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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 Saturday, April 17th, 20201 at Patio De Leon.  Ft. Myers Fire Department, 10 Twenty Five, and Suncoast Beverages are joining together to benefit Family Initiative.

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 The recently ratified NPR CBA covers Fiscal Years 2020 - 2023. A copy will be available under the Downloads Section under Member Resources once it is completely signed.

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 Thank you to the South Trail Fire Department for hosting the Ate Balls Food Truck Fundraiser for the family of fallen EMT Roy Vidal.  Volunteers from South Trail Fire Department, staff from South Trail Fire Department, and LCEMS Local 1826 members held a raffle, handed out snow cones, and various items for kids while Ate Balls provided fabulous food.

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 South Trail Fire District is happy to announce that FF/EMT Bobby Brandt successfully passed his final probationary test and is officially off probation. His Captain, Brett Ezell, was excited to present Bobby with his official Firefighter helmet shield. Congratulations FF Brandt.

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 FLORIDA MEMBER NAMED FIRE FIGHTER OF THE YEAR FOR IAFF DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS

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 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.

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.