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10 Raising Political 14 New Hope for Behavioral Health n 5 From the General President Action to a New Level in the Fire Service n 7 From the General

Newly-elected Helping members cope with post-traumatic Secretary-Treasurer Liberal government in stress and other mental health issues

Canada promises to n 8 Letters support public safety 16 Honoring Our Union’s Fallen n 22 Local Scene Unveiling the rebuilt Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial n 24 Across the IAFF

n 36 Retirees 20 IAFF Presses Congress to Renew Zadroga Act n 42 Never Forget Working to reauthorize 9/11 health bill n 43 Last Alarm

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Johnson Services, Technical Assistance and 350 Sparks St. Suite 403 Langley, BC Canada V1M2R9 Information Resources (604) 574-5785 (Office) 3195 Dayton-Xenia Road Ottawa Ontario, Canada K1R7S8 (604) 868-8730 (Cell) Suite 900-303 James Ridley Assistant to the General (613) 567-8988 (Office) (604) 513-9884 (Fax) Beavercreek, OH 45434-6390 President for Education, Training and (613) 567-8986 (Fax) (202) 360-1318 (Cell) Human Relations 7th District Kevin O’Connor Assistant to the Ricky Walsh TRUSTEES General President for Governmental IAFF FINANCIAL CORPORATION P.O. Box 5604 Mark S. Ouellette and Public Policy Carrie Tucker West Richland, WA 99353 2681 Sicily Drive Chief Operating Officer (509) 627-2872 (Office) New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 Warren May Assistant to the (509) 999-3090 (Cell) (386) 314-5837 (Cell) General Secretary-Treasurer for E-18 MEDIA (509) 627-3134 (Fax) Finance and Membership Marty Sonnenberg Alex Forrest Elizabeth Harman Assistant to Executive Producer 8th District 303-83 Garry Street the General President for Grants Paul Hufnagel Winnipeg,MB R3C-419 Canada Administration and HazMat/WMD (204) 783-1733 (Office) 2545 Oxford Road Training Lansing, MI 48911-1036 (204) 791-4980 (Cell) (204) 255-0383 (Home) (517) 281-2832 (Cell) EMERITI OFFICERS Charles L. Buss (517) 484-7744 (Home) (204) 253-0496 (Station) Gerald O. Holland (204) 772-2531 (Fax) President Emeritus 9th District Michael J. Crouse Alfred K. Whitehead Ernest A. “Buddy” Mass Ray R. Rahne Anthony Mejia 3451 Julian Avenue Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus Terry A. Ritchie 3444 S. Newland Ct. Dominick F. Barbera Lakewood, CO 80277 Long Beach, CA 90808 Frank A. Palumbo (562) 989-3667 (Office) Kevin Gallagher (303) 619-2462 (Cell) (562) 212-2055 (Cell) Vice President Emeritus Bruce Carpenter (303) 988-0177 (Home) Russell P. Cerami James A. Fennell GENERAL COUNSEL James L. Hill Trustee Emeritus Thomas Woodley Elliott Hastings William McGrane Woodley & McGillivary Dominick C. DiPaulo Dennis Lloyd Robert E. Palmer

4 FIRE FIGHTER QUARTERLY FALL 2015 Playing in the Political Arena Pays Off

e recent federal election in Canada showed how our union’s We’ve already outlined what Prime strategy of getting heavily involved in the political process Minister Trudeau will mean for our pays off. members and this union’s legislative Aer nearly 10 years of the Conservative government working agenda in Canada. against union workers and issues of importance to our In the United States, our current Canadian members, our affiliates worked hard across Canada to president has helped advance our agenda help push the Liberals to victory in the October election and put on multiple issues. Most notably, new Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in office. At least until the working directly with Vice President Joe next election is called, the Liberal government has committed to Biden, the administration rewrote the Harold A. Schaitberger establishing public safety officer compensation, improving rules governing SAFER to provide a resources for first responders suffering from post-traumatic series of waivers that allowed the stress, supporting fire fighter safety in the National Building program to bring laid-off fire fighters back to work during the Code and restoring funding for search and rescue teams. Great Recession, to stave off additional layoffs and to fill [is historic election and the political action campaign by our positions lost to attrition. Canadian affiliates that played a strong part in the Liberal SAFER is the only grant program that allows federal dollars to government victory are featured in this issue in the cover story entirely replace local resources to pay the full salary and benefit on page 10]. cost of municipal fire fighters. In the United States, we have been engaged in our process for e president also recently issued new rules on FLSA overtime vetting and considering an endorsement for a candidate in the that doubled the threshold for eligibility, making hundreds of race for president of the United States for about nine months. As thousands of employees, including many fire fighters, eligible I described in my last column in the Summer edition of Fire for overtime. In addition, he changed the rules on organizing Fighter Quarterly , as this election cycle has progressed, we have under the National Labor Relations Board to make organizing done our research into the records of the candidates, seeing new employees far easier. where those running for elected office stand on our basket of e fact is, the president can accomplish more through issues. executive orders and the levers of the federal bureaucracy to We conducted focus groups in multiple locations and fielded a help or hurt constituencies — including fire fighters and trade significant, highly reliable national poll with one of the best unionists — than Congress could possibly influence (even if national polling firms, asking our members their views on the they suddenly returned to a functioning, law-making body). candidates — on both sides of the aisle — who are running in e president can also sign or veto legislation. President 2016. And our Executive Board has continued their discussions Gerald Ford signed our first federal Public Safety Officer Benefit in their districts, as I have engaged our leadership across the (PSOB) bill, while President Bill Clinton vetoed regressive, country, to hear from all of you as to your views on the anti-union legislation during his administration. candidates and their records. President Bill Clinton also used executive orders to compel e message we heard was loud and clear from our leadership NIOSH to investigate every line of duty death and required and members — that we should continue to evaluate the field in OSHA to institute the “two-in, two-out standard” on staffing. both parties and consider making a decision in the next year, Both of these initiatives are still in place and have saved when the choices narrow. Based on our leadership’s and countless fire fighter lives, improved fire ground safety and membership’s response, our Executive Board has decided not to instituted standards of accountability. endorse any candidate at this time and to continue to monitor All of this accomplished with the stroke of a pen. the various candidates as the campaign season progresses. But beyond the power of the pen, the president sets policy and Perhaps the most important take away from our polling and has the world’s most important bully pulpit. outreach is that our members understand their union’s process We’ve had a president — George W. Bush — who issued a for making a potential endorsement — that we make decisions Statement of Administration Policy (SAP) opposing collective solely on the IAFF’s basket of issues that pertain to our bargaining for fire fighters and other public safety workers. at members’ jobs, benefits, health and safety, retirement security same president tried to defund SAFER and FIRE Act grant and other pocket book issues. programs. ese two programs have saved or restored more e IAFF puts our members, their safety and livelihoods first. than 14,500 fire fighter jobs and pumped $5 billion into local It’s this union’s job to provide you with information about fire departments for training, apparatus, personnel protective where the candidates stand on our issues. We do not invest our equipment and other needs. resources, use our image or brand, engage our members and Whether in the United States or Canada — who sits in the participate in the electoral process for the sake of advancing a highest office matters to all of us as professional fire fighters and partisan agenda. We play in politics purely because the decisions union members. made by elected officials have a dramatic impact on your lives. And our members should understand why we put the power For the most part, our members understand how having a of the gold and black behind the candidate who has the best friendly mayor, city council, state/provincial legislature or record on IAFF issues. And, at the right time, that’s exactly what governor/premier helps ensure fair treatment. But our poll told we will do. us that many don’t understand the importance of having a president or prime minister who is strong on our issues.

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e IAFF Executive Board approved the following line-item budget during its meeting on September 17, 2015. Based on 283,000 members, the budget is $44,623,440 from per capita and $19,408,479 from anticipated non-per capita revenue for a total budget of $64,031,919. Determining the IAFF’s annual budget is a serious and lengthy process. First, each department analyzes their previous year budget and identifies the costs of any new projects and/or programs. en each division reviews their preliminary budget with the General President or me, aer which the two of us sit down with senior staff and do a line-by-line, in-depth review before finally submitting it to the Budget & Finance Committee. At the September Executive Board meeting, the Budget & Finance Committee reviews the budget — again, line-by-line — and aer careful review and consideration, recommends adoption to the Executive Board. I am pleased to report that the 2016 budget as follows: Thomas H Miller

PROPOSED PCT & PROPOSED PCT & LINE DESCRIPTION BUDGET NON-PCT LINE DESCRIPTION BUDGET NON-PCT 100 Office of the General President 1,771,412 0.5216 562 Standards Committee 146,250 0.0431 101 Conference & Event Planning 424,309 0.1249 563 Standing OSHA Committee 63,056 0.0186 102 Foundation Operations 343,006 0.1010 564 Wellness Fitness Committee 75,000 0.0221 104 Alumni 49,000 0.0144 565 Peer Fitness Trainer Program 293,700 0.0865 106 Global Alliance/Direct Affiliation 15,200 0.0045 566 Peer Fitness Trainer Oversight 88,900 0.0262 107 LODD/FFFM Coordinator 17,340 0.0051 568 CPAT Auditing Program 184,988 0.0545 200 Office of the General Secretary-Treasurer 1,370,576 0.4036 569 Fire Ground Survival Program 589,822 0.1737 201 General Office Personnel 285,178 0.0840 570 Department of Education 862,877 0.2541 2100 Finance 1,445,831 0.4257 571 Scholarships (HTUP,NLC,LCC) 61,562 0.0181 2101 Currency Exchange Items 1,000 0.0003 572 Human Relations Committee 98,500 0.0290 2102 Miscellaneous Taxes 94,000 0.0277 573 Human Relations Conference 203,750 0.0600 2103 Human Resources /General Administration 539,556 0.1589 574 Chaplain 7,600 0.0022 2104 Membership 1,171,990 0.3451 575 Education (ALTS) 795,550 0.2343 2105 Mail & Reproduction Center 263,143 0.0775 576 Grant Peer Reviewers 111,919 0.0330 300 Vice Presidents 3,823,671 1.1259 577 Partnership Education Program 643,468 0.1895 305 Executive Board Meetings 231,000 0.0680 579 FireOps 95,590 0.0281 325 Trustees 162,562 0.0479 580 Union Activities Justice Fund 390,000 0.1148 350 Office of General Counsel 1,649,753 0.4858 600 Canadian Office 771,979 0.2273 400 Strategic Campaigns & Media Relations 731,492 0.2154 605 Canadian Office Rent 121,252 0.0357 405 Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial 607,305 0.1788 610 Canadian Legislative Conference 69,300 0.0204 406 Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Renovation - 0.0000 615 Canadian Legal Fee 90,000 0.0265 450 Governmental and Public Policy 490,955 0.1446 650 Benefit Compensation Plan 21,000 0.0062 455 Public Relations/Publications 869,189 0.2559 651 Heath Insurance/Retirees 739,452 0.2177 456 PR Journal 1,027,500 0.3026 652 Officers’ Retirement 550,000 0.1620 457 PR/Media Awards 40,000 0.0118 653 Staff & Employee Pension Plans 290,500 0.0855 460 Governmental Affairs 1,038,576 0.3058 654 Accrued Benefits 400,000 0.1178 461 U. S. Legislative Conference 542,850 0.1598 800 Information System 1,786,739 0.5261 462 Non-Collective Bargaining Committee 16,250 0.0048 801 Database Administration 137,920 0.0406 470 Political Action 1,086,791 0.3200 802 IS Operations & Support 310,300 0.0914 471 FIREPAC 5,752,800 1.6940 803 Web Operations 272,750 0.0803 500 Tech. Assistance & IR 964,236 0.2839 901 Leasehold Improvements - 0.0000 505 Labor Issues /Collective Bargaining 988,974 0.2912 902 Affiliation PCT 2,302,224 0.6779 507 TA/First Contract Policies 60,000 0.0177 903 General Office Overhead 3,278,000 0.9653 508 Pension Resources 804,011 0.2368 914 Minimal Resolutions 135,000 0.0398 515 Fire and EMS/GIS 1,695,233 0.4992 925 Disaster Relief Fund 211,250 0.0622 516 Redmond/EMS Conference - 0.0000 950 2016 Convention 1,400,000 0.4122 517 EMS Standing Committee 70,160 0.0207 960 Fighting Back Campaign 1,000,000 0.2945 521 District Field Services Representatives 415,582 0.1224 969 Grant/HAZMAT Operations 965,420 0.2843 522 Service Representatives 402,660 0.1186 970 HAZMAT 6,062,358 1.7851 523 Organizing 138,541 0.0408 975 Contingency 302,994 0.0892 524 Human Relations Technical Assist. 24,375 0.0072 TOTAL$ 64,031,919 18.8551 525 EDF 1,285,920 0.3787 549 Wildland Firefighting Safety & Response 273,006 0.0804 Proposed Reveune 550 Education/Training and Human Rel. 494,390 0.1456 $13.14 Per Capita based on members below* 44,623,440 13.1400 551 Burn Foundation 318,917 0.0939 995 Revenue from Non PCT sources 19,408,479 5.7151 552 Occupation Health, Safety & Medicine 515,609 0.1518 TOTAL BUDGET $64,031,919 18.8551 553 Disaster Relief Operations 1,692,435 0.4984 555 Health & Safety Department 1,566,415 0.4613 VARIANCE $0 556 Medical Resident 146,250 0.0431 557 PSOB Coordinator 32,500 0.0096 ** BUDGETED NUM BER OF MEMBERS 283,000 558 LODD 57,000 0.0168 559 Cancer Research 130,000 0.0383 560 Redmond Foundation 130,000 0.0383 561 L/EAP Committee 32,500 0.0096

