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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.

Retired Lt. George Turner
11/12/19 - IAFF Local 1403

Metro-Dade Firefighters regret to announce Retired Lt. George Turner passed away on November 11, 2019. George was hired on 7-26-76 and retired 6-30-03. May he Rest in Peace.

Heroes and Howl-i-days
11/12/19 - Toy Program
Join SF Firefighters Toy Program at our favorite Doggy Day Club for an amazing event where you can bring your dog, take photos with Santa, get some treats and make a child’s holiday brighter! Doggy Style Day Club invites you and you favorite do to join us on Dec 1st, 2019 for a fun filled event.

Monday Moring Headlines November 11, 2019
11/11/19 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Thank you to all of our Denver Firefighter Veterans that have chosen to continue there career on the fire department. We honor and express our gratitude to you for serving in our military and protecting our freedom. - Remember, our Union Offices will be closed today and will resume regular hours on Tuesday.

Happy Veterans Day
11/11/19 - IAFF Local 739
Happy Veterans Day Lynn Local 739 is wishing a Happy Veterans Day to all active and retired members who have and continue to serve. To Veterans everywhere, we say Thank You for your sacrifice and your service.

2019 OFFICER ELECTIONS
11/10/19 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
2019 OFFICER ELECTION *THIS VOTE WILL INCLUDE BYLAW CHNAGES AND A DUES INCREASE BALLOT MEASURE SPECIFICALLY FOR THE MEMBERSHIP ASSISTANCE FUND BYLAW CHANGES TO INCLUDE THE DUES INCREASE CAN BE VIEWED IN THE MEMBERS-ONLY SECTION AT IAFF244.

EMS Training
11/08/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

Today wrapped up two weeks of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) training for Mass Casualty Incidents involving technical rescue techniques. https://www.southmetro.

Rapp St. Car into a Building
11/08/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

At 1:21 p.m. on Wednesday November, 8th Local members responded to reports of a car into a a building in the 5700 block of S. Rapp St. in downtown Littleton. When the call came in there were also reports of people standing on the roof of the structure waiting for help because the car was blocking their exit path.

Fire Foundation Apparel Sales
11/08/19 - IAFF Local 21

2019 - 2020 Hockey Schedule
11/08/19 - IAFF Local 21

The 2019 - 2020 Hockey schedule has been posted to the L-21 website.

Friday Update 11-8-19
11/08/19 - IAFF Local 1014

Winter Blaze - Firefighters Ball
11/07/19 - IAFF Local 31

Save the date for the 2020 Winter Blaze - Tacoma Firefighters Ball, Saturday, March 21, at the Emerald Queen Casino's new facility. We hope you will join us for an evening of food, dancing, and live entertainment Kentucky Derby style to benefit The Goodtimes Project. It truly will be an event to remember.

30 in 30 Raffle
11/06/19 - IAFF Local 51

30 - 30 El Paso Firefighter Cancer Fund Daily Raffle WINNERS: 1. Carlo Salazar 2. Xavier Romero 3. Bobby Jones 4. Patsy Razo

ACTIVE MEMBERS - VSP VISION ENROLLMENT INFO FOR 2020 COVERAGE
11/06/19 - Detroit Fire Fighters Association

Madam Mayor: Brosnan wins Livonia's top spot by razor-thin margin
11/06/19 - IAFF Local 1164

It appears Maureen Miller Brosnan will become the first female mayor of Livonia. Brosnan edged out her opponent, Laura Toy, with 12,230 votes. Toy fell just short with 12,066 votes, a difference of 164 votes. The mayor serves a four-year term and currently makes $125,000 annually. She'll succeed current mayor Dennis Wright, who opted not to run for reelection this year.

2019 Salvation Army Bell Ringing Season Is Here
11/05/19 - IAFF Local 21
We will be ringing bells starting on November 15th at Cub Foods Midway as well as Grand Meander on December 7th and Wild Games November 29th thru December 23rd.

Charity Giving Campaign
11/05/19 - IAFF Local 21

Brothers and Sisters, The St. Paul Charitable Giving campaign closes this Wednesday, Nov 6! One of the charities you can support is the St. Paul Fire Foundation and is an easy way to contribute to a cause that benefits you and your brothers and sisters directly. You can choose to make a one-time contribution using a paper form or go online to www.ipledgeonline.

