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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.

Cancer Bill will be voted on! 04/18/19 - IAFF 1826

FPF Legislative Report, Week 6 04/16/19 - IAFF 1826 To all Local 1826 Members, Please see attachment containing this report.

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.

Guns n Hoses Recruitment 03/29/19 - IAFF 1826 To all Local 1826 Members, Please see attachment containing information to join this great organization.

2nd Annual Community Prayer Service for First Responders 03/25/19 - Suncoast Firefighters Save the Date! 2nd Annual Community Prayer Service for First Responders Sunday, May 5, 2019 – 3 p.m. St. David’s Episcopal Church 401 South Broadway Englewood, FL 34223 941-474-3140 The First Ecumenical Prayer Service for First Responders was hosted by St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church this past May, followed by light refreshments.

Retired FF Daniel Waters 03/23/19 - IAFF Local 1403 Metro Dade Firefighters Local 1403 regrets to announce the passing of Retired FF D/O Daniel Waters on 03/19/2019. Daniel was hired with MDFR on 03/06/1978 and retired 07/31/2006. Most of you know him from the airport where he served proudly. He was 70 years old. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace. Services will be held at Vista Funeral Home 5755 .N.W. 142 St. Miami Lakes. Tuesday 3/26/19 viewing is between 4-8PM. Wednesday church services at 930 am.

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.

Boots on Capitol Hill 03/11/19 - IAFF Local 1403 Last week members of Local 1403 where in the Capitol courtyard were 500 pairs of empty boots, each representing Florida firefighters who died of or are battling cancer. It’s a somber reminder that these brave men and women are 17% more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than the general public.

Promotions 03/05/19 - IAFF Local 4208 Congrats to FF/PM Dane Farmer on his promotion to Lieutenant.

Last Alarm - Brother Wesley H. Weysham, Jr. 02/28/19 - Suncoast Firefighters Brother Wesley H. Weysham, Jr.

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.

IAFF Firehouse Training Webcasts 01/22/19 - Suncoast Firefighters

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.

2019 Local 1826 BI-Monthly Meeting Schedule 11/28/18 - IAFF 1826               2019 Local 1826 BI-Monthly Meeting Schedule 1. February 28th, 2019. 2. April 25th, 2019. 3. June 27th, 2019. 4. August 29th, 2019. 5. October 31st, 2019. 6. December 5th, 2019 Local 1826 Bi-Monthly Meetings are held at the SWFL International Airport Training Center.

Lake Firefighters to Debut New Rescue Me Calendar 11/26/18 - IAFF Local 3990 The Professional Firefighters of Lake County are debuting our all new Rescue Me wall calendar for 2019. The calendar features pictures of our firefighters with animals from the Lake County Animal Shelter and our firetrucks. The calendar is only $10 and all proceeds from the calendar will be donated to the Lake County Animal Shelter to help pets find a furever home.

2018 Firemen's Ball Announced 11/17/18 - IAFF Local 3990 The Professional Firefighters of Lake County are pleased to announce the 2018 Firemen's Ball is set for Saturday December 8th. The ball will begin at 6PM with social hour at the Opera House on 5th Street (upstairs) in downtown Leesburg.  The evening will be kicked off at 7PM with the Lake County Honor Guard and bagpipes performing the opening ceremony.

Insurance Open Enrollment 10/24/18 - Miami Association of Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 587 Members,  Local 587's NEW Miami Firefighters Health Insurance Trust becomes effective January 1, 2019, and you will no longer be able to participate in the Citys Health, Dental or Vision plan as of that date. At this time, if you want to use the City's other benefit services such as FSA, Dependent Care, Legal Services or ID protection etc.