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Fire Fighter Down

"Fire fighter down!” It’s the radio distress call no one wants to hear.

For 16 years, professional fire fighter Reece Chambers has been risking his life to save others, the past 14 with East Jefferson Fire Rescue, where he is currently a Lieutenant.

Recently Reece received a personal version of “Fire fighter down!” — he needed a heart transplant. Doctors said the non-stop work involved in fighting fires exacerbated previous health issues. The realization that the job he so loves is the cause of this grave condition was difficult to accept.

On Aug. 3, Reece received a new heart and is currently recovering. But the financial cost to his family, even after insurance, is staggering. His wife, Trina, and their four children have been making many trips from their Gig Harbor home to the UW Medical Center’s Cardiac Unit.

The National Police & Fire Foundation has established a secure donation site to help Reece and his family: www.LetsHelpReece.com. Unlike many other similar donation sites, 100 percent of any contributions to this site go directly to Reece’s family through his local union, IAFF Local 2032. This site will also provide updates on Reece’s condition.

This is an opportunity for the IAFF family and the general public to respond to this “Fire fighter down!” call. Reece has been unrelenting in serving the public, responding to house fires, car wrecks, technical rescue calls, water rescues, medical transport support and more at all hours of the day and night. Today he needs our help. Again, 100 percent of all donations made through www.LetsHelpReece.com go to Reece Chambers and his family. Let’s pay it forward! We don’t know who could be next?

The National Police & Fire Foundation was established to support America’s Everyday Heroes in times of need. Within 24 hours of being contacted regarding Reece’s situation, NPFF set up the donation website and stands ready to partner with other police and fire associations that need emergency help. NPFF is a certified federal non-profit organization, so any donations are tax deductible.

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

Joint Statement on COVID Vaccines
12/03/20 - IAFF 1826
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2020-2021 Pennsylvania Fire and EMS Grant Period Open
12/03/20 - Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association

2021 Alfred K. Whitehead Legislative Conference & 2021 Michael A. Mullane Political Training Academy
12/03/20 - UPFFA
Dear Affiliate Leader: With the continued uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic, we have made the decision to postpone the 2021 Alfred K. Whitehead Legislative Conference and 2021 Michael A. Mullane Political Training Academy. The primary value of the Legislative Conference is the in-person meetings with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

East Fremont Garage Fire
12/03/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

At 6:05 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, 911 callers reported a garage on fire in the 6900 block of East Fremont Avenue in Centennial. When members from Tower 32 arrived, they encountered a fully engulfed garage with two vehicles inside. Members deployed a hose line and used their tank water to begin controlling the flames.

Needlegrass Ct. Structure Fire
12/03/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

At 5:41 p.m. on Monday, November 23, 2020, Local members responded to reports of an explosion at home on Needlegrass Court in Parker. 911 callers heard the explosion, saw broken glass in the street and damage to the garage door. Neighbors used a fire extinguisher to control a small fire in the garage and assisted one of the home’s occupants to safety.

Information Session Today
12/03/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Good Morning, TODAYS INFORMATION SESSION The Information Session will start at 8:30A,M. Due to the COVID restrictions this session will be presented via ZOOM. Click Here to register Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 8:30A.M. Be Safe Mike Pylar, Communications Director Denver Firefighters Local 858 (720)318-1245 CommunicationsIAFF858@gmail.

Election Results
12/02/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Good evening, I want to thank all of the candidates on behalf of the membership for stepping up and running for an Executive Board Position. We all know that running for a Union Executive Board position is a stressful and time-consuming process. We counted for over 3 hours some 571 ballots tonights. I would like to thank the ballot counters for their assistance tonight.

9th Annual Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society Toy Drive
12/02/20 - IAFF 323
In support of the Burnaby Christmas Bureau’s Angel Toy Drive and CKNW Kids Fund, this year will be a drive-thru drop off event only.

Springfield firefighters rescue man stuck in mud at Watershops Pond
12/02/20 - IAFF Local 648

Springfield firefighters rescue man stuck in mud at Watershops Pond Updated Nov 29, 2020; Posted Nov 29, 2020 Springfield firefighters rescue a man trapped in the mud at Watershops Pond. (Springfield Fire Department photo) Facebook Share Twitter Share By Jeanette DeForge | jdeforge@repub.

Springfield police, fire departments coping with COVID-19 absences
12/02/20 - IAFF Local 648

Springfield police, fire departments coping with COVID-19 absences Updated Nov 30, 12:32 PM; Posted Nov 30, 12:32 PM Springfield firefighters rescue a man trapped in the mud at Watershops Pond. (Springfield Fire Department photo) Facebook Share Twitter Share By Patrick Johnson | pjohnson@repub.

LETTER OF COMMUNICATION
12/01/20 - Cambridge Fire Fighters
Brothers and Sisters, As you are all aware, Covid-19 has disrupted many aspects of our workplace and our daily lives, and made our customary methods of communication much more difficult.

