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.

Peer Fitness Trainer Course offered
06/18/19 - IAFF Local 4416

Looking for a Peer Fitness Trainer certification class? Westfield and Local 4416 hosting September 23-27. Space still available.

MDA Summer Camp
06/18/19 - IAFF Local 51

Calling all EPFD brothers & sisters!!! Come one, Come all! Bring the family, MDA summer camp is fast approaching! Let’s make sure EPFD is well represented at this event. Contact Parliamentarian Rick Flores at 915-694-1221 for more information.

Hinsdale Road Gas Leak
06/18/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

At approximately 16:05 on June 17th, 2019 Local members was dispatched to a reported gas leak at 16990 Hinsdale Rd. in Centennial. Members arrived on scene to find a heavy flame coming from a ruptured gas line. Members monitored the scene while Xcel worked to crimp the line and neutralize the leak. The road was closed for approximately 2 hours. No injuries were reported.

2019 Annual Meeting
06/18/19 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters

The Colorado Professional Fire Fighters 2019 Annual Meeting

Poker Run Update
06/17/19 - IAFF Local 2866
The Fayetteville Firefighters would like to thank the Vault 1905 in Van Buren Ar. for becoming our first sponsor of the 2019 Firefighters Poker Run during Bikes Blues and BBQ. If you are around downtown Van Buren Ar. stop by and enjoy a really great bar with good food and plenty of cold drinks.

4th of July Crawfish Boil
06/17/19 - IAFF Local 2866
The Fayetteville Firefighters along with the Elks of Lodge 1987 will be hosting our Annual Crawfish and Shrimp Boil on July 4th 2019. It will be held at the Elks Lodge on Crossover Rd in North East Fayetteville. It is open to the public and all proceeds go to the Fayetteville Firefighters Children Scholarship Fund. Cost is $10.

Save the Date!
06/17/19 - IAFF Local 3972
Save the Date! On July 20th, 2019, Jefferson County Professiona Firefighters will celebrate 20 years of union. Information will be posted on the time and location soon.

The Vendome Hotel Fire 47 years ago
06/17/19 - Boston Fire Fighters
June 17, 1972 Fire Lieutenant John E. Hanbury, 46 Ladder 13 Fire Lieutenant Thomas J. Carroll, 52 Engine 32 Firefighter Richard B. Magee, 39 Engine 33 Firefighter Joseph F. Boucher, 28 Engine 22 Firefighter Paul J. Murphy, 36 Engine 32 Firefighter John J. Jameson, 52 Engine 22 Firefighter Charles E. Dolan, 47 Ladder 13 Firefighter Joseph P.

Training Symposium
06/16/19 - IAFF Local 1403

Filling up Fast, Don't delay.

Brother Paul V. Hoban
06/16/19 - Boston Fire Fighters
Boston Firefighters Local 718 regrets to announce the sudden death of Brother Paul V. Hoban Engine Co. 16. Brother Hoban was appointed to The Boston Fire Department in 1989. A soon as we have service arrangements, we will be posting them. Rest in Peace Brother.

2019 Revoluntionary Fire Tactics at the Lake Event
06/15/19 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
Register Online here.

2019 Jefferson City Guns N Hoses Hockey Event
06/15/19 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters

Membership Meeting
06/15/19 - IAFF Local F-102
All Hands, A Membership Meeting is being scheduled for 29 June 2019 at 1730 hours, at Crash Fire Station 62. A running agenda will be established on the Union website calendar for review. If you have an item for the agenda please see me.

Washington FF's Ride for Sinise Foundation
06/15/19 - IAFF 7th District
Firefighters Ride 4 R.I.S.E. (FFR4R) is a bi-annual initiative started by firefighters from Washington State. These brave defenders, and anyone who would like to join to join them, participate in multi-day long-distance bicycle rides raising money for the Gary Sinise Foundation along the way.

St. Cloud Fire Department is hiring.
06/15/19 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters
https://www.ci.stcloud.mn.

Friday Update 6-14-19
06/14/19 - IAFF Local 1014

How the HRA Works
06/14/19 - Northern Ohio Fire Fighters
How the HRA Works Established as a Voluntary Employee Benefit Association (VEBA) trust under Section 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code, the HRA offers employers the opportunity to help their employees pay for post-employment health care expenses on a tax-free basis. The plan allows employers to make tax-free contributions to their employees’ accounts.

