vict ry in ohio c ntents NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2011 JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS/VOL. 94 NO. 6 FEATURES IAFF Staff Fire Ops

ON THE COVER:

Fighting Back IAFF defeats SB5 and wins important battles ...... 12

Ohio Fire Fighters Get Out the Vote Bus Tour P.32 Fire fighters stop in 13 cities to remind Ohians to vote ...... 16 General President’s Message November Elections Benefit IAFF Affiliates Fighting Back in 2011 ...... 5 IAFF celebrates election wins beyond Ohio ...... 20 General Secretary-Treasurer’s Message IAFF Goes Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness Important Changes Are Not Always Obvious ...... 7 IAFF affiliates wear pink in support of women with cancer ...... 23 Letters to the Editor ...... 8

IAFF Guardian Policy At Work Local Scene ...... 9 Affiliate leaders find justice ...... 26 Always on the Frontline ...... 28

Across the IAFF ...... 30 Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Fully Involved ...... 33

On the Road ...... 37

Retirees ...... 39

In Memoriam/Last Alarm ...... 42 P. 23

On The Cover Grassroots mobilization was key to victory for Ohio fire fighters.

—phOtO by ScOtt treibitz

P. 28 Always on the Frontline

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4 November/December 2011 From the General president Fighting Back in 2011 e have been on a remarkable journey this year. continually browned out fire companies and continually Following the elections in the fall of 2010, closed fire companies. Wwhen a number of extremists took office, our But nowhere were our efforts more evident than in opponents came after us in 2011 with everything they Ohio, where the margin of victory in that state’s had. What started out as an attack on pensions turned November 8 referendum to reject an assault on collective into an all-out war on those who work for a living. bargaining rights was even greater than the most Right away we recognized that to fight this optimistic projections — 62 percent of voters stood with well-organized, well-financed, well-coordinated attack the fire fighters, police officers and teachers in their state, we needed to be both strategic and forceful in our sending the overreaching legislation passed by Governor response. We recognized that it would take the resources John Kasich and his ilk to the trash heap. at every level of this great union to protect our members’ The incredible work of our affiliate leadership all across rights, wages and benefits. Ohio and the willingness of our membership to make So in March, your Executive Board voted unanimously the calls, walk the neighborhoods and knock on the to allocate the financial resources to respond to the doors and urge friends and neighbors to Vote No on Harold A. vicious attacks, and we launched our Fighting Back Issue 2 made the difference. In the end, the image of our Schaitberger effort. members and the tremendous work you all do, told the As we look back on 2011, I can say with all honesty that story and persuaded the voters that the governor was our efforts have made a difference for so many affiliates wrong. and members because we did not sit back — we fought I am proud that the IAFF has weighed in with financial “As we look back. support, boots on the ground, television ads, campaign In New York City we joined the Uniformed Firefighters mailings, campaign videos, e-mail blasts, op-eds, letters back on 2011, I Association Local 94 and the Uniformed Fire Officers to the editor and online support using social media in so can say with all Association Local 854 for a historic march and rally and many of our Fighting Back campaigns. convinced billionaire Mayor Michael Bloomberg to halt Now our journey will take us to Wisconsin, where our honesty that our his plan to close 20 fire companies. locals, state association and this International will do In Oklahoma our members preserved binding everything it takes to get Governor Scott Walker out of efforts have arbitration. office. Efforts already are underway to gather the 540,208 made a In Massachusetts they preserved collective bargaining valid signatures needed by January 17 to trigger a recall for health care. vote, and our members are a central part of that effort. difference for so In Florida we joined our members to stop Governor I know that over the past year so many of you have Rick Scott’s attempt to decimate pensions and take away worked double duty, protecting your communities first many affiliates dues deduction. and then punching in again to protect your rights and and members In Michigan our members protected their right to benefits from the unprecedented and coordinated wave binding arbitration. And in two communities in of political attacks. I am so thankful for your hard work, because we did Michigan, voters kept their career fire departments and which has inspired me to remain completely focused on rejected plans to combine fire and police departments by defending our membership across two great countries. not sit back — implementing Public Safety Officers. I hope you realize our diligence is paying off. Sure, we we fought back.” In Nebraska our members preserved collective lost a few important fights in 2011, but we are winning, bargaining for public employees. too. Standing together we are also changing the In Pennsylvania, our affiliates were able to go on the conversation, changing the dynamic of the debate and offensive and fire fighters finally got the cancer changing the minds of the voters and politicians who presumption law that they deserve, after 25 years of know how important you are to your communities. work. When these fights began, the prevailing talk in the In so many other states — from Iowa to Arizona to media was about reigning in the “greedy” public sector Tennessee — our members were able to block anti-labor workers. Now, because of our efforts together, we are bills intended to destroy their rights. beginning to open the public’s eyes and they are Our fights continue on other fronts. beginning to see and understand that extremist In Alabama, where the last act of the state’s former politicians are over-reaching. We are getting our message governor was to stop dues deduction, the IAFF stepped across because we are on the offensive. And for that, I in to make sure the rights of our members weren’t thank all of you for your extra work. trampled by filing a lawsuit and getting an injunction to As we close out the year, I also want to thank the block implementation of the law, and we protected the hundreds of generous donors who helped us launch the rights of our members to have union dues deducted. IAFF Charitable Foundation in August. Our efforts In New Hampshire our members are continuing their together will help us build the Foundation for years to fight to protect the basic rights and benefits they have come, and gives us a real tool to help our affiliates and earned over the years and with the critical, dangerous their families when they need us most — today, work they do every single day. tomorrow and for generations to come. We continue to fight politicians who claim to be We can be proud of what we accomplished in 2011, but friends of those who work for a living, like Philadelphia our journey isn’t over. Have a happy and safe holiday Mayor Michael Nutter, a Democrat who continues to season, and get ready for another challenging year in ignore a legally-binding arbitration award granted to the 2012. Philadelphia Fire Fighters and Paramedics Union Local 22, has tried to strip the rights of EMS workers and has www.iaff.org 5

From the General Secretary-treasurer

Important Changes Are Not Always Obvious

oon I will complete my second full year example, we explained to employees the cost serving you as General Secretary-Treasurer. benefit of being treated at a walk-in clinic versus a SDuring those two years, I have discussed in hospital emergency room, particularly where the previous articles changes and improvements that I treatment at the clinic is equal or even superior to have made to the General Secretary-Treasurer’s the emergency room, while significantly less Office’s operations and how those changes have expensive. helped our affiliates, their officers and members, We have made a lot of changes over the past two as well as improved the delivery of services. years, and we are seeing the benefits of that hard For the most part, the changes I’ve discussed work; however, we have no intention of resting on before are obvious to our affiliate officers and what we have accomplished to date. members because the changes affect how you The General Secretary-Treasurer’s Office has Thomas H. Miller interact with the IAFF, such as expanding many new ideas moving forward, and we’re information available on the General working on those every day, such as taking steps “My staff and I Secretary-Treasurer’s web page at to ensure that we use our headquarters’ staff to www.iaff.org/union.gst.html , providing the best of its ability, so that services to our are constantly information through the General members are maximized. We are currently exploring new Secretary-Treasurer booth at IAFF events, beginning the process, in conjunction with implementing a secure system for making per OPEIU Local 2, of evaluating staff responsibilities ways that we capita payments online and assisting affiliates and creating new job descriptions for their can make the with securing adequate fiduciary bond protection. positions, implementing an employee evaluation Now I want to tell you about some of the system under which employees will receive General Secretary- changes I have made over the last two years that valuable feedback from managers about what is are not readily apparent to affiliate officers and expected of them and if they are meeting those Treasurer’s Office members, but which are important nonetheless. expectations, and providing training to our in particular — and One of the changes I spearheaded is modifying managers on best management practices in the how the IAFF’s annual budget is structured. This workplace. the IAFF in general has included incorporating new line items into I firmly believe that the IAFF’s staff is among the — function more the budget that were budgeted separately in past most competent, talented and dedicated staff years. For example, we have integrated the you’ll find. However, I am confident that at the efficiently.” HazMat and WMD Department’s budget into the end of the process we are now undertaking, we IAFF budget. will be able to give our staff the tools they need to My staff and I are constantly exploring achieve the excellence they are capable of and the new ways that we can make the General excellence that IAFF members expect. Secretary-Treasurer’s Office in particular — and Finally, I want to inform you of a change that is the IAFF in general — function more efficiently. not obvious, but should not go unnoticed. I want For example, we transitioned our payroll software to recognize a longtime IAFF employee — Donald to an Internet-based application through ADP, Copley — who recently retired. Don retired on which allows employees to enter time and leave September 30, 2011, after more than 26 years at anywhere they have Internet access. The new the IAFF, most recently as Comptroller. On behalf system also allows us to track grant hours more of the IAFF’s officers and staff, we thank Don for efficiently. We are now in the process of his service and wish him a long and very happy automating how we process expense forms retirement. through an Internet-based system using Concur In closing, I want to wish you and your families Expense Service. the happiest of holidays and a prosperous We have also taken steps to reduce the cost of New Year. providing health care to our headquarters’ employees. One such step was to provide employees with information on how to make decisions on health care treatment based on the cost of those treatments, not just convenience. For

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Honor and Respect filed and preceded to our chief administration previous administration. It arbitration. After a lengthy officer resigned. All three has been a tough four years Dear President Schaitberger: wait, the award was presented positions were filled by for our local, but because of On behalf of myself, the and our local was successful in January of 2011. With new the support of yourself, your family of our fallen brother Lt. getting our member his sick administration in place, and administration, DVP West, Kevin Quinn and the pay. The City refused to the assistance of DVP West Mr. McManus, the members of Dayton Local implement the award. While and Mr. McManus, our local Saskatchewan Professional 136, I would like to extend our in this process we had been in was able to successfully Fire Fighters Association and heart filled thanks for the contact with our 6th District negotiate a new collective the 300,000 IAFF brothers and ceremony that was put on in Vice President Lorne West. bargaining agreement that sisters, our local was able to Colorado Springs on Upon hearing that the City resolved the sick leave succeed and prevail. September 17, 2011. was refusing to abide by the grievance and the union leave I now know what the IAFF From the moment the family award, DVP West suggested grievance. Our member does for me and my local, and and our honor guard that we apply to the IAFF for received his pay that was am proud to be an IAFF members stepped off the an EDF grant to help cover deducted, and we were able to member. plane they were treated with the financial costs. With his get new union leave language honor and respect. All their support and guidance, we added to our contract that Sincerely, wants and needs were taken applied for the grant and it solidified the past practice. Garnet Decker care of by Colorado Springs was accepted. Without the guidance, President, Local 1318 Local 5 members. It was truly Your choice of legal counsel, support and financial a show of solidarity the family Sean McManus, was excellent. assistance of the IAFF, our and this Local will never I cannot say enough about local would have been forget. how Mr. McManus became strained by our City’s It is a sad time in our lives involved in our issues. He was when we lose a member, but successful in winning, with Email your letters to [email protected] OR mail them to: the efforts of this the original arbitration award International will not go being upheld. Within a Letters to the Editor, c/o International Fire Fighter unnoticed. month, the City moved to 1750 New York Ave NW Washington,DC 20006 seek a Court of Appeals stay, Sincerely, still refusing to abide by the James E. Cox award. President, IAFF Local 136, In January 2009, our past fire Dayton, OH chief informed us that he was going to change the past practice of our union leave. For All Locals In Need Our local grieved the change, and the arbitration process Dear President Schaitberger: was started. Once again, DVP On behalf of the members of West assisted us in accessing Swift Current, SK, Local 1318, the support of the IAFF. With I would like to express our your approval and the Board’s sincerest gratitude for your approval, this case was support and the IAFF’s accepted under the IAFF support over the past four Guardian Policy. years. With your approval, the Our last collective agreement IAFF has been extremely had expired at the end of supportive in three cases that 2008. From 2009 until July our local has faced. 2010, we held negotiation We are a small local with meetings with our City. DVP only 15 members. I, for one, West assisted us once again as was unsure of what the IAFF our lead negotiator. We were gave back to our local, but I unable to come to an am now aware of what the agreement and filed for IAFF does for ALL locals, no interest arbitration. In matter how big or small! preparation, our local applied In September 2007, one of for pre-approval of an EDF our members had surgery and loan and was accepted. applied for sick leave. Some In the spring of 2010, our was approved, but three night fire chief retired and the shifts were denied by Human human resources director Resources. A grievance was resigned. In the fall of 2010,

8 | LETTERS November/December 2011 Local Scene Florida Fire Fighters Escort World War II Veterans to Memorial

AFF members from Martin County Local 2959, Palm Beach County Local I2928, Stuart Local 2411, Metro-Broward Local 3080 and Metro-Dade Local 1403 escorted more than 80 of the state’s World War II veterans to Washington, DC, November 5 to visit the World War II Memorial and other sites as part of the Honor Flight, a program created by Honor Flight Network solely to honor America’s veterans for all their sacrifices. This was the second Honor Flight for which the veterans’ escorts were all fire fighters. Flights are funded through donations, and Martin County Local 2959 paid for the Florida fire fighters escorted more than 80 World War II veterans to Washington, DC. entire flight after its members raised $65,000 during a Fill-the-Boot drive on organize the fire fighter Honor Flight,” says experience — many of us are already Memorial Day weekend. Martin County Local 2959 Vice President looking forward to the next flight.” “After a chance meeting with some others Todd Tucker, who sits on the board of The fire fighters’ and veterans’ 24-hour involved with the Southeast Florida Honor Southeast Florida’s Honor Flight hub. trip included stops at the World War II Flight hub, our local was inspired to “This has been such an amazing Memorial, Arlington Cemetery, the U.S. Marine Corps Barracks and the Iwo Jima Memorial. Philadelphia Fire Fighters Demand Fair Treatment “The veteran that I escorted is such an inspiration,” says Local 2928 member Matt hiladelphia, PA Local 22 fire fighters been asked to take any furloughs. Willhite. “He’s about to turn 92, but was are not asking for much — they “Local 22 has sacrificed too much already,” able to make the entire trip without the use Psimply want fair treatment from says Gault. “We are down five engine of a wheelchair or other assistance. Now Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter. But companies, two ladder companies and 150 that we are back in Florida, I plan to take Nutter has continued to fight them at every positions. Consequently, we have fire station him out for his birthday and check up on turn since taking office in 2008. brownouts due to the lack of staff.” him regularly.” He continues to ignore a legally binding Gault adds, “The arbitration panel took Willhite adds, “I believe so much in this arbitration award granted to members of the City’s concerns over finances into cause that I encourage other IAFF members Local 22 and has tried to strip the rights of consideration before handing down the to get involved too.” n EMS workers and has browned out and award. Now that the panel has made its closed fire companies. decision, the mayor needs to implement all Damaging Fire Confirms “Our Local 22 leadership — with the full contract provisions.” support of the IAFF — will continue to fight Meanwhile, Mayor Nutter is continuing Need for New Fire back against the mayor’s failure to to take retaliatory actions against Local 22’s Stations in Leduc implement the conditions of the current paramedics after paramedics won a Fair contract arbitration and his retaliatory Labor Standards Act (FLSA) case against ith only one fire station in the behavior toward Local 22 paramedics,” says the City for not properly reimbursing them rapidly expanding Leduc, Alberta, IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger. for overtime. WIAFF Local 4739 fire fighters have “We have an ongoing media campaign First, the City went before the Pennsylvania long been concerned that it was only a using Facebook, Twitter and other outlets Labor Relations Board to try to remove the matter of time before disaster struck. And it in hopes of earning public support,” says paramedics from Local 22. The City argued Local 22 President Bill Gault. “The pressure that the paramedics do not belong in a fire Continued on page 10 is on the mayor to do the right thing in fighters union because they do not do fire both of these cases.” suppression. The City lost the case. The conditions of the 2009-2013 contract Now, Mayor Nutter wants all paramedics were awarded in binding arbitration in to switch shifts. October 2010. Still, Mayor Nutter has “There seems to be no good reason to refused to implement it, insisting that the upset the schedules of all of our City does not have the money for the wage paramedics except to punish them for increases. The contract calls for 3 percent bringing the FLSA violation against the increases for 2010, 2011 and 2012. City,” says Gault. Further, Nutter says if Local 22 would He adds that Local 22 will not back down take furloughs — as the Fraternal Order of from its position on either the contract or Police agreed to do — he would honor the the paramedic issue. “We are not going Alberta fire fighters were unable to save labor agreement. Thus far, police have not away,” he says. n several homes due to lack of resources.

