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FPF Legislative Session-Wrap Up 05/20/19 - IAFF 1826 To all Local 1826 Members, Please see attachment containing this report.

Chief David Reardon Retiring 05/17/19 - IAFF Local 1403

2019 FPF Convention Delegates & Alternates 05/15/19 - IAFF Local 1403 In accordance with our Constitution and By-Laws, Article 8; Section 1 – “Delegates and Alternates shall be elected by secret ballot of the members in good standing in attendance at a regular scheduled meeting” DATE:  TUESDAY MAY 28th, 2019 (B-SHIFT) TIME:  12:00 PM PLACE:  UNION HALL Nominations for Delegates and Alternates for the 75th Annual Florida Professional Firefighters (FPF) Convention will be accepted from the floor at the May 28th, 2019 Union Meeting from 12:00 PM to 12:20 PM. Nominations may also be made in writing and must be received by Elections Committee chairperson, 8000 NW 21 street #222, Miami, Florida 33122 or emailed to electioncommittee@local1403.org before May 28th, 2019 at 12:20 PM. All candidates nominated must be a member in good standing as specified in the Metro-Dade Fire Fighters IAFF Local 1403 Constitution and By-Laws. Election will be conducted shortly after the close of nominations. The FPF Convention will be held in Daytona, Florida, June 10-14, 2019.

Updated with service information-Retired FF Michael Goad 05/14/19 - IAFF Local 1403 Metro Dade Firefighters Local 1403 regrets to announce the passing of Retired FF Michael Goad on 5/10/19. Mike was hired in 8/3/1970. Most of you know him from Station 12 where he served proudly. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.

Golf Tournament 05/08/19 - IAFF Local 1403 Every September, professional firefighters/golfers, (including retirees) from all around the country and Canada get together in a different city to trade hats, shirts, and war stories and play some golf! It is a 3-day tournament for golfers of all abilities. You can enter as a four-man team, two-man team, or individuals. (Individuals will be flighted).

Support Our Brother Marc Weiss 05/04/19 - IAFF Local 3444 If you would please support our brother Marc Weiss, He has recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Below are links to purchase a Support T-Shirt. If anyone wants to order more than one, shoot us a msg with your email and the sizes and quantities you would like and we can send you a payment link. T-Shirt Shipped XXXL https://link.waveapps.

Historic Day in Tallahassee 05/03/19 - IAFF Local 1403 Local 1403 would like to say THANK YOU to Florida Governor Ron De Santis for signing SB 426 into law today. Today Florida is demonstrating its commitment to provide coverage for treatment for firefighters battling cancer. Thank you to the bill sponsors and representatives for your unwavering support. On behalf of Florida's firefighters and their families we THANK YOU.

IAFF Endorsement Philosphy 05/01/19 - IAFF 1826 To all Local 1826 Members, Please see the attachment containing the IAFF's Endorsement Philosophy and a letter From IAFF General President Schaitbereger titled: NO ON SHOULD TELL YOU HOW TO VOTE.

IAFF Endorses Biden for President in Democratic Primary 04/29/19 - IAFF 1826 It is your union's job to represent you on the issues that have a profound effect on your career - health and safety, wages, benefits and working conditions. It is not a duty we take lightly and not one we will not shy away from.

Last Alarm - Firefighter/Paramedic Anthony Martinez 04/23/19 - Suncoast Firefighters Last Alarm - Retired Firefighter Paramedic Anthony Martinez - Suncoast Local 2546 - Sarasota County Fire Department

April 30 Rally in Tally Event Cancelled 04/23/19 - Suncoast Firefighters The planned 4-30-19 trip has been cancelled on the recommendation of the FPF E-Board during a strategy conference call last Friday. Brothers and Sisters of the FPF 7th District, A quick heads up to all members that were interested in our second planned trip to Tally for the purpose of raising awareness for our Firefighter Cancer Coverage Bill.

