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Redding based Smokejumper LODD

A 28-year-old smokejumper died while fighting a lightning-sparked fire in northern California. Thousands of lightning strikes have sparked dozens of fires in Northern California. Cal Fire reports more than 8,000 lightning strikes in the past 48 hours. Two of the 50 fires caused in the lightning storm happened in Modoc National Forest. Luke Sheehy, of Susanville, was among the Redding-based California Smokejumpers battling one of those fires Monday afternoon when he was struck by part of a falling tree. He was pronounced dead at a hospital about 15 miles away, in Alturas according to Fire Information Officer Stanton Florea. U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell says the agency will review the circumstances surrounding the death. As of Tuesday afternoon, all of the fires had been contained. The image below from Cal Fire shows the locations of the lightning strikes. Smokejumpers are firefighters who parachute into remote areas from airplanes to fight fires on the ground. They often use chainsaws and hand tools to create a fuel break to stop the spread of fire. Once the fire is out, they may be asked to hitch a ride out of the area by heliopter or hike with their equipment to a nearby pickup point.

2013 By-Laws Amendment Vote

The 2013 By-Laws Amendment vote passed! These By-Laws will now be sent to the IAFF for approval.
Download:

2013 Bylaws Amendment Vote Tally Memo.pdf

Welcome to the website!

Welcome to the O.C. Firefighters website. Please take the time to check the site for any updates and shift trade request. Thank you.

Santa Ana Health & Fitness Fair

Local 3631 would like to thank all of you who came down to volunteer your time at the Santa Ana Health and Fitness Fair. The volunteers helped prepare and cook meals for over 200 people. Thank you.

Current news directly from IAFF locals, councils, and state/province associations in the US and Canada.

Final Debate For PFFM Endorsed Candidate Ed Markey
06/17/13 - IAFF Local 1009
Brothers and Sisters, Tomorrow is the final debate for PFFM endorsed candidate Ed Markey. We are asking that all available PFFM members show our support by attending a pre-debate visibility. Date: Tomorrow, June 18th Time: 4pm-7pm Location: WGBH Brighton, corner of Guest St. and Market St.

June 17, 2013: IAFF Position Statements on Fire Fighter/Paramedic Response
06/17/13 - IAFF Local 801

Local police and fire departments often respond and work together in a variety of incidents. This joint response is becoming all too common with the current increase in the number and magnitude of “active shooter” events.

June 17, 2013: IAFF Position Statements on Fire Fighter/Paramedic Response
06/17/13 - UPFFA

MDA Fill The Boot Update
06/17/13 - Cedar Hill Professional Firefighters Association
Fill The Boot 2013 will be held in October on the 12th, 19th, and 26th. Here are the past four year’s numbers for Cedar Hill FTB: 2012: $14,058 2011: $15,139 2010: $17,073 2009: $18,211 Since 1954 the IAFF has supported the Muscular Dystrophy Association as their “charity of choice.

New PFFV Trustee - S.81 & S.85 Updates
06/17/13 - Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont
New PFFV Trustee The PFFV Executive Board met on June 12th via conference call to discuss the vacant Trustee position. After thoughtful discussion and deliberation about the three candidates for the position, the E-Board voted to appoint Brattleboro L4439 President Ron Hubbard for the remainder of the term.

Raffle Benefit to Help the Gegleman Family
06/17/13 - IAFF Local 3990

JUNE 2013 HELP THE GEGLEMAN FAMILY - Lake County Firefighter and member of Local 3990, Cameron Gegleman is in need of our help. Cameron spent over a month in the hospital with a chest tube while doctors performed multiple surgeries trying to fix a leaking sack around his lungs.

Chad Hittle Memorial Scholarship Ride
06/17/13 - IAFF Local 4416
The date is set for the 7th Annual Chad Hittle Memorial Scholarship Ride! August 10th beginning in Westfield at Fire Station 81. Please see attached flyer.

IAFF continues to be on the positive side of charitable donations
06/17/13 - IAFF local 613

The recent release of the “Worst Charities” list on CNN and other major networks includes organizations with similar names to the IAFF’s charities, including “Firefighters Charitable Foundation” and the “Firefighters Burn Fund.

Jackson-area firefighters train in water, trenches to better help community
06/17/13 - Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union
June 17, 2013: Gathered around a recently dug trench on Meridian Street, just south of South Street, area firefighters trained and practiced on how to rescue a victim trapped under the dirt.

