Good morning, Brothers and Sisters of Local 4045.
I hope the last week has been rewarding for everyone and that this weekend will be just as fruitful. A quick reminder, we have two meetings this upcoming week.
On Monday, Chief Riley has called an Emergency Labor/Admin meeting, which will be @ 11:00 in the conference room of the Hayden Station.
Good Afternoon Brothers and Sisters!
Following this month's Labor/Admin meeting, Commissioner Duncan wanted me to share that Wednesday nights at Axe Force One in Coeur d'Alene have been dubbed "First Responder Night," where law enforcement, firefighters and EMS receive a discount on the hourly rates to rent lanes for axe throwing.
Good Afternoon,
Please take notice that Local 4045 will be holding elections for office at the next regularly scheduled Union meeting, October 15, 2023. All fellow members in good standing are eligible for nomination. All nominations will be made on the day of elections.
Good Morning Brothers and Sisters!
The meeting minutes for July's Labor/Admin meeting have been posted to the Union website. Please review them at your earliest possibility.
Any further details regarding monthly meetings will be covered at the next regular Union meeting on August 15th.
Thank you.
Good Afternoon Brothers and Sisters!
Another announcement regarding the annual Hayden Pancake Benevolence Fund Breakfast, hosted by your Local 4045. Treasurer Caleb Tyler is the lead member on this event; please contact him with any questions or what assistance he is going to require to make this yet another successful event.
Good Afternoon,
Sorry for the delay but I wanted everyone to know that the Labor/Admin meeting minutes from the month of June have been uploaded to the Meeting Minutes section in the Union website, subfolder of Labor/Admin Meetings.
Thank you.
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Member Assistance for Tornado Damage 12/10/23 - IAFF local 140
If any member has sustained damage from yesterday’s Middle Tennessee tornados and needs assistance, contact:
Danny Yates at 615-299-6094 or the at
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Retired Captain Larry Goodman 12/09/23 - IAFF Local 21
Please take a moment to send Retired Captain Larry Goodman a message of support through CaringBridge. Also, please sign up for an opportunity to prepare a meal for the Goodman Family as they navigate Larry’s unexpected health event. Capt. Mic Korba (B-Shift St. 17) will be delivering the meals following each B-Shift workday.
Union Shift Calendar 12/08/23 - IAFF local 140
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Union Meeting - Saturday 9th December 2023 12/08/23 - IAFF Local S-6
Local S-6 Membership,
Please note there is a union meeting tomorrow, Saturday 9th December 2023, training room at Fire Station One @ 0745 sharp. A-Shift will be going off duty and B-Shift will be coming on duty. It's YOUR union... be involved!!!
Next month's union meeting... Saturday 13th January 2024. B-Shift will be going off duty and A-Shift will be coming on duty.
IAFF FC and Guaranteed Rate Mortgage 12/08/23 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters
Hello local CPFF leaders!
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2024 Committee Voting 12/07/23 - IAFF local 2359
Please vote for 2024 Committee Members by December 14th @ 17:00.
https://www.effalocal2359.org/index.cfm?zone=/unionactive/voting_form.
Aquarium Day 12/07/23 - SFFF Local 798
San Francisco Firefighters Toy Program and Aquarium of the Bay Join Forces to Create "Aquarium Day" - A Magical Experience for San Francisco's Children
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List of Bi-Monthly meeting dates attached.
IAFF CENTER OF EXCELLENCE SEMINAR 12/05/23 - Cambridge Fire Fighters
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Homeless For The Holidays 12/01/23 - IAFF Local 2519
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Our Deepest Sympathies 11/29/23 - International Association of Firefighters
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Membership & Retirees,
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2023 Firefighter of the Year Awards- Medal of Valor 11/28/23 - Holbrook Firefighters Local 1452, IAFF
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Victory for Missouri Workers' Compensation 11/28/23 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
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E-Bike Fundraising Raffle 11/27/23 - Hamden Professional Firefighters
LOCAL 2687 CHARITY RAFFLE
Help us support the Keefe Center and Hamden Community Services by purchasing a raffle ticket!
You can also make an additional donation should you so choose.
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LODD Notice: John Parison, III 11/21/23 - IAFF Local 42
Funeral Notice: John Parison
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REMINDER: Emergency Labor/Admin Meeting and November Regular Meeting 11/18/23 - IAFF Local 4045
Good morning, Brothers and Sisters of Local 4045.
I hope the last week has been rewarding for everyone and that this weekend will be just as fruitful. A quick reminder, we have two meetings this upcoming week.
On Monday, Chief Riley has called an Emergency Labor/Admin meeting, which will be @ 11:00 in the conference room of the Hayden Station.
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