Coping With Grief During COVID-19 Pandemic
11/30/20 - IAFF Local 42

December Meetings Canceled
11/30/20 - IAFF Local 42

Monday Morning Headlines
11/30/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Good Monday Morning, Upcoming: Voting for Executive Board 11/30, 12/1, 12/2 Information Session 12/2 & 12/3 Steward Seminar 12/14 & 12/15 Polls are still open for 3 more days. The polls for the Executive Board are open this week: Monday - 8:00 am - 3:00 p.m. Tuesday - 8:00 am - 3:00 p.m. Wednesday - 8:00 am - 3:00 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m.

11/27/2020 11 Lawrence Street
11/27/20 - Norwalk Professional Firefighters
Norwalk Fire Department Press Release 11/27/20 Norwalk Fire responded to a house fire at 11 Lawrence st. Upon arrival there was smoke showing from the third floor window. The fire started in the kitchen area . The smoke damage made the apartment unfit for occupancy. A family of four was displaced and the Red Cross provided housing arrangements.

Meeting Notice | December 2020
11/27/20 - IAFF Local 21

LOCAL 1784 WINS ARBITRATION CASE
11/26/20 - Memphis Fire Fighters Association

(2020-11-25) Your union was recently informed that it won an arbitration case filed on behalf of Lt. Tim Scott, Engine 26. Lt. Scott was suspended for 24 hours for an incident that occurred in September 2019. A hearing was held in December 2019 on Lt.

COVID Updates
11/25/20 - PFFNH
Members, Please see the member home page for updates on COVID travel and workers' compensation.

Happy Thanksgiving
11/25/20 - IAFF Local 1014

Person dies in morning house fire
11/25/20 - IAFF Local 20

https://www.journal-news.com/news/person-dies-in-friday-morning-house-fire-in-hamilton/AXZQJP4YTJGTPPMGMFT6UUXGC4/

November 24, 2020: UPFFA of Ct. - Christmas Holiday Raffle
11/24/20 - UPFFA

KCFD LODD - Fire Captain Bobby Rocha
11/24/20 - IAFF Local 42
It is with profound sadness that I write to inform you of the line of duty death of Kansas City Fire Department Fire Captain, P/18/A and IAFF Local 42 Member Bobby Rocha. Bobby fell ill and was diagnosed with COVID-19. Brother Rocha fought valiantly against this virus and his fight was a testament to his strength as a person.

KCFD LODD - Fire Communication Specialist/Paramedic Scott Davidson
11/24/20 - IAFF Local 42
It is with a heavy heart that I must again reach out to you with the news of a Line of Duty Death of a KCFD member. Communications Specialist/Paramedic Scott Davidson passed away early this morning from complications of COVID-19. Scott was a dedicated member of the Communications Division of the Kansas City Fire Department.

City Chapter 'ZOOM' Special Meeting Announcement
11/24/20 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
A City Chapter Special Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 11:00a.m. via ‘Zoom Online Video Meeting’ in accordance with Article II, Section 4 & Article V, Section 6 of the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & By-Laws. The purpose of this meeting will be for final membership approval of the AFR ADDITIONAL LEGAL HOLIDAYS MOU.

Fallen Brother
11/23/20 - IAFF Local 4349
As a member of the Local 4349, it is with a heavy heart and deep felt regret, that we announce the passing of one of our beloved brothers, Captain Dale Edward Mosby, on November 16th, 2020. Although our hearts may be broken, our spirits remain strong.

1014 Election Results
11/23/20 - IAFF Local 1014

KCFD LODD - Fire Communication Specialist/Paramedic Scott Davidson
11/23/20 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
It is with a heavy heart that I must again reach out to you with the news of a Line of Duty Death of a KCFD member. Communications Specialist/Paramedic Scott Davidson passed away early this morning from complications of COVID-19. Scott was a dedicated member of the Communications Division of the Kansas City Fire Department.

KCFD LODD - Fire Captain Bobby Rocha
11/23/20 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
It is with profound sadness that I write to inform you of the line of duty death of Kansas City Fire Department Fire Captain and IAFF Local 42 Member Bobby Rocha. Bobby fell ill and was diagnosed with COVID-19. Brother Rocha fought valiantly against this virus and his fight was a testament to his strength as a person.

Powers Ave. Car vs Gas Meter
11/22/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

At 4:49 a.m. on Sunday, November 22, 2020, Local members responded to a collision involving a vehicle into a home at 837 W. Powers Ave. in Littleton. First arriving Littleton Police Officers reported a natural gas leak, evacuated the occupants and checked for injuries. When members arrived, they stood by with a charged hose line in case anything ignited and confirmed that no one was hurt.

Jamison Dr. Multi Family Structure Fire
11/22/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

At 8:09 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2020, Local members responded to a fire alarm activation at Courtney Downs Apartments, located at 15859 E. Jamison Drive in Arapahoe County. While members were responding, 911 callers reported water flowing and smoke in the building. First arriving Engine 42 found smoke in and around the large 3-story building and pulled a hose line for fire attack.