Capitol Report 6/5/19
06/14/19 - UPFFA

Chatfield camping bbq update
06/14/19 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Good morning, just wanted to let all of you know when heading down to chatfield this weekend for the 858 camping and BBQ, come In from the south entrance on titan road, then take Roxborough Park Road North into the Park, the group camping loops are on the left, we have group loops A,B,E,F,H,I, and J.

Newly Promoted
06/13/19 - IAFF Local 4349
Newly Promoted Captain Craig McVey (2nd from left) and Engineer Alex Trottier (Far right).

Todd Mahoney Support
06/13/19 - IAFF Local 311
With the permission of Todd’s family and the assistance of the PFFW Charitable Foundation we have established a donation page to benefit Savanah and the boys. They are very appreciative of all the support during this time.

Local 1371 Softball tournament
06/12/19 - Kansas State Council of Fire Fighters
Below is a flyer for a softball tournament in the Kansas City area hosted by Consolidated Fire District 2 and Local 1371 benefitting the Down Syndrome Guild. Could you please forward through your contacts and sites? Thanks.

4F Charity Golf Tournament
06/12/19 - PFFNH
Can't make the tournament this year but you would still like to help? Register Online or Donate As always, all of the proceeds will benefit the 4F Fund which provides assistance to families in their time of need. Any donations of goods, services, or financial contributions will be greatly appreciated.

Wishes and Heros Benefit Concert
06/12/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

Please help support the 9th Annual Corey Rose Wishes and Heroes Benefit Concert on June 22nd in Littleton,CO! Proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Colorado and the Colorado Professional Firefighters Association. Come out and meet Corey Rose and your favorite 9 News TV personalities for the 9th year at a new location, Breckenridge Brewery in Littleton.

New E-62 Update
06/11/19 - IAFF local 2957
Leesburg Fire Department awaits the new Engine 62, in the works over at Ten-8 Fire / Pierce. Check << here >> for the latest updates.

Mike Rogers Retirement Party
06/11/19 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters
July 13th @ Colorado Professional Fire Fighter Center come celebrate Mike Rogers and his retirement. Please see the flyer for more information.

Class of 2019-A Graduation
06/11/19 - IAFF Local 21
Please accept our invitation to attend the 2019 joint Minneapolis and Saint Paul Firefighter Graduation. See the attached invitation and map of the University of St. Thomas campus. The event will be held in the O’Shaughnessy Educational Center which is #5 on the map.

Last Minute Camping news and notes
06/10/19 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Ok, so this SATURDAY June 15th is the annual 858 Picnic and BBQ. It’s is being held at Chatfield Reservior In the group camping loops, food serving will start @ 4pm, delicious food and beverages provided. If you’d like to bring something to share please do, and this years theme is Cowboys and Cowgirls, or native Americans if you so please. Dress up to win free exciting prizes.

Link to Door Belling Sign up sheet
06/08/19 - Kent Fire Fighters
https://www.signupgenius.

Friday Update 6-7-19
06/07/19 - IAFF Local 1014

2019 MDA Summer Camp
06/06/19 - IAFF Local 21
Dear Local 21 Members, We could still use a few more members (active or retired) for the MDA Summer Camp days on June 11th and 18th. Come out between 9am and 2pm and help us make these days memorable for some kiddos. This is a chance to see where our charitable efforts are going and to meet our neighbors who benefit from our charitable fundraising.

Thank you from the IAFF
06/06/19 - IAFF 1826
President Duncan, On behalf of IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger, the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the children and adults we serve, I would like to personally thank you and your members for taking the time to Fill the Boot for MDA. It's my understanding that you did an outstanding job this year! We are so thankful for your efforts.

PPFFA Western District Meeting
06/06/19 - Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association
Once again Altoona Local 299 will host the Western District Meeting at PNG Park as the Altoona Curve host the Erie Seawolves. This event is open to all PPFFA affiliates. See the attachment below for more information.

