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2021 Congressional Awards 11/23/21 - Suncoast Firefighters

Samantha Brinton Memorial 11/22/21 - Suncoast Firefighters

Health & Wellness 11/19/21 - IAFF 1826 https://www.firehouse.com/safety-health/article/21241509/health-wellness-beyond-ptsd-moral-injury-in-first-responders.

New Hires 10/19/21 - South Trail Fire and Rescue District South Trail Fire District is proud to announce the hiring of four new firefighters.

Venice Fire Opens New Station 10/18/21 - Suncoast Firefighters

Fire Commissioner Robert McDonnell 10/04/21 - South Trail Fire and Rescue District Fire Commissioner Robert McDonnell took his oath and officially started as South Trail Fire District’s newest commissioner.

Make A Wish Fundraiser 10/04/21 - South Trail Fire and Rescue District South Trail Fire Department firefighters created a team for the Make A Wish Fundraiser to show their support to such an amazing organization. E64 was also honored to be able to attend and show families the fire engine and pass out some fun giveaways. Our firefighters are so giving and their hard work and dedication raised $1610.00 for the Make A Wish Foundation.

2022 OPEN ENROLLMENT 09/28/21 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund For coverage beginning January 1, 2022

SUNRISE ELECTION 09/26/21 - Metro-Broward Professional Fire Fighters

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.