Foxwood Ct. Structure Fire
11/05/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

On Tuesday, November 5th, Local members responded to a town home fire with a report of someone trapped on Foxwood Court in Parker. Upon arrival smoke was visible and members from Medic 41 went inside for search, rescue and fire control. They used a water extinguisher to control the flames and worked with Tower 45 to conduct searches inside.

Cedar Street Structure Fire
11/05/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

During the evening on Saturday, November 2, 2019, Local members responded to a house fire in the 5400 block of South Cedar Street in Littleton. When members arrived, they observed flames coming from a second-floor window of the split-level home. Members conducted a transitional attack to darken down the fire before moving inside the structure to fully extinguish it.

November 2019 General Membership Meetings
11/05/19 - International Association of Firefighters

Our next quarterly general membership meetings will take place on Tuesday, November 12th and Wednesday, November 13th at The Cabin on Route 33 in Freehold. Both meetings will takle place in the back room behind the fireplace and will start at 1700 sharp. Please make every effort to attend. See you there.

MDA Boot Camp
11/05/19 - IAFF 1826
To all Local 1826 Members, Please see attachment containing information on this event, 2020 IAFF/MDA Boot Camp-January 9th & 10th, 2020 at Embassy Suites in Orlando. * Local 1826 will only provide travel cost for our MDA Coordinator.* MDA provides the room and meals, if you would like to attend travel would be your responsibility.

2020 Ball Tickets and Rooms now available
11/04/19 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Hello all members, Tickets and rooms for the 2020 ball are now available to purchase. The ball is being held Saturday February 22nd, and rooms are available February 21st-23rd. To purchase tickets simply call the union office or go to iaff858.org and visit the online store. A link for hotel rooms is below.

Voting 2019
11/04/19 - IAFF Local 51

Election Day is November 5, 2019 Need to know where to vote? Issues on the ballot: State Income Tax City of El Paso Public Safety Bond

NLFD Trains With New Equipment
11/03/19 - New London Fire Fighters
The NLFD has used funds from a grant to purchase new rescue equipment. This Arizona vortex is a bipod-tripod that allows for great flexibility during rescue operations.

MDA Fill The Boot Wild Game
11/01/19 - IAFF Local 21
Local 21 Brothers and Sisters, We have been invited by the Minnesota Wild to fundraise for the MDA at the November 21st game at Excel Energy Center vs. the Colorado Avalanche. This is an opportunity for 10 individuals to Fill the Boot and then enjoy the Wild game.

Primary sets up showdown for Livonia's first female mayor
11/01/19 - IAFF Local 1164

Thousands of voters went to the polls around Livonia on Aug. 6. After people cast their ballots, the mayoral race was narrowed down to Maureen Miller Brosnan and Laura Toy while the city council race went from a 12-person race to an eight-person one. Toy, the current city council president, led the mayoral field with 7,400 votes and Brosnan followed with 6,124.

2019 Santa Express Signup is on left side of homepage
11/01/19 - IAFF Local 1426
If you would like to enroll for the 2019 Santa Express please click on the Santa Express Enrollment Tab on the left side of our home page.

IAFF Local 21 City Council Endorsements
10/31/19 - IAFF Local 21
Protect us, so we can protect you St. Paul Firefighters Local 21 has endorsed the following candidates for re-election to the St. Paul City Council. Ward 1. Dai Thao Ward 2. Rebecca Noecker Ward 3. Chris Tolbert Ward 4. Mitra Jalali Nelson Ward 5. Amy Brendmoen Ward 7.

Friday Update 11-1-19
10/31/19 - IAFF Local 1014

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR MEMBERS!
10/30/19 - IAFF Local 1014

DONATIONS MADE AT THE MEMORIAL GLADE DEDICATED TO VICTIMS AFTER 9/11
10/29/19 - Lets Fire Cancer

"YOUR" two latest donations were made on October 15, 2019 at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City at the "MEMORIAL GLADE" The Memorial Glade is dedicated to those whose actions in our time of need led to their injury, sickness and death.

Greenville Firefighters offering to install free smoke alarm batteries for Borough Residents
10/27/19 - Greenville Professional Firefighters

It's that time of year again! Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries™! Every fall, Energizer and Greenville Firefighters work to remind people of the simple, life-saving habit of changing the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms when setting the clocks back for daylight saving time. Three minutes.

