Northern Lakes Professional Firefighters

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PFFI Convention 2019
Local 4045 Brothers advocating for Trade Unionism with other Idaho Locals at the Statehouse.

Hands-Only CPR 2018
Brother Eric Foti teaching high school sophomores Hands-Only CPR and AED awareness.

Seattle Stairclimb 2018
Local 4045 Brothers participated in this fundraiser for the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society.

CDA School Pantries Fundraiser
Local 4045 members, past and current, with Starbucks crew fundraising for area schools.

Honor Guard ~ Rathdrum Days Parade
Presenting the National and State colors at Rathdrum Days 2017.

MDA Summer Camp 2017
Brother Michael enjoying time with the campers at the annual MDA Summer Camp in our area.

Pancake Benevolence Fund Breakfast 2017
Local 4045 Brothers serving our wonderful constituents at our annual fundraiser.

Winter Structure Fire 2017
Green Shift Brothers working hard, no matter what the weather does.

First Day of School 2016
Brother Avilla and Brother Kramer working to keep the kids safe on their walk to school.

Hayden Meadows Field Day 2015
Sister Tams spending time with the kids at the local schools.

Cape Horn Fire July 2015
WUI Fire in Bayview, ID

MDA Fill the Boot 2015
Brother Lyon at Fill the Boot in Hayden, ID 2015

KCEMSS Paramedic of the Year 2015
Brother Usher recognized as Paramedic of the Year 2015

Forcible Entry Training Props Recognition
Brother Avilla and Other 4045 Members w/ Community Partners

CPR Save Personal Thank You
Brother Maines got a personal thank you for his work in saving his life.

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THANK YOU

To My Brothers and Sisters of Local 4045: For those of you who haven't seen the results, the levy has ended in failure. I personally am heartbroken but am proud and grateful for all of the members who selflessly gave their time and effort to distribute our message and do what they could to garner support from our community.

*ELECTION DAY SIGN-WAVING*

Good Evening Everyone! We will have 3 separate sessions for sign-waving tomorrow: 1.) 0700-0900 for morning commute, 1200-1300 & 1500-1700 for commute back home. Brother Aagesen would like to meet everyone at Hayden Super One @ 0630 to start the morning crowd. We will be targeting major intersections in Hayden and Rathdrum.

*LEVY CAMPAIGN UPDATES*

Good Evening Everyone! Levy canvassing has been successful over the past couple of weeks; the accessible, targeted Rathdrum neighborhoods have been completed and a large portion of the targeted areas in Hayden were completed today, Saturday 10/23/2021.

*REMINDER: LEVY CANVASSING*

Good Afternoon Everyone, Just a friendly reminder that neighborhood canvassing will be taking place this upcoming weekend. We will be canvassing Hayden neighborhoods on Saturday, 10/16, and Rathdrum neighborhoods on 10/17. We also still have signs to place around our District at homes and businesses if we have permission from the property owners to do so.

*NEIGHBORHOOD CANVASSING TIP SHEET*

Good Afternoon! The Safety Levy Canvassing Tip Sheet has been uploaded to the Union website, under "downloads" --> "District Levy 2021." It's a word document that you can view or print out. The next canvassing training meeting will be tomorrow, Saturday, 9/9 @ Station One beginning @ 1800.

*LEVY COMMITTEE UPDATE*

Good Afternoon Everyone, Hopefully most of you have seen the updates that members of the Levy Committee have been sending out about the levy calendar, Union levy signs and neighborhood canvassing. This is to serve as friendly reminder of some upcoming events pertaining to the District Safety Levy.

Current news directly from IAFF locals, councils, and state/province associations in the US and Canada.

December 4, 2021: Stratfield Village Association donation to the Connecticut United Ride
12/05/21 - UPFFA
December 4, 2021: Stratfield Village Association donation to the Connecticut United Ride Thank you to the Stratfield Village Association for their generous donation to this years Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut for this years The CT United Ride.

2021 Christmas Ornament Is Now Available
12/04/21 - Waterbury Fire Fighters Association
$10.00 Actual Size: 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" WFD Engine 10 Patch In 1908 fire protection for Downtown consisted of two apparatus, Chemical Engine #1 and a separate hose wagon. They originally operated out of Leavenworth Street before moving to Field Street when the current fire headquarters was built in 1916.

