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Negotiations 05/21/18 - IAFF 1826

Negotiations 05/21/18 - IAFF 1826

IAFF Recovery Center 05/20/18 - IAFF Local 1403

Looking for Web design help 05/20/18 - IAFF Local 1403 We are looking for a member or members that have experience in web design. The local wants to improve our webpage and need your help.  Thanks Please contact Gabe Nemeth  305-281-1184 cell Gabe.nemeth@local1403.

Breakfast with Chief Perez 05/17/18 - IAFF Local 1403 Breakfast at Station 30 with Chief Perez

Fishing Tournament 05/17/18 - IAFF Local 1403 Broward County Firefighters Benevolent Associations fishing tournament

Fire Wives Social 05/14/18 - IAFF Local 3169 Fire Wives of Marion County Hi All! I’m Jess Majoros, wife of Andrew Majoros St31A.  Some of you may know us, probably most of you do not - That is one of the reasons I approached the Union asking to start this “social club”.  I come from growing up in a close-knit department of both police and fire and expected the same when we moved up here.

St. Pat's T-shirt Fund awarded 05/14/18 - IAFF 1826 To all Local 1826 Members, Our St. Pat's T-shirt fund was awarded to the Escarra Family. The amount was $6447.66, please read a message from the Escarra Family and see attachment: Jeff, It was great seeing you. Bellow is a thank you to all the union members. Thank you, I can't believe it's been five months since we came to Boston for my daughter's surgery.

District 6, LAFD, DVP/Assistant DVP Nominations 05/14/18 - IAFF 1826 To all Local 1826 District 6, LAFD, Members, Nominations for the positions of DVP and DVP Assistant for District 6 will be accepted at the Local 1826 Bi-Monthly meeting on June 28th, 2018. Meeting starts at 6:30PM at the SWFL International Airport Training Center, 15924 Air Cargo Lane, Ft. Myers, Fl.

WE FIGHT FOR YOU 05/12/18 - Metro-Broward Professional Fire Fighters http://youtu.

Trustee #6 Election 05/11/18 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund Armand Nault is the winner of the Trustee #6 race.

Congratulations to newly appointed Local 1826 Parlimentarian, Bobby Barr 05/11/18 - IAFF 1826 To all Local 1826 Members, Congratulations to Bobby Barr, DVP for Pine Island, for his appointment to be Local 1826"s new Parlimentarian. A special thanks to Henry Garcia for his participation as our outgoing Parlimentarian due to his election as our new Vice President.

San Carlos Golf Club, Partnering with Local 1826 05/08/18 - IAFF 1826

Fight for Air Climb 2018! 04/30/18 - IAFF Local 3444 Fight for Air Climb 2018! BSFD PHILLIPS STRONG was a success. Thank You all for considering, participating and/or donating to American Lung Assoc. We raised the most of all other Fire Dept.’s. Even got a Trophy that reads, “Highest Firefighter Fundraising Team”. Paul is proud I’m sure! And yes, I won overall too.

Henry Garcia elected Local 1826 Vice President 04/27/18 - IAFF 1826 Congratulations to District 10 Member, Henry Garcia, elected as our new Vice President. A special thanks for Bryan Alexander and James Hagie for their participation in this election.

*** Final Bull Update *** 04/26/18 - IAFF Local 3169 *** Final March of the Bull Update *** Station 9 is hosting Bull for a final night in Marion County.  By 1130 tomorrow morning he will pass into Alachua and it will be harder to March with him.   Please make every chance to meet him at St9 and walk two short hours with a great man and his supportive team.

***March of the Bull Update 6*** 04/25/18 - IAFF Local 3169 Kick off is at 0830-0845 at the Fire College,  you don’t want to miss this.  The Fire College has opened up the Fallen Firefighter Memorial for the reading of the names and the entire class of students will be in attendance.  The walk will commence when the ceremony is over.   Look to the App for updates in real time.

SPFF Scholarships 04/25/18 - Suncoast Firefighters NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE Suncoast Professional Firefighters & Paramedic Annual Scholarship Program For scholarship rules and applications, follow this link.

*** March of the Bull Update 5 *** 04/24/18 - IAFF Local 3169 • Here is the tentative schedule for Bulls walk through Marion County. Remember this is all fluid and can change so I will post daily updates in the morning on the two groups. • Traffic protection is being coordinated with the County who has been very supportive.

*** March of the Bull Update #4 *** 04/23/18 - IAFF Local 3169 *** March of the Bull Update #4 *** Here is the tentative schedule for Bulls walk through Marion County.  Remember this is all fluid and can change so I will post daily updates in the morning on the two groups.   Traffic protection is being coordinated with the County who has been very supportive.

Coral Springs Fire Takes 1st Place 04/22/18 - Metro-Broward Professional Fire Fighters Coral Springs Fire Takes 1st Place at Boynton Beach firefighters benevolent fishing tournament with a 61.4 pound wahoo

*** March of the Bull Update #3 *** 04/22/18 - IAFF Local 3169 *** March of the Bull Update *** Ok everyone, Bull is in Lake County but took today off to sleep at home one last time before he pushes on to Tallahassee. He will resume his walk tomorrow morning. If he sticks to that the proposed timeline he will make Marion County Tuesday around noon. A more definite time will be set as we get closer.

March of the Bull Update 2 04/21/18 - IAFF Local 3169 ***MARCH OF THE BULL UPDATE #2*** Here is the tentative schedule for Bulls walk through Marion County.  Remember this is all fluid and can change so I will post daily updates in the morning on the two groups.   Right now we need support volunteers who wouldn’t mind following the procession with a truck or SUV that can carry water/snacks.

MARCH OF THE BULL UPDATE 04/17/18 - IAFF Local 3169 **THE MARCH OF THE BULL UPDATE** I know everyone has been on the edge of their seats awaiting word on Bull’s arrival to Marion County and after talking to his Logistics Team yesterday we have a more definite picture of his arrival.  Bull in currently making his way across Orange County which is the department he retired from before starting his walk.

April 2018 Update 04/08/18 - IAFF 1826