 2019 (Exact Date-TBD)
08/19/19 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
Attention All Members: Nominations for the 2019 General Election officially open at the General Membership Meeting on September 12, 2019 and will close at the General Membership Meeting on November 14, 2019. In accordance with the Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters IAFF Local 244 Bylaws: Article X, Officer Elections, Section 4.2020 IAFF Local 244 Negotiating Teams
08/19/19 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
Attention Members: At this time we are accepting letters of interest for the 2020 Negotiating Teams for both City and County Chapters. Please send the interest letters to President Cheney jcheneyiaff@gmail.com and cc your respective Chapter Vice Presidents. Letters are due by September 4, 2019.Local 21 Regrets To Announce The Passing Of Retired Firefighter Irvin Hansen
08/19/19 - IAFF Local 21
Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of Retired Firefighter Irvin Hansen. Firefighter Hansen started on June 7, 1948 and retired on February 16, 1982.
Funeral service will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, August 20 at Lyngblomsten Chapel, 1415 Almond Ave, St. Paul. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral service from 9:30-11:00 am at Lyngblomsten Chapel.Register your foursome today for our 15th Annual Charity Fundraiser Golf Tournament!
08/19/19 - IAFF 323
August, 2019 - Book your foursome today for our 15th Annual Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society Golf Tournament taking place on Wednesday, September 11th at Burnaby's Riverway Golf Course.Engineer Kaiser Retirement
08/16/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
Congratulations to Engineer Dave Kaiser for 39 years of service to the South Metro community. Enjoy your retirement!
https://www.southmetro.Friday Update 8-16-19
08/16/19 - IAFF Local 1014
Firefighters Rescue Nine Ducklings from Catch Basin in Stamford
08/14/19 - IAFF Local 786
Stamford Engine 5 Firefighters Safely Remove Nine Ducklings and Escort Family Back to the Mill River.August 14, 2019: INTRODUCING THE IAFF-CT. NO LENDER COST HOME LOAN
08/14/19 - UPFFA
INTRODUCING THE IAFF-CT.CAMBRIDGE RETIREMENT BOARD ENDORSEMENT
08/13/19 - Cambridge Fire Fighters
Brothers and Sisters, You should have received (or should receive shortly) a ballot for election to the Cambridge Retirement Board via US Postal Service. The election is for a board member for a three-year term from 10/1/2019 to 9/30/2022. Members may vote for one of the two candidates for election. Local 30's Executive Board has voted to endorse Local 30 member John R.FF Steven Bahr
08/13/19 - IAFF Local 1403
Metro Dade Firefighters Local 1403 regrets to announce the passing of Retired FF Steven Bahr on August 11, 2019. He just turned 70 this year as well. Steven proudly served MDFR for 30 years. He was hired 3/18/74 and retired in 6/30/04.
Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace. Services to be announced.Retired Chief Patrick Lyons
08/13/19 - IAFF Local 1403
Metro-Dade Firefighters Local 1403 regrets to announce the passing of Retired Chief Patrick Lyons on August 11, 2019. He just turned 70. Chief Lyons proudly served MDFR for 35 years. He was an avid mountain biker and frisbee golf player and lived his life to the fullest.
Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace. Services to be announced.Retired FF Michael McFall
08/13/19 - IAFF Local 1403
Metro Dade Firefighters Local 1403 regrets to announce the passing of Retired FF Michael McFall on August 11, 2019. He was surrounded by family. Mike retired in 2006 and was 63 ears old. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.Notice of Election, Field Representative
08/13/19 - IAFF 1826
To all Local 1826 Members, Field Representative William Simpson has tendered his resignation effective January 1, 2020. Nominations for the position of Local 1826 Field Representative will be accepted at the August 29th, 2019 Local 1826 Bi-Monthly Meeting. Meeting is held at the SWFL International Airport Training Center, 15924 Air Cargo Lane, Ft. Myers, Fl. Meeting starts at 6:30PM.Franklin St. Vehicle vs. House
08/12/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
At 5:40 a.m. on Monday August 12th, Local Members responded to a car vs. house accident at 7231 S. Franklin St. in Centennial. When crews arrived, they found a vehicle against the home and significant damage to one corner of the structure. The residents were home when the accident occurred and safely evacuated without injuries. Paramedics evaluated the driver of the car who was also uninjured.SPFD & SPFF 1st Annual Golf Tournament
08/12/19 - IAFF Local 21
MDA GOLF OUTING
08/12/19 - Cambridge Fire Fighters
Office Closure
08/12/19 - Redmond Fire & Rescue
Redmond Fire & Rescue will be closed during the lunch hour from 12:00-1:00 Monday through Friday August 12-16. Please visit our main office from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm this week.Front End Loader Fire
08/11/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
At 12:01 on August 9th, 2019 Local members responded to a reported commercial vehicle fire at 7120 S. Jordan Rd. in Centennial. Quint 35 arrived on scene and found a large CAT front end loader fully engulfed in fire. Members were able to quickly extinguish the fire before it was able to spread. No injuries were reported.Signs of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
08/09/19 - UPFFA
Parkside Apartment Complex Fire.
08/09/19 - IAFF Local 1164
Parkside Apartment Complex Fire
3:30 AM on 8/10/19. Livonia Fire Department crews rescued two civilians who were trapped on the second floor and contained the fire to the original 2 units. No injuries reported .
Photo Credit: Photographer Matt Zmuda.
See Pictures Here.
http://www.livoniafirefighters.com/index.cfm?zone=/unionactive/view_pics.Friday Update 8-9-19
08/09/19 - IAFF Local 1014
Meeting Location Changed
08/08/19 - Newport News Firefighter's Association
Monthly meetings will now be held at Vancostas Restaurant at the corner of Denbigh & Old Courthouse Way.2nd Annual Mental Health Awareness Golf Event
08/07/19 - IAFF Local 42
Download the Registration Form here.Paramedic Hansford Retirement
08/07/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
Congratulations to Paramedic Troy Hansford for 30 years with South Metro Fire Rescue! We wish him all the best in his next life chapter.
https://www.southmetro.August 2019 General Membership Meetings
08/07/19 - International Association of Firefighters
Our next Union meetings will be on Wednesday, August 7th and Thursday, August 8th. Both meetings will take place at The Cabin (on the patio, behind the fireplace) on Route 33 in Freehold and start at 1700 sharp. Please make every effort to attend.Membership Information Update
08/07/19 - IAFF Local 1403
During the up-coming weeks, Local 1403 will begin the process of updating its membership database in an effort to continue improving our communication with our members. Local 1403 is looking to utilize modern platforms that facilitate getting information out to large groups.2019 Ct. United Ride Press Release
08/06/19 - UPFFA
2019 Ct.West Powers Ave Structure Fire
08/06/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
On the evening of Monday August 5th, Local 2086 and 1309 members responded to a house fire in the 3400 block of West Powers Avenue in Littleton. While crews were enroute smoke was already visible from a distance. Upon arrival members encountered heavy smoke conditions and confirmed with the occupants that everyone safely evacuated.August 15, 2019 - Special Meeting
08/05/19 - IAFF Local 2980
Due to several pressing matters the Executive Board has found it necessary to schedule a special meeting.South Olathe Cir. Structure Fire
08/05/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
On August 2nd, 2019 at approximately 16:18 Local members responded to a reported residential structure fire at 5009 S. Olathe Circle. Engine 22, stationed a block away, arrived within minutes of the call and found a deck burning behind the residence. Members made quick work of the fire and forced entered into the home to check for extension, and the rest of the alarm as cancelled.8th Annual Guns And Hoses Golf Tournament
08/05/19 - IAFF Local 21
We are excited to announce that the 8th Annual Guns And Hoses Golf Tournament will be held at Prestwick Golf Club located in Woodbury on Tuesday September 17th.Highland Games Tug Of War 2019
08/05/19 - IAFF Local 1164
2019 Tug of War team:
Samson, Dash, Keen, JD, Audette, DiLernia, McKee, Parkin, Graff, Gilbert, Romine, Hewitt.
