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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.

SPFD Saint Patrick's Day Stein Drive
02/21/20 - IAFF Local 21
Hot and fresh out of the kiln at Deneen Pottery, Saint Paul Fire's custom, hand spun, limited 2nd edition Saint Patrick's Day beer stein for 2020. All proceeds from the sale of the steins benefit the Saint Paul Fire Foundation. These limited edition steins are first being offered to SPFD employees and Local 21 retirees.

Last Minute Ball Information
02/21/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
One of the fun parts of the ball is the silent auction. This year we are able to let members preview items and also bid online without being at the ball. All proceeds from the auction go directly to the Denver Firefighters Charitable Foundation. If you click HERE you can see the items, the auction will be open tomorrow 2/22 from 4:30-10:30pm.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS 2020
02/21/20 - New London Fire Fighters
The 2020 Dr. Weis and John O'Connor Scholarship applications have been posted.

Annual Northland Cup Charitable Hockey Game
02/21/20 - IAFF Local 21
Sunday, February 23, 2020. Noon - 3:00pm. PUCK DROPS AT 1PM! Since 2012 employees of Ramsey County and the City of Saint Paul have played a friendly hockey game as a way to raise money and awareness for the Saint Paul/Ramsey County Intervention Project (SPIP).

Manchester's Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner
02/21/20 - PFFNH
Manchester hosts its CB&C dinner on 3/19 at the St. George Cathedral. Sponsorships are available. All proceeds benefit MDA. Tickets will be available soon - contact the MPFFA for more info.

Merrimack Green Balls of Fire
02/21/20 - PFFNH
Join Merrimack for their 6th annual Green Balls of fire at the Merrimack Ten Pin on 3/15 at noon. Tickets can be found here: http://iaff2904.

Walk of Fire
02/21/20 - PFFNH
Hampton Fire Prevention Officer Bill Paine is preparing for a trek along the Appalachian Trail, raising money for a summer camp dedicated to children with severe burn injuries. Find out more about his Walk of Fire at: https://www.facebook.

Friday Update 2-21-20
02/20/20 - IAFF Local 1014

2020 MO FF Cancer Coalition LODD Survivor Meeting
02/20/20 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters

Dry Creek Ct. Vehicle into Building
02/18/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

At 9:10 on Monday February 17th, Local members responded to a call for a car into a building on W. Dry Creek Ct. in Littleton. When members arrived on scene, they found a car had crashed through the front doors of The Boardroom Sports Bar and Steakhouse. The car was still running inside the business, but the driver was nowhere to be found. Littleton Police also arrived on scene to investigate.

Web-page Updates and Maintenance
02/16/20 - IAFF Local 1565
Local 1565 Members, Brother Scadden has been asked to update the Union Website, and maintain the information available as current as possible. He has already begun to clean up the website and we encourage you to use the Union Web-page to access up to date information.

FAST Response to Montville
02/16/20 - IAFF Local 892

On Saturday, February 15, 2020, at around 12:08 P.M. Montville, Mohegan, Oakdale, and Quaker Hill Fire Departments along with Mohegan Tribal FAST were dispatched to #491 Norwich New London Turnpike for a possible bedroom fire. Upon arrival on scene Montville Ladder 15 found fire showing from the A/D corner of the structure. A working fire was transmitted.

TODAY - ANNUAL MEETING- Denver Firefighters Museum
02/16/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Your Attendance Can Make a Difference. If you are a Denver Firefighter Museum Member than your vote counts! Today at 4 pm, the Museum located at 1326 Tremont Street will be holding the Annual Board Meeting where you can vote to help keep Denver Firefighters on the Museum Board. Help preserve our heritage by attending and voting in today's board election.

L30 HOCKEY CLOTHING FOR SALE (UPDATED)
02/15/20 - Cambridge Fire Fighters

ANNUAL MEETING- Denver Firefighters Museum
02/15/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Good morning, Are you a Denver Firefighter Museum Member? Do you want to know what's happening with the Museum? Tomorrow, February 16th is the Denver Firefighter Museum Annual Meeting at 4 pm located at 1326 Tremont Place. ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS is on the meeting agenda. Help keep Denver Firefighters on the Museum Board by attending and voting.

URGENT HELP NEEDED, plus FREE BEER!
02/15/20 - IAFF Local 21

Brothers and Sisters, We are less than one week out from the annual Beer Dabbler event and desperately short on volunteers. Please, if you can spare 2.5 hours next Saturday, February 22nd, go to the Local 21 website and sign up for a bit of fire tending in exchange for some free brews.