International Fire Fighter LOCAL SCENE | 9 Local Scene concluded that one station is needed in the Continued from page 9 west end and another in the north end of did. A recent fire severely damaged or Leduc to keep first response times to four destroyed six homes. minutes or less. Local 4739 fire fighters were dispatched to Still, the Leduc City Council has been a neighborhood in the west end of the City, hesitant to green light the building of the where there is no fire station. After eight new firehouses. Council members say one minutes, the first responding units finally may be built in the west end next spring arrived on the scene to find three homes on but a new firehouse in the north end may fire with flames spreading to a fourth house. be as long as five years away. “We do not come close to meeting safe “This is troubling as there are 11 hotels in staffing standards,” says Leduc Local 4739 the north end and even more are being Spruce Grove decision makers learn President Douglas Britton. “And, as this fire built,” says Britton. “If a fire breaks out there, the risk for high property loss, even firsthand why adequate staffing is demonstrated, an eight-minute response important. time is way too much time to go by before fatalities, is huge.” n starting fire suppression. We are lucky that no one was injured or worse.” Spruce Grove “After arriving on the fire ground, we have By the time fire fighters contained the to wait for mutual aid to respond before we Fire Ops Encourages can do an effective interior attack,” says blaze, four houses were burned to the Increased Staffing ground and two others were severely Local 3021 President Alan Hofsink. “That damaged. Other homes had heat damage. can take as long as 15 minutes.” pruce Grove, AB Local 3021 fire “I can say with confidence that if we had a The mayor, several members of the fighters are hoping area decision fire station in the west end, the amount of Spruce Grove City Council and other Smakers learned an important lesson members of City management participated property loss we saw here would have been about adequate staffing after participating far less,” says Britton. in the Fire Ops event. Each completed in their Fire Ops 101 event. The need for not one, but two additional several scenarios, including live burn, Spruce Grove fire fighters currently fire stations in Leduc is not news. Three vehicle extrication, advanced life support respond with just three fire fighters on a independent studies — including a and a hose drill. fire engine. A new ladder truck was recently Geographic Information System (GIS) “Perhaps the most effective thing we did purchased, but is not staffed. analysis conducted by the IAFF — have was to ignite a demo room to illustrate how

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10 | LOCAL SCENE November/December 2011 long it takes for a fire to go into flashover,” “The benefits of a positive working says Hofsink. “I think they were all relationship are many,” Holubowich says. surprised by how fast that can happen.” “It allows us to concentrate on other issues At the end of the day, one City councillor instead of fighting all the time.” n commented that it was time to get more fire fighters on the job. n Missouri Fire Fighter Honored for Bravery Edmonton Union President, During Tornado Chief Showcase Model Labour Relations he Greater St. Louis Area Fire Chiefs Association has bestowed its hen union and management agree Testeemed Gold Medal of Valor on Local 2665 fire fighter/paramedic Tom to work in an environment framed Professional Fire Fighters of Eastern Bacon receives honor for saving family. Wby respect, open communication Missouri Local 2665 fire fighter/paramedic and collaboration, the doors to a satisfying Tom Bacon for his honorable actions in the us yet, the winds were really strong,” says experience and an effective fire service for all path of an F-4 tornado. Bacon. “I hurried to help the family get out are flung wide open. On the night of April 22, 2011, the of their car and inside the station. I had just That was the message delivered by National Weather Service warned that the grabbed the last of the three children when Edmonton, AB Local 209 President Greg tornadic storm was moving toward Bacon’s both of us were blown into the engine bay.” Holubowich jointly with City Fire Chief assigned firehouse in the Pattonsville Fire Fortunately, the family and the on-duty Ken Block (who was president of Local 209 Protection District in Bridgeton, Missouri. fire fighters were not injured. In fact, Bacon from 2001-2007) to a group of more than When fire fighters looked outside, they was dispatched with other Local 2665 200 fire chiefs from across Canada gathered spotted the tornado approaching from the members on a tornado-related emergency at the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs southwest. As the crew began to take cover less than five minutes after the rescue. Fire Rescue Canada Conference in Calgary inside, Bacon saw a small car blow onto the This same tornadic system caused significant in September. firehouse ramp. damage to the Lambert-St. Louis International Holubowich and Block assured the chiefs in “Even though the tornado was not right on Airport and surrounding communities. n attendance that respectful and collaborative relations between union and management Permanent 9/11 Memorial Built in Coon Rapids can occur without either side stepping away from its core responsibilities, and that much hen the nation remembered the more can be accomplished in an environment 2,996 lives — 343 of them IAFF where there’s mutual trust and respect. Wmembers — lost on 9/11, Positive labour relations in Edmonton memorial services were not limited to the over the past 10 years have improved fire sites of the terrorist attacks. Coon Rapids, fighter and public safety in the form of Minnesota, citizens recognized the 10th increased apparatus staffing which now Anniversary of September 11 with a follows NFPA 1710. It also helped memorial program followed by the Edmonton Fire Rescue achieve unveiling of a permanent memorial outside accreditation by the Commission on Fire Coon Rapids Local 1935’s Fire Station 1. Accreditation International in March 2010. The planning for the memorial began Holubowich says that through the after the Coons Rapids Fire Department collaborative relationship, the journey for acquired an I-beam from the World Trade continuous improvement in the department Center. Department management told can be sustained. In addition, both the union members of Local 1935 they could use the and the City of Edmonton have experienced sacred piece of steel as they wanted. significant cost savings as they’ve been able to Local 1935 wanted to keep it as close to its work out labour-management issues at the original form as possible. Member Jody table instead of before arbitrators or the Telchow ultimately came up with the design program at Coon Rapids High School labour relations board. for a permanent memorial, which includes football stadium. At the end of the two pieces of steel welded to a pedestal, program, the steel was transported from representing the Twin Towers. The two steel the stadium to Fire Station 1 for a columns are joined by a Maltese cross with dedication ceremony. Fire fighters later 343 inscribed in the middle in honor of the permanently welded the two pieces of fallen FDNY members. steel on top of a platform. Another Local 1935 member, Mark “We have all been deeply affected by 9/11, Seaton, oversaw the construction. “Some but it still surprised me how many people, of the other members and I had even after the ceremony, have continued to construction experience before entering come see the memorial,” says Seaton. the fire service,” Seaton says. “We were all “They have been coming by the dozens.” proud to donate our skills to this cause.” The cost of the memorial is being split On September 11, 2011, more than between Local 1935 and the Coon Rapids Edmonton Fire Chief Ken Block and Local 3,000 people attended the memorial Arts Commission. n 209 President Greg Holubowich.

International Fire Fighter LOCAL SCENE | 11 IAFF FIGHTING BACK CAMPAIGN READIES FOR NEW BATTLES.

he year 2011 might well be remembered as the year of the gold Tand black revolution — with the trademark IAFF signs and shirts visible across the nation at protests at the Wisconsin statehouse, door-to-door canvasses in Ohio, pickets in Florida and rallies on Capitol Hill in defense of public employees and public safety. This massive mobilization began early this year in response to an unparalled wave of legislative attacks from anti-labor lawmakers at both the state and local level. The attacks have not stopped, and they won’t. But the IAFF is fighting back hard, and winning some important battles. The IAFF Fighting Back campaign U.S. Representative Tim Ryan (D-OH) joined fire fighters in Youngstown, telling the launched on the national stage with crowd, “Fire fighters didn’t cause the economic problems but are being blamed.” full-page ads in both USA Today and Politico, followed by video ads, press releases and editorials revealing to the “The IAFF and its affiliates public at large that fire fighters are tired of have come under an being demonized for their hard work and benefits. unprecedented assault, Soon, similar campaigns began in several but we fought back hard. states across the country where fire fighters’ pensions, benefits and worker rights were I am so proud of the threatened. “We knew in 2010 after the right-wing efforts by our state and took control of so many statehouses that local affiliates to stand up they would come after our members’ rights and benefits,” says IAFF General President to these attacks.” Harold Schaitberger. “The IAFF and its —General president Schaitberger affiliates have come under an unprecedented assault, but we fought back hard. I am so proud of the efforts by our never pause in our defense of our brothers Working in tandem with the We Are Ohio state and local affiliates to stand up to these and sisters who defend our communities,” labor coalition and also independently, the attacks.” says Schaitberger. IAFF and the Ohio Association of With a dogged emphasis on public safety Among the most sensational political Professional Fire Fighters (OAPFF) as a key message, the IAFF emerged from victories in 2011, the resounding defeat of launched a massive effort to counter the battlefronts this past year with few Ohio’s Senate Bill 5-Issue 2 stands as the Kasich’s anti-labor legislation. The OAPFF defeats and a some critical victories and — biggest and most significant. was also a partner in a public safety equally important — an IAFF that is Ohio fire fighters used every tool available coalition — Protect Ohio’s Protectors — smarter, stronger and better-prepared for to move voters to “Vote No Vote on Issue 2,” that was comprised of various police and looming fights in 2012. a ballot initiative that would have codified fire organizations and which ran a separate, “It has so far been a hard battle but we are into law Governor John Kasich’s legislation independent effort to educate the public not weary. Fire fighters know all about hard to roll back collective bargaining rights for about the effects of SB 5 on public safety work, long hours and sacrifice, and we will public employees, including fire fighters. should Issue 2 pass.