FALL 2015 FROM THE GENERAL SECRETARY-TREASURER 7 JobTse Sllainvge dS! tories ThanLkO DYoDu Investigation ThGesISe cSoumcmceensts continue to I justI tw waanst etdh etsoe t hIAaFnFk tyooouls o, na lboenhga wlf ith the reinforce what I already knew, that you of our local and myself for making our Dear President Schaitberger: Dear President Schaitberger: work of our Local 487 Executive Board Dear President Schaitberger: Dear President Schaitberger: are thDee raera Pl rdeesaidl, eanntd S tchhea ibtbeestr gmear: n to be Convention a complete success. It’s about 10:45 p.m. now, and things I wanted to offer a heartfelt thank you that kept all of our fire fighters on the We want to express our appreciation During the week of August 3, the leadinI ga mou wr urintiinogn !t oP lienafosrem s hyaorue tthhaets tehe IAFF are looking really good. Current vote for taking the time to visit our station while street where they can continue to serve for providing the services of Marty National Institute for Occupational Safety commGeISnt sa nwailtyhs iSse pcererftoarrmy-eTdre ians Ourcetor ber 2014 Eric M. Jackson count is 4,600 in favor [of the levy in Traverse City. With staffing issues, it was the Eau Claire community. Sonnenberg and your entire [E-18] and Health NIOSH) traveled to Denver, Millerh faosr hsuisc ceeffsosrftus llayl scoo.m batted a plan Treasurer measure] and 2,100 against with 90 impossible to get all of our personnel to The most recent victory was illustrated production team. Their professionalism Colorado, to investigate the It wunaisla gtereraaltly t oo rsigeien abtoetdh boyf yoouur fiargea icn hief to Traverse City, MI Local 646 percent counted. We have finally the [MPFFU] Convention. But the majority by City Council’s action to maintain a and manner with the members is line-of-duty-death of Engineer John and hmopaekfeu lslye rI vwiciell bde liavbelrey tcou mtsa, kinec iltu dto ing reached a point where I feel like I can were in and out as they were available. six-fire station service delivery platform leunparalleled. I belietve it was actutally eWhelan. rs Cincindneactrie taos sinege fithreis fi pgohwteerr hsotaufsfien gte laemvels. and the final approval of a new fire breathe again. Once again, I cannot I want you to know that your visit letterins action again! cathartic for members to be able to tell Engineer Whelan was a member of express the gratitude of the entire local renewed the spirit and faith in our guys The expeditious nature in which this station in the city’s capital improvement their stories. We never would have been IAFF Local 858. First, we would like to adequately. I do not think there is any regarding our union. I spoke with Brother analysis was conducted and the plan for 2016. able to accomplish the filming without express our condolences for the tragic other organization in the world that Tom Thompson, and he was all smiles. His professional content contained therein Please accept our sincerest gratitude your assistance. death of one of your members. Second, would put this much effort into saving six comment was, “Wow, President allowed Local 487 to fend off a plan to for these priceless services and know We look forward to seeing the finished we would like to recognize Scott jobs. I am humbled to be a part of this Schaitberger is the real deal, he looked permanently eliminate one fire station, an that the IAFF has positively impacted the product. I know that it will be persuasive Simpson, president of Local 858. During great IAFF. me in the eye when he shook my hand, he engine company and three fire fighter safety of our fire fighters, our families in illustrating the ongoing issues that the entire week of our site visit, President All I can say is THANK YOU for asked questions about my turn-outs and positions [that would have put] our fire and our community. On behalf of the members face every day. It goes without Simpson worked long hours helping to everything you have done for us! boots and about the trucks, about fighters and the citizens we serve at risk. brothers and sisters of IAFF Local 487, saying that working with both Local 854 coordinate our investigation. His everything. I was amazed at the level he The IAFF was instrumental in creating our families and the Eau Claire and Local 94 is both an honor and a assistance was critical to the cooperation Ron Lubke cared about the guys on the street.” GIS mapping that specifically outlined the community, thank you! privilege. With this team in place, I am we received from all of the fire fighters President These comments continued with long-term impacts that these proposed optimistic as we pass the extension of participating in the NIOSH investigation. Missoula-Rural, MT Local 2457 everyone I spoke with from the crew. I cuts would have created, and did so in a Fraternally, the Zadroga Bill. He is a tremendous asset to your union asked our probationary fire fighter what he tremendous fashion. Tony Biasi, President Once again thank you for all you and and we cannot thank him enough for his thought about the visit. He was very This analysis led the charge in changing Eau Claire, WI Local 487 the IAFF have done. We sincerely dedication to the health and safety of his impressed. He said, “He washed his own the proposed service and staffing appreciate the close corroboration. members. coffee cup!” I had to laugh because this reductions to a new plan, which will poor kid has been doing dishes for the last maintain the status quo. In fact, at our Condolences Appreciated Sincerely, Sincerely, six months. City Council work session — where the Dear President Schaitberger: Suzy Ballantyne Timothy Merinar, MS final decision was to be influenced — the Chair, Citizens for 9/11 Health Team Leader, Traumatic Fatalities fire chief’s presentation included many The members of the St. Paul Firefighters components of the IAFF GIS analysis. Local 21 would like extend our heartfelt Thomas Hales, MD, MPH T A joint labor/management committee appreciation to all of the IAFF members Team Leader, Medical Fatalities also used the WebGIS offered by the IAFF and affiliates who called, sent cards or as a tool to immediately answer Council’s flowers and attended the services for questions and illustrate what happens fallen St. Paul fire fighter Shane Clifton. It when station locations are moved or is in times of pain and suffering when eliminated. you feel the true blessing of the IAFF family. Brother Clifton was a beloved member of our department and a very proud member of the IAFF and St. Paul Firefighters Local 21. He was an excellent fire fighter/paramedic who proudly wore his badge and patch every day. At age 38, Shane collapsed at Fire Station 14 on August 31, 2015 and, despite the heroic efforts of his station mates, passed away at a local hospital in St. Paul. Fire fighter Shane Clifton will forever be missed by the members of IAFF Local 21. The members of St. Paul Firefighters Local 21, in Shane’s honor, ask all our IAFF brothers and sisters to be “heart-aware.” Please educate yourselves on the signs and symptoms of heart disease and how you can decrease your risk.

Fraternally, Next Level Training Mississauga Fire Departments for training with us and President Mike Smith instructors Ian and Tommy for successfully facilitating Secretary Dennis Hall Dear President Schaitberger: this initiative. Treasurer Jeramiah Melquist On behalf of Chief Bentley, congratulations to our Peer St Paul, MN Local 21 Fitness Trainers who have worked tirelessly in the Sincerely, classroom and in the gym. This has been a success Sabrina Sacchetti, B.A. Psych., CMM I through the joint efforts of the Vaughan Professional Fire Assistant to the Fire Chief/Ofﬁce Coordinator Fighters Association, the IAFF and our management Vaughan Fire & Rescue Service team. We would also like to thank the Barrie and

8 LETTERS FALL 2015 All About Attitudes at running] late at night and everyone fell the IAFF Burn Camp asleep. Somehow, the car caught fire and Amya was trapped in her car seat. Dear President Schaitberger: She has burns over about 40 percent of The week of September 27 I had the her body, including one side of her face. honor and privilege to represent Indiana She’ll be the first to tell you not to feel and Michigan at the IAFF Charitable sorry for her. She has an incredible Foundation’s 2015 International Burn bond with her family and the most “not Camp in Washington, DC. a victim” attitude I’ve ever seen. I represented two states because I am I sometimes find myself having a bad from Fort Worth, Indiana, but was day and think about Amya, not because sponsored by the Great Lakes Burn of her burns, but because of her Camp in Michigan. I have attended the attitude. I know several people who Great Lakes Burn Camp for 15 years could learn a lot from Amya and many and was nominated to represent it this of the burn survivors I have had the year at the International Burn Camp, the fire fighters at the camp who have Our evenings were spent at Camp pleasure of working with. along with Amya Gipson, a 15-year-old an obvious common bond: we all arrived Wabanna in Edgewater, Maryland on the I would like to personally thank the burn survivor from Detroit, Michigan. strangers, but left with lifelong Chesapeake Bay, where we played IAFF, Local 124, the Fort Wayne Fire Forty-five campers and 45 counselors friendships and memories. games, had camp fires and rested for Department and the Great Lakes Burn from every regional burn camp in the Our trip included tours of many of the the next day’s events. More important Camp for allowing me to represent them United States and Canada attended the historic monuments, a day at the than the incredible experiences in our at the International Burn Camp. camp for a week of sightseeing and Smithsonian, a day in Annapolis at the Nation’s Capital, the camp offered education. For many of these campers U.S. Naval Academy and a day at Mount fellowship and brotherhood with both Fraternally Yours, — and counselors — a trip like this is Vernon, just to name a few. We spent an campers and fellow counselors, mostly Eric J. Balliet a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. afternoon at Arlington Cemetery where made up of IAFF brothers and sisters Fort Wayne, IN Local 124 On our first day of arrival we President Schaitberger met with us to from across North America. witnessed several timid campers who watch four of our campers lay an IAFF My Camper, Amya, has been a burn were complete strangers, except for the wreath at the tomb of the Unknown survivor most of her life. She was fact that they all have a common bond Soldier. Several grown men had allergy burned at the age of two when she was — being a burn survivor. Very much like issues that day. in a parked car [with the engine

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FALL 2015 LETTERS 9 CANADIAN ELECTION: A BIG WIN !