Meadow Bridge Way Structure Fire
10/27/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

At 12:17 a.m. on Sunday October 27th, Local members responded to a house fire at 12471 Meadow Bridge Way in Parker. When members arrived, they found one side of the home engulfed with flames and melting the siding on the neighbor’s house. The exterior fire was quickly darkened down and flames were found extending through the attic space.

Come Help a Firefighter's Family!!
10/26/19 - Newport News Firefighter's Association
Please help us support one of our own next Saturday, Nov 2 @ 9am at Breakaway Jiu-Jitsu. Ten dollar entry fee. All proceeds will go to Dragan Grujicic's family and Hunters Hope Foundation. There will be over $1000 in raffle give-aways. Come out and join in some fellowship, and see old friends and meet new ones. Please see attached flier or "Breakaway Jiu Jitsu" FB page for details. Thank you and have a rad day. --Rob Murianka

Retirement
10/25/19 - St. Charles Professional Firefighters Local 3322
Chief Joe Schelstreet has retired, now it's time to party! Come join us to celebrate his career.

INFORMATIONAL POST
10/25/19 - IAFF Local 1403

On Tuesday before the General Membership Meeting from 1030 to 1130 FF Mark Buckley will be presenting a 1 hour informational session of Financial Strategies for Retirement. Local 1403 continues to strive in passing on information to our members in an effort to provide education.

Thanks Conner and the Ocean Avenue Learning Academy in New London
10/25/19 - New London Fire Fighters
The NLFD would like to thank Conner and the Ocean Avenue Learning Academy in New London for this great gift to the South Station.

Upcoming SPFD Yearbook
10/25/19 - IAFF Local 21
Attention St Paul Fire Department Members: We have partnered with Heritage Portraits & Albums to photograph our department members so we can create a Heritage Album for our organization.

Congratulations to newly elected Field Rep. Angie Young
10/24/19 - IAFF 1826
To all Local 1826 Members, Thanks to all members who came out and voted and a special thanks to the six candidates for stepping up for our Field Representative position. There were 435 total votes cast and Congratulations to Angie Young! Angie will start transitioning with Field Rep. Bill Simpson immediately and assume the position on Jan 2nd 2020.

Friday Update 10-25-19
10/24/19 - IAFF Local 1014

Firefighters For Pfeifer
10/24/19 - IAFF Local 1805
#FirefightersForPfeifer With a great deal of consideration, your Local 1805 firefighters are very excited to unanimously endorse Chris Pfeifer for Clark County Fire District 6 Commissioner Candidate! We feel he brings an incredible value to the taxpayers and will support the growing needs of our rapidly growing district. Please help us spread the word.

*New admin*
10/23/19 - IAFF Local 2819
Looking for input on what features the body would like to have on the site. If there is something missing or a link that does not work please let me know. Jwarter@iaff2819.

Davies Way Structure Fire
10/23/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

At 5 a.m. on Wednesday October 23rd, Members responded to a house fire in the 500 block of West Davies Way in Littleton. Upon arrival members encountered a heavy volume of fire consuming the attached garage, deck, bushes and starting to spread into the home. Littleton Police Officers confirmed everyone safely exited the home and evacuated the neighbors.

Academy Family Night
10/23/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

Families and friends of our current 19-2 Fire Academy recruits got to come out to the drill ground to see what their loved ones have been learning! https://www.southmetro.

Online Toy Drive
10/23/19 - Toy Program
You are invited to support this cause An online toy drive has kicked off to support local kids in need served by the SF Firefighters Toy Program. You can help reach the goal of 1500 items by shopping online to support the drive. Simply click Shop Now.

City fire stations not livable
10/22/19 - Kansas State Council of Fire Fighters
Representatives of IAFF Local 64 are concerned about conditions of stations and staffing. Click the link for more information. http://wyandottedaily.

United Way
10/22/19 - Newport News Firefighter's Association
Help the department reach its participation goal and help you local union members by donating to us through the Unite Way. Fill out the 'specific 501C" area and fill in Newport News Firefighter's Association 501C 54-6065174 Thank you for all you do! Stay safe.

MDA Fundraiser
10/22/19 - Boston Fire Fighters
Santos "JR" Ortiz here, On October 20th and November 3rd I will be running the Baystate(with Justin Moy the Nation MDA Ambassador) and New York Marathons under the name MDA Team Momentum. Money raised goes to Boston Fire MDA”Fill the Boot” totals. Remember it started in Boston with Engine 1.