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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.

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.

I-25 MVA Rollover
01/21/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

At 17:28 on January 16th, 2019 Local members responded to a MVA with a rollover at northbound I-25 at E. Orchard Rd. and north of E. Belleview Ave. Battalion 3 arrived to a 3-vehicle MVA with one vehicle on it’s roof, and advised MetCom to start additional medic. Engine 31 arrived and started extrication with Tower 35.

Landmark Way High Angle Rescue
01/21/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

At 00:20 on January 15th, 2019 Local members responded to parties trapped in a elevator at 7600 Landmark Way at the Denver Tech Center in Greenwood Village. Tower 32 arrived and advised that the call be upgraded to a high angle rescue. Battalion Chief 3 arrived on scene and advised MetCom for additional engine to the scene.

Marion Street Structure Fire
01/21/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

At 1:16 p.m. on Monday January 21st, Local members responded to a reported house on fire in the 6400 block of South Marion Street in Centennial. First arriving Engine 14 observed smoke visible from the rear of the structure and pulled a 1 ¾ line for fire attack. The homeowner and Sheriff Deputies were attempting control the flames and Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish them.

Picadilly Ct. Structure Fire
01/21/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

On Sunday January 21st at 11:39 am, Local members along with members from Local 1290 were dispatched to this garage fire in a duplex, near South Riviera Way and South Picadilly Court. The first arriving unit found smoke showing from the garage. They pulled an 1 ¾ line and initially worked off their own engine’s water.

2018 Big Buck Winners
01/21/19 - IAFF Local 21
2018 Big Buck Contest winners (gun) this year is Tony Farina. Tony harvested a 9 point buck with a Boone and Crockett score of 129 2018 Big Buck Contest winner (archery) is Brad Richgels with his Wisconsin buck harvest. Youth Hunters this year are Tanner and Cooper Hoel each harvesting a doe.

LIVE Stream Training from the IAFF Tuesday
01/21/19 - IAFF Local 4416

Live view training opportunities on Tuesday dealing with Fire Ground Tactics and Suicide Prevention in the Fire Service. Watch Live: youtube.com/IAFFTV/live facebook.com/IAFFonline www.iaff.

Online Book Drive
01/21/19 - Toy Program

SF Firefighters is running an online drive raising goods for SF Firefighters Toy Program. You can help reach the goal of 300 items by shopping online to support the drive. Simply click Shop Now.

2019 SFPFF Conference
01/21/19 - Southern Federation of Professional Fire Fighters
January 11, 2019 All Southern Federation of Fire Fighters State & Local Affiliate Officers: In accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws of the Southern Federation of Professional Firefighters I am sending this correspondence in regard to your annual membership and the Annual SFPFF Conference.

Firefighters rescue man trapped between semi tires in Plymouth Twp.
01/20/19 - IAFF Local 1164

Livonia firefighter Adam Pryor works to free the mechanic trapped between two semi tires in Plymouth on Jan. 17, 2019. The Livonia Fire Department assisted the Plymouth Twp. Fire Department in the rescue. (Photo: Capt.

11th Annual Charity Bass Tournament
01/20/19 - IAFF Local 4544
The information for this years 11th Annual Team Bass Tournament has been updated in the "11th Annual Team Bass Tournament" tab. Be sure to check this information out. We look forward to another successful Bass Tournament!

2-Alarm East St Fire
01/20/19 - IAFF local 2464
On January 9th Walpole Firefighters battled a 2-Alarm Fire on East St.

Burn Foundation Maine Trip
01/19/19 - New London Fire Fighters
The NLFD is proud to help support families from the Burn Foundation at the Winter Burn Camp in Camden Maine this week. The camp is from January 17-21st and is held for Fire and Ice burn survivors. Ski Day on top of the mountain with US National Ski Hall of Famer Glen Plake (Blue Jacket). Race Day.

Local 478 Website Update & New Content
01/18/19 - Waco Firefighters
Thanks for dropping by the website, we have some great news. We are currently in the process of updating and adding new content throughout the website, so please check back frequently and see for yourself. If any members have ideas for new features or content they would like to see, please email me and let me know.