Canadians ushered in a new political era October 19 by electing a Liberal government, paving the way for a new age of public and fire fighter safety in Canada. e Liberals, who ended almost 10 years of Conservative rule in Canada with their election win, also hold the promise of a new level of respect for working Canadians and labour rights. e IAFF — which worked hard to raise fire fighter issues and promote progressive themes throughout the 78-day Canadian New Brunswick IAFF members supported Liberal candidate Alaina Lockhart on the campaign trail along with Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, who was presented with a Fire Fighters for Change T-shirt. Members election campaign — welcomes the new pictured are from Riverview Local 2549 and Kennebecasis Local 3591. Liberal government and congratulates Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, while Voter turnout among Canadians rose to National Building Code and to restore preparing to hold him to a number of 68.5 per cent, the highest since 1993. funding for regional Heavy Urban Search & commitments he made on IAFF legislative Rescue (HUSAR) teams that was cancelled issues and other matters of importance to Commitments to the IAFF in 2012 by the Conservatives. the union’s 23,000 Canadian members. Trudeau, who spoke to delegates at the e Liberal majority government ends a “e IAFF wanted change, and we got it,” IAFF’s 22nd Canadian Legislative divisive era in Canada’s history during says General President Harold Schaitberger. Conference in Ottawa in April, had pledged which Stephen Harper’s Conservative “I share the excitement of our Canadian in writing during the campaign that a government antagonized public servants leadership over what this new Liberal Liberal government would act on the and their unions while introducing government is poised to do for public safety IAFF’s most important and numerous pieces of anti-union legislation, and for our profession, in the short term longest-standing legislative issue in Canada such as Bill C-377, which would require all and in the years to come.” by establishing a Public Safety Officer unions — including the IAFF and its e Liberals, who won 184 of the 338 Compensation (PSOC) benefit for the provincial and local affiliates — to compile seats in the House of Commons, have a families of fire fighters who die in the line and submit detailed financial reports that comfortable majority that will keep them in of duty. IAFF Canada has been lobbying for would in turn be made available to the office for at least four years until the next the PSOC benefit, modeled aer election is called. eir rise came at the the PSOB in the United States, expense of the New Democratic Party since 1992. 3 (NDP) — also a strong IAFF ally — and the Trudeau also promised to Conservatives, who with 99 seats are now improve post-traumatic stress the Official Opposition. resources for first responders, to e Green Party, which also supports support fire fighter safety as a IAFF issues, won one seat in Parliament. core requirement of the

The IAFF engaged Canadian members and the public on social media during the election, and encouraged them to vote on October 19 (1). Nanaimo, BC Local 905 members met with NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair on the campaign trail (2). Liberal Harjit Sajjan was one of several successful candidates supported by Vancouver Local 18. (3) 10 FIRE FIGHTER QUARTERLY FALL 2015 public. Trudeau has vowed to repeal Bill public safety and labour rights and — in President David Burry helped shape the C-377, enacted by the Conservatives in the case of the Canadian election — make national initiative based on their June but not yet in effect. sure members were aware who had their experience and their intimate knowledge of backs, and who didn’t. their locals. Supporting Those Who Support Us In a letter to Canadian IAFF members, roughout the election campaign, the Both the Liberals and the NDP came out President Schaitberger said, “e election is IAFF engaged thousands of members and strong on public safety, fire fighter a golden opportunity for you as a tens of thousands of Canadians overall on legislative issues and labour rights. Both professional fire fighter to actively decide “Fire Fighters For Change” social media parties committed to enacting the PSOC the future of your country. Will your kids sites that promoted fire fighter safety, public benefit and other legislative priorities, and grandkids grow up in a society shaped safety and progressive themes using while repealing Bill C-377 and focusing on by a government that caters to corporations infographics, links to news articles and economic policies that would benefit and billionaires, or one that prioritizes the other information about which political working Canadians and the middle class. needs of everyday working Canadians like parties were best positioned to deliver e Conservative Party, which failed to you? Will they be able to join a union and positive change for fire fighters and their respond to an IAFF letter asking it to state a have a chance to enjoy a living wage, families. e sites also featured a strong position on the Canadian legislative workplace protections and a pension, like “Get Out e Vote” component. agenda, would have kept corporate taxes you do?” exaggeratedly low, which only shis the tax IAFF locals across Canada were politically active burden to working families while starving Unprecedented Level of Engagement during the recent federal election campaign. all levels of government — including e IAFF raised its political action to a new Edmonton, AB Local 209 actively supported provinces and municipalities — for the level during the Canadian election with a candidates including Liberal winner Amarjeet Sohi revenues needed to provide frontline bold and unprecedented level of (4), while Mississauga, ON Local 1212 supported services such as fire protection. engagement. Working with the Canadian successful candidates including Peter Fonseca (5). e Conservative government also Office, IAFF 6th District Vice President Vancouver, BC Local 18 supported six successful diminished public safety by cancelling the Lorne West, 13th District Vice President candidates including the NDP’s Don Davies (6) and Clarington, ON Local 3139 supported successful Joint Emergency Preparedness Program Fred LeBlanc and 15th District Vice Liberal Candidate Kim Rudd (7). (JEPP) that helped provinces and municipalities buy emergency response equipment, and by shuttering the Canada Emergency Management College, which 6 provided valuable training for first responders and emergency management officials. In Canada, as in the United States, the IAFF is nonpartisan and respects the fact that members hold a wide range of political views and support candidates from across the political spectrum. At the same time, the IAFF doesn’t shy away from identifying and openly supporting candidates and parties who support fire fighter safety, 7

FALL 2015 FIRE FIGHTER QUARTERLY 11 Delta, BC Local 1763 supported successful Liberal candidate Carla Qualtrough (8). Vancouver Local 18 announced all of the candidates it 9 supported with an advertisement emphasizing the candidates’ commitments to public safety (9).

Even before the start of the August 2 political action campaigns, with election campaign, the IAFF provided each levels of success that mirrored the Canadian affiliate with a Federal Election national picture. Strategy Guide — a tooklit of resources to For example, Vancouver, BC help locals with effective political action Local 18 supported six local initiatives. e IAFF also used FIREPAC candidates — two NDP and four Canada to support Engage Canada, a Liberal — all of whom were progressive group led by seasoned political elected. ree of the four strategists. Engage Canada flooded 90 candidates that Winnipeg, MB target election ridings with television and Local 867 supported — two IAFF is already in the process of ensuring radio ads that featured progressive Liberals and an NDP — were elected. our Canadian legislative issues and the messaging on key progressive themes, such In Toronto, ON Local 3888 remained commitments made during the election as health care and inequality. e goal of neutral in some local races while supporting remain front and centre. the Engage Canada campaign was to steer Liberal and NDP candidates in others. Five e IAFF has written a congratulatory voters toward progressive candidates and of the Liberal candidates supported by the letter to Prime Minister Trudeau reminding parties on polling day. local were elected. Ottawa, ON Local 162 him of his election promises, and has e IAFF also participated in political supported one NDP candidate and two written to all elected and re-elected action initiatives led by the Canadian Liberal candidates. e two Liberals were members of Parliament to congratulate Labour Congress (CLC) and the Broadbent elected on a night that was tough for many them and make them aware of the IAFF Institute, and helped promote LeadNow, a NDP candidates across Canada, even and its legislative agenda. grassroots organization that organized a incumbents who had been favoured to win. In the meantime, the IAFF is at the cusp strategic voting initiative designed to In New Brunswick, Riverview Local 2549, of a new era of respect for public safety prevent the splitting of centre-le votes. Saint John Local 771 and Kennebecasis issues and for fire fighters on Parliament e CLC’s Betterchoice.ca campaign Local 3591 made “Fire Fighters For Hill, one that holds the promise to unlock featured online and mainstream media Change” T-shirts that became a fixture on legislative priorities that had stalled for advertising designed to focus all Canadians the campaign trail in support of a number nine years under the previous government. — not just its 3.3 million members — on of Liberal Party candidates, all of whom e IAFF is never afraid to exercise its four progressive themes: childcare, were elected on October 19. Among the right to be politically active, and in the case retirement security, health care and good Liberals elected in Atlantic Canada with of the Canadian election was particularly jobs. support from IAFF members is Alaina visible and vocal about working toward an In Canada, union and corporate Lockhart (Fundy-Royal), who upset outcome that was best for its members and donations to political parties are Conservative Cabinet Minister Rob Moore their families. prohibited, and only registered third parties while winning the seat for the Liberals for e Canadian election and its historic can incur expenses for partisan political only the second time in 100 years. result confirm once again that being advertising during an election campaign. engaged in political action is always the ere are no restrictions on unions Next Steps answer when it’s being decided in an communicating information to their Trudeau and his Liberal government were election in which people and policies will members or on the expression of political sworn in November 4 in Ottawa, and determine the safety, job security and views on social media. Liberal MP Ralph Goodale, a long-time future for IAFF members. n IAFF ally, was appointed Canada’s Public Local Political Action Safety Minister. At the local level, dozens of Canadian Trudeau has indicated that a new session affiliates large and small participated in of Parliament will begin in December. e

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BEST PRACTICES

As a fire fighter or paramedic, you’ve had good days — responding the best people to help a fire fighter talk through an issue because to calls where you delivered a baby, saved a life or stopped a fire they “get it.” from destroying a home or taking lives. But, you also have those bad “First responders witness people’s lives on what is oen their worst calls when a brother or sister or member of your community has days,” says Patrick Morrison, who heads the IAFF Health and Safety died or a child is badly hurt. Division. “It’s normal to be overwhelmed or bothered by these Tragedy and trauma are an everyday reality for fire fighters and tragedies. But our members can learn to cope in a healthy way by emergency personnel. Witnessing these tragic events can have a knowing how to process what they see in their heads.” growing and lasting effect — which can lead to behavioral health issues, “As with many health concerns, earlier intervention is important including substance abuse, depression and post-traumatic stress. so members get the assistance they need and stay on the job while Oen, the stigma associated with behavioral health issues keeps handling crisis situations,” says Sheila Leahy, a member of Boston many in the fire service from reaching out for help when symptoms Local 718 who helps provide peer support to other members. manifest. But if le untreated, job stress can develop into more “A peer fire fighter can oen talk through the process,” she says. serious problems. “But if the person seems to need more concentrated assistance, But as behavioral health issues become more widely recognized, peers can also point them to resources in the department or it’s more important than ever to be able to provide a support system community that can accommodate their needs.” for members who are experiencing problems. Having peer support In Vancouver, retired Local 18 member Colin ompson is on a not only benefits the individual, but also the department overall. mission to raise money to fund a first responder-oriented Uniformed Firefighters Association (UFA) Local 94 member post-traumatic stress treatment program at Vancouver General Drew Kane, who serves with the FDNY Counseling Services Unit, Hospital. explains, “When you think about what you need to do to keep fire “Once this program at Vancouver General Hospital is launched, it and emergency services running, the first thought may be the will be the first of its kind in British Columbia, as it will be apparatus. But, the most important resource — our fire fighters — is specifically geared toward fire fighters and other first responders,” oen overlooked.” says IAFF 6th District Vice President Lorne West. Fellow fire fighters, who live and work together, will oen be the Hugh Doherty, a member of Toronto, ON Local 3888, says, first to notice changes in behavior in each other. Peers also are oen “Certain clinics may have significant waiting lists. But, we have been

