IAFF Local 2032

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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.

City Chapter Special Meeting Announcement for the AFR COVID-19 MOU
04/07/20 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
A City Chapter Special Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 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 COVID-19 MOU. The special meeting will start promptly at 11:00a.m.

Firefighters For Blanco
04/07/20 - Suncoast Firefighters
Help Elect the FIRST Active Firefighter to Congress in Florida District 26 As you may already know, your fellow firefighter, Omar Blanco, is running for U.S. Congress in Florida's 26th District. Please consider supporting his candidacy by joining our fundraising efforts.

COVID-19
04/07/20 - PFFA
As the significant stress on our economy continues from the actions taken to limit the spread of COVID-19, access to funding and other resources is and will be a problem for many jurisdictions. There are two things you can do right now to help your local government get access to critical funding dollars going forward.

10 Things Your Local Should Be Doing for COVID-19 Response
04/07/20 - Brookline Fire Fighters

An Important Message From President Schaitberger
04/06/20 - Suncoast Firefighters
"An Attack On the IAFF is an Attack On All Of Us"

Northridge Brush Fire
04/06/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

At 2:19 p.m. on Sunday April 6th, Local members responded to a vegetation fire just east of the Northridge Recreation Center in Highlands Ranch. A 100x100 foot area was burning in the open space along one of the paths and not threatening any structures. Members made a direct attack and quickly extinguished the flames.

Coronavirus Update IAFF
04/06/20 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters

https://www.iaff.

Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters State Convention
04/06/20 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters

Hotel Lodging A special conference rate of $106.00 plus tax per room has been set up at Holiday Inn of Austin. Individual room reservations can be made directly with the Holiday Inn or MPFF (Fire Fighter) requesting the Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters group booking code (PFF). All reservations must be made by September 9, 2020 to guarantee your group room rate.

Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act
04/05/20 - Suncoast Firefighters

Membership Meeting
04/05/20 - IAFF Local F-102
All Hands, A Membership Meeting has been scheduled for 07 May 2020 and will commence at 1730 hours at Crash Fire Station 62. Election Ballots 2020 will be collected & counted during this meeting. A running agenda will be posted on the Union website for review/consideration. If you wish to have anything added to the agenda please feel free to contact me.

COVID-19 Guidance Surgical Masks:
04/04/20 - IAFF Local 274

COVID-19 Guidance Surgical Masks: Reducing Potential Exposure To help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and sustain a sufficient workforce to provide continuity of service throughout our communities, the IAFF strongly recommends that members begin wearing surgical masks at the fire station and to consider donning a surgical mask at home around family members.

April 4, 2020: Message from William Tong, Ct. Attorney General
04/04/20 - UPFFA

New Guidance on Wearing Surgical Masks
04/04/20 - IAFF Local 902

The IAFF strongly recommends thats members begin wearing surgical masks at the fire station

An Act relative to Emergency Hazard Health Duty
04/03/20 - Boston Fire Fighters
To find your legislature http://malegisature.

Friday Update 4-3-20
04/03/20 - IAFF Local 1014

Coronavirus: Hamilton Firefighters cautious
04/03/20 - IAFF Local 20
https://www.journal-news.

April 2nd - Update from President Foster
04/02/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Please take a few minutes to watch this video update from President Foster.

Covid-19 section updates
04/02/20 - Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association
Links to a U.S Department of Justice memo on the Public Safety Officer's Benefit Program in regards to Covid-19 has been added to the website. Also the U.S. and PA Department of Labor and Industries websites have Covid-19/Coronavirus sections that have important information regarding employment issues during this pandemic. Those links were added as well.

regular meeting 4-7-2020
04/01/20 - Medford Firefighters Local 824
Regular Union meeting at 1900 Hrs via Zoom App (2306) Bum and Payer will be at station 6 if you dont have ability to use zoom from your home. We are trying to follow the social distancing guidline and keep the group at station 6 small. please log in with your name so we can easily tell who is logged in. Agenda will be posted under member only section - Union Meeting Info-

Blood Drive-Critical Need
04/01/20 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters

To easily sign up click the link below to choose a time to donate: https://bloodhero.com/index.cfm.

Coronavirus: Hamilton Firefighters to be quarantined
04/01/20 - IAFF Local 20
https://www.journal-news.

Return to Work Policy
03/31/20 - IAFF Local 274

The City of White Plains officially implemented a back to work policy(below).The CDC recommends that you have to be free of fever and other symptoms for 72 hours straight and have the option of 2 negative tests 24 hours apart.The city part leaves that out.With the shortage of tests,it is hard enough to get one test.Use common sense,if you dont feel well,stay home.

Notice of Nomination for Office
03/31/20 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters

Message from PFFO
03/31/20 - IAFF local 2359
Please see the attached document from the PFFO about what they are encouraging lawmakers in regards to COVID-19.

