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Join Team Hurricanes for the Dolphin Challenge Cancer on April 10th 02/23/21 - IAFF 1826

ChiefVanHeldenRetirement 02/18/21 - Suncoast Firefighters Congrats Chief Van Helden on your retirement!!! Welcome Chief Fair.

Please Beware of COVID-19 Vaccine Fraud and Scams 02/16/21 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund Please Beware of COVID-19 Vaccine Fraud and Scams We have seen an increased rate of fraud and scams related to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Please be aware of fraud: If someone calls, texts, or emails you or a family member promising access to the vaccine for a fee, you should not share your personal or financial information.

VeniceEMS-Covid19 02/15/21 - Suncoast Firefighters https://www.fox13news.com/news/homebound-residents-in-venice-receive-covid-19-vaccine.

IAFF Online Educational Series 02/08/21 - IAFF 1826

SAFER Grant 02/05/21 - IAFF 1826 The FY 2020 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) application period will open on Monday, February 8. The deadline for applications is Friday, March 12, at 5:00 p.m. (ET). All career, combination and volunteer fire departments are eligible to apply.

2020 Fire Prevention & Safety Grant Application 02/04/21 - IAFF 1826 FY 2020 Fire Prevention & Safety (FP&S) Grant Application Period Ends February 26

HooperBill 02/04/21 - Suncoast Firefighters Senator Ed Hooper has filed legislation expanding the rights of firefighters who are under investigation by their department. For more info: https://floridapolitics.

Congratulations to Lee County Port Authority Fire Fighter Dave Syvret 02/02/21 - IAFF 1826 FLORIDA MEMBER NAMED FIRE FIGHTER OF THE YEAR FOR IAFF DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS

New E Board 01/13/21 - IAFF Local 2201

COVIDVets 01/13/21 - Suncoast Firefighters Epic moment in time. COVID has overtaken so many lives the last year and I am hopeful for the future.

COVIDRogazy 01/13/21 - Suncoast Firefighters

Mission Barbeque Hometown Heros 01/12/21 - IAFF 1826 Every single Blue Hometown Hero Cup purchase gives $2 to local fire and police charities in Fort Myers. The IAFF Local 1826 Leroy Nottingham Firefighter and Paramedic Benevolent Fund is the fire charity, and the Lee County Sheriff's Office Fallen Hero Fund is the police charity.

Winn Dixie 12/28/20 - South Trail Fire and Rescue District Congratulations to Winn Dixie for opening a store near the corner of Cypress Lake Dr and US41. Our fire department was honored to be chosen as one of their organizations they wanted to donate a $1000 of gift cards to.

St. John XXIII Villas 12/28/20 - South Trail Fire and Rescue District Thanks to the donations of caring friends, South Trail Fire Department was able to deliver a holiday gift to all residents of St. John XXIII Villas.

STFD Elves 12/28/20 - South Trail Fire and Rescue District Our elves were at it again! STFD partnered with Gator Lanes and a foster child network to give kids free bowling, food, and presents.

Momma Duck A Shift 12/28/20 - South Trail Fire and Rescue District Engine 61 was dispatched to Boy Scout Drive for a report of a momma duck blocking traffic and causing a fuss. They arrived to find a FMPD officer on scene attempting to open a sewer grate because he counted 12 ducklings in an underground sewer pipe. Momma duck was panicking, crossing the roadway several times trying to find her babies. Engine 61 opened the sewer grate and located the babies.

Tragic House Fire 12/28/20 - IAFF 1826 Local 1826 has been asked to pass along the gofundme link if anyone would like to help an extended member of our fire family through this tough time: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tragic-house-firehelp-coach-joe-koza-recover On December 4, 2020, Joe Koza was at his home in Cape Coral, Florida, when tragedy struck. An electrical fire had started in the garage.

Bonita Springs Takes Proactive Steps to Help Prevent Spread of COVID-19 12/04/20 - Bonita Springs Fire Control & Rescue District BSFDs recent presentation information on COVID-19 vaccinations for first responders from Dr. Kenneth Scheppke talks about the different vaccination types.

Joint Statement on COVID Vaccines 12/03/20 - IAFF 1826

Chief Rogers 11/30/20 - South Trail Fire and Rescue District Fire Chief Gene Rogers

Captain James Gilliard Memorial Fund 11/05/20 - IAFF Local 2928

Captain James Gilliard Memorial Fund 11/05/20 - IAFF Local 2928

3080 Endorsements 10/25/20 - Metro-Broward Professional Fire Fighters

General Membership Meeting 10/23/20 - IAFF Local 1403