Election, Partnership Spur New Hope for Commissioners and the Mental Health Commission of Canada — a federal government advisory panel — also attended. Post-Traumatic Stress Resources in Canada e resulting Mental Wellness Roadmap Initiative will identify gaps in fire fighter-focused resources and mental health research, e IAFF and other stakeholders have joined forces to work develop content for a national fire fighter wellness educational toward building a Mental Wellness Roadmap Initiative designed to campaign and advocate behavioral health and wellness policies develop resources that will help Canadian members cope with within provincial workers compensation boards. post-traumatic stress and other behavioral health issues. “Post-traumatic stress has taken a large toll on the men and At the same time, the IAFF is welcoming the October 19 election women of the fire service across North America,” says General of a Liberal government in Canada (see page 10) that has pledged President Harold Schaitberger. “It’s time to bring post-traumatic concrete action on post-traumatic stress resources for first stress out of the shadows of our profession and into a new era of responders. awareness, acceptance and treatment. Any initiative that In a letter written during the election campaign, Liberal Party accomplishes these goals is one that will save lives and has the full Leader Justin Trudeau committed to creating a National Action support of the IAFF.” Plan for post-traumatic stress “and to do our part to erase the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs President Paul stigma associated with occupational stress injuries.” Boissonneault, from Brant County, Ontario, says the CAFC Specifically, the Liberals have promised to open a world-class recognizes that the fire service’s greatest asset is its personnel, and centre of excellence in care that will be dedicated to the treatment that leading research into such an important area is one of the of behavioral health issues for both veterans and all first organization’s top priorities. responders. irty Canadian first responders have died by suicide so far in e IAFF will ensure the Liberals are prepared to honour their 2015, according to the Tema Conter Memorial Trust, a leading commitment, which was one of several public and fire fighter national resource on post-traumatic stress and first responders. safety commitments made by the party and formally included in e IAFF has also partnered with Tema on post-traumatic stress their platform. advocacy in Canada, and a number of Canadian affiliates have In September, IAFF Canada and the Canadian Association of made donations to fund a Tema documentary project called “e Fire Chiefs (CAFC) convened the first meeting of the Firefighter Other Side of the Hero.” Mental Wellness Advisory Group in Victoria, British Columbia. For more information about Tema and the documentary, visit Representatives of the Canadian Council of Fire Marshals and Fire www.tema.ca . n

14 able to find a few that will make first responders a priority when select group of peers and professionals is dispatched to check the they need treatment.” welfare of the membership as a whole. e key to any successful peer support program — among other ere is clearly a need for behavioral health services, and the IAFF things — is in having both labor and management invested in the is expanding existing resources and creating new programs to assist program. affiliates and members in addressing this important issue, including When Phoenix, AZ Local 493 developed its program aer the a train-the-trainer program to teach members how to improve number of suicides in the department shot up two years ago, one of existing services or build a program for their local or department. the top priorities was to identify members who had a natural ability e curriculum includes classroom lecture, discussion and role to make others feel comfortable, as well as brave enough to playing, and uses videos to help members better understand and jeopardize a friendship for the sake of another’s health. address behavioral health issues. e IAFF will also be assessing fire Contact information for these peer support counselors is available departments to ensure there are adequate resources for helping on firestrong.com , an online resource dedicated to assisting first members who are struggling with behavioral health issues. responders in Phoenix. Peers are trained to recognize the signs of A pilot program is underway with a core group that is currently distress, including decreased desire to participate in work or being trained. In addition, two Beta classes will test the curriculum activities, increased isolation and becoming withdrawn. to determine if any tweaks need to be made. “e program was immediately well-received by Local 493 is training closely mirrors the updated behavioral health members and the department,” says Mark Gonzales, a Local 493 chapter in the Wellness-Fitness Initiative (WFI) manual available member and a peer on firestrong.com. through the IAFF Division of Health, Safety and Medicine. And while peers are ready to help individual members, they must For more information about becoming a trainer or addressing also be prepared to help in situations, such as a line-of-duty death, behavioral health issues, call (202) 824-1571. n when multiple members may need assistance. In many cases, a

FALL 2015 FIRE FIGHTER QUARTERLY 15 “We have now placed all of our union’s fallen — dating back to our founding — in the memory of the living, by engraving these hallowed walls with the stories of their service and sacriﬁce, and by reading their names for all to hear, memorializing them for eternity.” —General President Harold Schaitberger E N O C L A F

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construction group J.E. Dunn to rebuild the Memorial, Wember O H knows all about getting it right and making the client happy. P But constructing the new Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial president of omas & omas, which designed the site in presented a special challenge. “is is the ﬁrst construction job consultation with the IAFF Executive Board. I’ve been involved in where I had nearly 300,000 clients I had to “We considered a number of concepts, but ultimately honor, think about,” says Wember. “e truth is, the importance of this family, history and community led the design,” Houk says. e Memorial — not just to the family of those whose names are Memorial sits at the center of Memorial Park, which is encircled etched onto the walls, but to the entire union — was always top by the curved granite walls. Outside of the walls, a Family Band of mind.” walkway preserves the memory of the early years and those to be By all accounts, the new Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial, the honored in the future. upliing Memorial service and the entire weekend of activities Wember says the entire process of extracting, moving, shaping, are being hailed as a great success. is, despite the unique shipping and then placing the panels — though extremely diﬃcult — engineering challenges, the complexity of orchestrating a moving went smoothly. Despite a long winter and wet spring, the construction ceremony for 6,000 visitors — not to mention the logistical crew completed the new Memorial on time. e grounds were hurdles of providing transportation, lodging and welcoming completed mere days before the late September ceremony. hands to so many families of the fallen. Friends, co-workers and family members arrived in droves on Constructed over nine months, the new Memorial now includes buses, in vans and as part of a thundering caravan of motorcycles

the names of 7,352 IAFF members — professional ﬁre ﬁghters and to honor all of the IAFF members who have perished in the line

paramedics — who have died in service to their communities since of duty since 1918. e crowd of more than 6,000 stretched up the 1918, the year the IAFF was founded. e names are etched onto park’s sloping hill, sat and stood facing the Memorial with Pikes Cambrian Black granite pulled from a quarry in Quebec, Canada, Peak gracing the western horizon. and shipped to Granite Industries in Vermont, where the pieces “We now have placed all of our union’s fallen dating back to our were shaped into 121 curved panels and polished to a shine. founding — their service and sacriﬁce forever in the memory of e design for the new Memorial is intended to capture the the living — by reading their names for all to hear, memorializing theme of embracing the families of the fallen, says Jim Houk, them for eternity,” says General President Harold Schaitberger.

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“We hope that this Memorial becomes a place not of grief, but one of celebration of the lives of our members and their service to their communities. Local 5 will watch over your loved ones long aer you leave and long aer the last ﬂag is lowered.” — Justin Koch, President, Colorado Springs Local 5

Just a few days before the September 19 service, President Schaitberger read the names of 3,830 IAFF members who died in the line of duty from February 28, 1918-December 31, 1975 in a separate service. Honor guard members then followed and read simultaneously the remainder of the names of those who had died up until 2014. e Memorial service also included a recommissioning of the new Memorial and all of the traditional elements of past services, such as the posting of colors, the Honor Guard and pipe and drum, the laying of the Memorial wreath, the reading of names with a last alarm and a prayer from IAFF Chaplain Father omas A. Mulcrone. As part of this year’s Memorial service, Colorado Springs Local 5 President Justin Koch told the audience, “We hope that this Memorial becomes a place not of grief, but one of celebration of the lives of our members and their service to their communities.” He added, “Local 5 will watch over your loved ones long aer you leave and long aer the last ﬂag is lowered.” Local 5, which manages and maintains the Memorial year-round, this year made sure that all family members were well taken care of throughout their stay, including providing transportation to and from E N O

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FALL 2015 FIRE FIGHTER QUARTERLY 19 IAFF Continues Work to Reauthorize 9/11 Health Bill

For the past year, the IAFF has worked This full page ad ran in the Milwaukee closely with Uniformed Firefighters journal on November 10, the day of the Association (UFA) Local 94 and Republican Presidential Debate. Uniformed Officers Association (UFOA) The IAFF also produced video ads for Facebook Local 854, along with the Citizens for the for the Citizens for the Extension of the James Extension of the James Zadroga Act Zadroga Act to run in multiple states and (www.renew911health.org) to reauthorize congressional districts in Kansas, Michigan, South the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Carolina, Virginia, Texas and Kentucky calling out Compensation Act. representatives and senators who have not Introduced by Senators Kirstin Gillibrand signed onto the bill — including presidential (D-NY) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) in the hopeful Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX). Other ads airing Senate as S. 928, and Representatives in Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas and South Carolina give a shout out to members of Congress Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) and Peter King who support the bill, including Senator Lindsey (R-NY) as H.R. 1786 in the House, the Graham (R-SC) — also in the Republican race for Zadroga Act would permanently the presidential nomination. reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program and its sister program, the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund proven to be more difficult that simply (VCF). demonstrating its popularity. As of press is critical piece of legislation provides time, conversations among key the more than 70,000 Americans currently policy-makers continue as to how Congress participating in the program, including might pay for the legislation, and some 33,000 who are sick or injured, with continue to question if the programs should treatment they so desperately need and be reauthorized permanently or for some deserve for their selfless acts. shorter length of time. Diseases detected and treated through the But time is running short for debate on program include aero digestive disorders — the matter. As of October 1, 2015, the such as chronic obstructive pulmonary congressional authorization for the World disease — and asthma, certain Trade Center Health program, which has musculoskeletal disorders and a multitude of provided health monitoring and treatment cancers. e program also treats responders the workers of 9/11— and IAFF staff to for tens of thousands of responders and and survivors for mental health issues, lobby representatives and senators. e IAFF survivors of 9/11, officially expired. including post-traumatic stress. also joined other labor unions for a Despite the authorization’s expiration, the In mid-September, dozens of IAFF leaders fundraiser on Capitol Hill hosted at the program is expected to have enough money and members from Locals 94 and 854 International Association of Machinists and to continue operating into 2016. However, as stormed Capitol Hill to solicit support for Aerospace Workers’ legislative offices to funds continue to run low, responders and the legislation. In addition, IAFF staff have raise money for ad buys produced by the survivors are expected to experience a lobbied for this bill, pursuing support from IAFF and E-18 Media that will target the few diminution of services as administrators legislators representing districts across the remaining legislators who have not joined as shi their focus from providing care to United States. Fire fighters were joined by cosponsors of the bill. shutting down the program. talk show host Jon Stewart for the lobbying General President Harold Schaitberger also If nothing is done, the Victim’s day to urge Congress to permanently extend continues to lobby to advance the bill. In Compensation Fund too will expire in and fully fund the legislation. testimony to a House Subcommittee September of 2016. e IAFF has tapped its massive grassroots examining the issue earlier this year, “e time has come for Congress to network — from Washington state to Schaitberger said, “e survivors of 9/11 schedule a vote on this critical law,” says Nebraska — to put pressure on legislators should not have to worry every few years that Schaitberger. “ose who responded on 9/11 from states far from New York City, where their health care might vanish. ey should and in the following months selflessly put the bulk of those affected by 9/11 sickness not have to worry about how they would their lives and health on the line to help and injuries reside. support their families were they to become ill. America recover from a national tragedy. It Recently, Local 94 President Steve Cassidy ey should not have to worry about partisan is our patriotic duty and our moral Vice President James Slevin and Secretary politics in Washington, DC when their lives obligation to continue providing them the Leroy McGinnis, along with Local 954 and livelihoods are on the line.” care they need and deserve.” President Jake Lemonda, walked the halls of All of the combined efforts have meant that e IAFF will continue working urgently Congress with Suzy Ballantyne — who bills S. 928 and H.R. 1786 have earned scores to bring the Zadroga reauthorization over spearheaded efforts to ensure a long-term of bipartisan cosponsors in both chambers. the finish line. legislative strategy to compensate and Unfortunately, as is oen the case in For more information or how to get provide health care and compensation for Washington, passing the legislation has involved, go to www.iaff.org/911Health . n

