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2020 Open Enrollment 09/12/19 - IAFF Local 1403 The 2020 Active Employee Open Enroll ment period is scheduled commencing Monday, October 7th and ending on Friday October 18th. THis is the only time of the year to make medical, dental, and vision plan changes and dependent changes. NO CHANGES = NO PAPERWORK TO SUBMIT.  If you need to make changes read the attached document for further instructions.

MDFR Retirement Recon 09/10/19 - IAFF Local 1403 Hello Again, After a nearly three year haitus, I finally found my way back to you with a new, and hopefully improved method of delivery - a video blog called MDFR Retirement Recon. I intend to produce one video every couple of months to provide useful information to help you with your retirement planning. The topic this month is Health Insurance Subsidies.

Local 1826 Field Rep. Election 09/10/19 - IAFF 1826 To all Local 1826 Members, The election dates and times for the position of Field Representative are as follows: 1. October 21, 2019 at Fort Myers Shores Fire Station #1, 12345 Palm Beach Blvd. Ft. Myers, Fl. 33905, from 0800-1200. 2. October 22, 2019 at the Local 1826 Union office, 12651 McGregor Blvd, Suite 2-203, Ft. Myers, Fl. 33919, from 0800-1600. 3.

New Benefit Increase for 2019 09/10/19 - PBC Firefighters Retirement Insurance Fund The Board of Trustees met on November 9, 2018 and voted to increase the benefit for all retirees, past, present and future. This change shall be effective January 1, 2019. The change will enhance the benefits our retirees are receiving or will receive in the future by an additional seventy five dollars ($75.00) per month.

Increased Benefit for 2019 09/10/19 - PBC Firefighters Retirement Insurance Fund The Board of Trustees met on November 9, 2018 and voted to increase the benefit for all retirees, past, present and future. This change shall be effective January 1, 2019. The change will enhance the benefits our retirees are receiving or will receive in the future by an additional seventy five dollars ($75.00) per month.

Notice of Elections 09/08/19 - IAFF Local 1403 Nominations for President, 2nd Vice-President, Secretary, and 7 Executive Board positions will be accepted from the floor on September 24th, 2019 prior to the Union Meeting from 12:00 PM to 12:20 PM.

2020 Shift Calendars Posted 09/04/19 - Clearwater Fire Fighters Association All 2020 Department Shift Calendars are posted and available in the DOWNLOADS folder under Member Resources panel on the left-hand side.

Hurricane Dorian 08/29/19 - IAFF Local 1403 Local 1403 is working towards helping our members both active and retired before and after Hurricane Dorian. We have members all throughout the cone of uncertainty. We ask that those of you able and willing to help in any way possible either before the storm or after please post here or email me at gabe.nemeth@local1403.org so we can start putting a list together.

Local 1826, Breast Cancer Awareness Shirts 08/23/19 - IAFF 1826 To all Local 1826 Members, Please see attachment containing information on this year's Local 1826 Breast Cancer Awareness Shirts. ORDERING DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 15TH AT 11:59PM.

DONKSTRONG, Cornhole Tournament 08/22/19 - IAFF 1826

FF Steven Bahr 08/13/19 - IAFF Local 1403 Metro Dade Firefighters Local 1403 regrets to announce the passing of Retired FF Steven Bahr on August 11, 2019. He just turned 70 this year as well. Steven proudly served MDFR for 30 years. He was hired 3/18/74 and retired in 6/30/04. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace. Services to be announced.

Retired Chief Patrick Lyons 08/13/19 - IAFF Local 1403 Metro-Dade Firefighters Local 1403 regrets to announce the passing of Retired Chief Patrick Lyons on August 11, 2019. He just turned 70. Chief Lyons proudly served MDFR for 35 years. He was an avid mountain biker and frisbee golf player and lived his life to the fullest. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace. Services to be announced.

Retired FF Michael McFall 08/13/19 - IAFF Local 1403 Metro Dade Firefighters Local 1403 regrets to announce the passing of Retired FF Michael McFall on August 11, 2019. He was surrounded by family. Mike retired in 2006 and was 63 ears old. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.

Membership Information Update 08/07/19 - IAFF Local 1403 During the up-coming weeks, Local 1403 will begin the process of updating its membership database in an effort to continue improving our communication with our members. Local 1403 is looking to utilize modern platforms that facilitate getting information out to large groups.

August 15, 2019 - Special Meeting 08/05/19 - IAFF Local 2980 Due to several pressing matters the Executive Board has found it necessary to schedule a special meeting.

Paycheck Workshop 07/23/19 - IAFF Local 1403 Tuesday July 30th before General Membership Meeting come by an participate in our first "Paycheck Workshop" presented by Rick Fernandez.  1900- 2000 at the Union Hall.

Polk County Firefighters Benevolent 2019 Charity Golf Classic 07/14/19 - PCFFBF Click picture for more information on sponsorship and participating as a team or individual player.

East Lake Fire Rescue Negotiations 06/25/19 - Clearwater Fire Fighters Association Negotiations are underway for the new Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Members of East Lake Fire Rescue. Once it is completed and Ratified the new CBA will cover Fiscal Years 2019 - 2022.

Call for Member Assistance 06/21/19 - IAFF 1826 https://www.gofundme.com/its-miller-time Bill Miller is a City of Fort Myers Engineer Paramedic . He was recently hospitalized for Congestive Heart Failure then a scan revealed pancreatic cancer that has metastasized to his liver. Bill lives in Sebring Florida but will be starting chemo and radiation next week in Tampa.

New E-62 Update 06/11/19 - IAFF local 2957 Leesburg Fire Department awaits the new Engine 62, in the works over at Ten-8 Fire / Pierce.  Check << here >> for the latest updates.

Lt. Dewey Henry Scholarship Fund 06/05/19 - IAFF Local 1403 Metro-Dade Firefighters Local 1403 will like to congratulate the winners of this year's scholarship. First we would like to congratulate all the High School class of 2019 on their graduation and wish them the best on their upcoming journey. The selection of essays gets more difficult every year and this year it was no exception.

Emergency Elevator Training - August 27, 28 & 29, 2019 06/05/19 - Suncoast Firefighters EMERGENCY ELEVATOR TRAINING by Mike Posner August 27, 28 & 29, 2019 Track 1 (4 hrs) Lecture Only - $25 Track 2 (8 hrs) Lecture & Hands On - $85 NOTE: Track 2 has ONLY 30 seats each day REGISTER at EVENTBRITE https://elevatoremergencytraining.eventbrite.com Registration is first come first served with approved payment.

Help Firefighter Joseph “Joey” Houlihan Recovery 05/30/19 - Suncoast Firefighters On Friday May 24th 2019 while on his way home, Joseph was involved in a terrible vehicle accident. Due to the seriousness of the injuries he sustained to his Leg and Arm, Joseph is looking at a long road to recovery and returning to work. A GoFundMe account has been set up to help his family: http://link.email.dynect.net/link.php.

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.