12 November/December 2011 To help win public support, the IAFF produced several ads that appeared in print and online newspapers, including the Columbus Dispatch, Cincinnati Enquirer and Toledo Blade , purchased television ads on local cable, used YouTube and submitted numerous editorials and letters to the editor to Ohio newspapers. On the ground, the OAPFF launched an enormous canvassing effort, sending members door-to-door to explain the importance of collective bargaining to public safety to Ohio voters and to encourage them to Vote No on Issue 2. General President Schaitberger appeared on Steady polling indicated that most “The Ed Show,” which aired live from Columbus. Ohioans believed Kasich’s agenda had overreached and that collective bargaining rights were an important factor in public expected that anti-labor groups will safety. Leaving nothing to chance, Ohio fire continue their efforts to destroy the rights fighters, along with General President and benefits of American workers. Some Schaitberger, initiated a four-day bus tour right-wing groups already have launched a (see page 16) circling the state in the final drive to gather signatures in support of days before Election Day. This effort turning Ohio into a Right-to-Work state, generated significant local and national which could culminate in another media, including back-to-back statewide ballot initiative fight in 2012. appearances on MSNBC’s “The Ed Show.” OAPFF President Mark Sanders says he In addition, IAFF members clad in fully expects these groups to push for signature gold and black T-shirts were Right-to-Work, and that now is the time shown in countless television and print The IAFF produced a potent advertising and get-out-the-vote campaign to urge for fire fighters and other labor groups to reports on labor’s political power. Ohioans to Vote No on Issue 2, including a wage that fight. “Ohio fire fighters really “Fire fighters were a force to behold this series of "Voices of Public Safety" ads pulled together for this win, and I am fall in Ohio,” says IAFF 8th District Vice featuring fire fighters. In this ad, Dayton particularly proud of the members of President Paul Hufnagel. “They didn’t just Local 136 fire fighter Kenyatta Smith urges her brothers and sisters throughout the Columbus Local 67 who allowed their win a ballot initiative, they drew a diagram state to participate in canvassing events. headquarters to become command central for fire fighters in other states on how to Other Ohio members appearing in this for this momentous battle,” he says. fight back and defeat anti-labor video included Dayton Local 136 fire fighters Merritt Colton and Gaye Jordan, legislation.” Columbus Local 67 fire fighter Steve Saksa, Wisconsin Like most important political victories, Kettering Local 2150 fire fighter Michael Wisconsin is another major battlefront the celebration was brief. It is widely Holbert and Green Township Local 2927 fire fighter Rick Bell. state, where the fight over the rights and benefits of public workers will continue into 2012 as labor groups, including the IAFF, step up the campaign to recall Governor Scott Walker. Although a hard-fought campaign to recall enough Republican state senators to return control of the legislature to Democrats came up short this summer, those efforts have energized public employees in Wisconsin and provided momentum for other pro-labor political campaigns. Walker, in one of his first initiatives as governor, rolled back collective bargaining for public employees. Even though fire fighters and police were exempt from the legislation, the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin (PFFW) rallied with teachers and other public employees in a growing and Ohio fire fighters circuited the state for four days before the election as lasting protest at the statehouse in Madison. part of a Get Out the Vote Bus Tour. Continued on page 14 www.iaff.org 13 Continued from page 13 As in Ohio, the IAFF joined the battle to Vice President Biden Visits Euclid Fire Station protect the rights of public employees with both an air and ground campaign. The ust one week after the defeat of IAFF bought full-page ads in local Issue 2, IAFF General President newspapers, while PFFW members JHarold Schaitberger traveled with Vice President Joe Biden to Ohio to provided great inspiration — with pipes thank supporters who voted November 8 and drums — to labor members and their to repeal SB 5, which would have supporters who camped out for several changed the state’s collective bargaining days around the statehouse in protest of law. Walker’s anti-labor agenda. Speaking to a crowd of more than 500 President Schaitberger visited the state to — including members of Euclid Local help PFFW President Mahlon Mitchell and 337 — gathered at Fire Station No. 2 in his members galvanize labor groups Euclid, Biden said the repeal of SB 5 was during a forceful address near the not only a win for labor, but a victory for Vice President Joe Biden is flanked by statehouse. America’s middle class. “This sends a Euclid fire fighters at Fire Station No. The IAFF and the PFFW joined the We 2, where he congratulated fire fighters clear message to other states dealing with and other union workers on their hard Are Wisconsin campaign in a successful similar issues,” he said. work to reject SB 5. effort to gather enough petition signatures Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis also needed for a recall of six GOP senators, appeared at the event. while conservative groups moved to recall three Democrats. In the end, the three Democrats held their seats while three of the six Republican lost their recall elections, just one seat short of giving the Senate majority back to Democrats. But the recall fight in Wisconsin is by no means over. Four more vulnerable Republicans, including Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, face recall elections in April. State Senators Terry Mouton, Pam Galloway and Van Wanggaard each serve in Democrat-leaning districts and are more IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger joined Vice President Joe Biden on Air Force 2 en route to Ohio for an event in Euclid celebrating the defeat of SB 5. The winnable for a Democrat than the six gathering was held at Euclid Fire Station No. 2. Republican districts where recalls were held earlier this year. “These races will offer Democrats a strong chance to finally recall event with the Madison Professional employees. tip the Senate back into the Democrats’ Police Officers and the Dane County The IAFF produced television and print hands, says IAFF 5th District Vice Deputy Sheriff. “Thanks to the recall efforts, ads to combat the Chamber of President Joe Conway. local unions throughout the state have Commerce-driven narrative that labor was Meanwhile, labor groups have launched restored the grand tradition of all of labor, too powerful and its rank-and-file did not an aggressive recall campaign against regardless of vocation, working together for deserve pensions. Governor Walker and Lieutenant the good of others,” says Conway, who is A key feature of the successful campaign Governor Rebecca Kleefisch. Both the also president of Local 311. to check Governor Scott’s anti-labor PFFW and the IAFF have voiced full agenda was a television ad taking the support for the campaign to remove Florida Florida Chamber of Commerce to task for Walker from office. As of mid-November, Florida is another flashpoint for using images of fire fighters in what was petitioners had gathered 105,000 of the anti-labor aggression, but Florida IAFF anti-fire fighter advertising. 540,208 signatures needed to win a recall members have helped convince the public FPF President Gary Rainey says fire election of Walker. that the state’s right-wing governor has fighters targeted the Chamber in key “We will be all in and playing any role we gone too far in pursuit of an ideological markets and used direct mail to pressure can to boot Walker out of office,” says agenda that does nothing to address the select Senate lawmakers to flip to a pro-fire Mitchell. “We are fired up in Wisconsin real economic concerns of citizens. fighter position. and we think we have some strong Florida Governor Rick Scott moved The paycheck deception legislation was momentum coming off the great victory in quickly after taking office to push an killed before it reached the state Senate Ohio.” aggressive anti-labor agenda — one that floor, but efforts to weaken public A powerful public safety message has included paycheck deception legislation pensions were more successful. Thanks, resonated with the Wisconsin public. To and an overhaul of the state pension however, to aggressive media work, capitalize, December 3 was declared “Public system that would have gutted lobbying and grassroots mobilization, Safety Day.” Madison Local 311 held the hard-earned retirement income for public Governor Scott fell far short of his bid to

14 November/December 2011 end the pension system. Public employees sided with fire fighters. “We are working “We are showing some will see an increased contribution to their hard right now to make sure that these 24 retirement plans, a suspension of or so lawmakers stay with us on these success in that the public cost-of-living increases for five years and important issues.” views fire fighters as an older retirement age. “We clearly won the day, even though we Michigan willing to work with the did agree to these moderate changes,” says In Michigan, one of the more difficult IAFF 12th District Vice President Larry challenges for IAFF members is stopping government to solve Osborne. Governor Rick Snyder and the problems.” There will be little time to bask in GOP-controlled legislature in their victory, as bills supported by the League of unending quest to see just how far they can —iAFF 8th District Vice president Cities have already been filed that go after shrink government and weaken labor. paul hufnagel local municipal pension systems. In “Currently, we face a lot of legislation that addition, anti-labor groups intend to go would impact the fire service in negative The MPFFU has engaged an aggressive after existing heart and lung presumption ways,” says President of the Michigan and ongoing public relations campaign to laws for fire fighters. Professional Fire Fighters Union (MPFFU) educate the public and lawmakers about Rainey says the FPF is squarely focused Mark Docherty. “We’re attempting to work the importance of fire fighters and on shoring up relationships with state with the legislature to minimize the effects senators on both sides of the aisle who of this type of legislation.” Continued on page 16

How Defined Benefit Pension Payments Support the Economy

t’s no secret that public pensions are purchasing goods or services. She also activity when it was paid out in benefits in being attacked at local and state levels, examined how small communities without 2010 by CalPERS. Iwhile legislators continue to introduce a large local industry depend — in part — Testimony from NIRS Executive Director — and in some cases — pass pension on the steady stream of business that Oakley and the 2010 CalPERS summary reform bills aimed at increasing member pensioners pump into the economy from highlights the significant economic effect contributions, retirement age and service their retirement income. For example, the that pension payments generate. Retirees, years and reducing benefits. Colorado Public Employees Retirement who pay into these pension systems It’s also clear that these lawmakers want Association made pension benefit throughout their career, then have a steady to balance their state or local budgets with payments of $2.1 million in 2009 to its income throughout their retirement. these benefit reductions and outright retirees in rural Costilla County, and those These retirees are an integral part of local, elimination of defined benefit pension payments comprise 35 percent of the state and national revenue because of their systems. But this short-sighted approach earned income in that Colorado county. contributions to the economy and tax fails to address the positive effect that Information gathered by CalPERS in an base. retiree (i.e., consumer) spending from executive summary, “The Economic On the other hand, retirees receiving pension income has on the economy. Impacts of CalPERS Pension Payments in distributions from a defined contribution Supporters of public pensions stress the 2010,” also noted several significant (401k) account alone will almost certainly need for defined benefit pension systems. outcomes. According to the summary, in have less money to spend and will likely A January 2011 report, “The Top Ten 2010 CalPERS paid nearly $12 billion in outlive their benefits and have a good Advantages of Maintaining Defined benefits to more than 500,000 retirees, chance of becoming a liability to the local Benefit Pension Plans,” by the National beneficiaries and survivors. and state government. A February 19, Conference on Public Employee Approximately 86 percent of those live in 2011, article from the Wall Street Journal, Retirement Systems (NCPERS) notes that California and spend their monthly “Retiring Boomers Find 401(k) Plans Fall defined benefit plans help ensure an income in the state’s 58 counties. In Short,” explains that the median adequate standard of living throughout addition, almost nine out of every 10 household headed by a person aged 60 to retirement and have a substantial bearing retirees from California continue to reside 62 with a 401(k) account has less than on state and local economies. and spend their defined benefit income one-quarter of what is needed in that This argument is echoed by Diane within their home state. As a result, every account to maintain the same standard of Oakley, Executive Director of the National dollar paid out to CalPERS members living in retirement, according to data Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS). generates $2.26 in economic activity compiled by the Federal Reserve and During a hearing in July before the United statewide. analyzed by the Center for Retirement States Senate Committee on Health, Since almost 80 percent of retirement Research at Boston College. The story also Education, Labor and Pensions, Executive dollars paid to retirees is generated from notes that even factoring in Social Security Director Oakley testified on how defined their own contributions to the system and and any pensions or other savings, most benefit pension payments to retirees can from investment earnings, the value of 401(k) participants appear to have help fuel the economy. taxpayer contributions is increased by a insufficient savings. Oakley detailed the multiplier effect in factor of five. This means every dollar For more information on these and other which retirees with pension benefits can contributed by the taxpayer for retirement pension related topics, visit directly influence the economy by resulted in $10.79 worth of economic www.iaff.org/pensions/index.htm.

International Fire Fighter 15 Continued from page 15 to do our work in the legislature from of Representatives fell 12 votes short collective bargaining. “We are showing there.” December 1 of overturning a veto by some success in that the public views fire IAFF 11th District Vice President Sandy Governor John Lynch of a conservative bill fighters as willing to work with the McGhee says the PFFO convinced 20 state that would have made New Hampshire the government to solve problems,” says DVP senators to oppose SB 826, bringing the only state north of Virginia to have a Hufnagel. total in support of fire fighters to 23 Right-to-Work law. One of the biggest threats to fire fighters senators, ending the bill’s chance for in Michigan is legislation that produced passage in that legislative session. “We need to help these emergency financial managers who can But Beams says anti-labor lawmakers are give the state dictatorial power over licking their wounds and plan to raise the lawmakers understand individual communities. These bill again in 2012. PFFO members are fire fighter issues before state-appointed emergency financial already strategizing how to keep such managers can do whatever they see fit to legislation down and working hard to keep this session starts close budget gaps, from combining police the GOP senators who joined in opposing because once that gavel and fire departments to dissolving SB 826 on their side. municipal governments. drops, we’ll have to get in Docherty says the MPFFU has joined a New Hampshire statewide effort to gather petition The IAFF Fighting Back campaign has line behind countless signatures for a ballot measure to repeal faced difficult and determined opposition other groups seeking the emergency financial manager law in in New Hampshire, where the the next election. GOP-controlled legislature has steamrolled their attention.” veto-proof anti-labor legislation past —iAFF 14th District Vice president Oklahoma Governor John Lynch. Danny todd In yet another example of the power of a The IAFF peppered the state with full-throated public safety message, the newspaper and Google ads hoping to stop Alabama Professional Fire Fighters of Oklahoma the drive for massive pension reform. Led In Alabama, a federal judge granted a (PFFO) defeated a state Senate bill that by Professional Fire Fighters of New motion for a preliminary injunction would have changed binding arbitration Hampshire (PFFNH) President David restraining the cities of Mobile and laws to the detriment of public employees. Lang, IAFF members have remained Jacksonville from continuing to apply an The deck appeared stacked against fire politically active. anti-union state law making it illegal to fighters in Oklahoma as all branches of “Our members are working hard to arrange for public employee payroll state government were controlled by defend their benefits, but we are getting deductions for union dues, unless the labor Republicans for the first time in history. hammered by this legislature and they are organization does not use the dues for The IAFF entered the fight with a not done yet,” says Lang. “political activity.” 30-second television ad that ran in selected During the 2011 session, the legislature The IAFF filed suit March 23 on behalf of markets asking voters to oppose Senate Bill made major cuts to the state pension its affiliates across Alabama, challenging 826. The ad, which included images of fire system, including changes that directly the law. Although the law targeted teachers affect fire fighters. Under the new rules, a unions in Alabama, fire fighters were Professional Fire Fighters fire fighter who serves for 30 years based collateral damage. of Oklahoma (PFFO) on an average salary of $50,000 can expect The preliminary injunction remains in to begin collecting a $36,000 pension upon place as of late November, though the defeated a state Senate retiring in 2041, without Social Security conservative 11th Circuit Court of Appeals bill that would have benefits. is reviewing the ruling. Lawmakers have signaled their intent According to President of the changed binding when the legislature reconvenes in 2012 to Professional Fire Fighters Association of arbitration laws to the completely replace pensions for new hires Alabama (PFFAA) President Steven with defined contribution plans. Pegues, the ruling could go either way. detriment of public Conservative lawmakers also seek to enact Meanwhile, affiliates in the state are taking changes to collective bargaining, including whatever steps necessary to collect dues employees. a provision allowing for videotaping of from members. fighters responding to the 1995 Oklahoma bargaining sessions and providing State lawmakers are expected to consider bombing, enraged the bill’s chief sponsor bargaining power to those holding an a handful of bills that would reduce fire — Senator David Holt — who appeared opposing opinion in a bargaining unit. fighter pensions in next year’s legislative on local television condemning the ad. “This is why we organize,” says IAFF 3rd session. Holt’s ire over the ad simply served to District Vice President Michael Mullane. IAFF 14th District Vice President Danny draw more Oklahomans “Anti-labor lawmakers will never stop Todd says, “We need to help these to it as it was re-aired and posted on coming after our benefits so we need to lawmakers understand fire fighter issues YouTube. stick together. I am so proud of the hard before this session starts because once that “The ad got quite a bit of attention for work that the PFFNH is putting in to gavel drops, we’ll have to get in line behind our cause,” says PFFO President Rick protect fire fighters. If we hang in there countless other groups seeking their Beams. “It generated plenty of awareness together, we will prevail.” attention.” n in the public to our cause. We just needed In good news, the New Hampshire House

16 November/December 2011

OHIO FIRE FIGHTERS GET OUT THE VOTE

With polls showing most Ohio voters were ready to toss out Senate Bill 5/Issue 2, the IAFF left nothing to chance. IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger, IAFF General Secretary-Treasurer Thomas Miller, 8th District Vice President Paul Hufnagel and Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters (OAPFF) President Mark Sanders accompanied IAFF members for a bus tour through 13 Ohio cities in the final four days before Election Day to remind voters to get to the polls.

8. Findlay — The bus tour arrives at night in Findlay. Lacking proper event lights, Findlay Local 381 members aim car headlights at the bus, literally shining a light on the issue.

10. Dayton — Dayton Local 136 fire 9. Lima — Lima Local 334 fire fighters greeted the fighters greeted President Schaitberger Get Out the Vote Bus Tour as it rolled into town. and OAPFF President Mark Sanders as AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Lee Saunders joined the bus tour eased into town. Ohio the tour for the stop in Lima. AFL-CIO President Tim Burger joined the bus tour for stops in Dayton, Middletown and Cincinnati.

11. Middletown — While it was getting cold and dark, families turned out in Middletown to show unity. President Schaitberger told the crowd, “This election is about the kids. We need to make sure they have safe communities and good teachers. We must provide them the same 12. Cincinnati — opportunities we had and the best way to do that is to Vote General President No on Issue 2.” Schaitberger made a last-minute pitch to urge a “No” vote on Issue 2.