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Fire Fighter Brotherhood Knows No Expiration Date Cleveland, Ohio, resident Kay Carey discovered there is no statute of limitations or expiration date on membership in the extended Local 93 fire fighter family. On October 14, 20 years aer her husband, Cleveland fire fighter Edward Carey died, Local 93 members helped Carey move into a new home. “Even though it has been 36 years since Brother Carey’s accident — and 20 years since he died — Local 93 members were proud to help his family relocate,” says Local 93 Secretary Michael Norman. “It is brotherhood in action. is is what we do.” “I couldn’t believe how many fire fighters came out to help me,” says Carey. “ey didn’t know my Eddie, yet they haven’t Cleveland Local 93 members remain part of Kay Carey’s family 20 years after her husband, Local 93 fire forgotten him or our family. ey are a fighter Eddie Carey, died as a result of injuries suffered on the job in 1979. blessing.” On March 28, 1979, Captain Edward Fire fighters were able to get him out of Eddie Carey’s name was added to the Carey was dispatched along with his fellow the school quickly, but he never regained IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial in fire fighters to a school fire. As Carey was consciousness. Aer more than 16 years in Colorado Springs in September, but Kay checking the basement, he stepped on a a coma, Carey died on June 18, 1995. Carey was not able to attend, so Local 93 broken stair and fell several feet, breaking “My Eddie would not have wanted to members also presented her with the his ribs, puncturing his lung and injuring live in a coma like that,” says Carey. “He AFF flag. n his head. was so full of life, a really fun person.” Local 36 Members Make Out Well in Long-Standing Overtime Dispute Washington, DC Local 36 members are set resulted in a win for Local 36. Still, the to receive an estimated $45 million in District administration wanted to consider overtime back pay aer a dispute lasting seeking a review by the full D.C. Court of more than a decade was finally resolved. At Appeals. the local’s second annual Fire Ops event “e legal process for this case took an October 24, Mayor Muriel Bowser signed incredible amount of energy and the legal agreement outlining the process persistence,” says Smith. “ankfully, we for paying the money. did not have to fight this fight alone. We “Local 36 members are very pleased to had great support from the IAFF, the have this issue finally resolved,” says Local 36 Metropolitan Labor Council (AFL-CIO), President Ed Smith. “We appreciate Mayor the District of Columbia City Council and Bowser’s support and her readiness to come our legal team from Bredhoff & Kaiser.” to the table to work out a fair deal.” In January 2015, Muriel Bowser was e overtime issue dates back to the 1990s District questioned whether or not Local elected the District’s new mayor. One of her when the District of Columbia was in 36’s contract temporarily suspended by the first orders of business was to acknowledge serious financial distress. At the time, the control board was still a binding that it was time to compensate Local 36 federal government stepped in and passed agreement. members in the overtime case. the District of Columbia Financial In 2004, a precedent-setting arbitration Additionally, she called on the fire Responsibility and Management Act award called for the police union to recover department administration to begin paying (DCFRMA) and created a control board all overtime pay under the reactivated time and a half for overtime. charged with implementing a plan that contract. Accordingly, the two sides began to iron would bring the City to fiscal solvency — Demanding the same consideration, out the details of the process needed to even if that meant overriding the provisions then-Local 36 President Dan Dugan filed a fully settle the arbitration. Under of collective bargaining agreements. grievance, which the fire chief denied. discussion were the exact amount of money One contract provision that was discarded Local 36 then filed for arbitration in owed, timeframe of payments and method called for Local 36 members to be paid time November 2007. A year and a half later, the of payments. and a half and compensated as directed by arbitrator ruled in the local’s favor. Bowser announced she would sign the the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). is led to a series of appeals by the agreement at the October 24 Fire Ops. n But when the DCFRMA expired in 2001, District in an attempt to reverse the overtime pay was not restored because the arbitrator’s decision. But each appeal

22 LOCAL SCENE FALL 2015 City of New Orleans Settles With Local 632 Over Pensions and Back Wages e City of New Orleans and New Orleans, LA agreed to come to the table and negotiate. Local 632 have reached a settlement agreement “is was a long and “is was a long and hard-fought battle,” effectively ending a nearly 40-year battle over hard-fought battle. So far, more Felton says. “So far, more than 120 fire fighter pensions and back wages. members have gone to their graves without e agreement, reached in October, than 120 members have gone to being paid the wages that were denied to compels New Orleans Mayor Mitch their graves without being paid them during their employment. Now, many Landrieu to settle nearly $100 million in widows will finally see a significant boost to legal judgements and to finally begin paying the wages that were denied to the very small paychecks they’ve received. the actuarially required contributions to the them during their employment. Lives will be changed by this settlement.” pension, not to exceed $36 million per year Aer the agreement was settled, Mayor for the next 30 years. e City also has Now, many widows will finally Landrieu told reporters, “e settlement agreed to make an upfront payment of $15 see a significant boost to the with the fire fighters keeps the City on a million in back wages by February 2016. positive fiscal track, makes major reforms to For its part, Local 632 agreed to some very small paychecks they’ve the pension and ensures that the pension concessions, and in the end accepted a received. Lives will be changed fund will be there for fire fighters in the settlements valued at “50 cents on the dollar future.” to finally get this battle finished,” according to by this settlement.” As a next step, Local 632 will launch an Local 632 President Nick Felton. Local 632 — Nick Felton, President, aggressive media campaign to generate members voted to approve the settlement New Orleans Local 632 public support for a 2 ½ mill tax increase, terms by a 3-1 margin. about $7 per month for the average Since taking the mayor‘s office in 2010, pension system. Each legislative effort failed homeowner, to help fund the pension Landrieu has balked at contributing to the by slim margins at a time when state system for fire fighters. e proposed fire fighter pension, claiming the City lawmakers across the nation were clamping millage is part of the settlement agreement, cannot afford it and that making the down on defined benefit plans. though Felton says the local, the City and payments would cripple the budget. On two A judge disagreed with Landrieu’s the business community must work separate occasions, Mayor Landrieu pushed assertion that the City could not and should together to gather public support in time for hard for the Louisiana legislature to give the not pay. reatened with a contempt a referendum in April 2016. n mayor’s office full control of the fire fighter citation and house arrest, the mayor finally

Clark County Local 1908 Opens Healthcare Center As IAFF locals look for ways to provide dependents can see a quality, low-cost health care to members primary care physician, and active retirees, more and more affiliates have lab work done and are finding that self-funded insurance is the their prescriptions filled on best option. site.” Clark County, NV Local 1908 is taking it Local 1908’s self-insured a step further and has established its own health plan is managed by a health care center. board of trustees (all Clark County Local 1908 members members). e trustees opened the doors to FirstResponse Family make it a priority to look for ways to additional services at the center, but this is Care Center August 3. control costs while ensuring that members a great starting point,” says Beaman. “It is all about providing the best service and their dependents receive quality care. Currently, there are 3,000 active and to our members,” says Clark County Local ere are no co-pays and members receive active-retired Local 1908 members who 1908 President Ryan Beaman. “Out of this certain prescriptions at reduced rates. receive health insurance coverage through center, our members, retirees and “We are already looking to offer the local. n

Texas State Association of Fire Fighters Paul Kelly Humanitarian Award

e Texas State Association of Fire promoted a positive example in what Fighters (TSAFF) recently honored they do on and off duty. Honorees are Garland, TX Local 1293 member Jerry presented with a specially designed ring G. Click with its prestigious Paul Kelly to wear proudly and a certificate Humanitarian Award at the TSAFF 44th recognizing their accomplishments. Convention for his selfless and Garland Local 1293 President David humanitarian efforts, dedication and Riggs says, “Jerry will always ask, ‘What service to his fellow man. do you need me to do?’ Every affiliate e Paul Kelly Humanitarian Award needs a Jerry G. Click in their local. I’m recognizes individuals who, through truly blessed to have him in Local 1293.” n their commitment and dedication, have

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Remembering Two Kansas City Local 42 Fire Fighters

e IAFF mourns the loss of two Kansas City, City Local 42. “Just like blood brothers, we MO Local 42 members — Larry Leggio, 43, could always depend on Leggio and Mesh and John Mesh, 39. Leggio and Mesh were to be there for us. Now, we will continue to killed in the line of duty October 12 in an be there for their families.” apartment building fire. On that night, Leggio and Mesh were e two were honored in full fire fighter among those called out to a massive tradition as apparatus lined Kansas City’s apartment fire in the northeastern side of streets and thousands gathered at Sprint Kansas City. e two went inside with Center. their crewmates to rescue anyone trapped “Because of their commitment to their job, inside. because of their dedication to life, and Larry J. Leggio John V. Mesh But, it soon became clear that the because of their courage, we are here today,” structure was rapidly deteriorating. All fire said General President Harold Schaitberger in survived by his wife Missy Leggio, mother fighters were ordered to evacuate. Moments his remarks. “eir names, their service, their Mary Lynn Leggio, Brother Joe Mike Leggion later, a portion of the east side of the building lives will never be forgotten.” and sister Angela Emmick. collapsed, trapping Leggio and Mesh, as well “Not only will we always remember Mesh also had a big family with a fire as Local 42 members Chris Anderson and them when we see their names on fighter history. His brother, Mark, is Dan Werner. our Memorial in Colorado currently a captain in the Kansas City Fire fighters outside the building rushed to Springs, but we will continue to Fire Department and a member of pull the four out, but Leggio and Mesh’s honor their memory by being Local 42. injuries were too severe. Both were there for their families in the He is survived by his wife Felicia, his pronounced dead at the hospital. Anderson months and years to come,” said four daughters Adriana (17), Alyssa and Werner were also transported to the IAFF 2nd District Vice President (16), Alexandria (13) and Alicia (10), hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Mark Woolbright.” mother Barbar Mesh, Brothers Michael, Nail salon owner u Hong Nguyen has Leggio, a 17-year veteran, and Mesh, a Mark and James and sisters Jena Todd, been charged with second-degree murder in 13-year veteran, will both be remembered for Christine Kimzey and Sherri Caponetto. the deaths of Leggio and Mesh. Investigators their dedication to their families. “Both, of course, were members of the larger believe that she set fire to her nail salon in the Leggio was the son of Local 42 fire fighter fire fighter family too. ey were our base of the apartment building to collect Angelo Leggio, who died in 1991. Larry is brothers,” says Bill Gavin, president of Kansas insurance money. n