First COVID-19 Death in Butler County
03/31/20 - IAFF Local 20
http://www.fox19.

Local 42's Office CLOSED
03/30/20 - IAFF Local 42
Greater Kansas City Fire Fighters, IAFF Local No. 42 Office is CLOSED until further notice. If you need to speak with an Officer of Staff you may reach them by telephone or E-mail. We apologize for this inconvenience.

Monday Morning Headlines 3/30/20
03/30/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Good Monday Morning, -COVID-19 -How to Contact your District VP -Support your Local Businesses -Union Meeting -Photo Request

Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act
03/29/20 - IAFF Local 902

Fire fighters and emergency medical personnel will receive billions in aid from an economic stimulus package, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, to address the response to and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 Resources for IAFF Members
03/29/20 - IAFF Local 902

As coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and exposures continue to grow, the IAFF wants to make sure you have the latest guidance, best practices and information to protect your health and safety and the public's safety as you remain on the frontlines of this pandemic.

Resources for COVID-19
03/29/20 - IAFF Local 902

As part of the IAFF's work to keep you updated on best practices for responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the IAFF has added important new information and resources to our coronavirus website.

Texts that Were Cut Off
03/29/20 - IAFF Local 274
It has come to my attention that some texts have been getting cut off,we are working to correct that issue.

Update from President Foster
03/29/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Dear Sisters and Brothers of Local 858; We are in the midst of an unprecedented event in our country, the fire service, and the Denver Fire Department. This is the first time that our Union has been tasked to deal with a Pandemic that has affected so many facets of our personal and professional lives.

message from PFFM
03/29/20 - Randolph FireFighters IAFF Local 1268
https://www.facebook.com/THE.

Local 1268 Supports EDZO
03/29/20 - Randolph FireFighters IAFF Local 1268

Local 274 Outreach Program
03/29/20 - IAFF Local 274

We have been working hard tossing around different ideas on how to raise money and help people at the same time.Brother Niles suggested the gofundme idea and pitched it to us.We all agreed that it was a great idea, and in one day already raised over $10,000 dollars.Brother Niles put alot of work into setting this up and he did a great job.

2020 Firefighter Ad
03/27/20 - IAFF Local 1476

FIREFIGHTER-EMT/PARAMEDIC SOUTH PORTLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT A progressive ISO Class One Fire Department on the Southern Maine Coast is looking for qualified, motivated, and career oriented individuals. Preference will be given for Paramedic applicants. The Department is responsible for Fire, EMS and Hazmat response.

2020 Firefighter Ad
03/27/20 - IAFF Local 1476
FIREFIGHTER-EMT/PARAMEDIC SOUTH PORTLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT A progressive ISO Class One Fire Department on the Southern Maine Coast is looking for qualified, motivated, and career oriented individuals. Preference will be given for Paramedic applicants. The Department is responsible for Fire, EMS and Hazmat response.

Friday Update 3-27-20
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IAFF CORONA virus guidance
03/27/20 - IAFF Local 2180

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Maplehurst Dr. Structure Fire
03/26/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

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COVID 19 - STATUS REPORT - 3/26
03/26/20 - IAFF Local 2180

Brothers and Sisters- Here is the latest CHULA VISTA IAFF LOCAL 2180 update and information as of MARCH 26: COVID-19 and Local 2180 Members We are happy to report that currently all Local 2180 members are COVID-19 free. Please continue to protect yourself and others by practicing social distancing and wearing PPE when needed.

9-133
03/26/20 - IAFF Local 3650
In May Redmond Fire & Rescue is asking voters to approve local option levy 9-133. Please support our need to maintain Advanced Life Support staffing and equipment. If you would like to host a yard sign, please email info@iaff3650.org with your name and address and we will place one at no cost.

Note to all Members during COVID-19
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We are in this together - COVID-19

Clarification of COVID-19 Exposure Reporting
03/25/20 - IAFF Local 1014

FPF Legislative Session Report
03/25/20 - Suncoast Firefighters
Week 9 (March 9-13, 2020) of the Florida Legislative session is complete. Watch as FPF President Wayne "Bernie" Bernoska submits his Legislative Report.

Message from Local 21 Leadership
03/25/20 - IAFF Local 21
Dear Local 21 Brothers and Sisters, The Chair Officers and the Executive Board wish to address you personally to simply say, “thank you,” for the job you have been doing and for the jobs you will be tasked with as this crisis unfolds.

Union Office Closed
03/25/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Brothers and Sisters, Due to social distancing issues, the 12 Lakeside Lane office has suspended office hours until further notice. We can set meetings up on an 'as needed' basis, however, most meetings will be handled remotely. Please let me know if you have any questions.