Friday Update 1-18-19
01/18/19 - IAFF Local 1014

2019 Local 21 Ice Fishing Tournament
01/18/19 - IAFF Local 21

Retiree Luncheon
01/17/19 - IAFF local 1289
Join us Friday April 5th at the Stanislaus Veterans Hall at 3500 Coffee Road for the retiree’s luncheon, beginning at 11am.

Checking for Charity 2019
01/17/19 - IAFF Local 1476
Checking for Charity planning for 2019 is in full swing. The event is March 23, 2019 at the Troubh Ice Arena in Portland starting at 4:30 pm. For more information check out the Checking for Charity Facebook page. https://www.facebook.

Check Presentation to Ava Roy Fund
01/16/19 - Hamden Professional Firefighters
You may recall our post from a couple weeks ago regarding “Last Alarm IPA” on draft at BAR in New Haven.

Firefighters quickly douse garage fire in Pollock
01/15/19 - IAFF Local 3556

Fire crews work to knock down flames as they consume a Pollock Pines resident's garage.

Man seriously hurt in wreck
01/15/19 - IAFF Local 3556

Emergency responders extricate a Placerville man after his vehicle rolled over on Highway 50 Sunday. Photo courtesy of El Dorado County Fire Protection District

City Chapter Vice President Vacancy
01/15/19 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
The IAFF Local 244 Executive Board is accepting letters of interest for the position of City Chapter Vice President for the next 14 calendar days. The Executive Board will appoint the City Chapter Vice President to serve until the next General Election in December 2019 in accordance with the Constitution & Bylaws, Article VI, Section 5.

Update General President vacancy
01/15/19 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
January 15, 2019 Brothers & Sisters, As Interim president, I wanted to provide you with an update regarding the appointment process for the vacant General President Position. Your Eboard received one valid letter of interest for this position.

2019 MDA "Fill the Boot", March 8-10, 2019
01/15/19 - IAFF 1826
Good Morning Local 1826 & Fire Chiefs.

IAFF PEER SUPPORT TRAINING, Feb, 26-27, 2019
01/15/19 - IAFF 1826
To all Local 1826 Members, Please see attachment containing information on an IAFF PEER SUPPORT TRAINING, Feb. 26-27, 2019 9am-5pm at 1885 Veterans Park Drive, Naples, Fl. 34109. "12 seats have been reserved for Local 1826 Members", First come, First served, please respond in a timely manner, this class will fill fast.

Our 2019 message to members
01/13/19 - Newport News Firefighter's Association
We want everyone in the department, especially our members, to know that everyone at the Newport News Firefighter’s Association, Local 794, still supports you day in and day out. While you might not have heard from us for a short while, it does not mean we have forgotten you, the department, or given up our fight to provide you a better department, admin, and working environment.

IAFF Response to Trump Tweet Threatening to Cut Federal Funds for Wildfire Response
01/11/19 - UPFFA
IAFF Response to Trump Tweet Threatening to Cut Federal Funds for Wildfire Response As Californians struggle to recover from a series of devastating wildfires, the president of the United States has launched another impulsive, reckless and uninformed tweet threatening to halt federal funding dedicated to helping fire fighters keep their communities safe.

Election
01/11/19 - IAFF Local 51

Dear Members, We have a special election for State Rep. 79. L51 Executive Board has endorsed Dr. Michiel Noe for State Rep 79. Early voting begins Monday, Jan 14th and ends Jan 25th Election Day Jan 29th Remember to get out and vote.

Friday Update 1-11-19
01/11/19 - IAFF Local 1014

Brothers & Sisters, This Tuesday, at our Union Meeting, your newly elected Local 1014 Executive Board was sworn in by former Local 1014 President and International Association of Fire Fighters General President Emeritus Alfred K. Whitehead.

Norwich Welcomes a New Fire Chief
01/11/19 - IAFF Local 892
Norwich Firefighters Local 892 is proud to announce that Battalion Chief Tracy Montoya has been promoted to Chief of Department. Chief Montoya has served the City of Norwich for almost 29 years. He has been the commander of Platoon 1 since 2007. Chief Montoya has also served in the US Navy and Navy Reserves for 33 years.

Retirement Party!
01/10/19 - IAFF Local #1945

Come celebrate years of service at the Retirement Party of three of 1945's best. Mike Chavez, Mark Fowler, and Randy Wright are retiring and going out with a bang at 5:00pm Friday, Jan.11th at the Drake Center.