13. Columbus — The final stop on the Get Out the Vote Bus Tour was in Columbus on the eve of Election Day. Columbus Local 67 members and many other Ohio voters were ready to kill Issue 2 once and for all.

18 November/December 2011 BUS TOUR START

1. Warren — IAFF General President Schaitberger kicked off the Ohio Fire Fighters Get Out the Vote Bus Tour in Warren with a strong “Vote No on Issue 2”message to IAFF and United Steel Workers members. USW International President Leo Gerard said, “We are all fire fighters today, your battle is our battle.”

2. Youngstown — Stop two on the Bus Tour was in Youngstown at AFSCME Local Council 8. Pittsburgh Local 1 arrived with buses full of members from Pennsylvania to help with door-to-door canvassing. U.S. Representative Tim Ryan, who was also in Warren rallied the crowd. 3. Akron — The National Association of Letter Carriers hosted the Get Out The Vote Bus Tour in Akron. U.S. Representative Betty Sutton told union members in the crowd that “America is watching what is happening in Ohio and we need to send a clear message that working people may not have the money, but we have the votes.”

4. Middleburg Heights — General President Schaitberger fired up supporters to get out the vote in Middleburg Heights, 5. Cleveland — The first canvass pep talk on day two was in Cleveland. reminding Middleburg Heights Local 2018 members and other More than 100 IAFF members were joined by labor leaders and other Ohioans that rejecting Issue 2 will preserve public safety. union workers ready to knock on doors to get out the vote. OAPFF President Mark Sanders said every fire fighter in the state should be proud of their hard work to defeat Issue 2.

6. Toledo — A “No” vote on Issue 2 was critically important to the 7. Fostoria — Fostoria Local 325 fire fighters gathered with their members of Toledo Local 92, who face tough contract negotiations families to welcome the Get Out the Vote Bus Tour with applause. with Mayor Mike Bell. This canvass pep talk was held at a "You really can feel the energy," said General President Teamsters union hall. Schaitberger.

International Fire Fighter 19 November 8 Elections Benefit IAFF Affiliates

iN ADDitiON tO the treMeNDOuS VictOry iN OhiO AND OVerWheLMiNG DeFeAt OF iSSue 2, iAFF AFFiLiAteS ALSO eXperieNceD SOMe SiGNiFicANt WiNS ON NOVeMber 8.

t the state legislative level, in Iowa, Phoenix Local 493 Member Wins City Council Seat Liz Mathis (D) won a special Aelection in a state Senate race by o one is better qualified to campaign manager. 56-44 percent. Mathis’ victory ensured that represent IAFF members in In the final days of Democrats maintained their 26-24 elected positions than IAFF the campaign, majority and allowed Cedar Falls, IA Local N members. This proved especially true for Sperduti tried to 366 member Jeff Danielson to retain his Phoenix, AZ Local 493 member Daniel make an issue of position as Senate Pro Tem. The Iowa state Valenzuela, who was elected to an open Valenzuela’s role as a Senate, led by Majority Leader Mike seat on the Phoenix City Council in Glendale fire fighter Gronstal and Jeff Danielson, was the only District 5. Valenzuela easily defeated and his ability to do thing standing in the way of the governor’s businesswoman Brenda Sperduti 58-42 both jobs. “I will anti-labor, anti-work agenda. Ironically, percent in the run-off election. In the Daniel Valenzuela never apologize for Mathis’ victory gives the Democrats a September 9 primary, Valenzuela finished being a fire fighter,” more progressive senator who is also first in a multi-candidate field garnering Valenzuela says. In addition to his pro-labor. The Iowa Professional Fire 45 percent to Sperduti’s 25 percent. Local position as a fire fighter, Valenzuela is also Fighters Association (IPFFA) endorsed 493 members were out in force on president of the National Association of Mathis’ candidacy and both the IPFFA and Valenzuela’s behalf, knocking on doors. Hispanic Fire Fighters. His victory gives FIREPAC made a donation to the Phoenix fire fighters themselves are the IAFF representation on City Councils campaign. prohibited from engaging in campaign in two of the nation’s top six cities. In Arizona, state Senate President Russell activities, but members from the Glendale Earlier this year, Chicago Local 2 member Pearce became the first legislative leader in Chapter of Local 493 covered more than Nicholas Sposato was elected to City the country ever to be recalled. Pearce had 1,300 canvassing shifts throughout the Council in Chicago, the nation’s led an unsuccessful legislative effort to campaign. In addition, Local 493 member third-largest city. n recall the Independent Chair of the state’s Scott Ernster served as Valenzuela’s redistricting effort after the five-member commission (made up of two Democrats, two Republicans and one Independent) majority, but In New Jersey, Democrats retained their drew a map that Governor Jan Brewer (R) Republicans were majorities in both state legislative opposed. confident about picking chambers. The Democratic majority in the Unfortunately, labor did not prevail in up four to seats to state Senate stands at 24-16, while the the Virginia Senate elections. Leading into reclaim a majority that House majority is 48-32. In fact, labor in the elections, Democrats held a 22-18 seat would give Republicans the state was successful in eight of the nine total control of the seats that were targeted. During the last governor’s seat, as well legislative session — when Governor Chris City Elections a Success as both houses of the Christie (R) pushed through a number of for Los Angeles County state legislature. anti-labor legislative initiatives — Jeff Danielson Local 1014 However, when the Democrats in the legislature beat back votes were tallied on dramatic legislation that would have election night, the Republicans gained a negatively affected union members. t was a busy election season for Los net of two seats to create a 20-20 tie. The Angeles County, CA Local 1014, with last time the Virginia Senate was tied, the Charlotte Local 660 Endorsed Iall hands on deck to ensure those who City Council Candidates Win Seats parties made a power-sharing agreement, support public safety were elected. but this time Republicans have the During this election cycle, 19 of the 21 tie-breaking vote from the lieutenant fter the Charlotte, North Carolina City Council candidates endorsed by governor, who is the presiding officer of City Council began underfunding Local 1014 won their seats. Three of the the Senate. Afire fighter benefits, Charlotte Local four mayoral candidates the local The Virginia Professional Fire Fighters 660 quickly became politically active, and supported were also victorious. (VPFF) was actively involved in a number it has paid off. In the City Council race, Local 1014 was of races to preserve the Democratic Local 660 endorsed three City Council able to remove two incumbent City majority, which had been able to prevent incumbents — David Howard, Patrick Council members who opposed funding Governor Bob McDonnell (R) from Cannon and Michael Barnes — and four a fire station that reopened thanks to a making significant and harmful changes to newcomers — Claire Fallon, Beth Staffing for Adequate Fire and the state’s retirement system. In addition, Pickering, LaWana Mayfield and John Emergency Response (SAFER) grant. while Virginia is currently a Right-to-Work Autry. All seven candidates won their seats. Local 1014 is now depending on the City state, the legislature could try to pass “I am really proud of all of the hard work Council to continue to keep it open legislation adding Right-to-Work to the permanently. n state’s constitution. Continued on page 22

20 November/December 2011 Manitoba Fire Fighters Work Hard to Re-elect NDP

ith polls showing a tough (MPFFA) President Dave Naaykens says he is and two territories. challenge from the Conservative thrilled with the election results and proud Naaykens says fire fighters were tasked with WParty leading up to Manitoba’s of his members from around Manitoba who working in the three most contentious October 4 provincial election, the governing worked together to re-elect a government Winnipeg ridings. The election effort in each New Democratic Party (NDP) knew just that has been a true ally of professional fire of the ridings was led by an IAFF member who to turn to for help on the campaign fighters. trained at the IAFF Political Training trail. Early polls had showed that the NDP, Academy. The NDP put three key races in the hands under Premier Greg Selinger, was at risk of Winnipeg Local 867 President Alex Forrest of professional fire fighters, and all three losing to the Conservatives, and the vote was says he has never seen his membership were won en route to a successful re-election indeed close. But in the end, the NDP won mobilize to such an extent. “The NDP in that saw the fire fighter-friendly party win a 37 of the 57 seats in the Manitoba Manitoba has been one of the strongest historic fourth consecutive majority legislature. provincial governments in supporting fire government. The MPFFA and the NDP government fighters’ rights,” he says. “They’ve assisted us IAFF members from across the province have enjoyed a close relationship in the past with everything, including creating first were politically active in the weeks leading 10 years. In 2002, Manitoba became the first presumptive legislation in Canada, up to the election, many of them helping Canadian province to enact presumptive providing funding for staffing and with the key Winnipeg races. Manitoba cancer legislation, setting a precedent that supporting the upgrading of fire fighters to Professional Fire Fighters Association has since extended to six other provinces paramedic status.” n

IAFF MEMBER CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE

Name Local Name State Local # Office Sought Won Daniel Valenzulea Phoeniz AZ 493 Phoenix City Council - District 5 Won Pat McOsker Los Angeles City CA 112 Los Angeles City Council Lost Dan Hunsberger Stamford CT 786 Monroe Town Council Lost Brendan McGuirk New London CT 1522 Waterford Representative Town Meeting - District 1 Won Michael Passero New London CT 1522 New London City Council Won David Connolly East Lyme CT 3377 East Lyme Selectman Lost Wengay Newton (Brother) St. Petersburg FL 747 St. Petersburg City Council - District 7 Won Everett Glover Southwest Florida FL 1826 San Carlos Park Fire Commissioner - Seat 5 Won Leonard Nesta Cape Coral FL 2424 Cape Coral City Council - District 3 Won Dave Stokes Suncoast FL 2546 Cape Coral City Council - District 7 Lost Monroe Gray Indianapolis IN 416 Indianapolis-Marion County City-County Council - District 8 Won Richard Moore Elkhart IN 338 Mayor of Elkhart Won Dennis Tyler Muncie IN 1348 Mayor of Muncie Won Christopher Vail Portland ME 740 Mayor of Portland Lost Juan Bradford Inkster MI 1577 City Council - District 4 Lost Cindy Baker-Circo (Spouse) Kansas City MO 42 Kansas City City Council Won George Borek Jersey City NJ 1066 West Windsor Township Council Won Keith Ahlstrom Dunkirk NY 616 Chautauqua County Legislative District One Won Gerald Frazier Niagara Falls NY 714 Niagara County Coroner - District 4 Lost Jason Zona Niagara Falls NY 714 Niagara County Legislator - District 5 Won Kimberly Ecklund (Spouse) Jamestown NY 1772 Jamestown City Council, At-Large Won Daniel McCoy Albany NY 2007 Albany County Executive Won Shawn Morse Cohoes NY 2562 Albany County Legislator - District 17 Won James Martin Toledo OH 92 Toledo City Council Lost Todd Bloam Cleveland OH 93 Cuyahoga Heights City Council Won Rudy Touvell Lancaster OH 291 Lancaster City Council - Ward 6 Won John Swierz Youngstown OH 312 Youngstown City Council - Ward 7 Won Peggy Brickweg Saint Bernard OH 450 St. Bernard Auditor Won Helen Dunlap Broadview Heights OH 3646 Broadview Heights City Council Won Ralph Vilardo Miami Township OH 3768 Milford City Council Won Michael Krill Easton PA 713 Mayor of Easton Lost Chris Granger Prince William VA 2598 Fauquier County Board of Supervisor Won James Fossos Seattle WA 27 South King Fire & Rescue,WA – Position 5 Won Mark Thompson Seattle WA 27 King County, Fire Commissioner District 38 – Position 4 Won Gregory Hesse Spokane WA 29 Spokane County Fire Commissioner - District 8 Won Larry Longley Everett WA 46 Snohomish Fire Commissioner - District 14 Won Mannix McDonnell Bellingham WA 106 Whatcom County Fire Commissioner - District 1 Lost Michael Ray Bellingham WA 106 Snohomish Fire, Fire Commissioner - District 18 Lost Thomas Gianatasio San Jose WA 230 East County Fire Commissioner - Position 5 Lost Kenny Cochran Vancouver WA 452 East County Fire Commissioner - Position 1 Lost Jon Babcock Vancouver WA 452 Clark County Fire Commissioner - Position 4 Won Rick Kuss Pierce County WA 726 East Pierce Fire District Commission, Chair Won Randall Stephens Pierce County WA 726 Pierce County Fire Commissioner Won Brian McGee Renton WA 864 King County Fire Commissioner Won William Anderson Spokane Valley WA 876 Spokane Valley Fire Commissioner - Position 5 Won Mike Cooper Shoreline WA 1760 Mayor of Edmonds Lost Gabriel DeBay Shoreline WA 1760 King County District 43 Fire Commissioner - Position 4 Won Cindy Portmann (Spouse) Lynnwood WA 1984 Snohomish County Assessor Won Roger Protmann Lynnwood WA 1984 Snohomish County Fire Commissioner - District 4 Won Brooks Cooper Camas WA 2444 East County Fire Commissioner 4 Lost

