FL IAFF Newswire Current news directly from FL IAFF locals.

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.

Blood Drive 12/04/20 - IAFF 1826 We are excited and looking forward to the upcoming blood drive to be held at Southwest Florida Professional Firefighters & Paramedics Local 1826, 12651 McGregor Blvd., Suite 2-203 scheduled for Wednesday, December 16th from 8 am-3 pm.

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

Chief Rogers 11/30/20 - South Trail Fire and Rescue District Congratulations to newly appointed Fire Chief Gene Rogers! Today, the fire commissioners voted to move him from interim fire chief to our official fire chief.

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

1403 Elections 10/23/20 - IAFF Local 1403 This is list of members who accepted their nomination and are candidates for the upcoming election. There are 2 candidates for 1st VP and 19 candidates for the Executive Board.

test 10/23/20 - IAFF Local 1403

Membership Meeting 10/23/20 - IAFF Local 1403

Supporting Our Candidates 10/12/20 - Suncoast Firefighters

Learning Partner at Columbia Southern University 10/08/20 - IAFF 1826 Southwest Florida Professional Fire Fighters & Paramedics Local 1826 is pleased to announce it has become a Learning Partner at Columbia Southern University. As a member, this partnership provides reduced tuition, plus many additional benefits. And, for your convenience, all programs are offered in an online format.

Coronavirus Update #16 10/08/20 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund Original message sent October 07, 2020 Currently the number of people that show up at the Wellness Center with symptoms that could be considered possible COVID-19 related is less than 10 per day, and most days it is around 3-5 per day. Additionally, the rate of positive results has dropped significantly, plus we haven't had a hospitalized COVID patient in quite some time.

Promotion 10/06/20 - South Trail Fire and Rescue District South Trail Fire Department is proud to announce the promotion of Steve Silverman from Engineer to Fire Inspector.

INSURANCE PREMIUM CHANGES FOR 2021 09/28/20 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund INSURANCE PREMIUM CHANGES FOR 2021     There will only be minor Health Insurance premium changes for 2021. With 2020 being such a unique  year for insurance companies as a whole and our Plan being no different, the Board decided that  they would keep premiums about the same until we see how 2021 develops.

2021 DENTAL PLANS/RATES 09/28/20 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund NEW DENTAL PLAN AVAILABLE IN 2021     One of the more exciting proposals to come out of the 2020 Board Workshop is the addition of a new  choice for dental coverage. The current selections will remain, with an additional “High PPO”  option for only a few dollars more per month.

2021 OPEN ENROLLMENT ***EXTENDED*** 09/28/20 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR COVERAGE BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2021 MEDICAL, DENTAL CRITICAL ILLNESS & ACCIDENT INSURANCES WHEN: OCTOBER 27, 2020 - NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Breast Cancer 09/23/20 - South Trail Fire and Rescue District South Trail Fire District can be seen wearing some different uniform shirts for the month of October, all breast cancer awareness! Our new 2020 shirts will benefit Pink Heals SWFL, they support so many people with cancer here in our local area.

M. Joyce Retirement 09/23/20 - South Trail Fire and Rescue District Battalion Chief Mike Joyce finished his final 24 hour shift with his son Firefighter Ryan Joyce and to complete his shift, Ryan drove his dad home for his final ride.

6 Month Probation 09/23/20 - South Trail Fire and Rescue District STFD congrats FF Matt Whatley, FF Bryce Dearstyne, and FF Logan Mozes for successfully passing their 6 month probationary skills test. Here is a picture of an emergency fire shelter for wildland fires. A fire shelter is a safety device of last resort used by wildland firefighters when trapped by wildfires.

B Retirement 09/23/20 - South Trail Fire and Rescue District Chief Ben Bengston has officially retired from South Trail Fire District. We wish him the very best in his retirement.

Retirement 09/23/20 - South Trail Fire and Rescue District Congratulations Captain Mike Endersbee for retiring from South Trail Fire District after over 30 years of service! Mike started STFD as a firefighter on July 9, 1990.

Donation 09/23/20 - South Trail Fire and Rescue District A huge thank you to Lowes, they donated 2500 face masks for our firefighters to wear around the fire station and during trainings.

Lenny Alpaugh Celebration of Life 09/16/20 - Suncoast Firefighters