Springfield Fire Dept Promotes 11, Swears in 5 Recruits
02/14/20 - IAFF Local 648

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and Fire Commissioner B.J. Calvi held a ceremony Friday at the Raymond M. Sullivan Public Safety Complex to swear in five new recruits and promote 11 other officers. Calvi swore in Samuel Hudak, William Torres Jr., Daniel Allard and Matthew McElhiney as lieutenants.lio Rivera.

Retirees Get Together
02/13/20 - IAFF Somerville Fire Local 76
The next retirees gettogether will be held on Wednesday, March 11th from 9 to 12 at the Dante Club.

Lynn Firefighters Day
02/13/20 - IAFF Local 739
Today marks the 125th Lynn Firefighters Day. Lynn Firefighters Day was adopted by the Lynn City Council following a tragic fire where four Lynn Firefighters died in the line of duty on February 13, 1895 at City Box 41, 53-55 Munroe Street, Hutchinson Hardware. The following members of Engine Company 3 made the supreme sacrifice: Captain Henry L. Skinner, Hoseman Thomas E.

MO Fire Funeral Service Trailers for Sale
02/12/20 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
Download Flier with more images here.

Captain Scott Suplita Retirement
02/12/20 - IAFF Local 892

After 21 years of dedicated service to the City of Norwich, Captain Scott Suplita worked his last shift Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Captain Suplita was not only a leader on the fireground but a strong advocate for the members of Local 892 as well.

RESCHEDULED L21 Ice Fishing Tournament
02/11/20 - IAFF Local 21

Due to the frigid weather forecast for this Thursday, the Local 21 Ice Fishing Tournament has been RESCHEDULED for Monday, February 24th, at Bellaire Beach on White Bear Lake. Same time, 11am - 2pm. There will be food, prizes and trophies.

‘Sometimes you have to see it to be it,’ says Springfield’s first African American District Chief Tyrone Denson
02/11/20 - IAFF Local 648

‘Sometimes you have to see it to be it,’ says Springfield’s first African American District Chief Tyrone Denson Updated Feb 03, 2020; Posted Feb 03, 2020 Chief Tyrone Denson in January became the first-ever African American district chief of the Springfield Fire Department.

COUNCILOR BOOKER GEARS UP
02/11/20 - New London Fire Fighters
Last week, Councilor Kevin Booker visited the NLFD and geared up for some drills alongside Group 2. Councilor Booker went through a hose stretch and fire attack evolution, ladder placement and an EMS demonstration. Councilor Reona Dyess was also on hand. Thank you Councilors for your time and interest in the NLFD. Please also check out this video of Councilor Booker on the attack line.

Promotions and New Hires
02/11/20 - Hamden Professional Firefighters
2/10/20: Congratulations to FF Paul Turner and FF Ray Pouncey on your promotions to Fire Inspector. Inspectors Turner and Pouncey were sworn in today during a ceremony held in the auditorium of Memorial Town Hall. In addition to the two new inspectors, four new probationary Firefighter/EMT’s were sworn in.

TRIAL SHIFT SCHEDULE CHANGE VOTE RESULTS IN...
02/10/20 - IAFF Local 1014

Monday Morning Headlines 2/10/20
02/10/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Good Monday Morning, EBoard - The Executive Board will be meeting Wednesday, February 12, at 8:30 am in the Board Room at 12 Lakeside Lane. Be sure to let your Vice President know if you have any issues you would like the board to talk discuss. Ball - The Annual Ball is just 13 days away. Be sure to get your tickets from the 858 Online Store.

February 8, 2020: Testimonial Dinner Honoring John Novak
02/09/20 - UPFFA
Saturday, February 8, 2020: President Carozza, Secretary DeMici, Treasurer Anthony along with other UPFFA staff in attendance at the testimonial in Honor of Greenwich Local 1042 President John Novak.

PPFFA/Bob Zeigler Scholarship
02/05/20 - Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association

Union Meeting 2/5 & 2/6
02/05/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Good afternoon, Just a reminder that the Union Meeting and nominations for Delegates & Alternates to the 2020 IAFF Convention will be held tonight and tomorrow at February Union meeting on Feb 5th at 7:00 pm & Feb 6th at 8:30 am as well as on March 4th at 7:00 pm at 12 Lakeside Lane, Denver, Colorado 80212.