2022 BFIT CHALLENGE
12/04/21 - Cambridge Fire Fighters
BFit Challenge 1st Responder Support Climb In Person: TD Garden February 6 BFit Virtual Step Challenge: January 28th-February 4 Do One or Do Both! Anyone with questions can reach out to E-Board Member Michael Dwyer 978-375-4096 or MDwyer1@CambridgeFire.org There is a minimum of $300.00 Donation per member and Maximum of 10 members per team.

December 2, 3, 2021: Ct. 2025 Fire Service Summit
12/03/21 - UPFFA
Members of the Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut & Lori L. Moore-Merrell, Dr. PH. MPH U. S.

December 1, 2021: Swearing In Ceremony Mayor Caroline Simmons
12/02/21 - UPFFA
Congratulations and Best of Luck Mayor Simmons Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut, Peter S.

856 v 718 Chairty Hockey Game
12/01/21 - PFFNH
Please join Manchester L-789 as they compete in a friendly hockey game against Boston Firefighters Local 718 to raise money for the Boston Firefighters Burn Foundation.

Fall 2021 Digest
11/30/21 - Boston Firefighters
Click the pic or link below to download a digital copy of the Fall 2021 Boston Firefighters Digest Fall 2021.

December 14, 2021: PFANJ Concert for a Cause
11/30/21 - UPFFA
The PFANJ proudly presents a concert for a cause! TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2021 Brothers and Sisters, please join us for an evening of entertainment on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 featuring comedian Lenny Clarke of Rescue Me, local recording artist Lindsay Jordan Music, A Brian Kirk Trio from Brian Kirk & The Jirks, and headliner and special guest Johnny Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls.

Online Voting For President and Treasurer
11/30/21 - Newport News Firefighter's Association
Online Voting will be initated at 1530 this afternoon Novemeber 20, 2021 and will end at 2359 on Decemeber 14, 2021. The positions of Union President and Union Treasurer are being voted on. Only 1 selection can be made per position. Please make sure you are up to date on Dues with current Treasurer prior to Voting.

2021 Holiday Toy Drive
11/30/21 - New London Fire Fighters
Local 1522 along with the NLPD will be hosting their holiday toy drive. Two dates and locations December 12th at the Waterford Walmart from 3pm to 7pm December 18th Whaling City Ford. Corner of Broad and Colman St.

2021 | MN Wild Hometown Heroes Hockey Game
11/29/21 - IAFF Local 21
The Minnesota Wild are hosting a firefighter appreciation night at their home game on Thursday, December 16, 2021, against the Buffalo Sabres. Click on the image above to purchase tickets at a discounted rate. Each ticket purchased will receive a limited edition Hometown Heroes ballcap and a $5.00 donation will be made to the Saint Paul Fire Foundation.

Randy Lundberg Retirement
11/29/21 - IAFF Local 21

Birch Ave. Attic Fire
11/29/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

Just before 6 p.m. on Sunday November, 28th, Local members responded to a house fire on Birch Avenue in Unincorporated Douglas County. Members from first arriving Engine 44 observed smoke coming from the structure and confirmed with the homeowner that all occupants were outside and safe.

December Union Meetings Notice
11/29/21 - IAFF Local 42

November 29, 2021: Happy Hanukkah
11/29/21 - UPFFA

Monday Morning Headlines
11/28/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

MONDAY MORNING HEADLINES Union Meeting - 12/1 & 12/2 Executive Board Elections Union Steward Seminar 12/6 & 12/7 Toy Drive Firefighter Ski Races Museum Membership

December 2021: IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment & Recovery Online Education Series
11/26/21 - UPFFA
The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is hosting an online education series for IAFF members, other first responders, healthcare providers, clinicians and the community at large. Upcoming December webinars include: Training for Peers: Conflict Resolution and Intervention December 2, 2021 | 12:00 p.m.