IAFF Responds to Worst Charities Report
06/17/13 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
June 14, 2013 – The recent release of the “Worst Charities” list on CNN and other major networks includes organizations with similar names to the IAFF’s charities, including “Firefighters Charitable Foundation” and the “Firefighters Burn Fund.

Fundraising Event
06/17/13 - IAFF Local 176
Here is a Fundraising Event! Chef Aid 2013.

Fundraising Evant
06/17/13 - IAFF Local 176
Fundraising Event.

DEARBORN: Golf, Tigers tickets, hotel package up for bid in fundraiser for fallen firefighter’s family
06/17/13 - Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union
June 17, 2013: The Dearborn Firefighters Burn Drive is auctioning a day to remember to benefit the family of Brian Woehlke, the Wayne-Westland firefighter who died fighting a strip mall fire April 8.

Dale Johnson Promotion
06/16/13 - Franklin Park Firefighters
Please join FF Dale Johnson and his family for his swearing in to the position of Lieutenant at the Village board meeting on Monday, June 17th at 7pm at the Village Hall, 9500 Belmont.

Firefighter's Festival
06/16/13 - IAFF Local 794
Join us June 22nd from 3pm-10pm as we host our Firefighter's Festival! Event features Live Music, Beer, Food, Raffles, and Kid's Area! For more information go to the event link found under the Events Calendar.

A CHARITY WITH NO SALARIES OR STIPENDS!
06/16/13 - Lets Fire Cancer
NO ONE involved with The Retired Professional Fire Fighters Cancer Fund receives any salary or stipend. We raise money for established promising cancer research programs. It is our PASSION not our BUSINESS! Take a minute to read the attached article. Be sure to read the list of America's 50 WORST CHARITIES before you donate a dime to anyone!

Captain Mullins Retirement
06/16/13 - Urbana Firefighters Local 1147
July 11th, 2013 will be Captain Mullins final shift day and the Department will be conducting his walk-out ceremony. Captain Mullins will be retiring after 28 years of service with the Urbana Fire Department. He started as a fireman, then was promoted to Lieutenant and Captain. Captain Mullins also spent many years on the Unions executive board.

Local 3711 BBQ
06/15/13 - IAFF 3711
This year's BBQ will be on Saturday July 27th (B-Shift) at 1300 at Long Lake. Bring the whole family and enjoy a day at the lake. This is a fun event that brings the whole group closer together. The closer we are as a group, the stronger we are as a Union. Last year we had a great turnout, and I would like to keep that tradition alive.

Good Samaritan Bill
06/15/13 - IAFF Local 937
Senator DiDomenico supports passage of Good Samaritan Bill The Massachusetts Senate on recently passed the “Good Samaritan Bill” to ensure off-duty first responders who provide emergency care are not subject to lawsuits for helping those in need, Senator DiDomenico announced.

Shelby Twp. Firefighters Golf Outing (Sept. 20, 2013)
06/14/13 - Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union
This year’s event will be held Friday, September 20th at the award winning Orchards Golf Club in Washington Township, home of the 2011 and 2012 Michigan Open. Outing supports the Children's Hospital Foundation.

6th Annual Chili Fest
06/14/13 - Waterbury Fire Fighters Association

PFFM Trustee
06/14/13 - IAFF Local 1652

Local 1652 is pleased to announce that Local 1652 President Joe Fonseca has been elected PFFM Trustee this week at the 40th Biannual Convention of the PFFM. We wish Joe the best of luck in his new position! Job well done Joe.

Supporting the Boston Bruins
06/14/13 - Randolph FireFighters IAFF Local 1268

PFFM Our Union One Mission 2013
06/14/13 - Randolph FireFighters IAFF Local 1268

Our Deepest Sympathies
06/14/13 - International Association of Firefighters

It is with deep regret that Local F-147 announces the passing of Ada Denucci, mother of retired Firefighter Brian Denucci and Shirley Strasser, mother of retired Firefighter Gary Strasser. Mrs. Denucci passed on May 9th St. Barnabas Center for Hospice and Palliative Care in Long Branch ans Mrs Strasser passed on May 29th at her home in Eatontown.