International Fire Fighter 21 Continued from page 20 McGuinty Re-Elected With OPFFA Support our membership, especially member Mark Puckett for taking the lead, did to help ntario Premier Dalton elect our endorsed candidates,” says Local McGuinty was re-elected 660 President John Foster. “It was a job OOctober 6 after an election well done.” campaign that saw him surrounded by The candidate campaign that presented the IAFF’s trademark gold and black the biggest challenge was for Beth political action colours. Pickering, who had proved herself to be McGuinty’s fire fighter-friendly Liberal the most fire fighter-friendly of all Party was returned to power with candidates, but only had $1,800 in minority status — just one seat shy of a campaign funds, whereas her strongest majority — and now must gain opponent, Edwin Peacock III, had raised opposition support for their legislative $55,000. But Local 660 and other initiatives. Pickering supporters were able to provide But the election result could have been Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty with enough support for a successful campaign, worse for the Ontario Professional Fire OPFFA President Fred LeBlanc in June including delivering 36,000 pieces of Fighters Association (OPFFA) and its following the unanimous adoption of an campaign literature to the voters. 11,000 members. Polls as recent as the OPFFA resolution to support McGuinty’s Because Local 660 proved to be such a re-election. McGuinty was re-elected on summer showed a 10-point lead for the October 6. political force so quickly, members are Progressive Conservative Party, which already seeing results. Local 660 members had pledged during the campaign to tilt do not have collective bargaining rights, the arbitration system in favour of the 31-day campaign, providing him but the City Council has, for the first time, public sector employers. Other attacks with on-the-spot support at campaign agreed to begin important discussions on unions would have been a certainty stops across the province in areas where regarding the fire fighters’ wages and with a PC government. OPFFA affiliates were supporting Liberal benefits. OPFFA President Fred LeBlanc says he candidates. is happy with the election result and that The RV also assisted local Liberal IAFF Member Candidates the political action campaign that the campaigns, making more than 80 Do Well November 8 OPFFA conducted on behalf of campaign stops in the month leading up McGuinty and the Liberals exceeded all to the election. Affiliate members n keeping with its expectations. dressed in black and gold T-shirts were a tradition of having a “Across Ontario we were well received fixture at numerous Liberal candidates’ Isignificant number of by the candidates, by our members and events. IAFF member candidates, by the media,” LeBlanc says. “Overall it Since coming to power in 2003, 50 IAFF members or was a very positive campaign.” Ontario’s Liberal government has acted family members ran for McGuinty’s re-election bid was decisively on a number of issues elected office on unanimously endorsed by delegates at affecting professional fire fighters, November 8, and 35 won the OPFFA Convention in June. The including presumptive cancer and heart their elections. OPFFA used FIREPAC Canada funds to legislation, pension improvements, a At the mayoral level, Dick Moore wrap a recreational vehicle (RV) in the pilot project for simultaneous dispatch two of five IAFF IAFF’s trademark gold and black, with of fire and EMS and funding for fire members who ran for “Fire Fighters for McGuinty” in large services. office were successful. In letters, and the bus — staffed by For more information about the Indiana, Elkhart Local LeBlanc, OPFFA Executive Vice OPFFA’s political action campaign, visit 338 member Dick Moore President Mark McKinnon and OPFFA http://thestakesaretoohigh.blogspot.com . n was re-elected, garnering Secretary-Treasurer Barry Quinn — met 61 percent of the vote. up with McGuinty twice weekly during Muncie Local 1348 member Dennis Tyler, who currently serves as a state representative, was Dennis Tyler elected mayor, defeating the incumbent mayor 56-44 percent. A complete list of IAFF candidates who ran for office on November 8 is on page 21. This list was compiled based on information provided to the IAFF Political Department by the candidates themselves, or if they received a FIREPAC donation from the IAFF. n

The OPFFA made sure the IAFF's trademark political action colours — and its support for Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty's re-election bid — were highly visible on the campaign trail.

22 November/December 2011 Fire Fighters In Pink

ecause many fire fighters — or Month for many reasons, and often it is their families — have been affected because they have been personally affected Bby cancer, it’s been an important by the disease. issue for IAFF members who raise For more details on Breast Cancer Awareness awareness and dollars in support of Month, visit www.iaff.org/events/pink2011 . women in their fight against breast and other cancers. Alameda Mayor Marie Gilmore issued a Over the last several years, growing proclamation recognizing Alameda Local 689 fire fighters for their efforts in raising numbers of IAFF affiliates across North cancer awareness. America have participated in events in October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, starting a movement to wear and sell pink T-shirts as part of campaigns to raise money for all women in their fight against cancer. Inspired by the success of these campaigns, delegates at the IAFF 2010 Convention passed a resolution in support of breast cancer awareness and encouraging affiliates to develop Clark County, NV Local 1908 was among campaigns to benefit local and national the top 10 fundraising locals participating Nampa, ID Local 804 members raised more than $1,500 for Susan G. Komen for the organizations dedicated to finding a cure in the Passionately Pink for the Cure campaign. Cure and the IAFF Charitable Foundation. for cancer. This October, to assist IAFF affiliates participating in breast cancer awareness campaigns, the IAFF provided tools, resources and activities for affiliates to use in their own communities. As part of these efforts, the IAFF introduced a “Passionately Pink for the Cure” campaign in conjunction with Susan G. Komen for the Cure to benefit Susan G. Komen and the IAFF Charitable More than 75 affiliates Foundation. More than 130 IAFF Sturgeon Bay, WI Local 2682 members and families wore pink submitted entries in affiliates chose to participate in the throughout October. the IAFF online “Best Pink Campaign T-shirt Passionately Pink program, raising nearly Design Contest.” The $40,000. All donations collected will be winning T-shirt design shared equally by the IAFF Charitable came from Frederick Foundation and Susan G. Komen. County, MD Local 3666, with 2,216 votes. The IAFF also partnered with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF) to coordinate breast cancer fundraising and awareness efforts in Canada. IAFF affiliates are motivated to get Members of Rocky View County, AB Local 4794 participated in a involved in Breast Cancer Awareness Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Run for the Cure event October 2.

Howard County, MD Local 2000 raised money for The Red Members of Jacksonville, FL Local 122 switched to pink uniform Devils, which assists cancer patients in Maryland. shirts to raise money for breast cancer awareness and research. www.iaff.org 23 IAFF affiliates in the United States and Canada iAFF Goes sent in photos of their Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities. Tell us about your campaign — PinK! email [email protected]. Local 8 Local 10

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International Fire Fighter 25 n the 104th Fighter Wing Fire Department Local S-29. “For a long time, Local 3685 was a quiet — located at Barnes Air National Guard Subsequently, management’s retaliatory presence in Midlothian,” says Nichols. “But IBase in Westfield, Massachusetts — behavior continued. Yvon was repeatedly one of my goals as president was for our retaliation against Local S-29 President assigned to alarm room duty, an assignment union to be active in the community — we Darren Yvon began as he was discussing the none of the 104th Fighter Wing fire fighters conducted charity drives, became politically possibility of organizing a union. wants. active and held community events.” Trouble for Midlothian, TX Local 3685 “All fire fighters are supposed to have their The labor-management relationship started President Paul Nichols began soon after he turn with this assignment, but I was singled to change when the local was recognized by was elected to union office in January 2009. out,” says Yvon. “While some fire fighters had the City Council for these efforts. “Our fire In both of these instances, IAFF leaders who not recently been assigned a shift there, I chief had always been, as far as the City had exemplary employment records were repeatedly was given alarm room duty, Council knew, the face of the fire fighters,” fired in retaliation for their union activities. sometimes for weeks at a time.” says Nichols. “But, when we began getting These cases are also clear examples of how the On March 23, 2011, without advance attention from the Council, it did not seem to IAFF Legal Guardian Policy is designed to warning, the fire chief summoned Yvon to his sit well with fire department management.” work. office and read him a termination memo. A short time later, fire department “When our local leaders are unfairly fired The memo stated, “You are being management falsely accused Nichols of for their union activities, the IAFF stops at terminated [for being] disruptive to the work putting untrue information in an EMS call nothing to make sure justice is achieved,” says force by voicing opposition to department report. During Nichol’s disciplinary hearing, IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger. policies.” Notably, the termination memo did he was terminated. It was clear to Local S-29 President Yvon not cite a single instance of this alleged Nichols’ case moved to the court system that the fire fighters’ interest in organizing a behavior. In all previous evaluations, Yvon and, as the case developed, the supporting union was not well-received by fire had received consistently positive reviews. evidence showed that he was terminated in department management. Discussions about This was a particularly compelling case violation of his First Amendment rights of forming a union began in May 2010 when fire because, after the anti-union fire chief free association and free speech. department officials and fire fighters met to terminated Yvon, he was forced to go on food Following sworn depositions, the City filed a discuss the state’s funding of the department. stamps and his unemployment compensation motion seeking to have the federal district “When the state announced it would be was to end in October. Without a job, a court dismiss the entire case. But IAFF legal taking over our funding, it seemed the logical paycheck and insurance benefits, he counsel Woodley & McGillivary submitted an time to finally organize,” says Yvon. wondered how he was going to provide for opposing brief, as well as sworn declarations But fire department management his children. and pertinent excerpts from deposition discouraged the idea, insisting that forming a To ensure quick action, IAFF General transcripts. union during the funding transition would Counsel Tom Woodley began representing On August 29, 2011, the judge issued an complicate the situation. Later, when Yvon Yvon under the IAFF Guardian Policy, order denying the City’s dismissal motion. again raised the issue of forming a union and asserting that Yvon’s discharge violated his The case was moving forward to pre-trial suggested that it was time for fairer wages, the First Amendment rights of free association procedures and a trial. At that point, wanting chief told Yvon that he should not be and free speech. Meanwhile, IAFF 3rd District to avoid a trial, the City expressed a serious questioning the level of wages. Vice President Michael Mullane worked with interest in settlement. Soon after, a fire department bulletin board Massachusetts state officials to try to settle the In mediation, a settlement agreement was read, “Isn’t Now the Time?” — the very same matter before beginning litigation. His efforts reached in October 2011 which provided Paul phrase used by Yvon. Under this headline was laid the groundwork for a very favorable Nichols with back pay and compensatory a list posted by the deputy chief that included settlement, and Woodley wrote a settlement damages. His termination has been changed several common concerns raised by fire agreement which reinstated Yvon to his job to a voluntary resignation, and no reference is fighters, along with a directory of job on October 23, 2011, with all rights restored. made in any personnel files regarding a applications for minimum-wage positions at He also received full backpay and all lost discharge. For personal reasons, Nichols did places like McDonalds and Burger King. If benefits. In addition, his personnel files have not return to his job with the Midlothian Fire employees expressed concerns regarding been expunged of any reference to his Department. wages or conditions of employment, they termination. “The most important thing to me in this could apply for other jobs. For Midlothian, TX Local 3685 President case was to clear my record,” says Nichols. “I Yvon and other fire fighters were not Nichols, a clash with management came to a believe that my calling is to be a fire fighter. deterred. On October 1, 2010 — the effective head when he returned from vacation to find Now that I have a clear record, I hope to date of the department’s funding transition he had been placed on administrative leave, return to the fire service in another — Yvon announced the formation of IAFF pending an investigation. community very soon.” n

26 November/December 2011

Always on the Frontline Senate Blocks Jobs Bill for Teachers, Fire Fighters and Cops

n a 50-50 vote — just 10 votes shy of the (SAFER) grant program, which would create 60-vote supermajority needed to shut up to 10,000 jobs. Idown a Republican filibuster — the U.S. At an October 19 rally in support of the Senate blocked the first stand-alone measure jobs bill, IAFF members, police and teachers from President Obama’s jobs bill — the joined Vice President Joe Biden and key Teachers and First Responders Back to Work senators on Capitol Hill to urge Congress to Act, S.1723, which would have provided $35 invest in programs to put fire fighters, police billion in funding for public safety and officers and teachers back to work protecting education, including funding for the Staffing the nation’s communities and educating its for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response children by passing the Teachers and First Responders Back to Work Act. Lawrence, MA Local 146 fire fighter Wayne LeDuc, Wayne LeDuc, a member of Lawrence, MA who was laid off and brought back to work Local 146, spoke to the crowd gathered in because of SAFER, was among the speakers the Russell Senate Office Building. LeDuc at the event. was laid off and rehired because of a SAFER grant. The rally on Capitol Hill was one of several events staged by the IAFF and its state have once again established the strength, affiliates in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, power and influence of our gold and black Montana, Nebraska and West Virginia political brand.” designed to pressure Congress to vote on Kentucky Senator and Republican Leader President Obama’s jobs proposal. Mitch McConnell organized the entire Despite the long odds against it, the IAFF Republican Caucus to oppose Senate In a room full of fire fighters, police and lobbied for this critical piece of legislation to Majority Leader Harry Reid’s effort to close teachers, Vice President Joe Biden joined put thousands of workers back on the job. debate and move to a vote on the bill, along General President Schaitberger and select “Generating support for a jobs bill was a with two Democrats (Nebraska Senator Ben members of the U.S. Senate for an event on tough road from the start,” says IAFF Nelson and Arkansas Senator Mark Pryor) Capitol Hill urging Congress to pass General President Harold Schaitberger. “But legislation to put teachers, fire fighters and and one Independent (Connecticut Senator police back to work. regardless of the outcome of the vote, we Joe Lieberman). n

28 | ALWAYS ON THE FRONTLINE November/December 2011 Canadian Members Bring Federal Legislative Issues to Parliament Hill

he IAFF Canadian legislative agenda delegates to remind MPs about the IAFF’s More than 100 MPs and senators and was laid out before Canada’s existing partnership with the federal more than 50 Parliament Hill staffers Tnewly-elected Conservative majority government through its funding of the attended the annual IAFF Parliamentary government October 23-26 during the IAFF Canadian Haz-Mat and CBRNE Reception. Among MPs who attended the 18th Canadian Legislative Conference in Training Initiative, and also congratulated reception were Labour Minister Lisa Raitt Ottawa. the IAFF’s provincial affiliates on recent and Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq. More than 125 delegates from across political action work. In accordance with a resolution adopted Canada conducted close to 120 lobby Also addressing the conference were unanimously at the IAFF 2009 Biennial meetings with members of Parliament NDP Interim Leader Nycole Turmel Canadian Policy Conference, professional (MPs) and senators in search of support (Hull-Aylmer, QC), NDP MP Libby fire fighters from Quebec, who are not for a national Public Safety Officer Davies (Vancouver East), Green Party affiliated with the IAFF, were invited to Compensation (PSOC) benefit, priority Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf participate in the Canadian Legislative access to vaccines and antivirals during an Islands, BC) and Liberal Leader Bob Rae Conference at an increased cost, as a way influenza pandemic and amendments to (Toronto Centre). The Liberal and NDP to raise the issues on the Canadian the National Building Code. speakers expressed full support for the legislative agenda with more Quebec MPs. Delegate responses indicate strong IAFF’s Canadian legislative agenda. Four members of the Montreal support for the IAFF’s legislative priorities Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Firefighters Association attended the from MPs from all parties, and the IAFF is President Rob Simonds and Canadian Conference and were welcomed by IAFF now following up to advance those issues Police Association President Tom delegates. in the 41st session of Parliament and to Stamatakis also spoke. The Conference will return to its usual put them on the Conservative On the IAFF’s Lobby Day, New spring timeframe in 2012. Information government’s agenda. Democratic Party MP Peter Julian about the 19th Canadian Legislative IAFF General President Harold (Burnaby-New Westminster, BC) rose in Conference will be sent to local presidents Schaitberger, who was in Ottawa for the the House of Commons and urged the and secretaries in the New Year. n Conference, rallied delegates and urged Canadian government to once and for all them to fight passionately on behalf of enact a Public Safety Officer their brothers and sisters at home. He told Compensation (PSOC) benefit in Canada. # IAFF 2012 HERE’S MY FIREPAC CONTRIBUTION Legislative Conference Is q$75 0 q$500 q$200 q$100 q $50 q $25 qOther $______. March 25-29 q enclosed is my check payable to FirepAc. q charge my: q ViSA q Mastercard

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Federal forward; the table in effect for tax year 2011 lowest interest rate may seem the easiest way to law allows workers participating in can help you prepare your 2011 federal save money, loan terms and lender fees are also employer-sponsored defined contribution income tax return. factors to consider. retirement account(s), including governmental The more you contribute, the more your What mortgage product is best for you? 457(b) deferred compensation plans, to money can potentially grow. Of course, your contribute as much as $17,000 (or more if you maximum contribution should match your Fixed Rate Mortgage qualify for a catch-up provision). budget and comfort level. Increasing your Fixed rate mortgages offer a stable, constant The Maximum Deferral and Paycheck contributions by any amount now could mean payment over the life of the loan. Terms can Impact table indicates the maximum amount having more options later in retirement. be 10, 15, 20 and 30 years. 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*chart rounds contributions down to the to the nearest dollar to avoid over contribution, assumes a 25% tax rate and that you qualify for one many people who have chosen ARMs in the of the maximum 2012 deferral limits: (1) $17,000 under age 50, (2) $22,500 for Age 50 or (3) $34,000 for Special 457 catch-up. recent past are now stuck with their current ARM mortgage because the housing market SAVER’S CREDIT has made it difficult to sell their home and For tax year 2012 Filing Status / Adjusted Gross Income purchase another. Amount of Credit Joint Head of Household Single/Others Whether you choose a bank, mortgage 50% of first $2,000 deferred $0 to $ 34,500 $0 to $25,875 $0 to $17,250 company, credit union or broker for your 20% of first $2,000 deferred $34,501 to $37,500 $34,501 to $37,500 $17,251 to $18,750 home mortgage, it’s essential to understand 10% of first $2,000 deferred $37,501 to $57,500 $28,126 to $43,125 $18,751 to $28,750 the costs involved.