Garner Memorial Scholarship
11/25/21 - IAFF Local 311

The Richard Garner Memorial Scholarship was created to honor the life of City of Madison Firefighter/Paramedic Richard Garner Jr. who died in the line of duty on April 1, 2018. Richard was not only a great Firefighter/Paramedic and a dear friend to many, but he was a constant fixture within the Madison community, helping and serving in any way he could. The scholarship was put in place to help those who are entering the Fire and EMS fields.

Meeting Notes Location Change
11/24/21 - Newport News Firefighter's Association
Hello! There is now a convenient folder for all meeting minutes including Labor Management Committee notes! Under "Member Resources" section- go to "Meeting Minutes" button- go to folder of desired committee notes. I hope this becomes an easy resource for locating information about what is being discussed and decided in our department.

2021 Christmas Drawing
11/23/21 - Boston Firefighters
D&W 2021 Christmas Drawing Poster.

2021 Congressional Awards
11/23/21 - Suncoast Firefighters

Meeting Announcements
11/23/21 - Cambridge Fire Fighters
Please see the attached meeting announcements. November 30th- Contract informational meeting via Zoom. Please email JLMagee76@gmail.com for meeting link. December 7th- 5pm Special Meeting regarding EMS issues. 7pm Regular Meeting. Contract informational meeting immediately following the Regular meeting. @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .

Hello to our supporters!!!
11/23/21 - IAFF Local 1164

Our Livonia Fire Honor Guard Team is having a fundraiser. We are offering Livonia Fire merch for sale at the link below. Here are a few pictures of some of the available choices. The proceeds for the merch sales will help fund our Honor Guard Team. Sale ends 12-5-21!!!! Thank you for all your support! https://stores.inksoft.

2021 Election Results
11/22/21 - IAFF Local 42
The Elections Committee met today and counted the ballots that were submitted via US Mail. The results are as follows: At-Large: President of Local 42: Dan Heitzman won with 80% of the votes. Liberty Bargaining Unit: Luke Pierce won with 72% of the votes.

Samantha Brinton Memorial
11/22/21 - Suncoast Firefighters

Local 801 Annual Food Drive
11/21/21 - IAFF Local 801
The City of Danbury Firefighter's Union Local 801 is again collecting canned and non-perishable foods for the annual food drive to benefit the Salvation Army's holiday basket program and food pantry. Donations may be dropped off at the following DFD career stations: Headquarters - 19 New St.

Monday Morning Headlines
11/21/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Monday Morning Headlines Brother Robbie Turner Update Union Meeting Executive Board Meeting Steward Seminar Denver Firefighters Better Halves Toy Drive National Firefighter Ski Week and Races Denver Firefighters Museum

IAFF 244 General Election Update-Bylaw Vote
11/21/21 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
November 21, 2021 Dear Members, Nominations for our General Election officially closed on November 11, 2021 and letters of acceptance for nominations were accepted through November 18, 2021. Every open position had just one member who was nominated and/or accepted therefore all positions are unopposed and DECLARED ELECTED.

Louie Villanueva Retirement Luncheon
11/19/21 - International Association of Firefighters

Local F-147 will be hosting a retirement luncheon to celebrate Firefighter Louie Villanueva's 38 years of Government service on Sunday, December 19th, from 1300 to 1600 at the Waterfront Fire Station (94-2). All food and drinks will be provided by Local F-147. All family, friends and current and former co-workers of Louie's are welcome to attend.

November 18, 2021 IAFF Frontline News
11/18/21 - UPFFA
The IAFF is proud to provide ?nancial assistance for temporary, emergency expenses for IAFF members and their immediate family (spouse or children) who suffer a burn injury that requires admission to a burn center. To request assistance, use the updated Burn Fund Assistance Application Form.

Passing of Firefighter Charles E. Hyde Jr
11/17/21 - IAFF Local 739
Passing of Firefighter Charles E. Hyde Jr., Retired The officers and members of Lynn Local 739 regret to announce the death of Firefighter Charles E. Hyde Jr., Retired. Arrangements are as follows: Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 18th, 2021 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM at the Holy Family Church 26 Bessom Street, Lynn.