Highlands Ranch Basketball Game
01/10/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

On the evening Wednesday January 9th, a small group local members put their athletic skills to the test during a basketball game with the Highlands Ranch Community Association, Therapeutic Recreation Southridge Nuggets Team. The Firefighters got beat for the second year in a row with a final score of 68-26, but both teams celebrated the victory! http://www.southmetro.

Bennett 2nd Alarm Mutual Aid Structure Fire
01/10/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

Just after the noon hour on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue transmitted a 2nd Alarm for a structure fire involving hazardous materials near East Quincy Avenue and South Watkins Road in Arapahoe County.

We are looking for participants to compete in Unite + Fight, a charity boxing event on March 9, 2019.
01/10/19 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters
Hello fellow first responders~ We are looking for participants to compete in Unite + Fight, a charity boxing event on March 9, 2019. Unite + Fight brings together local police, fire and EMS departments to raise money for fellow first responders in crisis.

January 9, 2019: Governor's Inauguration Ball
01/10/19 - UPFFA
[L - R]: Jay Colbert, IAFF 3rd District Vice President Peter S. Carozza, President, UPFFA of Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont Andrew Matthews, Ex. Director, Ct.

Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) is accepting applications
01/10/19 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) is accepting applications for the position of Airport Fire Fighter. This recruitment process will fill three anticipated Airport Fire Fighter openings and establish an eligibility list for future openings. The Airport Fire Fighter position is a full-time position located at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

New firetruck, lieutenant ready to roll
01/10/19 - Salisbury Fire Fighters
New firetruck, lieutenant ready to roll By Jim Sullivan jsullivan@newburyportnews.com Sep 17, 2018 Courtesy photo/Keith SullivanKelby Groder is sworn in as the Salisbury Fire Department’s first lieutenant by Town Clerk Mindy Morrison.

Four-alarm fire hits Salisbury home
01/10/19 - Salisbury Fire Fighters
Four-alarm fire hits Salisbury home Harbormasterhopes to rebuild By Dave Rogers drogers@newburyportnews.com Jan 7, 2019 Updated Jan 7, 2019 JIM VAIKNORAS/Staff photoA Salisbury firefighter douses the flames at a house fire Saturday afternoon on Second Street in Salisbury.

Garner Memorial Scholarship
01/10/19 - IAFF Local 311
The Richard Garner Memorial Scholarship was created to honor the life of City of Madison Firefighter/Paramedic Richard Garner Jr. who died in the line of duty on April 1, 2018.

January 9, 2019: Inauguration of Governor Ned Lamont
01/09/19 - UPFFA
Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut Attending the Inauguration of the 89th Governor of the State of Connecticut Ned Lamont [Backrow L-R] Joseph Robidoux, Pres.

L-21 and L-3939 Merger Results
01/09/19 - IAFF Local 21

Results of Local 21/3939 Merger Vote: A “Yes” vote was a vote to merge A ”No” vote was a vote to not merge Results: Yes- 116 No- 38 Motion to merge passes 75% - 25%. These results will be provided to IAFF 5th District Vice President Tom Thornberg. VP Thornberg will carry these results to the IAFF Executive Board for final approval from the IAFF.

Local 830 Members Handle 'Suspicious' Fires
01/09/19 - Norwalk Professional Firefighters

Members of Local 830 were called to Calf Pasture Beach and Cove Marina within an hour of each other on Monday, January 7th for a structure and boat fire.

Notice of Elections, 2019
01/09/19 - IAFF 1826

LODD Steven H. Pollard Ladder Company 170
01/08/19 - IAFF Local 274

Public Safety Subcommittee of the Lamont Transition team
01/08/19 - UPFFA
The photo is of the final meeting of the Public Safety Subcommittee of the Lamont Transition team. The committee was tasked with developing public safety policies for the new administration. Among the policy initiatives developed and reported out are PTSD coverage for Firefighters and Police Officers and resources to tackle the opioid epidemic.

Benevolent Fund and TV Fund Deductions
01/08/19 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
Attention Members: Be advised, deductions for Benevolent and TV Fund will be deducted in this month (January 2019) in accordance with Article IV, Section 6 and Section 10 of the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & Bylaws. City Chapter Members: Please be advised that deductions for Benevolent Fund and TV Fund are scheduled to come out during the first pay period in January 2019.