For tax year 2011 Filing Status / Adjusted Gross Income To determine the rate you qualify for and Amount of Credit Joint Head of Household Single/Others what your costs will be, the lender will request 50% of first $2,000 deferred $0 to $34,000 $0 to $25,500 $0 to $17,000 information about your assets and debt, as well 20% of first $2,000 deferred $34,001 to $36,500 $25,501 to $27,375 $17,001 to $18,250 as a credit report. Don’t worry that multiple 10% of first $2,000 deferred $36,501 to $56,500 $27,376 to $42,375 $18,251 to $28,250 pulls on your credit will affect your score — all

30 | ACROSS THE IAFF November/December 2011 mortgage credit pulls within a 45-day period The GFE shows loan terms and settlement Development’s (HUD) Shopping for a Home count only one time against your credit score. charges to close the loan and explains which Loan and Settlement Cost Booklet available at Lenders are required to provide a Good Faith charges can change and which must remain www.hud.gov . This comprehensive 47-page Estimate (GFE) and Truth-In-Lending the same. The TIL provides the total cost of document explains the mortgage process and Disclosure (TIL) for every approved mortgage your loan over the life of the loan and includes terminology and is useful for first-time home application. These documents will be an the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) — the cost buyers, as well as current homeowners. important tool for comparing lenders. of your credit expressed as an annual rate. The The IAFF Financial Corporation (IAFF-FC) APR is different than the interest rate and also offers a Resources/Calculators link with reflects the true cost of your loan and takes helpful information and calculators to help you IAFF Welcomes into account the finance charge amounts. decide what type of mortgage is best for you, When comparing lenders, a higher APR whether you are considering purchasing a new New Locals generally means higher fees. home or deciding if it is the right time to the new iAFF affiliates listed below joined the If shopping for a mortgage seems daunting, a refinance. Visit www.iaff-fc.com n international in September and October 2011. great resource is the Housing and Urban Local 4846 Local 4870 toms river police — Lindsay professional eMS Fire Fighters Purchase Your 2012 IAFF Foundation Calendars! toms river, NJ Lindsay, OK president Michael Smith president christopher ou won’t want to be without the 2012 Purchase the 2012 IAFF Charitable 13 members Wagstaff 5 members IAFF Charitable Foundation wall Foundation Calendar for friends and family, Local 4868 Ycalendar on January 1. Proceeds from elected officials and other local leaders as a bradley county Fire — Local 4873 Calendar sales help the IAFF Foundation reminder of the service fire fighters and rescue Association edinburg professional cleveland, tN Fire Fighters promote fire and burn prevention, advocate for paramedics provide every day in communities president Marcus Association fire fighter health across North America. cochran edinburg, tX 12 members president Antonio and safety and To order, visit Salazar, Jr provide public http://pro-calendar.com/iaffwallcal_store.html. Local 4869 12 members education on The 2012 IAFF Charitable Foundation Wake Village professional Fire Local 4874 how to prevent Calendar features full-color photos from the Fighters Association Fire District #1 and recover from annual IAFF Media Awards Contest.. professional Fire Wake Village, tX traumatic events, For more information about the IAFF president heath Fighters humphrey Melbourne, Ky including burn Charitable Foundation, visit 10 members president eric Noble injuries. www.iafffoundation.org . n 6 members

www.iaff.org ACROSS THE IAFF | 31 Across the iAFF

IAFF Staff Become Fire Fighters For a Day

hile some IAFF staffers are former fire fighters, many have Wnever experienced the dangers and challenges that come with the job of fire fighter. But on November 14, IAFF headquarters staff participated in a Fire Ops 101 hosted by Montgomery County, MD Local 1664 at the Montgomery County Fire Rescue Training Academy. IAFF management and Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 2 worked together to organize the event designed to give those without hands-on experience a taste and feel of what it is like to be a IAFF headquarters staff left their desks for a day to participate in Fire Ops 101, hosted by fire fighter. Montgomery County, MD Local 1664. Afterwards, many commented on how they really “The IAFF staff has always had a healthy did not appreciate just how difficult the job is. Staff were grouped into six crews that amount of respect for the job our rotated through several tasks, including a live burn, high angle rescue and EMS response. members do,” says IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger. “But now, with the hands-on experience, I believe they better understand and appreciate the challenges fire fighters face every day.” Participating staff went through several

“The IAFF staff has always had a healthy amount of respect for the job our members do. But now, with BLUE CREW GREEN CREW the hands-on experience, I believe they better understand and appreciate the challenges fire fighters face every day.” —General president harold Schaitberger

rotations, including a live burn, high angle rescue, vehicle extrication, confined ORANGE CREW RED CREW space rescue and EMS response. Optional activities included a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) course. At the end of the day, all participants were thankful for the experience, exhausted and in awe of the job IAFF members do every day. Many said that, even though they work closely with fire fighters every day, they learned something new. n

WHITE CREW YELLOW CREW

32 | ACROSS THE IAFF November/December 2011 Fully involved Friendships Forged at International Burn Camp

urn survivors and camp counselors came together in the Nation’s Capital BSeptember 25-30, 2011, for the 16th Annual International Burn Camp, sponsored by the IAFF Charitable Foundation Burn Fund. This year’s camp brought together 43 teenagers from across 30 states and six provinces for a week of sightseeing, psychosocial activities designed to help them cope with their life-changing injuries and recreational activities aimed at giving them the chance to just be kids. “Burns can leave scars that never heal and emotional wounds that no medical care can repair,” says IAFF General President Harold Campers stop for a photo at the United States Naval Academy following a tour Schaitberger, who is also chair of the IAFF sponsored by National Capital Federal Fire Fighters Local F-121. Foundation. “The Burn Camp helps teenage burn survivors cope with their trauma by Local 2800 and continued through the week lunch and tour at George Washington’s Mt. allowing them to spend time in a supportive with lunch at the U.S. Capitol (sponsored by Vernon Estate, and culminated with a atmosphere rooted in their shared Washington, DC Local 36 and the DC carnival-themed afternoon at Camp experience.” Firefighters Burn Foundation), dinner at the Wabanna in Edgewater, Maryland, complete Camp activities kicked-off with opening Hard Rock Café (sponsored by the Anne with fireworks (sponsored by IAFF federal ceremonies sponsored by Arlington, VA Arundel County Burn Foundation) and locals from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC). The IAFF thanks all of this year’s Many IAFF affiliates played a vital role in the success of this year’s camp by International Burn Camp supporters: sponsoring activities, donating funds and Corporate Sponsors • Firefighters Burn Institute needed camp equipment and giving their • Anne Arundel Medical Center • Metropolitan Firefighters Burn Center time to assist with camp activities. • Big John’s DJ Service Fund The 2012 IAFF Charitable Foundation • Chattam Drugs • North Carolina Firefighters’ Burned International Burn Camp is September • Digital Lighting Children’s Fund Charlotte Local 660 22-28, 2012. n • Erlanger Medical Center • Portland Firefighters Children’s Burn • Fantasy World Entertainment Foundation Start the New Year With • Funtastic Foods the Human Relations • George Washington’s Mount Vernon IAFF Affiliates and Fire Conference and ALTS Estate Departments • Globe Manufacturing • Aberdeen Proving Grounds on’t wait for 2012 to register for the • Kona Ice Professional Fire Fighters Local F-267 IAFF Ernest A. “Buddy” Mass Human • Lehigh Valley Health Network Burn • Annapolis, MD Local 1926 DRelations Conference and Affiliate Center • Arlington County Fire Department Leadership Training Summit (ALTS) in Lake • Linus Project Loudon County • Arlington County, VA Local 2800 Buena Vista, Florida, January 22-26, 2012. • Martz Group • Baltimore-Washington International Register online today! • MedSTAR Transport Airport Local 1742 The Human Relations Conference, • Poland Spring Direct • District of Columbia Fire Department scheduled for January 22-24, offers a • Spectrum Medical Supplies • Fairfax County, VA Local 2068 pre-conference workshop — Diversity • Terry Hughes Photography • Florida Professional Firefighters Recruitment: Attracting Women and Minorities • Triple Scoop Music • Fort Belvoir, VA Local F-273 to the Fire Service . This day-long workshop • United States Park Police — Eagle 1 • Fort Myer Professional Fire Fighters explores informal initiatives affiliate leaders • U.S. Fire Administration Local F-253 can apply in their own local to help increase • Utah State Firemen’s Auxiliary • Jacksonville, FL Local122 diversity among their pool of candidates and • National Capital Professional Federal new hires. Recruitment specialists, attorneys Burn Foundations and Camps Fire Fighters Local F-121 and fire fighters who have implemented • Anne Arundel County Burn • Prince William County, VA Local 2598 diversity programs with proven success will Foundation • Professional Fire Fighters of Fort share their experiences and expertise. • Atlantic Regional Firefighters Burn Meade Local F-281 The two-day Human Relations Conference Foundation • Professional Fire Fighters of Maine also offers 32 workshops on topics that • DC Firefighters Burn Foundation • Tallahassee, FL Local 2339 address the personal side of the job, including • Chicago Firefighters Union Burn • Washington, DC Local 36 As If Diversity=Problems, What is the Foundation Solution?, Generational Differences, Recruiting • Children’s Burn Camp of North First-Generation Americans to the Fire Service, Florida Continued on page 34

International Fire Fighter FULLY INVOLVED | 33 Fully involved Authority Denver Rock N’ Roll Half and Full Marathon, Marine Corps Marathon and 10K (Washington, DC), the New England Walk for Burn Awareness (Boston), a Fire Fighter High Rise Stair Continued from page 33 Registration is $375 for the Human Climb (Montgomery County, Maryland), a Yoga for 9-11 Remembrance Event (San Canadian Update: Human Relations Law and Relations Conference and $425 for ALTS. Register for both at a discounted rate of Diego), the Survive the Burn 5K/10K Confronting Homophobia and Transphobia in (Salem, Oregon) and the Buffalo (New the Fire Service . For more information and to $700. IAFF members can also apply registration fees towards their annual York) Stampede. register, visit www.iaff.org/hrconference. IAFF members also participated The Affiliate Leadership Training Summit, FIREPAC contribution. Accommodations are available for $150 independently in individual events across which begins January 24, offers more than North America, including the New York 100 breakout sessions, including 22 new and per night. For reservations, call the Buena Vista Palace Hotel at (866) 397-6516. For City Marathon, Ironman Triathlon and five updated sessions. New workshops ultra-marathons. include Union Attacks: A Legal Perspective, more information about lodging, visit www.iaff.org/et/alts/alts_2012/travel.htm. n Tim Baillie, a member of Surrey, BC Local Fighting Back the Pension Threat, Effective 1271, was the top fundraiser with $3,760 in Advocacy: Grassroots Lobbying, Taking the the Marine Corps Marathon, while Chad Stigma Out of Suicide, Etiquette in Building Fitness Teams Raise Briggs, a member of Prince William County, Business Relationships and Managing $130,000 for IAFF VA Local 2598, was the fastest runner on the Consultant Reports . Charitable Foundation IAFF Foundation Fitness Team, finishing in Pre-conference events include Fire Ops 101 3:02. In the Marine Corps Marathon 10K, (Train-the-Trainer), which provides Jennifer Grimes, conference planner for the participants with tools to plan and host their AFF members and supporters from across the United States and Canada IAFF, was the top fundraiser with $850, own Fire Ops event, and the New Leadership while Melissa Bean (non-member) finished Seminar, which gives an overview of the Iparticipated in multiple events this fall as first for the Foundation Fitness Team in services and resources available from the part of the IAFF Foundation Fitness Team to raise money and awareness for the IAFF 1:03. The Marine Corps Marathon drew 49 IAFF to affiliate leaders. For more IAFF participants to the Foundation Fitness information and to register visit Foundation, including the Bank of American Chicago Marathon, Sports Team, while 12 ran the Marine Corps www.iaff.org/alts. Marathon 10K.

34 | FULLY INVOLVED November/December 2011 Twenty-two IAFF Fitness Team members ran the Chicago Marathon, some of whom are pictured here, including Will Caviness (far right).

Fitness Team members of the Inaugural Denver Rock N’ Roll Marathon, which raised $15,000 for the IAFF Foundation Burn Fund.

Andrew Drobeck, a member of Missoula, MT Local 271, was the top fundraiser with $3,805 in the Denver Rock N’ Roll Marathon, while Drobeck’s fiancée, Trisha, placed second overall, completing the course in 2:51! In total, 13 participants ran the Denver race representing the IAFF Foundation. On a somber note, these events were tempered by the loss of one of the IAFF Fitness Team participants. Captain William Some of the members of the IAFF Foundation Fitness Team who participated in the Marine Continued on page 36 Corps Marathon and Marine Corps Marathon 10K are pictured above.