IAFF President Letter, No one should tell you how to vote 04/18/19 - IAFF 1826 :To all Local 1826 Members, Letter from IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger: No One Should Tell You How to Vote In my travels throughout the United States and Canada, members frequently ask me why our union is politically active.

Lt. Dewey Henry Scholarship Fund 04/03/19 - IAFF Local 1403 Brothers and sisters it is that time of year again to announce the 19th year of The Lt. Dewey Henry Scholarship Fund. Members of Local 1403 that donate to Firefighters Charities and have a dependent son or daughter that will be continuing their education as a freshman for the school year 2019-2020 can participate.

2019 MDA Boot Drive 03/20/19 - IAFF 1826 Hello, Local 1826!! I know everyone is anxiously awaiting after San Carlos went out this past weekend…..WELL… YOU ALL DID IT, OVER $250,000 raised for MDA and our local families in SWFL! I am still waiting on final bank totals, which I should have back late this week and will send out your final newsletter to show everyone’s official totals.

10th Annual Fire Ops 101 03/19/19 - Florida Prof. Fire Fighters District 2

FF Jeffery Roper 03/18/19 - IAFF Local 1403 In a moment's notice within the blink of an eye Stephanie Roper unexpectedly passed away. Stephanie Roper is the wife of our MDFR brother Jeffery Roper who works on R 78 C Shift. I was fortunate enough to have met Stephanie, and let me just say she was a very special person, a great mother, and a dedicated and caring wife.

Promotions 03/05/19 - IAFF Local 4208 Congrats to our two newest promotions! Lieutenant Matt Petrasko and Engineer David Pabon!

Last Alarm - Brother Wesley H. Weysham, Jr. 02/28/19 - Suncoast Firefighters Last Alarm - Brother Wesley H. Weysham, Jr. - Suncoast Local 2546 - Sarasota County Fire Department

Promotions 02/01/19 - IAFF Local 4208 Congratulations to President Stephen Gonnella who was recently promoted to  Lieutenant and to Justin Greenhill who was promoted to the rank of Engineer.

Peer Support Resources 01/22/19 - IAFF 1826 To all Local 1826 Members, A Peer Support Resources page has been added to our web site, simply go to "Member Resources" and scan down to "Peer Support Resources". Peer Support Resources is a quick reference for each of Local 1826 Districts Group Insurance provider, EAP Provider and contact person.

Termination Arbitration Awards. 01/06/19 - Clearwater Fire Fighters Association Local 1158 has received the 2nd Termination Arbitration Award in the 4th quarter of 2018. The Local was recently notified by our Legal Counsel, Donnelly & Gross from Gainesville, Florida, regarding these two Arbitration Awards.  The first Arbitration Award involved the Termination of Fire Lieutenant Nate Brooks of Clearwater Fire & Rescue.

2019 Shift Calendars 01/05/19 - Clearwater Fire Fighters Association All 2019 Department Shift Calendars are available in the DOWNLOADS folder under Member Resources panel on the left.

2018-2021 C.B.A. Clearwater Fire & Rescue 01/05/19 - Clearwater Fire Fighters Association Hello to All, The new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Clearwater and Clearwater Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 1158, Inc., has been posted.  Please contact us if you have any questions.  Thank you.

Lake County Fire Adds First Ever Rescue 12/19/18 - IAFF Local 3990 ASTOR, FL - Today is a historic day for Lake County Emergency Services. Lake County Fire has added their very first transport ambulance with firefighters crossed trained as paramedics/EMT's on it in service for 24 hour a day service at Station 10 in Astor. This ambulance will be known as a "rescue" in the near future.

2019 Open Enrollment 12/13/18 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund FIREFIGHTERS BENEFITS FUND OPEN ENROLLMENT For coverage beginning January 1, 2019     MEDICAL & DENTAL INSURANCES WHEN:  NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - NOVEMBER 30, 2018    All employees of Palm Beach County Fire Rescue are eligible to participate in the Palm Beach County Firefighters Employee Benefits Plan.