McLaughlin sentencing delayed
06/14/13 - IAFF Local 937
McLaughlin sentencing delayed; prosecutors say files destroyed By Lisa Redmond, lredmond@lowellsun.comlowellsun.com Updated: 06/14/2013 04:13:22 PM EDT Michael McLaughlin loads his court documents into a car after Friday's hearing as a cameraman records his every move.

June Meeting
06/14/13 - Asheville Fire Fighters Association
The June monthly meeting for Local 865 will be held Thursday, June 27th at 7:30 PM in the upper room of Pack's Tavern.

IAFF and its Charitable Foundation
06/14/13 - IAFF Local 801

CFD WELCOMES 8
06/14/13 - Cambridge Fire Fighters

Pension Plans Beat 401k's
06/14/13 - IAFF Local 739
Pension Plans Beat 401k's (Photo credit: Wouter Verhelst) If you were aiming to save enough money to retire, really retire, and feel secure in your old age, would you be better off in a traditional pension plan? Sure, but not for the reason you think. Yes, pension plans offer a lifetime benefit.

Plainfield Fire Department receives thousands of grant dollars allocated for academy training
06/14/13 - Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union
Ease is settling in at the Plainfield Fire Department after Michigan's U.S. senators announced thousands of grant dollars awarded to the station.

Hero Rush Race (Fill The Boot for Brian Woehlke's family)
06/14/13 - Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union
Some of the Redford Local 1206 members are participating in the Hero Rush Race and are hoping to get other locals involved in the event.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (TURN OUTS)
06/14/13 - IAFF Local 2180

Ferndale officials approve union contract, firefighters to get raise
06/14/13 - Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union
Ferndale officials this week approved a 3-year contract with the city’s firefighters union, giving them a small raise for the first time in more than five years.

Public Safety Bowling Tournament, July 20th, 2013
06/14/13 - IAFF 1826

Upcoming Retirement Events
06/13/13 - IAFF Local 21

WHITE HOUSE PETITION RE FURLOUGHS
06/13/13 - IAFF Local F282
A White House petition has been started regarding the federal employee furloughs. It can be found at the link below. https://petitions.whitehouse.

FEDERAL WORKERS ALLIANCE
06/13/13 - IAFF Local F282
As part of the Federal Workers Alliance (FWA) ‘Digital Campaign to End DoD Furloughs’ the communications committee launched a reprise to our very successful FWA Furlough Message Board. The new message board entitled “How Will Defense Furloughs Impact You? The Economy? National Security.

Bedford L-3639 10th Annual Golf Tournament
06/13/13 - Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire

10th Annual Golf Tournament - All proceeds to benefit Bedford Professional Firefighter's Relief Fund. Monday, Aug. 19th Manchester Country Club

July Membership Meeting Cancelled
06/13/13 - IAFF Local 42

T-shirts on sale now!!
06/13/13 - San Antonio Local 624 Professional Fire Fighters Association

Benefit for West VFD
06/13/13 - Professional Fire Fighters of McKinney, IAFF Local 4017

Honor Flag Ceremony July 4th
06/13/13 - Arkansas Professional Fire Fighters Association

IAFF Publishes New Heart Disease Manual
06/13/13 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
IAFF Publishes New Heart Disease Manual The IAFF has collaborated with physicians at the Harvard Medical School and the Harvard School of Public Health to publish Heart Disease in the Fire Service, written specifically for IAFF members to provide a simple, yet comprehensive analysis and description of the cardiovascular system and the relationship between fire fighting and heart disease.

DEARBORN: Council approves fire department merger; Melvindale to vote next week
06/13/13 - Paul Hufnagel
The city of Dearborn will control the equipment and will rent the Melvindale station for $1 a year. Melvindale will pay an annual fee of $1.25 million for the first four years, plus a yearly multiplier of 2.37 percent to factor in the consumer price index starting in year two. After four years, the multiplier will be evaluated based on actual expenses.

Toledo Fire Chiefs’ Association endorses Mayor Mike Bell
06/13/13 - Paul Hufnagel
The Toledo Fire Chiefs’ Association endorsed Mayor Mike Bell on June 12. The nomination comes as a surprise given tense union negotiations due to cuts Bell made to balance the budget during his term.

Standing Guard
06/13/13 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters

First, I want to take a moment to reflect on the tragic loss of four of our Houston, Texas Local 341 members who responded to a restaurant and motel fire May 31 and our Phoenix Local 493 brother who was killed while responding to a mulch fire.