International Fire Fighter FULLY INVOLVED | 35 Fully involved

Continued from page 35 New Report Cites Risks to Public Safety Posed by Budget Cuts Caviness, 35, a member of Greensboro, NC Local 947, died suddenly while new report on fire safety released by the public and fire fighters at greater risk. running the Bank of America Chicago the National Fire Protection Specifically, the report substantiates the Marathon (see the story on page 39 of AAssociation (NFPA) and the direct correlation between resources and the September-October 2011 issue of International Association of Fire Chiefs risk and scientifically demonstrates the International Fire Fighter ). Caviness (IAFC), warns that the confluence of insufficient resources and deployment puts collapsed 500 yards from the finish line budget cuts, rising call communities and the public and would have finished in 3:04. volume, personnel and in danger by increasing Caviness was among the 22 IAFF equipment shortages, emergency response times Fitness Team members participating in security issues and an and decreasing the quality of the Chicago marathon. overall expectation to do service and care. In 2012, the IAFF will introduce more with less is putting the “It is essential that additional events and expand the safety of citizens, fire community leaders and online training plan. The IAFF departments and decision-makers understand Foundation is currently working with communities at risk. what happens when they Competitor Group International to According to the report, in close fire stations, implement bring IAFF Fitness Teams to five many communities, the brownouts, shut down Muddy Buddy events across the sustained economic companies and cut staffing,” country. The goal is to register at least recession is forcing says IAFF General President 50 members at each of the five events, decisions to cut fire Harold Schaitberger. which combine camaraderie, department resources faster than fire The report is available at www.nfpa.org . teamwork and competition. service leaders can evaluate their impact. The January-February edition of the For more information about the This white paper report is an important International Fire Fighter will also take a IAFF Fitness Teams or to pre-register measurement tool that IAFF affiliates can closer look at this report and its for 2012 events, email use to provide elected leaders with critical recommendations for ensuring public and [email protected] or call safety information to consider when fire fighter safety. n (202) 824-1575. n making budget decisions that could put

36 | FULLY INVOLVED November/December 2011 On the road With the General president throughout his travels on behalf of the iAFF and its affiliates... General president Schaitberger spent four days with Ohio Association of professional Fire Fighters (OApFF) president Mark Sanders and other OApFF leaders and members crisscrossing the state of Ohio as part of the Get Out the Vote bus tour, which stopped in more than a dozen cities to rally members to pound the pavement in a final push to defeat Sb 5-issue 2, legislation dismantling collective bargaining rights for public employees.

Strongsville Local 2882 President Tony Hunt, Vice President Tom Zinn and other Local 2882 members greeted Schaitberger, General Secretary-Treasurer Miller and IAFF 8th District Vice President Paul Hufnagel at Strongsville’s main fire station.

Stopping in Akron, Local 330 welcomed General President Schaitberger at Fire Station 7, where OAPFF Trustee Phil Gauer, OAPFF 2nd District Vice President Andy Drwal, Akron Local 330 President Jim Knafel, Local 330 Vice President Russ Brode and other members of Local 330 gathered for a firehouse tour.

Stopping to meet members of Youngstown Local 312 at Fire Station 1, After speaking to a crowd of more than 200 about defeating Issue President Schaitberger, IAFF General Secretary-Treasurer Miller, IAFF 2, President Schaitberger visited Warren Local 204 members at 8th District Vice President Paul Hufnagel and OAPFF President Mark their central fire station, where he also met with Local 204 Sanders and OAPFF 3rd District Vice President Mike Taylor were President Marc Titus (right) and OAPFF Legislative Representative greeted by Local 312 Vice President Chris Weaver, Local 312 Vice Jeff Younkins (left). President John Casey and Local 312 members.

International Fire Fighter ON THE ROAD | 37 On the road With the General president continued At Cleveland Local 93’s Station 4, President Schaitberger, General Secretary-Treasurer Miller, IAFF 8th District Vice President Paul Hufnagel, OAPFF President Mark Sanders and OAPFF 2nd District Vice President Andy Drwal met with Local 93 President Tom Lally, Vice President Frank Szabo, Treasurer Sam Devito, Secretary Mike Norman and other Local 93 members.

President Schaitberger and OAPFF President Mark Sanders stopped at Violet Township Local 3558’s central fire station to meet with Local 3558 President Brett Bowen and Local 3558 members.

Fostoria Local 325 President Jason Root, Vice President Brian President Schaitberger’s scheduled visit at a fire station in Hamilton Herbert and a few Local 325 members welcomed General President was detoured when Hamilton Local 20 members were called to a house Schaitberger, IAFF 8th District Vice President Paul Hufnagel, OAPFF fire. Schaitberger followed the rig to the fire, talking to Local 20 Vice President Mark Sanders, OAPFF 1st District Vice President Roy President James Bechan and Local 20 fire fighters Ryan Pendergest, Hollenbacher and Tiffin Local 322 President Jeff Huber at the central Trevor Snider and David Moore after the fire was under control. fire station.

Making two stops in Columbus, President Schaitberger visited stations 2 and 8, where he met with Local 67 members.

38 | ON THE ROAD November/December 2011 Barrett, Michael Bonner, Lawrence Dunn, Louise Favinger, Lawrence Gunnell, Susan Hickman, Michael Kelley, Richard Marcotte, Stephen Minguy, Mark Rhame, Angelia Robertson, Scott Scherr, Michael Topper, Carl Weaver, Thomas Wheeler, L2201 Indian River County Fire Fighter/Paramedic— Ronald Kromhout, J. Wayne Schasane, Arthur Zyskowski, L2292 Professional Fire Fighters Of Pembroke Pines— Gabriel Cardenas, Pete Greene, George Hussar, David Saxon, L2297 North Naples Professional Fire Fighters— William Bates, Mark Batten, Jerry Mahon, David Raub, Rickey Sweigart, L2424 Cape Coral Professional Fire Fighters— Dave Cooper, Leonard Nesta, L2601 Fort Walton Beach Fire Fighters Association— Danny Fureigh, L2913 Deltona Professional Fire Fighters— Michael Parker, L2928 Professional Fire Fighters & Paramedics Of Palm Beach ALBERTA L0209 Edmonton Fire Fighters Fighters— James Clark, L1909 Hayward— Thomas Alves, County— Edward Devries, Patricia Gralin, April Hanyecz, Union— Albert Croucher, Marc Frederick, Al LePage, Kelly L1927 Culver City— Kieran Graner, James Van Cleave, Michael Mauch, Kris Phillips, John Przbylek, Robert Mabbutt, Larry Missere, K. Polturak, Andy Shephard, L2046 Santa Barbara County— Joseph Dodero, L2400 Rathfelder, Gary Schmitz, L2959 Professional Fire Shane Walklin, Harold Winsor, L0237 Lethbridge— Lorne San Mateo County— Donald Gile, Daniel Horton, Joseph Fighters and Paramedics of Martin County— Robert Demory, Bruce Fowler, Graydon Gehm, Ronald Ito, Kinson, Gregory Nave, Linda Ross, Mark Spaugh, L2728 Thornton, L3080 Metro-Broward Professional Fire Michael Stevens, L0255 Calgary— Alan Baradoy, Lemon Grove— Raymond Harper, L2881 CDF Fire Fighters— Eugene Dugan, Stephen Grasso, Paul Kelly, Paul Raymond Blanchette, Lawrence Craig, Ron Darling, John Fighters— Steven Brymer, Matthew Caudill, Thomas Kinney, John Leicht, Rex Van Mehren, L3138 Rockledge Doorman, Robert Fitzsimmons, J. Matchullis, Ken Prusky, Durden, Luis Magallanes, Rick Pahoa, L3546 San Ramon Professional Fire Fighters Association— John Reaves, W. C. Underhill, Louise Viau, Dwight Weinberger, L0263 Valley— Kevin Mariolle, L3730 Carlsbad— Mike Kennedy, Michael Robinson, L3284 Osceola County Professional Medicine Hat— Arthur Pinnell, Randy Stotz, L2461 L3821 Montebello Fire Fighters Association— Henry Fire Fighters—Karen Gosnay, Gary Sargent, L3909 Strathcona County Fire Fighters— Grant Aitkin, George Aguilar, Henry Velasquez, L3842 Escondido Fire Professional Fire Fighters Of Monroe County— Dwight Bell, Brenda Brooke, James Crawford, Ren Gusek, Bob Fighters— Michael Diaz, L4105 Crest Forest— Terry Beal, L4173 Lakeland— William Murphy, L4216 Baker Klassen, Dwain Stone, Rob Thibert Gibbons, L4107 Vista— Jay Ackerman, Don Shellhammer, County EMS— William Jacobs, L4321 Broward ARIZONA L0493 Phoenix— Raymond Martinez, L4317 Lathrop-Manteca— Chuck Newcomb, L4349 County— Barry Goldberg, S0020 Florida State Fire Thomas Parkinson, L4125 Green Valley— Rob Meyer, Rancho Santa Fe Professional Fire Fighters Service Association— Albert Anderson, John Granthum, L4361 Northwest Valley Fire Fighters Association— Jim Tenger, L4373 Santee Fire Fighters Kenneth Harwood, Terry Holloway, Saul Irvin, Rabun Association— Phillip Georghiou Association— Richard Williams Jarriel, Brian Kinderman, William Strauss, James Swingle, ARKANSAS L0034 Little Rock— Kevin Lyons, L3007 COLORADO L0858 Denver— Monty Ashliman, Alan Justin Terrell, Matthew Weidemiller Springdale— Harold Planchon Buchwald, Thomas Conner, Ronald Felix, L0900 GEORGIA L0574 Savannah— Jack McCutchen, L3357 BRITISH COLUMBIA L0256 New Westminster— Don Boulder— Lori Gonacha, Kim Sadar, L2203 North Augusta-Richmond County Fire Fighters Embree, L0323 Burnaby— Dave Clements, L0730 Metro— Robert E. Westlund, L4528 Copper Mountain Association— David Blount Victoria— Mark Wells, Scott Woodburn, L1183 District Professional Fire Fighters Association— Anthony Marzo, HAWAII L1463 Hawaiian Islands— Edward Bruffey, Scott Of North Vancouver— Kevin Broadbent, Warren Chow, Dennie Wise Fukumae, Duane Johnasen, Darryl Oliveira, Frank Tam, Bud Dennis, Brian Hunter, Don Linley, Kevin Macauley, CONNECTICUT L0760 Hartford— George Blesso, Ralph Yawata Ron Spence, L1271 Surrey— Tim Baillie, L1372 Prince Michael Ciccarelli, Jay Cote, Victor Loura, Michael Lynch, IDAHO I0083 Idaho National Laboratory Fire Fighters George— Cody Thibault, L1782 Coquitlam— Jason John Mahoney, Jorman Morales, John Mudry, Michael Union— Doyle Crossley, Michael Hanni, L0149 Hindson, L2399 Port Moody— Terry Hughes, Scott Neely, Maria Ortiz, Robert Walsh, L0786 Stamford Boise— Ronald Amandus, Steve Huffman, Joseph McNeill, McCracken Professional Fire Fighters Association— Paul Dan Williard, L2034 West Shoshone County— Darrel CALIFORNIA F0085 Federal Fire Fighters Melchionno, Ioannis Tsahirides, L0825 New Knoll, L4553 Eagle Fire Fighters— James Vincent, L4627 Association— Paul Bremseth, L0112 Los Angeles Haven— Andrew Bonito, James Brown, Joseph Cappucci, Meridian Fire Fighters— Steve Gempler City— Daniel Arnold, Kevin Bailey, Michael Bennett, Courtney Cheatham, Kevin Coyle, Gregory Cross, Kevin ILLINOIS F0037 Great Lakes Naval Training Robert Butcher, Louis Contreras, Robert Coulter, Richard Delaney, Henry Duell, Thomas Dwyer, Cecil Estes, Gerald Center— Mark Hansen, L0002 Chicago— Antionette Enciso, David Grijalva, Charles Hallman, Dennis Harada, Fanfarelli, Anthony Gallichio, Julian Garay, Robert Gilhuly, Barrett, Richard Callahan, John Cambria, Joseph Emmet Hunt, Eric Johnson, Thomas Kephart, A. 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W. MISSOURI L0042 Kansas City— Ronald Bell, Bruce Vanacore, Michael Ward, Robert Wekerle, L0729 Newlove Stiles, Robert Wendel, David Young, James Young, L0073 Binghamton— James McLaughlin, L0835 MARYLAND F0151 Walter Reed— Robert Atkinson, ”Union of Prof. Fire Fighters Paramedics EMT’s and Hornell— Joseph Day, Stephen Lamb, Leroy Lewis, Mark Timothy DeleHanty, Bruce Fullenlove, Michael Grady, Paul Dispatchers of St. Louis Mo”— Steven Haffer, Brian Rudy, Moore, L0932 Corning— Thomas McCarthy, L1071 Zorich, F0267 Aberdeen Proving Ground— John Gonce, L0152 Springfield— J. Scott Routh, L0781 Professional Rochester— Michael Bellucco, Robbie Brongo, Joseph Thomas Stanford, L0734 Baltimore— William Beegle, Fire Fighters of Independence— Carlton Gilfoy, Robert Candelaria, Nicholas Capone, Abraham Crews, Lester Dwaine Booker, Tabitha Kelly, Joshua Ring, L1311 Hudson, L2195 Lee’s Summit— James Livengood, L2665 Drake, William Evert, Edward Ferrante, Kenneth Gippe, Baltimore County— Lawrence Brister, William Carter, Professional Fire Fighters of Eastern Missouri— David Frederick Johnstone, LeErnest Jones, Carlos Manns, Albert George Darr, Mark Hare, Joseph Heller, Douglas Holloway, Hinson, Donald Kern, Robert Kilbreath, Patrick Michael, Richards, Michael Sulli, L1588 Nassau County— John Jhett Lewis, Joseph Munchel, Mark Punt, Kevin Stielper, L2677 South Saint Louis County— Joseph Schuessel, Monahan, L2007 Albany— Nancy Horn, Spiro Socaris, L1563 Anne Arundel County— Joseph Angelof, David L4734 West Plains Fire Fighters— Vincent Edgeller L2393 Arlington— Christopher Dougherty, John Palcher, Badwak, Richard Blasdell, Edward Burgee, Paul Fields, MONTANA L0271 Missoula— John Langstaff, L0521 L2692 Oneida— Donald Thorna, Michael Whipple, L3738 Donald Gibson, Paul Haigley, Brian Haines, Kevin Billings—Kris Kuhr Henrietta— Allen Hudson Hammack, Harry Klasmeier, Andre Murnane, George NEBRASKA L0644 Lincoln— Richard Grell NORTH CAROLINA L0660 Charlotte— Charles Naegele, Donald Pumphrey, Timothy Tryon, Allen NEVADA L0731 Reno— Bruce Brown, Randall Cook, Lisa Stanford, L0668 Professional Fire Fighters Of Williams, James Womelsdorf, L1619 Prince George’s Mays, L1265 Sparks— Chris Maples, Dave Rials, L1607 Durham— Gary Paschall, James Reardon, L0947 County— Brehon Gay, Frank Nichter, John Steele, Otis North Las Vegas— Jeff Buchanan, Bruce Evans, Paul Janus, Professional Fire Fighters Of Greensboro— Ricky Wicker Wilson, L1664 Montgomery County— Sally Broschart, L1908 Clark County—David Baumgartner, Brent Bean, NORTH DAKOTA L2468 Bismarck— Dustin Dale Crown, Pamela Foltz, Jeffrey Scott, Karen Stitely, John Randall Bradshaw, Renee Dillingham, Robert Johnson, Schlittenhardt Wilcher, Michael Wiseman, L2000 Howard L2955 Reno Airport— Terry Ferree, Wayne Walker OHIO L0048 Cincinnati— Barry Devine, L0092 County— Jeffrey Loomis, Michael Trimper, Robert Utz NEW BRUNSWICK L1053 Fredericton— Jerry Wilcox Toledo— Tommy Hickman, James Martin, Kent Zeiler, MASSACHUSETTS L0144 Brockton— Richard NEW HAMPSHIRE L0789 Nashua— Gary Murtagh, L0093 Cleveland— John Campolieti, James Jackson, Josef Sutherland, L0718 Boston— Michael Bernier, Daniel L2909 Dover Fire Officers— Richard Driscoll, L3211 Kubelka, Wilbert McCormick, Keith Mercek, L0379 Callaghan, Nathan Canzater, John Collins, Gregory North Hampton— Bruce Trott, L3491 Exeter— Daniel Marion— Robert Harbin, L0445 Norwood— Charles Cummings, Paulo Dasilva, John Evans, Michael Farnham, Bilodeau Schulte, L0494 Cuyahoga Falls— Michael Caporaletti, James Flaherty, Walter Godino, Tracey Goodman, Kevin NEW JERSEY F0103 Fort Monmouth— Samuel Drury, Mark Plona, L0516 Shaker Heights— Kenneth Burkeen, Hession, William Kelley, Lawrence Kimble, John Magoon, John Gallo, Robert Kegley, Vito Marra, Thomas Siciliano, L0973 Wapakoneta— Jack Smith, L1141 Brook Patrick McDonough, William McLaughlin, Paul McLellan, Eugene Stabulis, John Wyszynski, F0169 Picatinny Park— Jeffrey Weddle, L1145 Brooklyn— Kim Krickler, William Meyer, William Noonan, Joseph Odom, Willard Arsenal— Robert Thompson, Robert Tunis, L0384 Asbury L1176 Boardman Township— Stephen D’Apolito, L1199 Royster, Charles Sudhalter, Bernard Taylor, Brian Tuohy, Park— Robert Taylor, L1064 Jersey City Fire Norwalk— Douglas Coletta, Thomas Frey, Donald Helton, Ralph Walker, L0792 Quincy— Paul Andrew, David Officers— Louis Legregin, L2004 Irvington— Steven Dilly, William Knadler, David Wallace, L1235 Cooper, James McPartlin, Donald Morey, Paul Mullen, L2663 Cherry Hill— John French, L2691 Fairborn— Donald Sherlock, L1723 Norwich L0841 New Bedford— Peter Boswell, George Gobeil, Neptune— Lester Harker, L2883 Edison Professional Fire Township— Larry Pennell, L1814 Westlake— Donald L0926 Revere— James Caramello, Steve DeLena, Robert Officers— Joseph Szebenyi, L3950 North Hudson— Nick Miller, L2507 Madison Township (Groveport)— Terry Eydenberg, L0937 Chelsea— Luis Mojica, L0971 Mathioudakis Williard, L2786 Howland— Mike Datish, L3203 Blue Woburn— John Sutherland, L1009 Worcester— James NEW MEXICO L0244 Albuquerque— Marc Boisvert, Ash— Steve Ford, Robert Taylor, L3331 City Of Callery, John Dowd, Brian Foley, Frank Raffa, Donald Stott, Michael Flores, Ramon Gallego, Gilbert Gallegos, David Perrysburg— John Doyle, Keith Moosman, L3389 Delhi Thomas White, L1111 Westfield— Daniel Wojick, L1314 Herrera, Brian Levie, Mardo Martinez, Ronnie Martinez, Township— Robert Baker, L4031 Brimfield— Matthew Fall River— Edward Mello, Wayne Souza, Anderson Monty Moya, Mike Ortega, David Saavedra, Dominic Haines, L4265 Uhrichsville— Leslie 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Marie— Stephen Autio, Professional Fire Fighters Of Hanover— Donald Peter Librizzi, Michael LoCurto, Philip Lopa, Michael L0849 Cornwall— Ronald Laird, L0996 Renfrew— Barry Harrington, L3070 Westborough— Norman Beausoleil, Luzopone, William Magnus, Anthony Mastrande, John Griese, L1212 Mississauga— Ron Baron, James Donald,