Lt. Dewey Henry Scholarship Fund
06/05/19 - IAFF Local 1403

Metro-Dade Firefighters Local 1403 will like to congratulate the winners of this year's scholarship. First we would like to congratulate all the High School class of 2019 on their graduation and wish them the best on their upcoming journey. The selection of essays gets more difficult every year and this year it was no exception.

Emergency Elevator Training - August 27, 28 & 29, 2019
06/05/19 - Suncoast Firefighters
EMERGENCY ELEVATOR TRAINING by Mike Posner August 27, 28 & 29, 2019 Track 1 (4 hrs) Lecture Only - $25 Track 2 (8 hrs) Lecture & Hands On - $85 NOTE: Track 2 has ONLY 30 seats each day REGISTER at EVENTBRITE https://elevatoremergencytraining.eventbrite.com Registration is first come first served with approved payment.

2018 Fire Department Annual Report
06/05/19 - Belmont Fire Fighters

June 4, 2019: UPFFA Delegates Meeting
06/04/19 - UPFFA

VP Election
06/04/19 - IAFF Local 4413
The elections results are in I sent the information out threw text message, however some cell phones will only show part of the message. The text stated: The VP voting for the local 4413 is complete. 62 members have voted with only 2 that abstained. The votes are 36 for Dan Hoyt and 26 for Dominick Maestre. We want to congratulate Dan for his win in the VP election.

2019 UPFFA Scholarship Recipients
06/04/19 - UPFFA
Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut 2019 Scholarship Recipients 2019 Michael C.

TFD 4th of July shirt
06/04/19 - Taylor Professional Fire Fighters

If anyone is interested in purchasing a TFD Patriotic shirt, they are available to purchase online through the charity site. These will only be available for purchase until 6/11 and will be ready by 6/25. There will no orders past 6/11, so place your orders while you can. There are t-shirts, child sizes and hoodies, all available in navy or gray.

Insurance Woes Follow Wildfires
06/04/19 - IAFF Local 3556

It’s not news that homeowners are having trouble finding fire insurance, especially those living in the foothills, and when they do find it, it’s far more expensive than in the past. The result of the devastating fires the state has suffered over the last few years, damage from the Camp Fire in Paradise as well as big fires elsewhere in the state have pushed claims to over $12 billion. Paying off those claims is apparently making some insurance companies think twice about doing business in the state. As a consequence, more homeowners are receiving notice of non-renewal, are being told to undertake extensive property improvements before their policies are renewed or are having their insurance raised substantially regardless of what they do.

WPFFA Picnic
06/04/19 - Windsor Professional Firefighters Association
The WPFFA Picnic will take place on July 14/2019.

Emerald Society Fund Raiser
06/03/19 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
The Emerald Society is hosting a fundraiser for their scholarship program and is inviting You to attend. This year it will be held at the Celtic Tavern with a “Day at the Races” Derby Theme. Everyone is welcome to attend whether you’re a member of the Emerald Society or not, come out and have a good time.

Retired Chief John Biller
06/02/19 - IAFF Local 1403

Metro-Dade Firefighters Local 1403 regrets to announce the passing of Retired Chief John Biller the father of Lt. Brett Biller on 5/30/19. John was hired in 7/15/57. He retired out of the Airport. He was 84 years old. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace. Celebration of life will be June 18 from 12-4 pm. Jacaranda Country Club. 9200 West Browsed Blvd.

A New Way to Track Carcinogens
06/01/19 - IAFF Local #1945

A new article has been published discussing the use of an app that may benefit firefighters throughout their careers. The app is called The National Fire Operations Reporting System (NFORS) Exposure Tracker and it allows firefighter to track their exposure to carcinogens in real-time while they are at work. Click here to read the article and learn more about the benefits of the app.

Thursday, May 30, 2019 UPFFA of Ct. EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR HOSTED BY THE 5TH DISTRICT & CT. FIRE PAC
06/01/19 - UPFFA
Thursday, May 30, 2019 UPFFA of Ct. EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR HOSTED BY THE 5TH DISTRICT & CT.

Shelby Nicole Rodriguez
06/01/19 - IAFF Local 51

Local 51 and EP Firefighters made sure Shelby Nicole had her firefighter family present at her recent graduation. Congratulations Shelby Nicole you’ll always be family to us.