Rick Swan Joins IAFF as Director of Wildland Fire Fighting Safety and Response Over the years, the IAFF has developed new In the past, wildfires would mostly burn extreme ways, from fatigue resources to address specific policy areas — on national and state lands without and injuries to physical and including fire-based EMS, pension issues threatening lives or property. But rapid mental stress.” and health care — to provide the most development in wildland urban interface In the face of these growing relevant expertise in critical new areas of (WUI) areas present a whole new spectrum challenges, the new concern for our affiliates. of issues. Department of Wildland Recognizing the increasingly complex “Wildfires destroy hundreds of homes Fire Fighting Safety and issues surrounding the wildland fire fighting and businesses each year,” says Swan. “And Response is dedicated to environment, the International has created a as development continues, the destruction Rick Swan providing resources new Department of Wildland Fire Fighting will only continue to increase.” addressing all aspects of the many WUI issues, Safety and Response to better understand General President Harold Schaitberger including funding, operations, prevention, these challenges and improve members’ says, “More and more, fire fighters trained in research and advocacy, fire fighter training, ability to respond safely to these events. traditional fire ground tactics are on the member education, code enforcement and a “ere’s no such thing as a wildfire season frontlines battling these wildland urban number of health and safety concerns. anymore,” says Rick Swan, a CAL FIRE interface fires. But training in how to fight For more information, contact the IAFF Local 2881 veteran who now heads up the these fires hasn’t increased enough to match Health and Safety Division at (202) new department. the demand, and this affects our members in 824-1571. n IAFF Members Projected to Raise $28 Million for MDA As they have for more than 60 years, IAFF “It is with great pride that the brothers these campaigns every year because they members are out in full-force, filling the and sisters of the IAFF have raised millions know that this money helps find boot on behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy of dollars each year for MDA through the life-improving treatments and funds Association (MDA). While fundraising Fill-the-Boot campaigns and other research that will one day lead to cures for totals for 2015 will not be in until January, fundraising events,” says General President these diseases.” the MDA says the IAFF is on track to raise Harold Schaitberger. “Our members Despite all of the good things happening $28 million for the year. dedicate countless hours each year on with this year’s efforts, a tragedy occurred

24 ACROSS THE IAFF FALL 2015 in Lansing, Michigan. As Local 421 fire “Our Joplin members our local.” fighter Dennis Rodeman was filling the embrace this cause because e IAFF Best Pink boot on September 9, a man intentionally they are dedicated to saving T-shirt Design Contest struck Rodeman with his car. e suspect lives,” says 2nd District was open to all U.S. and has been charged with murder. Vice President Mark Canadian affiliates. More “Our thoughts had prayers immediately Woolbright. “I congratulate than 75 affiliates went to the Rodeman family in the wake and thank them for their submitted entries. Votes of this senseless act,” says Schaitberger. efforts.” were cast November 2-13. “As always, this International readily “People see us wearing e grand prize for the offered assistance to the members of the T-shirts while we are on winning local is one free Local 421 and the family. We will never duty and they tell us they registration to the Vincent forget our fallen brother.” appreciate what we are doing,” says J. Bollon Affiliate Leadership Training MDA President and CEO Steven Derks Redshaw says. “It has been great public Summit January 17-19, 2016 in Lake Buena also expressed his sadness, “e extended relations for the fire department and for Vista, Florida. n MDA family is devastated by Rodeman’s passing. On behalf of all the MDA families, we extend our deepest condolences to the Rodeman family.” Visit MDA at the upcoming IAFF Affiliate Leadership Training Summit (ALTS) in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, January 17-19, 2016, and learn more about exciting new improvements to the program. n

In November, Fairfax County, VA Local 2068 presented a check for $613,947.33 to MDA. Local 2068 is the number-one fundraising IAFF local.

IAFF In Pink Congratulations to Joplin, MO Local 59 — the winner in the 2015 IAFF Best Pink T-Shirt Design Contest with 22,243 votes. Local 59 wore and sold the pink T-shirts throughout the month of October to raise awareness and money to benefit two local cancer organizations — Hope 4 You Foundation and a fire fighter cancer fund for IAFF members and their families. “Our members love to wear the shirts, which are recognized throughout the community,” says Local 59 President Mike Redshaw. “People ask each year when we are going to wear the shirts again.” e local has participated in Breast Cancer Awareness Month for the past five years, and encourages other IAFF locals to get involved.

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The new IAFF affiliates listed below joined the International in July-September 2015 Local 355 Local 5059 Xenia Township, OH Highland Park Fire Fighters Union Selma Professional Fire Fighters Local 5064 President Dammeon Player Association Pearl River Fire Fighters Association 10 members President Jason Tyler Snow President Mitchell Geissler Highland Park, MI 26 members 7 members Selma, AL Pearl River, LA Local 4032 Ocean City Fire Fighters Association Local 5060 Local 5065 The Best in Educational Offerings President John Murphy Professional Fire Fighters of Bordentown Professional Fire 57 members Conway Fighters Association e Vincent J. Bollon Affiliate Leadership Ocean City, NJ President Matt Leavitt President Gregory Swanson Training Summit (ALTS) and the Ernest A. 6 members 10 members Local 4219 Conway, NH Bordentown, NJ “Buddy” Mass Human Relations Conference Norton Professional Fire Fighters (HRC) — scheduled for January 17-21, 2016 President Carl Housley Local 5061 Local 5066 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, offer a wide 9 members Douglas Professional Fire Fighters Guilford County Professional variety of workshop topics and Norton, OH President Pauline L. Labrecque Association 4 members President Nathan Bishop pre-conference events to help affiliate leaders Local 5036 Douglas, MA 6 members run the day-to-day operations of their local Warrenville Professional Fire Guilford County, NC and provide knowledge and resources to Fighters Local 5062 improve members’ wages, benefits, worker President Dominic Tosto Saraland Fire Fighters Association Local 5067 rights and retirement security. Warrenville, IL President Kevin Fuller Jackson Hole Prof. Fire Fighters 6 members 32 members President John Tobey Register for both conferences and receive a Saraland, AL 12 members $100 discount on your registration fee. Local 5058 Jackson, WY For more information, visit United Fire Fighters of Campbell Local 5063 www.iaff.org/altshrc2016 or contact County Xenia Township Professional Fire President Bryan Borgialli Fighters the IAFF Department of Education at 13 members President Jay Leach (202) 824-1533 or education@iaff.org. n Gillette, WY 3 members

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28 FIRE FIGHTER QUARTERLY FALL 2015 Fire Ops 101: An Effective Tool for Educating Lawmakers In communities across North America, “Getting elected officials on both sides of the lawmakers and other decision-makers have aisle to participate is a really great thing,” says been fire fighters for a day as part of the IAFF IAFF 5th District Vice President Tom Fire Ops 101 program, learning what it takes to ornberg, who engaged with lawmakers and be a fire fighter/paramedic and what is needed members of the media at the 2014 NCSL Fire to safely and effectively do the job. Ops and Conference in Minneapolis. In For the last two years, the IAFF has brought Minnesota, IAFF members have good working its Fire Ops program to state lawmakers at the relationships with most state legislators, but National Conference of State Legislatures some have never supported fire fighter issues (NCSL), an annual meeting for advocacy — until they attended Fire Ops. ornberg groups, lawmakers and their staffs to create says, “It really made a difference for them and responsible and effective policies to support possibly changed their minds on how they view workers at the state level. fire fighters and our issues.” rough these two NCSL events, more than Tom Fields, a lieutenant with the Bellevue In addition to the Fire Ops 101, the IAFF is a 60 state legislators have participated in Fire Fire Department who helped organize the Fire top sponsor for a number of NCSL events Ops, learning about issues IAFF members face Ops event at the 2015 NCSL, says, “is event throughout the week, and also an exhibitor, every day, including health and safety concerns was an incredible opportunity for our local.” drawing tremendous attention from the big red as well as anti-union attacks on their pensions, Bellevue Local 1604 President Bob Crueger fire truck parked in the Convention Center and benefits and worker rights. says, “Hosting Fire Ops not only showcased the the fire fighters who talked with legislators to “ere is no better way to convince those dangerous and difficult work we do, but further educate them on fire service issues. who make decisions that affect your lives and educated our elected officials on what it takes “It’s a big event that people talk about all livelihoods of the importance of public safety to do the job.” week,” says ornberg. than Fire Ops,” says General President Harold e 2015 NCSL Fire Ops was the 13th event e IAFF is continuing to expand its Fire Ops Schaitberger. that the IAFF 7th District has hosted, says 7th 101 program at the local, state and national When Utah lawmaker Karen Mayne attended District Vice President Ricky Walsh. “I know level. “We want every congressional NCSL in Minneapolis in 2014, she realized the the policy makers who have graduated from representative and every member of Parliament importance of having cancer presumptive our Fire Ops programs have been enlightened to feel the heat,” says Schaitberger. legislation. Back at the statehouse, she about the challenges fire fighters face on the For more information on conducting a Fire sponsored and supported a bill that provides job, and more are willing to find ways to Ops 101 event, visit www.iaff.org/fireops101 . n protection for fire fighters for four cancers. protect public safety and provide resources.”