11/20/2020 43 Plattsville Avenue Garage Fire
11/20/20 - Norwalk Professional Firefighters

Norwalk Fire Department Press Release November 20, 2020 The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a Garage fire at 43 Plattsville Avenue, at 5:20 pm Friday evening. The fire burned inside the rear wall of the single car garage and into its attic space, before it could be extinguished.

Firefighters United | Thanksgiving Meal Baskets
11/20/20 - IAFF Local 21
Firefighters United invites all Local 21 members to assist with providing meals to the citizens of Saint Paul in need. If you can’t make the event, you can also help out with a donation. See below for addtional information or contact Brittney Baker (FF, POOL - B.) Hallie Q.

Thanksgiving Safety
11/20/20 - IAFF Local 902

Malden Fire Fighters Local 902 Stress Safety on Thanksgiving Day Safe travel and home cooking lead to a Happy Thanksgiving for all A cooking fire is three times more likely on Thanksgiving than on any other day of the year. Most of those Thanksgiving Day fires occur between noon and 4:00 p.m. – the peak cooking hours.

Friday Update 11-20-20
11/20/20 - IAFF Local 1014

Give to the Max | Saint Paul Fire Foundation
11/18/20 - IAFF Local 21
Together we can get a jumpstart on Give to the Max Day, and meet our goal we set for the pandemic relief fund. Show your support for the Saint Paul Fire community with an early donation.

President Update
11/18/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Good Afternoon, Here is an update from Dave Foster, Presdient of Local 858.

DFD Peer Support Suicide Prevention Training - Session 3 - TODAY
11/18/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Hello Sisters and Brothers, Below is information regarding our final Suicide Prevention classes being provided by the Veterans Administration in partnership with the DFD Peer Support Team, and is available to anyone interested. This session is an hour and a half long and will take place at 9am this Wednesday, November 18th.

Colorado Blvd. Car vs Building
11/17/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

At 1:44 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, Local members responded to a traffic collision involving a structure at the Chase Bank, located at 9350 S. Colorado Blvd. in Highlands Ranch. When Engine 17 arrived, they found a Jeep Grand Cherokee into a support column for the building with significant damage.

Multi Family Structure Fire
11/17/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

At 8:40 p.m. on Monday, November 16, 2020, Local members responded to an apartment fire at 1039 S. Parker Rd. in Arapahoe County. A vigilant neighbor heard smoke alarms sounding from a nearby apartment, saw smoke coming from the top of the door and dialed 911. First arriving members from Station 21 advanced a hose line through the complex and entered the burning apartment.

Commercial Structure Fire
11/17/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

On Thursday November 12, 2020 at 8 a.m., Local members responded to a commercial structure fire at the Aces Motorcycle store off of W. Bowles Ave. in Littleton. When Engine 11 arrived on scene, members found heavy smoke inside the building, but could not find any active fire.

Ratification Vote Results
11/17/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

All Members, This is an official notification that the Collective Bargaining Committee's motion to Ratify the Memorandum of Understanding for the 2021 Contract year has passed.

IAFF ALERT - National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO) EMS sleep health study.
11/17/20 - UPFFA
Dear Affiliate Leader: As a reminder, the IAFF is cautioning members and advising them to not participate in the National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO) EMS sleep health study.

11/11/2020 MVA I-95
11/17/20 - Norwalk Professional Firefighters
Norwalk Fire department Press Release Norwalk Fire responded to a MVA on I-95 involving three cars and a tractor trailer.at 2030 hours. Immediately followed at 2130 hours by another car into the back of a tractor trailer with three youths in the car killing one. FD extricated all three passengers two with serious injuries and one fatality.

11/11/2020 2 Pheasant Ct
11/17/20 - Norwalk Professional Firefighters

Norwalk Fire Department Press Release The Norwalk Fire department responded to a house fire at #2 Pheasant Ct. at 1545 hours. The fire started in the kitchen of the two story home, and extended through the vent ductwork into the attic. Crews quickly extinguished the fire and removed the smoke from the home.

***TODAY*** Collective Bargaining Committee Presentation of the Memorandum of Understanding and Voting
11/16/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Good Afternoon The first of the two Ratification Meetings is TONIGHT - Monday, November 16, 2020 at 6 pm - The waiting room for credentialling will open by 5 pm - Sign-in early so credentialling will go quicker. We will not start the meeting until everybody has entered the meeting. The meeting will be locked at 6:20 pm, and no one else will be allowed into the Waiting Room.

Monday Morning Headlines
11/15/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

This Week: Vacation Pick Update, Ratification Meeting, Executive Board Voting, COVID Update, Steward Seminar

**** REMINDER**** Collective Bargaining Committee Presentation of the Memorandum of Understanding
11/13/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

The Collective Bargaining Committee would like to present the Memorandum of Understanding for the 2021 contract year. The presentation will take place on Monday, November 16, 2020, at 6 pm and Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at 9:30 am. This presentation will occur virtually via ZOOM, and you will be required to both register and log in to your ZOOM account.