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IAFF Testifies to Improve U.S. Fire Administration

House Adopts Budget Plan that Targets Fire Fighters

IAFF Member, PFFW President Mahlon Mitchell Wins Primary Election for Lt. Governor of Wisconsin

HIV Presumption Passes Unanimously in Tennessee

Delegates Advance IAFF Issues at 19th Canadian Legislative Conference


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 Members,

Reminder of Union Meeting on May 27th @ Station 466 Training Room
Time of 0730-0900


 

 

     

 

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Showing our Support for Ryan Kennedy
Rescue 465

FBFES and FFX conduct foam operations training
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Honorary Lifetime member of IAFF F-273
Mrs Stanton Retirement
After 25+ years Mrs. Rhonda Stanton retires from the federal government.
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What's New at IAFF F-273
Belvoir firefighters honored for emergency rescue response
The Installation Management Command honored several Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services personnel as IMCOM Heroes of the Day, April 23. Eight indiviuals received praise from Lt. Gen. Michael Ferriter, IMCOM commander and Installation Management assistant chief of staff, during a video teleconference. Read More...
FES boosts its capabilities with new equipment
 Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services recently added two new vehicles to its fleet, the 463 hazardous material truck and the 465 heavy rescue truck. Both vehicles increase FES’s ability to respond to major accidents without requiring external emergency services, making Belvoir’s unit more self sufficient, according to Russell Miller, FES deputy fire chief. Read More...
Norfolk Firefighter Dies on Duty
  20-yr Norfolk firefighter dies on duty Norfolk Fire and Rescue in mourning Updated: Monday, 19 Mar 2012, 2:47 PM EDT Published : Monday, 19 Mar 2012, 12:45 PM EDT NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - A Norfolk firefighter died while on duty Monday morning. Read More...
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
  What is a 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb? On the morning of September 11th fire service members convene in high-rise buildings across the United States to climb 110 stories as a tribute to their fallen brothers. Some use air pack or carry hoses; many are in full turn-out gear; others are accompanied by rescue dogs. Read More...
Fire Safety Tips
  Officials offer fire safety tips By: Justin Creech/Staff writer Updated: February 16, 2012 - 12:00 AM Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services personnel hosted a fire safety class at the North Post Fire Station on Sunday to educate Belvoir residents on fire safety measures. Read More...
Va. Paramedic Dies Of Injuries In Fall From Overpass
  SHIRLINGTON, Va. (WUSA) - An Alexandria paramedic who fell from a cement barrier along Interstate 395 on Wednesday night has died, according to the Alexandria Fire Department. Joshua Weissman who suffered a severe head injury in the fall, died at 4:25 p.m. Thursday. Read More...
Dogue Creek Village Fire
Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services rescue personnel were called to Dogue Creek Village shortly after midnight Tuesday. Fairfax County Emergency Communications notified FES of a building fire in Dogue Creek Village at 12:08 a.m. and FES personnel was on scene by 12:10 a.m. Read More...
Belvoir Firefighters practice Aircraft Rescue
FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Nov. 23, 2011) -- Fire and Emergency Services Firefighters received Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting training Nov. 14-18, at Davison Army Airfield here. The week-long training consisted of three days of classroom training and two days of simulation exercises. Read More...
IAFF Pink Pin
IAFF lapel pin for sale. Contact your union officers if you are interested. Read More...
Radical deficit-cutting options on table
Radical deficit-cutting options on table Recommendations by both Republican and Democratic lawmakers took aim at federal pay, benefits and other expenses.   "Federal employees, including members of Congress and our staffs, must sacrifice as part of an urgent need to curtail the cost of the federal government and reduce the national debt," Sens. Joe Lieberman, I-Conn. Read More...
IAFF 2012 Legislative Conference Is March 25-28
The 2012 Alfred K. Whitehead Legislative Conference is scheduled for March 25-28, 2012, in Washington, DC. As issues affecting the nation’s fire fighters take center stage, it is more important than ever for IAFF members to make their presence felt in the halls of Congress. Read More...
Super Committee Grassroots Campaign Resources
Attached you will find information that members can use to contact Congress regarding the cuts impacting the federal workforce that the Super Committee is considering. Please take the time to review this information and ensure that your members have it and ask them to contact their Congressional representatives. Read More...
Download: Phone Call , Letter , Talking Points.docx
Annual ‘Burning Down the House’
Abbey Road Pub & Restaurant’s Annual ‘Burning Down the House’ Proceeds to benefit the Virginia BeachFire Dept. Fallen Firefighters Memorial Fund and Honor Guard. Read More...
Download: Burning_Down_the_House10_flyer revised.docx
New Bridge
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IAFF Letter to White House
Attached is a letter sent to the White House on behalf of the I.A.F.F. about Federal Employee Health Care reductions. Read More...
Download: FedPostal-PresObama FINAL 091511.pdf
Pay and Benefits Watch
Federal employees worried about the here and now for their pay and benefits might have a tough time thinking ahead to retirement and planning a savings strategy, especially when additional budget cuts are in the cards. Read More...
IAFF/Penn Foster Associates Degree in Fire Science
The IAFF/Penn Foster Associates Degree in Fire Science is now available for IAFF members.   For more information visit http://iaffeducation.org/fire-science/index.html .   It is a great opportunity for those interested in an Associate’s Degree. Read More...
Passionately Pink for the Cure
Thank you for saying “yes” to Passionately Pink for the Cure®! Friends like you play such a vital role in fighting breast cancer. The donations you and your team send in help fund critical breast cancer research, as well as education, screening and treatment programs that impact people in your community and nationwide through efforts maintained by our Affiliates. Read More...
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Sheriff’s vehicle hits fire-police member. Volunteer was directing traffic at collision scene in Theresa, New York.
Helmet-cam video: More from West Plains, Missouri thrift store fire with collapse.
Must see video: Flaming runaway van rolls past firefighters onto freeway in San Jose, CA.
Arrival video & fireground audio: West Plains, Missouri thrift store fire.
Another crash video: Fatal collision Tuesday as Russian rescue rig drives into oncoming tractor trailer.
Where in the world is this? Dashcam video of intersection crash between fire truck & car.
Must see video: Portland, OR firefighter falls through roof on live TV.
Two former NC fire chiefs found not guilty in case of junior firefighter shocked with stun gun. Incident happened at an East Spencer FD Christmas party.
Public pressure forces removal of beer at Colorado firehouse. Former firefighter tells reporter ‘people have showed up visibly impaired’ at fires.
Raw video & early pictures: Fire & wall collapse at West Plains, Missouri thrift store.
 
     
 
 
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