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Orr: 6 weeks to gauge whether Detroit can be fixed outside bankruptcy court
05/21/13 - Paul Hufnagel Sounding at once hopeful and deadly serious about the city he’s trying to turn around, emergency manager Kevyn Orr said Monday he’ll know in as soon as six weeks — after good-faith talks with creditors, unions and others — whether Detroit’s financial meltdown can be resolved outside of a municipal bankruptcy. |
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Oklahoma disaster
05/21/13 - IAFF Local 1014 Oklahoma Tornado Disaster Relief How can we help? To make a $10 donation, text DISASTER to 50555* Yesterday we watched on the news the loss of life and property, those precious things we are sworn to protect, destroyed in Oklahoma. The sad news is at least 24 people, including nine children, were killed, according to the Oklahoma state medical examiner's office. |
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What bankruptcy looks like: Lessons for Detroit from California | Bridge Magazine
05/21/13 - Paul Hufnagel Here in Stockton, the standard postcards show a palm-lined City Center, without revealing that under those palm trees, the homeless sometimes outnumber the homed. |
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Saginaw grapples with proposed public safety cuts; to reconsider city budget next week
05/21/13 - Paul Hufnagel SAGINAW, MI — In a tie vote Monday, May 20, Saginaw City Council resolved not to pass a budget that would result in deep cuts to public safety staffing for the fiscal year starting July 1. |
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Police officers, firefighters spared cuts in 2014 Flint budget that eliminates 27 jobs
05/21/13 - Paul Hufnagel FLINT, MI – Police and firefighters are spared the budget-cutting ax in a 2014 budget that lays off fewer than 30 city workers. Flint officials detailed the balanced budget for the Flint City Council on Monday, May 20. |
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Volunteers
05/21/13 - Laredo Fire Fighters Hello members, The Local is asking for members(and spouses/families, if they wish to participate) who want to volunteer in helping to organize and plan our 2nd Annual Family Picnic. They will be involved in organizing and running this event. |
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Memorial For Brother Albert A. Nejmeh
05/21/13 - Pierce County Professional Fire Fighters |
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LODD Memorial Service
05/21/13 - IAFF Local 1296 Line-of-Duty Death It is with great sorrow that WSCFF and IAFF Local 31 Tacoma report the Line-of-Duty death of Albert A. Nejmeh. Tacoma Firefighter Al Nejmeh died in the line of duty of a heart attack the evening of May 14, 2013. Al passed away while performing CPR on a citizen of Tacoma. Al served faithfully on Tacoma Fire Department Ladder 2 since January of 2001. |
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URGENT NEED TO CONTACT YOUR SENATORS
05/21/13 - IAFF Somerville Fire Local 76 |
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Local 947 Family Day
05/21/13 - Professional Fire Fighters Of Greensboro Local 947 Family Day. |
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Al Nejmeh LODD Service Info
05/21/13 - IAFF Local 2819 |
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Local 21 Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service
05/21/13 - IAFF Local 21 The 2013 Local 21 Memorial Service will be on Saturday, May 25 at 0830. This years ceremony will be at Oakland Cemetery located at Sycamore and Jackson. All department members, families and friends are encouraged to attend. |
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Update for Brother Nejmeh's Memorial Service
05/21/13 - IAFF 7th District The memorial service for brother Albert Nehmeh with be held Friday, May 31, 2013 at 1:00 pm in the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall located at 2727East D Street Tacoma, WA 98421. Class A uniform requested is requested by the family and Local 31. There will NOT be an apparatus procession. Parking is available on site, including apparatus parking*. |
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PERA's View of Pension Maximization
05/21/13 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters Below is an Article from the PERA Web Site. Pension Maximization Think twice before substituting insurance for survivor benefits The pitch can be so persuasive. "Maximize" your pension by foregoing PERA’s Survivor Options and, instead, protect your loved one by purchasing life insurance. |
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Fire Fighter Night with the Rainiers
05/21/13 - IAFF Local 2819 |
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MEMORIAL SUNDAY
05/21/13 - Cambridge Fire Fighters |
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Guns vs Hoses
05/21/13 - CDA Fire Fighters 
1st Annual Guns vs. Hoses Benefit Hockey Game
We are pleased to announce that on June 21, 2013 at Frontier Ice Arena (3525 W. Seltice Ave., Coeur d'Alene, Idaho), local Idaho Law Enforcement and Idaho Fire Fighters will be playing in a benefit hockey game to raise money for two local charities. |
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What's been Happening!
