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VOTING INSTRUCTIONS 01/13/21 - IAFF Local 2201 Below you will find the instructions for mail in voting. These are the same instructions included In the packet you will be receiving any day now. The ballots were mailed out today.

COVIDVets 01/13/21 - Suncoast Firefighters Epic moment in time. COVID has overtaken so many lives the last year and I am hopeful for the future.

COVIDRogazy 01/13/21 - Suncoast Firefighters

Mission Barbeque Hometown Heros 01/12/21 - IAFF 1826 Every single Blue Hometown Hero Cup purchase gives $2 to local fire and police charities in Fort Myers. The IAFF Local 1826 Leroy Nottingham Firefighter and Paramedic Benevolent Fund is the fire charity, and the Lee County Sheriff's Office Fallen Hero Fund is the police charity.

2021 St. Paddy Day Shirts 01/04/21 - IAFF 1826 The 2021 St. Paddy Day Shirts are now available to order. The short sleeve is in green only and the long sleeve is in white only.  Both have been approved to wear on duty on the designated days.  Again, a huge thank you to the T-Shirt committee for their time and awesome design.  https://local1826.wearthefund.

Nominations at Bi-Monthly Meeting 12/30/20 - IAFF 1826 Local 1826 Members, February 4th, 2021 is the next bi-monthly meeting.  At this meeting, nominations will be held for Secretary/Treasurer and Field Representative principal officer positions. Also, nominations for DVP for District 8 and District 24 and Assistant DVP for District 2, District 6, and District 14 will take place.  The meeting will begin promptly at 6:30 pm.

Winn Dixie 12/28/20 - South Trail Fire and Rescue District Congratulations to Winn Dixie for opening a store near the corner of Cypress Lake Dr and US41. Our fire department was honored to be chosen as one of their organizations they wanted to donate a $1000 of gift cards to.

St. John XXIII Villas 12/28/20 - South Trail Fire and Rescue District Thanks to the donations of caring friends, South Trail Fire Department was able to deliver a holiday gift to all residents of St. John XXIII Villas.

STFD Elves 12/28/20 - South Trail Fire and Rescue District Our elves were at it again! STFD partnered with Gator Lanes and a foster child network to give kids free bowling, food, and presents.

Momma Duck A Shift 12/28/20 - South Trail Fire and Rescue District Engine 61 was dispatched to Boy Scout Drive for a report of a momma duck blocking traffic and causing a fuss. They arrived to find a FMPD officer on scene attempting to open a sewer grate because he counted 12 ducklings in an underground sewer pipe. Momma duck was panicking, crossing the roadway several times trying to find her babies. Engine 61 opened the sewer grate and located the babies.

Tragic House Fire 12/28/20 - IAFF 1826 Local 1826 has been asked to pass along the gofundme link if anyone would like to help an extended member of our fire family through this tough time: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tragic-house-firehelp-coach-joe-koza-recover On December 4, 2020, Joe Koza was at his home in Cape Coral, Florida, when tragedy struck. An electrical fire had started in the garage.

Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month 12/21/20 - IAFF 1826 JANUARY IS FIRE FIGHTER CANCER AWARENESS MONTH The connection between firefighting and cancer is real, and it’s killing IAFF members at much higher rates than the general public.

Bonita Springs Takes Proactive Steps to Help Prevent Spread of COVID-19 12/04/20 - Bonita Springs Fire Control & Rescue District BSFDs recent presentation information on COVID-19 vaccinations for first responders from Dr. Kenneth Scheppke talks about the different vaccination types.

Joint Statement on COVID Vaccines 12/03/20 - IAFF 1826

Chief Rogers 11/30/20 - South Trail Fire and Rescue District Congratulations to newly appointed Fire Chief Gene Rogers! Today, the fire commissioners voted to move him from interim fire chief to our official fire chief.

Captain James Gilliard Memorial Fund 11/05/20 - IAFF Local 2928

Captain James Gilliard Memorial Fund 11/05/20 - IAFF Local 2928

3080 Endorsements 10/25/20 - Metro-Broward Professional Fire Fighters

General Membership Meeting 10/23/20 - IAFF Local 1403

1403 Elections 10/23/20 - IAFF Local 1403 This is list of members who accepted their nomination and are candidates for the upcoming election. There are 2 candidates for 1st VP and 19 candidates for the Executive Board.

test 10/23/20 - IAFF Local 1403

Membership Meeting 10/23/20 - IAFF Local 1403

Supporting Our Candidates 10/12/20 - Suncoast Firefighters

Learning Partner at Columbia Southern University 10/08/20 - IAFF 1826 Southwest Florida Professional Fire Fighters & Paramedics Local 1826 is pleased to announce it has become a Learning Partner at Columbia Southern University. As a member, this partnership provides reduced tuition, plus many additional benefits. And, for your convenience, all programs are offered in an online format.

Coronavirus Update #16 10/08/20 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund Original message sent October 07, 2020 Currently the number of people that show up at the Wellness Center with symptoms that could be considered possible COVID-19 related is less than 10 per day, and most days it is around 3-5 per day. Additionally, the rate of positive results has dropped significantly, plus we haven't had a hospitalized COVID patient in quite some time.