We pulled hard but fell to the Marines in the first round.Discounted hotel rooms for the IAFF Memorial/ Colorado Rockies Game
08/05/19 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Good morning and happy Monday, the Annual IAFF fallen firefighter memorial is coming up quickly and we have a link and phone number you can call to reserve a room at the Colorado Springs Marriot for Friday Sept 20th-Sunday the 22nd. Rooms are $149 and more memorial details will follow soon but the discounted room rates are only good until August 21st, so don’t wait. 1.800.932.Passing of Charter Member Captain Arthur K. Daly Jr.
08/05/19 - International Association of Firefighters
IAFF Local F-147 regrets to announce the passing of Captain Arthur K. Daly Jr. age 83 passed away on Friday August 2, 2019 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune. He was born in Neptune and lived there and in W. Belmar most of his life.
Art served his country as a member of the 505 Airborne Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division 1953-1956. Art is a member of the P.G.A.2019 Randall Atkinson Memorial Academic Scholarship
08/03/19 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters
All members-
We are experiencing difficulties on the CPFF Foundation website with the 2019-2020 application for the Randall Atkinson Memorial Academic Scholarship. Until we can get that up and running again, please use the following email until we can get the site back up. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.Bowles Ave. Vehicle vs. Building
08/03/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
At 11:07 a.m. on Saturday August 3rd, Local 2086 and 1309 members responded to a vehicle vs. building accident at 8246 W. Bowles Ave. in Jefferson County. When members from South Metro Engine 13 arrived, they found a pick up truck inside the Qdoba restaurant and began checking for injuries.Friday Update 8-2-19
08/02/19 - IAFF Local 1014
Walmart Donation
08/02/19 - IAFF Local 1164
Thank You to Walmart North for their donation of 1500.00 dollars to our department during their re-grand opening. The store manager gave away several grants including ours and Livonia Police Department.August 1, 2019: Workshop on Ct. PTSD Legislation
08/01/19 - UPFFA
August 1, 2019
Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Assocition of Connecticut
Workshop on Ct.Local 21 Regrets To Announce The Passing Of Retired Firefighter Richard Haider
08/01/19 - IAFF Local 21
Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of Retired Firefighter Richard Haider who passed away on July 24. Richard started for the department on June 7, 1948 and retired on April 30, 1990.
Visitation will take place at Wulff Funeral Home, 1485 White Bear Ave, Saint Paul on Monday, August 12 from 4-8 pm and again one hour prior to mass at church.Highway 67 Brush Fire
07/31/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
At 6:32 p.m. on Tuesday July 30, 2019, Local members responded to an automatic aid wildland fire with West Douglas County Fire Protection District. 911 callers reported 2 fires burning near Madge Gulch Road and Highway 67, a large plume of smoke was already visible from miles away. The smallest fire along Madge Gulch was contained at 50x50 feet and quickly extinguished.Fair Lane Deck Fire
07/30/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
At 2:13 a.m. on Tuesday July 30, 2019, Local members responded to a house fire in the 9700 block of E. Fair Lane in Arapahoe County. When members arrived, they found the backyard deck involved with fire and advanced a hose line to extinguish it. Thanks to a combination of fast reporting and quick actions from members, the flames did not extend inside the home.Russell Family Meal Train
07/30/19 - IAFF local 1289
Here is the link to help out the Roussell Family with Meals. It has been extended through August. https://www.mealtrain.Bikes, Blues and BBQ Poker Run
07/29/19 - IAFF Local 2866
The Bikes, Blues and BBQ Poker Run Preregistration is OPEN. Please be aware that the info on the form is not correct as to where we are going each day. The Friday Route will be going south and the Saturday Route will be going northwest back east. Cost is $25 per hand.19-1 Academy Graduation
07/29/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
Local members, Family, and friends gathered in Lone Tree on Friday July 26th to celebrate the hard work and dedication of 23 recruits making it through 16 weeks of academy training. We look forward to working with you all and welcome to the family.
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