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FALL 2015 ACROSS THE IAFF 29 Political Action Efforts Pay Off on Election Day e results of off-year elections held November 3 across the United States produced numerous important victories for IAFF members, both at the state and local level — as well as a few disappointments. But crucial wins in ballot initiatives, mayoral races and at the state judicial level demonstrate that when affiliates work hard, they can produce Election Day victories that stand to improve conditions for fire fighters and paramedics. In Colorado, strong political action efforts by several locals worked in their favor. Lafayette Local 4620 won a hard-fought ballot initiative giving members collective bargaining rights. Meanwhile, Larkspur Local 4855, Platte Canyon Local 4997 and Boulder Rural Local This election cycle, 25 IAFF members ran 4415 each won mill levy increases to improve fire department staffing. for elected office, and 15 won their seats. “It is wonderful to see so much hard work pay off,” says Kent Grosse, an officer of the always support those who support us.” system and wants all future state employees Colorado Professional Fire Fighters who In Toledo, Paula Hicks-Hudson won a moved into 401(k)-style plans. “Dealing with helped organize these local campaigns — convincing special election for mayor, with Matt Bevin will be a big challenge,” says Joe along with assistance from the IAFF. more than 35 percent of the vote. Her closest Baer, president of the Kentucky Professional In Pennsylvania, affiliates and their state challenger was former mayor and fire fighter Fire Fighters (KPFF). labor allies seized important election victories Mike Bell, who had supported anti-collective In Virginia, Republicans retained control of at both the state and local levels, setting the bargaining measure Senate Bill 5. Toledo the state Senate, but at the local level, affiliates stage for greater respect for public safety in Local 92 endorsed Carty Finkbeiner, who are celebrating some big wins. Alexandria, VA Pennsylvania. With strong backing from the came in third place. Local 2141 members hit the streets and social International, affiliates in the state helped with In the City of Houston, the race for mayor media to help Democrat Allison Silberberg three wins for state Supreme Court, giving the will come down to a runoff between Sylvester defeat incumbent Bill Euille for mayor. Democrats a historic 5 to 2 advantage, Turner and Bill King. Hundreds of Houston Silberberg has told Local 2141 she intends to ensuring that fire fighter voices will be heard in Local 341 members worked hard in the weeks help its members fix a local pay disparity issue. important statewide legal matters for at least leading to Election Day to help Turner win, Also in Alexandria, Will Bailey, a member of the next decade. walking precinct blocks and talking directly to Fairfax County, VA Local 2068, won a seat on In Philadelphia, former longtime Council voters. Houston Local 341 members are the City Council. Alexandria Local 2141 member Jim Kenney (D) was elected mayor. continuing to work hard for Turner, who has President Tommy Tippett says this win is the Kenney overwhelmed his Republican been a strong ally in the state legislature. equivalent of holding a Fire Ops 101 every day challenger, business executive Melissa Murray In a large field of candidates, Turner, a that the City Council is in session. Bailey. Local 22 was the first union to fully Democrat with a 25-year history of supporting In several cities across the country, affiliates endorse Kenney, the son of a retired public safety in the state legislature, emerged helped elect pro-fire fighter candidates in Philadelphia battalion chief. with 32 percent of the vote, while King, a mayoral races. Salt Lake City, UT Local 81 “Our union brothers and sisters worked Republican, had 25 percent, forcing the threw its support behind Democrat Jackie tirelessly to get out the vote, and the hard work December runoff. Biskupski in her challenge against incumbent showed in a landslide victory that will pay e runoff is expected to be close and the Mayor Ralph Becker, also a Democrat. In San dividends for the next four years,” says Local 22 stakes are high. King has made it clear that he Francisco, Local 798 supported Democrat Ed President Andrew omas. will take aim at public pensions if he wins. Lee in his re-election bid for mayor. Charlotte, In Ohio, locals were successful in 12 of 18 “is is the most energized mayoral race for NC Local 660’s support of Democratic mayoral levies, ballot initiatives or local races, according Houston members in a generation,” says Alvin candidate Jennifer Roberts helped push her to to Doug Stern, director of communications for W. White Jr., president of Houston Local 341. victory over Republican Edwin Peacock. the Ohio Association of Professional Fire “For us, the choice is clear. We’re helping turn Quincy, MA Local 792 successfully supported Fighters (OAPFF). In Sheffield Township, out voters and setting the record straight on Mayor omas Koch for re-election over OAPFF Secretary Treasurer Mark Horton won what’s at stake in Houston.” former Mayor Bill Phelan. And Portland, ME a township trustee position, giving members In Kentucky, Democrat Jack Conway was Local 740 supported challenger Ethan there a staunch ally on a panel that makes key soundly defeated by Republican Matt Bevin in Strimling, a Democrat, in his bid to unseat decisions about public safety. In the City of the race for governor, in a stinging setback for incumbent Michael Brennan, also a Democrat. Troy, members defeated a ballot initiative that the IAFF and other labor groups in the state With these important off-year local victories, would have allowed for the hiring of part time that worked hard on Conway’s behalf. Despite affiliates will no doubt work closely with the fire fighters. polls that showed a close race, Bevin defeated newly elected lawmakers to ensure public “We did a good job of addressing crucial Conway by close to 10 points. e stage is now safety remains a top priority. n issues and electing candidates who are friends set for an extremely difficult legislative session of our locals,” says Stern. “e results to begin in January 2016. Bevin has no demonstrate that Ohio IAFF members will intention of fully funding the state pension 30 ACROSS THE IAFF FALL 2015 Sharing Friendship and Hope at Camp No one understands the trauma of burn ride on the Chesapeake Bay following a tour injuries more than professional fire fighters of the U.S. Naval Academy. and paramedics. is once-in-a-lifetime experience is the And IAFF members who serve as camp result of a collaborative effort between the counselors at the IAFF International Burn IAFF and regional burn camps throughout Camp help provide the strength, courage and North America, several DC-area IAFF locals support the teenage burn survivors who and other generous organizations. attend each year need to overcome their Kinsey Woodrow, a camper from Dupont, injuries and thrive. Washington, says the Burn Camp offers a More than 50 burn survivors ages 13-15 meaningful opportunity for teens like her. from across the United States and Canada “We all have something in common,” she participated, along with fire fighter camp says. Hunter Cunningham, a camper from counselors, in the 2015 Camp in Washington, Camper Tyree Walk from Redlands, Cleveland, Ohio, talks about the emotional DC this fall, experiencing a week of fun, California, says, “My experience is a lot of benefits of attending Burn Camp. “It definitely inspiration and support from each other. friendship and happiness. ese are friends is an experience, because I get to meet other Campers toured historic sites, attended I’m going to have for a very long time.” people that know what I’ve been through.” events at several fire stations in the “e fire fighters accept our differences and Adds Camper Frantzcia “Frannie” Saintil Washington metro area and enjoyed a host of they know what we’ve been through,” says from Springfield Garden, New York, “I feel other activities, including a Washington Camper Destiny Williams from Newport like I have a team to lean on.” n Nationals baseball game and an evening boat News, Virginia.

The IAFF thanks the following afﬁliates and organizations for supporting the International Burn Camp:

Corporate Sponsors Burn Foundations • Firefighters Burn Institute, IAFF Affiliates and Fire • Big John’s DJ Service • Anne Arundel County Burn Sacramento, California Departments • Digital Lighting Foundation • Firefighters Burn Treatment • Arlington County, VA Local 2800 • Fantasy World • Bakersfield Firefighters Burn Fund Society • BWI Airport Local 1742 • Foer’s Pharmacy • Calgary Professional Fire Fighters • Metropolitan Fire Fighters Burn • Fairfax County, VA Local 2068 • Funtastic Foods Burn Society Fund • Fort Belvoir, VA Local F-273 • George Washington’s Mount • Chicago Fire Fighters Burn • Portland Firefighters Burn • Fort Myer, VA Local F-253| Vernon Estate Foundation Foundation • Mississauga, ON Local 1212 • Kona Ice • DC Firefighters Burn Foundation • San Jose Firefighters Burn • National Capital Professional • Martz Group • Dead Goat Burn Society Foundation Inc. Federal Fire Fighters Local F-121 • MedSTAR Transport • Denver Fire Fighters Burn • SPFFA Burn Fund • Washington, DC Local 36 • Mission BBQ Foundation • Souvenir City • Firefighters Burn Fund, Winnipeg, • Terry Hughes Photography Manitoba

IAFF Burn Camp Inspires Great Things At the IAFF International Burn being able to pay it forward. Camp and others like it, camp Chase Bruce was so moved by counselors and campers alike his burn camp experience that he oen find themselves truly also became inspired to do more. inspired by their experience. A member of Gallatin, TN Local For South King County, WA 4501 and a burn camp counselor, Local 2024 fire fighter Mickey Bruce first met camper Diamond McLain, who participated in Bowser at the Tennessee the 2015 Burn Camp, it wasn’t Firefighters Burn Foundation’s her first trip. In fact, she has the Camp Phoenix when Diamond From left: The Bruce Family: Diamond, Chase, Korie unique distinction of coming was just five. When he was 10 and Chasity. full circle, attending as a months old, his father had Mickey McLain Alarmed by Diamond’s condition, hospital teenage burn survivor in 2006 doused him with gasoline and lit staff contacted Child Protective Services and returning later as a fire fighter camp him on fire, causing burn injuries over a (CPS), which discovered Diamond’s father counselor. large percentage of his body. living there. In court, the judge offered two McLain, who was injured in a car accident “When camp was over, I took him home options: Diamond could be adopted by the when she was four, says, “I used to be so because he didn’t have a ride,” recalls Bruce. Bruce family or he could go into foster care. self-conscious about my scars, but then, I started “I saw just how difficult his life had been, so “My wife and I did not hesitate,” Bruce going to burn camps near my home and, later, to I started helping the family,” taking says. “We were glad to bring him into our the International’s burn camp. at’s when those Diamond on outings and whatever he could. family.” feelings really started to go away.” But Diamond’s life took another bad turn Now, Chase and Chasity Bruce are the She was so inspired by her experience that two years ago when he needed surgery proud parents to their two-year-old daughter she became a fire fighter. Now, she loves related to burn injuries on his leg. Korie and 15-year-old Diamond. n FALL 2015 ACROSS THE IAFF 31 Strong Representation at the State/Provincial Level Requires Solidarity e IAFF has an advantage over most member and every local needs to be unions. “Only by standing strong unified, and that includes affiliation with While most public employee groups have together can we continue to grow, state and provincial bodies.” unionization rates of about 35 percent (and State and provincial governments make only about 8 percent of private sector improve the lives and livelihoods crucial decisions that affect IAFF members’ employees are union), the IAFF represents 85 of our members and keep the work lives. Whether it’s on pensions, health percent of the professional fire fighters and and safety standards, presumptive paramedics in the United States and Canada. communities we serve safe. Every legislation — or even in Canada, where And while workers in any given provincial governments hold the keys to occupation have a number of different member and every local needs to enabling members to respond to EMS calls unions representing them, 99 percent of all be unified, and that includes — the decisions made in those of the organized fire fighters and provincial/state chambers can help or hurt paramedics are in one union — the IAFF. affiliation with state and this union’s members. at market share and unity gives this provincial bodies.” “Having one voice speaking on behalf of union power. When representatives of your professional fire fighters and paramedics union go to Capitol Hill, Parliament, the — General President Harold Schaitberger across North America is only truly state or provincial houses of government, accomplished if every IAFF local is a and all the way to county and city councils But when one link in that chain is weak, it member of their state or provincial and mayors’ offices, they know you are hurts us everyone. e best example of that affiliate,” says Pete Carozza, chair of the speaking as a solid, strong union for all the is when a local decides not to belong to a Federation of State and Provincial fire fighters in their jurisdiction. state or provincial affiliate. Professional Fire Fighters (FSPPFF), which at’s why this union is so effective, at “Only by standing strong together can we represents affiliates big and small. every level, in getting things done for its continue to grow, improve the lives and “If you’re not affiliated — or you members — and it’s in turn why the IAFF livelihoods of our members and keep the disaffiliate with your provincial or state continues to have new locals and members communities we serve safe,” says General association — you lose your voice,” says sign up every day. President Harold Schaitberger. “Every President of the Ontario Professional Fire