05/21/13 - IAFF Local 794 There have been several updates to the member's section of the website recently. Updates include paying dues online, joining the local online, call for presenters at the Firefighting Symposium, and ordering T-shirts & window decals online. |
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ACBC SUMMER CAMP PHOENIX
05/21/13 - Northern Ohio Fire Fighters |
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Lincoln EMS slated to take over July 1
05/21/13 - IAFF Local 3038 Lincoln-East Millinocket Ambulance Service, a joint venture between East Millinocket and Lincoln, is scheduled to take over area EMS responses July 1. PVH has approved a measure which will end their EMS service and donate their ambulances to East Millinocket and Howland. |
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URGENT NEED TO CONTACT YOUR SENATORS ASAP
05/21/13 - IAFF 1032 To: ALL PFFM Members From: The Office of the President Date: May 21, 2013 RE: URGENT NEED TO CONTACT YOUR SENATORS Brothers and Sisters, As the Senate debates the FY 2014 budget this week, PFFM Members have two extremely important amendments that require you to contact your Senator and ask for their support. |
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Disaster Relief
05/21/13 - Odessa Fire Fighters Association Our hearts and prayers go out to Dave's family in his time of need. We all hear of tragedies like this on a regular basis, but when one of your own brothers’ gets affected it really hits home. Two months ago in the March meeting we approved to start putting $2 per member into a disaster relief fund every month. |
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Dave Davis
05/21/13 - Odessa Fire Fighters Association Our hearts and prayers go out to Dave's family in his time of need. We all hear of tragedies like this on a regular basis, but when one of your own brothers’ gets affected it really hits home. Two months ago in the March meeting we approved to start putting $2 per member into a disaster relief fund every month. |
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295 Rescue Box
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At approximately 0630 hours Tuesday May 21st, 2013 IAFF Local 281 Members responded with Truck 45 on the initial dispatch of a Rescue Box on the Baltimore Washington Parkway. Truck 45 and Anne Arundle County Engine 291 arrived simultaneously to find one vehicle off the roadway, approximately 30 feet down a ravine with at least one trapped in the vehicle. |
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Garrison Commander is a Firefighter for a day!
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On Monday May 20th, 2013 Fort Meade Garrison Commander Colonel Rothstein was a Firefighter for the day, or at least a few hours. Although there were no calls for him to respond to during his time at the station, the Colonel did assist the Driver of Engine 452 with his daily preventive maintenance checks and performed other duties while he was at the station. |
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FF Joe Mawn
05/21/13 - IAFF Local 1631 |
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Second House Fire In A Week Strikes Westport
05/21/13 - Westport Fire Local1802 From www.everythingwestport.com05/08/2013 – Fire destroys Jillian Way home. Tragedy struck twice in one week as another Westport family lost their home to a fast-moving fire that started on an outside deck, according to Public Information Officer, Captain Michael P. Silvia. |
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Sterling Heights eyes 2.5-mill tax increase for police, fire, roads
05/21/13 - Paul Hufnagel The Sterling Heights City Council on Tuesday is to consider putting a millage proposal on the Nov. 5 ballot to levy a special 2.5-mill property tax for police and fire and for road improvements. |
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May 18th Structure Fire
05/21/13 - IAFF Local 892 At 13:34 on May 18th, numerous calls were received reporting a structure fire at 609 Boswell Ave. Headquarters and Engine 2 were dispatched, along with Mohegan Tribe for RIT. E2 was first due and found heavy fire on the C side of a 1 1/2 story wood frame house. Two lines were in operation with possible extension to the attic. |
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Downtown Bellevue once again slated for major growth
05/20/13 - IAFF 1604 Downtown Bellevue is once again slated for massive growth in the near future. |
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CrossFit for Colbert
05/20/13 - Garland Fire Fighters Association 
Follow this link to register:
https://secure.unasecure.net/activestore/index.cfm?zone=category_browse. |
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PFFNH Press Release SB 152
05/20/13 - Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire Firefighters say casino revenue needed for 'public safety' - Union Leader Firefighters urge N.H. House to pass casino bill - Seacoast Online "Berlin L-1088 President Roland Berthiaume said money for economic development in the casino bill is badly needed to help communities like his. |
