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Johnson and Johnson COVID 19 vaccine Warning
04/15/21 - Suncoast Firefighters |
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. |
Autism Acceptance Cornhole Tournament
04/13/21 - IAFF 1826 ![]() |
Notice of Trustee Election Candidates
04/08/21 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund Voting for the position of Trustees will commence on the morning of May 10th and end at 5pm on May 14th. |
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. |
New Port Richey CBA Ratified
04/08/21 - Clearwater Fire Fighters Association ![]() |
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. |
Food Truck Fundraiser
03/27/21 - IAFF 1826 ![]() |
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. |
FireHouseSubsDonation
03/25/21 - Suncoast Firefighters |
Brandt
03/24/21 - South Trail Fire and Rescue District |
Assistance for family of fallen EMT- Roy Vidal
03/14/21 - IAFF 1826 LCEMS EMT Roy Vidal passed away after an unexpected medical event on Friday, March 12th. A gofundme account has been set up to help his family during this most difficult time. |
NorthRiverBootDrive
03/09/21 - Suncoast Firefighters |
IAFFMediaAwardWinner
03/01/21 - Suncoast Firefighters |
ChiefVanHeldenRetirement
02/18/21 - Suncoast Firefighters Congrats Chief Van Helden on your retirement!!! Welcome Chief Fair. |
Please Beware of COVID-19 Vaccine Fraud and Scams
02/16/21 - 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. |
VeniceEMS-Covid19
02/15/21 - Suncoast Firefighters https://www.fox13news.com/news/homebound-residents-in-venice-receive-covid-19-vaccine. |
HooperBill
02/04/21 - Suncoast Firefighters Senator Ed Hooper has filed legislation expanding the rights of firefighters who are under investigation by their department. For more info: https://floridapolitics. |
Congratulations to Lee County Port Authority Fire Fighter Dave Syvret
02/02/21 - IAFF 1826 ![]() |
New E Board
01/13/21 - IAFF Local 2201 |
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 |
Winn Dixie
12/28/20 - South Trail Fire and Rescue District ![]() |
Momma Duck A Shift
12/28/20 - South Trail Fire and Rescue District ![]() |
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. |