40 | RETIREES November/December 2011 Terry Finnigan, Bob Graziano, Dale Patterson, William Maryville— Steven Hammontree, L4592 Newport Hewitt, Andrew Hubert, LaVerne Jones, Todd Price, Mark Reiach, William Soulliere, Kenneth Way, John Wilcox, Professional Fire Fighters Association— Gary Miller Rohr, Jean Thorsell, Timothy Walker, Thomas Wealand, George Williams, L3659 Ottawa Airport Professional TEXAS L0051 El Paso— Lawrence Aguayo, Pete Alvarez, L2141 Alexandria— Brian Ford, Elizabeth King, Russell Aviation Fire Fighters Association— Barry Drummond, Roberto Avila, Burt Chenoweth, Raymond Cook, Robert Middleton, Richard Pates, Martha Tuthill, L2598 Prince L3803 Amherstburg— David Brush Cox, Ralph Faulkner, Richard Flores, Arturo Garcia, Frank William Professional Fire Fighters Inc.— Paula Kane, OREGON L0043 Portland— Stephen Cottrell, Michael Hernandez, Ralph Johnson, Rick Kiesel, David Miramontes, L2803 Chesterfield County Professional Fire Fighters Dixon, Douglas Friant, Jared Hollenbeck, Nicholas Karaffa, Rondy Reese, Daniel Reynolds, Leonard Romero, Gavin Assn.— Robert Easter, Richard Matiak, Robert Rollston Robert Kraai, William Miles, Donald Porth, Carl Taylor, Teague, L0058 Dallas— Edward Byers, C.D. Givens-Warren, WASHINGTON L1296 Kennewick— Douglas Moeller, Robert Woolington, L0845 Albany— Bill O’Brien, L0890 Steven Hollywood, Max Kirk, Paul Lara, Wayne McDonald, L1604 Bellevue— Robert Rossie, L1760 Shoreline— David Klamath Falls— Jerry Baird, L1660 Tualatin Rickey Narramore, Jose Perez, Kevin Sipes, L0341 Engler, L1810 North Highline— Duane Ansel, Thomas Valley— Rodolfo Oliveros, L1817 Rogue Valley Houston— James Bell, Mark Cole, Richard Corliss, Scott Strom, L1828 Snohomish County Fire District 1 Professional Fire Fighters — Donald Hickman, L2210 Fults, Charles Grissom, Hartsell Johnson, Richard Professional Fire Fighters— Kenneth Gibler CDR Hillsboro— Andy Krieck Kingham, Brian Mangham, Charles Throop, Carlos Ustoy, USN(Ret), L1892 Pullman— Richard Thompson, L2394 PENNSYLVANIA L0022 Philadelphia— Raymond Thomas Wood, L0367 Texarkana— Elwynn Watkins, Mason County Professional Fire Fighters— Stephen Kenny, Thomas Leonard, Philip Malinowski, Robert Schell, L0399 Beaumont— William Lambert, L0432 Wichita Anderson, L2595 King County Paramedics— Frank William Stewart, Ellwood Yates, L0293 Erie— Gerard Falls— Keith Estep, Steve Paulson, L0440 Fort Wasicek, L2639 Aberdeen— Brian Swanson, L2819 Kitsap Dzuricky, Michael Hirsch, James McCall, Thomas Testrake, Worth— Albert Jones, L0624 San Antonio— Theodore County— Alex McCracken, L2878 Eastside Fire & L1400 Chester— Eugene Maysky, L2377 Greater York Bagley, Ricardo Castro, Daniel Gonzalez, David Martinez, Rescue— Christen Wissler, L2898 Seattle Fire Chiefs— Jon Professional Fire Fighters— Gary Lauer Delfino Munoz, Tommy Tymark, Donald Wagoner, L0872 Gillis, L3235 Snohomish County Fire District 8— David RHODE ISLAND L0799 Providence— James Brasil, Peter Laredo— Juan Garza, Luis Guzman, Manuel Moke, L1291 Safford Cugini, Paul Doyle, Richard Fournier, Wayne Fredette, Denton— Mike Taylor, L1329 Arlington— Richard Allen, WEST VIRGINIA L0091 Parkersburg— Melvin Turner, Matthew Guerra, Michael Javery, Patrick Leonard, Charles Bill Clark, Keith Ebel, David Oujesky, Jeremy Trahan, L2073 L0289 Huntington— Bret Masters, Robert Shrader, Current Morro, Daniel Morrocco, Steven Vallone, Ernest Young, Irving— Billy Holder, Mike Sanford, L2149 Plano— Carl Retirements Reported L1080 Newport— Daniel Sullivan, L1261 Pawtucket Fire Dane, Stephen Finley, Brenda Mammel, Russell Presley, WISCONSIN L0141 Green Bay— Rollin Jacques, Scott Fighters— Gregory Brule, Scott Gagan, L1589 L2965 Desoto— Todd Spencer, L3812 Saginaw— Lee Lindner, L0215 Milwaukee— Gilbert Baltutis, David Britt, Narragansett— Joseph Stearns, L2748 Warwick— Gerald Stevens, L3885 North Richland Hills— Ronald Fields, Joseph Floryance, Gregory Krznarich, Randall Leach, David Oliveira, Kevin Sullivan, L3372 Central Coventry Fire David Joyal, Charles Spradling, L4017 Mc Kinney— Ronald Mead, Tyrone Powell, Terry Saugstad, Todd Schultz, Allan District— Dean Bentley Moore Thiel, L0583 Beloit— Edwin Armstrong, L1923 SASKATCHEWAN L0080 Saskatoon— Dave Harder UTAH L1878 Weber County— David Snyder, L2970 West Wauwatosa— Edward Moudry SOUTH CAROLINA L3052 Hilton Head Island Valley City— Fred Dumas, Eric Kepo’o Professional Fire Fighters Association— Lorenz Sticht VERMONT L3044 Burlington— Stephen Bourgeois, Scott TENNESSEE I0014 Tullahoma— C. E. Armstrong, M. E. Moody Gribble, T. C. Marcum, L0140 Nashville— Walter VIRGINIA L0539 Portsmouth— Frank T. Claud, Gregory Campbell, Ralph McAtee, David Pillow, David Rowe, Parsons, L1132 Roanoke— Roger Guilliams, L2068 Fairfax Randall Vance, Otto Williams, L2693 Cookeville Fire County Professional Fire Fighters And Fighters Association— Joseph Power, L4053 Paramedics— Michael Ciarrocchi, William Hedrick, Gary

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MD L0073 Leroy Senters ...... St. Louis ...... MO L1347 John DeAngelis ...... Watertown ...... MA L0077 charles Marriott ...... Saint Joseph ...... MO L1347 robert Malone ...... Watertown ...... MA L0092 charles russell ...... toledo ...... Oh L1395 Jack Shepherd ...... Springfield ...... Or L0093 John ramsey ...... cleveland ...... Oh L1397 Kenneth Marshall ...... Falmouth ...... MA L0094 John becht ...... uFA Of New york ...... Ny L1403 clyde porter ...... Metropolitan Dade county ...... FL L0094 Alexander Lopez ...... uFA Of New york ...... Ny L1403 Liscious Williams ...... Metropolitan Dade county ...... FL L0140 robert Lightford ...... Nashville ...... tN L1426 George Mulligan ...... Fairfield ...... ct L0188 Gavin Owens ...... richmond ...... cA L1463 Katsumi hirata ...... hawaiian islands ...... hi L0215 Glenn bump ...... Milwaukee ...... Wi L1463 Michael Williams ...... hawaiian islands ...... hi L0215 clinton crowl ...... Milwaukee ...... 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Greater york ...... pA L0507 Louis rossi ...... hazleton ...... pA L2493 George Almond ...... upper Darby ...... pA L0514 Victor bussie ...... Shreveport ...... LA L2498 Scott Kinnson ...... york county & city of Williamsburg ..VA L0522 robert Newell ...... Sacramento ...... cA L2665 Steve Grimes ...... eastern Missouri ...... MO L0522 robert Williams ...... Sacramento ...... cA L2665 Anthony rolfes ...... eastern Missouri ...... MO L0556 Louie Mroz ...... hammond ...... iN L2665 chris ziegelmeyer ...... eastern Missouri ...... MO L0627 charles hiden ...... york ...... pA L2726 thomas boucher ...... hanover ...... MA L0718 William callaghan ...... boston ...... MA L2863 Shannon Stone ...... brownwood ...... tX L0718 John campbell ...... boston ...... MA L2959 James Sebastian ...... Martin county ...... FL L0718 John carroll ...... boston ...... MA L3878 Stephen Angulo ...... united Maricopa county ...... Az L0718 robert Donovan ...... boston ...... MA L3908 charles hermann ...... rochester Fire chiefs ...... MN L0718 Stephen Gabrick ...... boston ...... MA L3920 M. Scotty Dodd ...... Fulton professional Fire Fighters ....GA

42 November/December 2011 NOTE: Children of IAFF members killed in the line of duty are eligible to receive the W. H. "Howie" McClennan scholarship which provides financial assistance to attend a university accredited college or other institution of higher learning. For more information contact the IAFF Department of Education at (202) 824-1533 www.iaff.org 43 INTERNATIONAL NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2011

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