Ball Info Part 2, the real info
02/05/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Ok, Hello again, due to a computer glitch some of the last email wasn't sent, but here's all the legit info. -With the ball just over 2 weeks away, you need to get ready for the night of your life. -If you were notified that you'll be recieving an award, the Awards Ceremony will be held Saturday Feb 22nd @ 3pm @ the Hyatt Regency, 650 15th St.

regular union meeting 2-11-20
02/05/20 - Medford Firefighters Local 824
Regular union meeting 2-11-20 @ 1900hrs Station 6.

Legislative Update
02/04/20 - NMPFFA
Update on: SB 62 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PAY CHANGES & SB 72 PERA SOLVENCY From Brother John Melia Hello everyone, Senate Bills 62 and 72 made if through the Public Affairs Committee, but we're a long way away from protecting our pension and getting credit for all of the hours that we are required to work.

March 2, 2020: UPFFA of Ct. & Connecticut Career Fire Chiefs Association - Educational Seminar
02/04/20 - UPFFA
Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut & The Connecticut Career Fire Chiefs Association Joint Labor & Management Educational Seminar Monday, March 2, 2020 Connecticut Fire Academy 34 Perimeter Road, Suffield, Ct. 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Chris Lewis for Congress
02/04/20 - Professional Fire Fighters Of Alabama

.The PFFA endorse Chris Lewis for Congress in Alabama's 5th district.

IAFF License Plate Form
02/04/20 - Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association
The new form for IAFF auto/motorcycle license plates is in the main menu.

John Preston hike to the Midway
02/04/20 - IAFF Local 2180

On February 9, join Local 2180 members, friends and family to turn out and support Firefighter John Preston on the last mile of his hike from Northern California to the USS Midway bringing support and awareness to suicide prevention. John, a Palo Alto firefighter and United States Maring Corp Veteran, tragically lost his brother to suicide who was a police officer and Marine Veteran.

Important WTC Information
02/04/20 - IAFF Local 274

FILE WITH PERTINENT INFORMATION THAT EVERYONE THAT WENT TO GROUND ZERO SHOULD HAVE 1. A LETTER FROM THE NEW YORK STATE AND LOCAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM CONFIRMING THAT YOU SATISFIED THE ELIGIBILTY REQUIREMENTS FROM THE CITY OF WHITE PLAINS 2. COPIES OF PHOTOS OF YOU AT GROUND ZERO OR EVEN ANY PHOTOS THAT MAY HAVE BEEN TAKEN BEFORE/AFTER RETURNING (THINK THE CLASSIC “GROUP” SHOTS).

Update on: SB 62 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PAY CHANGES & SB 72 PERA SOLVENCY
02/04/20 - NMPFFA
Update on: SB 62 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PAY CHANGES & SB 72 PERA SOLVENCY

Helping Hank
02/03/20 - IAFF Local 21

Sitters needed to visit Hank Jandrich while his PCA is away and his Wife is at work. From Connie Jandrich: Please consider visiting Hank at our residence for an afternoon - you won't be disappointed. Play a little trivia, engage in riviting conversation, debate current events, try your hand at cribbage, assist with some handy craft/project, but most importantly.

New Engine 44 In Service Ceremony
02/03/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

After a decade of responding to emergencies, over 8,000 engine hours and 93,000 miles, Engine 44 was replaced with a brand new 2019 Pierce Velocity today. Members filled the 750 gallon tank with water from the old engine, gave the new rig a water cannon salute and did a traditional push in ceremony. Engine 44 protects the area around Lincoln Ave. and Peoria St. in Douglas County. https://www.

Vote No on Measure G
02/03/20 - Sacramento Area Fire Fighters
For more informattion go to http://www.protectingsacramento.

Boston Stair Climb 2020
02/03/20 - IAFF Local 740
March 28, 2020 in Boston Our team is : Portland Firefighters Local 740 Contact Ralph Munroe for more info. All members are welcome to attend.

Crocker St. Structure Fire
02/03/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

On Sunday February 2nd, just before 11 a.m., Local members responded to a house fire on S. Crocker St. in Littleton. Initial reports stated there was heavy smoke coming out of the windows and eaves of the house.

2020 7th District Benevolent Fund Scholarship Application Period Open
02/03/20 - IAFF 7th District
The 2020 7th District Benevolent Fund application period is now open. Annually the 7th District Benevolent Fund awards 10 scholarships to dependent children of 7th District members engaging in thier FIRST post high school educational opportunity. The attached guide the student to apply. Good luck to all.

Creve Coeur Challenge - MO Fire Funeral Assistance Team
01/31/20 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
Brothers and Sisters The first time we were introduced to Brian Zinanni and The Missouri Fire Service Funeral Assistance Team was when our Creve Coeur family lost one of our Brothers in an airplane crash.