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Assitance for Lt. Irving Menager "King Irv" 09/02/21 - IAFF 1826 Please click on the link to offer your support  https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-lt-irving-menager-through-his-covid-fight.

Venice Fire Chief and Police Chief Honored for Their Service 08/26/21 - Suncoast Firefighters Venice Fire Chief Shawn Carvey and Venice Police Chief Tom Mattmuller, both retiring soon, were honored with a farewell ceremony at Tuesday’s Venice City Council meeting. Venice City Manager Ed Lavallee presented them both with shadow boxes commemorating their service to the citizens of Venice and for their strong working collaboration throughout the years.

Venice Fire's Chief Carvey Retires After 25 Years 08/23/21 - Suncoast Firefighters

Drug Free Manatee/Southern Manatee Fire 07/29/21 - Suncoast Firefighters

**Local 1826 T-Shirts** 07/27/21 - IAFF 1826 Local 1826 shirts are available online. Please click on the read more link.

2021 DISTRICT DP NOMINATION 07/18/21 - Metro-Broward Professional Fire Fighters

Fox 13 News- Venice EMS 06/10/21 - Suncoast Firefighters

United Way of Charlotte County Award 06/09/21 - Suncoast Firefighters

Trustee Elections 2021 05/14/21 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund Congratulations to the Board members who retain their seats for another 5 years.

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.

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.

Battalion Chief Anderson 05/03/21 - South Trail Fire and Rescue District Congratulations to Battalion Chief Todd Anderson! South Trail Fire Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Todd Anderson from Captain/Paramedic to Battalion Chief/Paramedic for “A” shift. BC Anderson brings his drive and experience as he has been riding on a fire engine for over 26 years, a company officer for 10 years, and the union DVP. Friends and coworkers came this morning to 61 to cheer him on as he removed his bunker gear from the Captain’s seat one last time. Fire family forever!

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.

Dana Tindall Awarded Fire Officer Renewal Designation 04/14/21 - Suncoast Firefighters BRADENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT CAPTAIN DANA TINDALL AWARDED FIRE OFFICER RENEWAL DESIGNATION On April 6, 2021, the Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) met and voted unanimously to award Captain Dana Tindall the Fire Officer (FO) renewal designation.

Coronavirus Update #17 04/08/21 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund Original Article posted 03/04/2021  Covid-19 Antibody Infusion Treatment Finally after many months of trying we now have the Bamlanivimab Covid-19 Antibody treatment at the Wellness Center. If you qualify for it we can immediately start the treatment which is an IV infusion. This medication has great results in arresting the developments of Covid-19.

New Port Richey CBA Ratified 04/08/21 - Clearwater Fire Fighters Association The recently ratified NPR CBA covers Fiscal Years 2020 - 2023. A copy will be available under the Downloads Section under Member Resources once it is completely signed.

IAFF General President and S/T Elected 04/08/21 - Clearwater Fire Fighters Association Your IAFF has elected a new General President and Secretary/Treasurer. Ed Kelly and Frank Lima were installed recently and will be bringing positive change to our parent organization. Please visit www.IAFF.org for additional information.

MedalofValor-EddieDiaz 03/25/21 - Suncoast Firefighters Congrats Go Out to Charlotte County Firemedic Eddie Diaz!!! Eddie was presented the Medal of Valor by the Charlotte Commission for rescuing an elderly lady trapped inside her burning home; while on his way to work on February 4, 2020.

FireHouseSubsDonation 03/25/21 - Suncoast Firefighters

Whatley 03/24/21 - South Trail Fire and Rescue District Please help us to congratulate FF Matthew Whatley with “finally”testing out of his probationary status and getting his official Firefighter helmet shield

NorthRiverBootDrive 03/09/21 - Suncoast Firefighters

IAFFMediaAwardWinner 03/01/21 - Suncoast Firefighters

ChiefVanHeldenRetirement 02/18/21 - Suncoast Firefighters Congrats Chief Van Helden on your retirement!!! Welcome Chief Fair.

VeniceEMS-Covid19 02/15/21 - Suncoast Firefighters https://www.fox13news.com/news/homebound-residents-in-venice-receive-covid-19-vaccine.

HooperBill 02/04/21 - Suncoast Firefighters Senator Ed Hooper has filed legislation expanding the rights of firefighters who are under investigation by their department. For more info: https://floridapolitics.