Passing of Robert M. Brady
11/17/21 - IAFF Local 739
Passing of Firefighter Robert M. Brady, Retired The officers and members of Lynn Local 739 regret to announce the death of Firefighter Robert M. Brady, Retired.

1st Annual Mosby Golf Tournament
11/17/21 - IAFF Local 4349
November 16th marks the 1 year anniversary of the passing of our friend and colleague, Dale Mosby. To mark the occasion, the Rancho Santa Fe Firefighters kicked off the 1st Annual Mosby Memorial Golf Tournament at the Del Mar Country Club. Nearly half of the Local 4349 members showed up to play golf and pay respect to a great man.

2021 | Fire Station 9 BBQ to Benefit Tommy McDonough Jr.
11/17/21 - IAFF Local 21

Local 244 Christmas Party 2021 Updated Info
11/16/21 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
We will celebrate Christmas and honor our members for Firefighter of the Year (City & County) and Outstanding Leadership on Friday December 10, 2021, at Sandia Resort & Casino with cocktail hour at 6:00pm and dinner at 7:00pm. Tickets are currently on sale and will be available for purchase through December 8th, 2021; they are $25.

Monday Morning Headlines
11/14/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Issues Committee Meeting - 11/15 Executive Board Meeting - 11/16 Executive Board Elections Union Steward Meeting Denver Firefighter Better Halves Toy Drive Kaiser COVID 19 Testing Reminder Operation Warrior Wishes Denver Firefighters Charitable Foundation Payday Raffle Message form Brother Bill Gates

Covid information
11/13/21 - IAFF local 2359
The fire department is no longer contact tracing for the purposes of workers comp. It is incumbent upon the employee to file a claim outlining the circumstances of their exposure. This means that the employee needs to fill out an injury report if you feel that you were exposed on duty.

Come work with the Best!
11/13/21 - IAFF Local 1164

We have some unique options on lateral transfers.

Give to the Max | Saint Paul Fire Foundation
11/13/21 - IAFF Local 21
Together we can get a jumpstart on Give to the Max Day, and meet our goal we set for the pandemic relief fund. Show your support for the Saint Paul Fire community with an early donation.

Captain DesRuisseaux Fundraiser
11/12/21 - PFFNH
https://www.thegreghillfoundation.org/donations/captaindesruisseaux/?fbclid=IwAR25olBmzGedOjCrMerguUmT4yeyA-IgYZ9pukfkREXz2_IlZrg104CMvcI On November 6, 2021, Captain Steve DesRuisseaux of the City of Manchester, NH Fire Department received 3rd degree burns over 40% of his body while trying to rescue residents trapped in a multifamily building.

Friday Update 11-6-21
11/12/21 - IAFF Local 1014

County Chapter Vice-President Vacancy
11/12/21 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
The IAFF Local 244 Executive Board is accepting letters of interest for County Chapter Vice-President for the next 14 calendar days. The Executive Board will appoint a member to serve in this position on December 2, 2021 until the next General Election (in 2022) in accordance with the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & Bylaws, Article VI, Section 5.

Our Deepest Sympathies
11/12/21 - International Association of Firefighters

Passing of Fire Inspector Frank Butler's Father-In-Law. Please keep Frank and his family in your thoughts & prayers. Obituary Edmund Beekman, 71, of Union Beach, passed away Friday, November 5th. Edmund was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, a son of the late Daniel and Mabel (Nelson) Beekman. He served in the US Army and was stationed in Korea.

New!! Committee Meeting Notes
11/11/21 - Newport News Firefighter's Association
NEW!! See the NEW Committee Meeting Notes section for up-to-date committee meeting notes.

Committee Representatives Meetings
11/11/21 - Newport News Firefighter's Association
Starting Wednesday Nov 24th 2021 ALL committee representatives will have a meeting with Donnie Lewis to discuss commitee business and the union stance. These meetings will be EVERY last Wednesday of the Month. Place is to be determined, please contact Donnie for details closer to meeting date.

2022 PFFA of LA Convention
11/11/21 - PFFA

Security Benefit - November & December Retirement Webinar
11/11/21 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
As you near retirement, it’s important to be aware of the challenges and opportunities that can impact a confident, comfortable retirement.