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EMS Appreciation Week
05/20/13 - IAFF Local 3990 
This week kicks of National EMS Appreciation Week. Many times in the rush and stress of a call, the on scene paramedics and EMT's go un-thanked. This week was created to take a moment to recognize them and have an opportunity to say thank you. Fire Departments and EMS systems though out the nation are staffed with trained Paramedics & EMT's to respond at a moments notice. |
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Condolences From Local 456
05/20/13 - Stockton Firefighters Stockton fire fighters send our thoughts and prayers to the families of fallen fire fighters from the Dallas Fire & Rescue and the Phoenix Fire Department. Both departments suffered tragic losses these past 2 days. RIP Brothers. |
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"Carry the Load" Comes through Memphis
05/20/13 - IAFF 14th District 
The charity organization " Carry the Load" came through Memphis today and was greeted by Memphis Local 1784 officers President Thomas Malone and S/T Matt Tomek and members of the Memphis Fire Department. |
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Sterling Heights eyes 2.5-mill tax increase for police, fire, roads
05/20/13 - Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union May 20, 2013: The Sterling Heights City Council on Tuesday is to consider putting a millage proposal on the Nov. 5 ballot to levy a special 2.5-mill property tax for police and fire and for road improvements. |
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Racquet Club employee injured trying to stop chlorine leak; hazmat team called
05/20/13 - Ann Arbor Firefighters Local 693 Racquet Club employee injured trying to stop chlorine leak; hazmat team called By Sven Gustafson AnnArbor.com Freelance Journalist Posted on Sun, May 19, 2013 : 12:05 p.m. |
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Contact your Representatives now regarding HB 677
05/20/13 - P F F P N C From PFFPNC President David Anders: As all of you are aware, a proposal that passed the NC House Monday night would no longer allow local government workers like fire fighters to have their association dues voluntarily deducted from their pay. |
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Members Help Celebrate Local Stations Anniversary
05/19/13 - IAFF Local 2493 
On April 27th, Members from our local attended Llanerch Fire Companies 100th anniversary celebration. Many firefighters from our local, neighboring communities, and stations from across the county shared the celebration of brotherhood and old war stories. Taking care of the cooking was our own President, Paul McCormick. |
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CITY OF SAINT PAUL Hiring Firefighter (Paramedic) Lateral Transfers
05/19/13 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters |
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United States Police and Fire Championships
05/19/13 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters The 2013 Police and Fire Championships will be held in San Diego, California on June 15-23, 2013. |
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Agenda outline May
05/19/13 - IAFF Local 3357 |
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Letter for Elections
05/19/13 - IAFF Local 3357 Augusta Professional Firefighters Association IAFF Local 3357 P.O. Box 1623 Augusta, Ga. 30903 cmasters@iaff3357.org 706-533-3288 Dear members of L-3357, This letter is to inform you that there will be elections for executive board members and battalion representatives at the special called union meeting on June 5th and 6th 2013 . |
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New Retirees Breakfast Spot
05/18/13 - Aurora Fire Fighters Retiree Breakfast has been moved to Jus' Grill Restaurant - 17200 E. Iliff Avenue. |
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BOSTON STRONG FIRST RESPONDERS MARATHON WORKOUT
05/18/13 - Cambridge Fire Fighters Click attachment below for information on the Boston Strong First Responders Marathon Workout, which will raise money to assist the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing, including MBTA Officer Richard Donohue and the family of MIT Officer Sean Collier. All proceeds will be donated to the One Fund. |
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Dearborn Heights Fire Dept. Local 1355, IAFF Fire Ground Survival Training (VIDEO)
05/18/13 - Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union May 18, 2013: Click here to view Dearborn Heights Fire Dept. Local 1355, IAFF Fire Ground Survival Training video. |
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ALLEN PARK: Area firefighters band together to raise money for fallen 'brother'
05/18/13 - Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union May 18, 2013: ALLEN PARK — Members of several Wayne County fire departments gathered Thursday night at the recently reopened B. Boomer’s Sports Bar and Grille to help the family of a fallen “brother. |
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