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32 ACROSS THE IAFF FALL 2015 Fighters Association (OPFFA) Carmen Santoro. “A lot of what we do is about building relationships. e Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois FSPPFF meetings are important for identifying and addressing President (AFFI) President Pat Devaney says, “Our members understand that now, common concerns, or learning from others who have more than ever, we need representation at experienced similar issues.” the state capitol.” When Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner wanted to marginalize or — Rusty McAllister, President, Professional Fire Fighters of Nevada eliminate public sector unions, attacking our collective bargaining rights, pensions “A lot of what we do is about building “At the state level, there is also the and other benefits, the AFFI members relationships,” adds Professional Fire advantage of seeing the big picture,” says stood strong and we’ve been successful in Fighters of Nevada President Rusty President of the Florida Professional thwarting his attempts.” McAllister. “e FSPPFF meetings are Firefighters (FPF) Jim Tolley. “What is Affiliation with the state or provincial important for identifying and addressing helpful to some members might actually association also ensures all members have common concerns, or learning from be harmful to others. To hurt some is to a voice within the FSPPFF, which meets others who have experienced similar hurt all. We are all in this together.” twice a year. issues.” “Every level of this great organization is “e FSPPFF is not a club,” stresses When IAFF affiliates speak with a unified important and everyone plays a part,” says Carozza. “It's a labor organization, and we voice in working toward common goals, Schaitberger. “e rank and file, our locals take that seriously. Federation meetings the results are more likely to be positive and districts, our state and provincial help us understand common issues and and the chances of fighting back bodies and this International — we all concerns and discuss ways to work successfully against any opposition is have to be strong and unified to get the job together.” much greater. done for the members we are sworn to Meetings also include educational “If our affiliates diverge in their efforts — protect.” n opportunities and presentations from working alone on the same issues — then speakers on current topics affecting locals there is no longer strength in numbers,” in both countries. says Schaitberger. # HERE’S MY FIREPAC CONTRIBUTION

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34 FIRE FIGHTER QUARTERLY FALL 2015 IAFF Supports V Foundation Cancer Research At IAFF headquarters in October, General Research,” passed by delegates at the 2014 President Harold Schaitberger presented IAFF Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio. CEO of the V Foundation Nick Valvano “Finding ways to reduce the harmful and Senior Vice President of Development physical effects of fighting fire and to John Leshney with a $50,000 check for decrease the risk of cancer for our members cancer research. e V Foundation was remains a high priority for this union,” says established by ESPN and former North Schaitberger. Carolina State University basketball coach e V Foundation has awarded more than Jim Valvano (Jimmy V) in 1993 — just $130 million to more than 120 facilities weeks before his death due to metastatic nationwide, as well as Canada, for cancer President Schaitberger presented a check to adenocarcinoma. research. In addition, in 2013, the V V Foundation CEO Nick Valvano (center) and Senior Vice e IAFF’s contribution is specifically Foundation sponsored a study, “Early President John Leshney for prostate cancer research. earmarked for research for a cure for Detection of Hematologic Malignancies in prostate cancer, which affects fire fighters at New York City Fire Fighters Exposed to types of cancer that affect fire fighters at an alarming rate. is donation and World Trade Center Dust aer the 9/11 higher rates than the general population, subsequent research are made possible by Attacks,” conducted by Dr. David J. Prezant including colon, lung, melanoma, per-capita funds as directed in Convention and others in New York City, and has mesothelioma, multiple myeloma, prostate, Resolution 35, “Support of Cancer funded numerous other studies focused on rectal and non-melanoma skin cancers. n Automate How You Manage Your FrontLine Plan Account e IAFF-FC and Nationwide have found ways investments that have performed the best and is investing approach provides professional to make your retirement planning decisions investing more in areas that have fallen behind fund selection and asset allocation, periodic easier and even automatic. can help keep your investment strategy on portfolio adjustments intended to help keep you target. on track to meet your goals, ongoing Paperless Delivery Essentially, rebalancing will help you stick communications and no minimum account Did you know you can receive your account to your investing plan regardless of what the balance or cancellation fees. documents via paperless delivery? When you market does. As with any investing strategy, Called ProAccount®, Nationwide Investment enroll, you’ll be notified when your quarterly rebalancing and diversification cannot Advisors (NIA) provide you the managed account statements, transaction confirmations prevent you from losing money. However, account service. NIA contracts with Wilshire and other plan correspondence are available these strategies may help reduce the effects of Associates Incorporated, a leading global online. It’s a free, secure and an environmentally market volatility and potentially limit losses. investment firm, as the Independent Financial safe way to receive information regarding your Your Nationwide representative can explain Expert for Nationwide ProAccount. So, you can retirement plan account. your options, including how frequently your hand it over to the experts to pick and choose funds for you based on your investment and risk profile.

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Stephen Brunson, D. S. ALASKA L1264 Anchorage— Michael Albright, Steve Francisco— Karen Heald, James Lockhart, Brandon Cagle, William Crabtree, Clifton Danley, Robert Dausy, Alexander, David Arthur, Robert Juul, Marvin Kneaper, Murray, Claudia Valentino, L0809 Pasadena— Peter Gregory Dempsey, Scott Gardner, Darnell Harris, John Gregory Scott Alvarez, L0891 San Bernardino City Professional Hatcher, Thomas Hohorst, Percy Johnson, Phillip ALBERTA L0209 Edmonton Fire Fighters Fire Fighters— Albert Bailey, L0935 San Bernardino Jordan, Robert Lane, Kenneth Middleton, Charles Union— John Bowers, Darrell Dublanko, Michael County— Steven Aguirre, Peter Lawson, L1014 Los Owens, Dennis Powell, Anthony Ragans, Robert Ratliff, Richards, Jan Van Imschoot, Dale Wiebe, L2461 Angeles County Fire Fighters— Glen Genest, Howard Billy Roland, Albert Saffer, Julian Smith, Squire Strathcona County Fire Fighters— R. Todd Barrett, Kline, David Larsen, Randolph Lopez, Dean Miller, Varnadore, Nealy White, L0587 Miami Association Of Dan Tymko, L2770 Grande Prairie— Karen Boyne, William Prentice, Scott Robinson, Steven Sanders, Fire Fighters— Sigfried Second-Jumper, Derrell Barry Chorney, Tim Meyer, Sue Shaw Michael Short, Lenko Spaleta, David Stone, David Wylie, Williams, L0754 Tampa— Steven Appel, Daniel ARIZONA L0479 Tucson— Diana Benson, David L1067 Riverside City— Anthony Burciago, Timothy Lombard, James Mason, William Paz, Michael Pease, Braun, Larry Briggs, Darius Copley, Michael Coyle, Heying, Timothy Kessel, L1165 Santa Clara Ramon Rives, Wayne Tolzman, L1162 Daytona Beach Jimmy Davis, Brian Delfs, Steven Gauger, James County— Michael Buress, L1301 Kern Fire/Rescue— William Newberry, L1375 Hollywood Grimes, John Hermes, Wayne Jackson, James Napier, County— Jymme Ahl, Gregory Davis, Jose Valdez, Professional Fire Fighters Inc.— Adriel Biddy, L1377 Edward Padilla, Douglas Shultz, Roland Spangle, L0493 L1430 Ontario— Richard Saulnier, L1507 South San Professional Fire Fighters & Paramedics Of Saint Phoenix— Richard Armendariz, Joshua Becker, Patrick Francisco— Casey Keefe, William Lemp, L1689 Lucie County— Matthew Langel, L1560 Fire Fighters Becker, Shery Beckstead, Jeffery Britts, Mark Burdick, Fremont— Michael Altabet, Paul Vistica, L1775 Marin Of Boca Raton— Michael Brown, Ronald Devecki, Mark Burks, Benjamin Butt, Manuel Dominguez, Gary Professional Fire Fighters— Dan Appleton, Jim George Fox, Mitchell Greenberg, S. 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Enrico Celio, L2355 Sheffield Lake— William Langin, L2507 Joseph Colannino, Edward Donahue, Richard Hague, William Farrell, Thomas Foley, Robert Hoer, Joseph Madison Township (Groveport)— Wayne Altman, Eugene Hammond, Michael Hughes, Gary Manfredi, Martino, Brian Sullivan, L0714 Niagara Falls— Joseph Robert McDonald, Richard Stelzer, L2619 Mayfield John Nicholson, Ralph Orlandi, Stephen Rocchio, Dimino, L0729 Binghamton— Michael Bolles, Robert Village— John Panzero, L2981 Moraine— Philip Ronald Smith, David Soscia, Robert Vincent, Paul Burns, Dennis Sullivan, L0835 Hornell— Dennis Solo, Sinewe, L3003 Perry Township— Steve Simmons, Weathers, L0850 East Providence— Anthony Cunha, L0859 Tonawanda— Christopher Cowell, Michael L3204 Harrison— James Davis, L3356 Robert Powers, Arthur Rebello, L1363 Lamp, L0898 Mamaroneck— Nicholas Condro, Paul Austintown— Donald Conroy, L3630 Cranston— Peter Fournier, L1589 Tavolilla, L0921 Johnson City— Patrick Corry, John Twinsburg— Mary Racine, L3932 Goshen Narragansett— Paul Bowe, John Flint, James Given, Fuller, L0963 Lockport— Marc Ferris, L1071 Township— Shirl Reising, L4024 Trotwood— Thomas John Stone, L1703 Tiverton— David Hadad, Cornelius Rochester— Karl Kralles, L1404 Norwich— Terry Baltes, L4164 Fairlawn— Richard Szeles, L4286 Lynch, Michael Peloquin, L2334 North Kuhn, L1588 Nassau County— Joseph Campbell, Deerfield— Christian Elliott Providence— George Grande, Stephen Horan, Stephen Christopher VanManen, L1796 Olean— Thomas Abdo, OKLAHOMA L0157 Oklahoma City— Russell L’Heureux, Daniel Legault, Dean Scott, Frank Vescera, David Nolder, Jeffrey Wallen, L2007 Burkhalter, Richard Calvert, Todd Custer, Jeffrey L3372 Central Coventry Fire District— Michael Albany— Sabastion Banks, Gregory Metz, Andrew Davenport, Michael Gibson, Sheila Hays, David Herman, DeCesare Rothkopf, L2220 Massena— David Gagne, L2230 Michael Jones, Alphonso Kemp, Andre Munsey, Troy SASKATCHEWAN L0080 Saskatoon— Richard Glens Falls— William Hall, L2478 Hamburg— Lance Stanford, Travis Sullivan, Shawn Tidwell, L0176 Haines, Vernon Harrison, Philip Makeechak, Walter Kelly, L3063 Fulton— Phillip Bailey, L4021 Auburn Tulsa— Darrell Beeler, Donny Beeler, Paul Bertelli, A. K. Reisinger, Gregory Sayer, L0181 Regina Professional Assistant Fire Chiefs— Scott DeJoy, L4959 Cole, James Gerhardt, Oscar McLaurin, William Reed, Fire Fighters Association— Bert Besplug, Rick Uniformed Fire Alarm Dispatchers Benevolent L0194 Sapulpa— Terry Blackburn, L2066 Midwest Holmes, James Peters, Lyle Swanton, Kevin Tetlow, Association— George Munch City— Glenn Brown, Eric Hendrickson, L2479 Ponca L1318 Swift Current— Wyatt Evans NORTH CAROLINA L0129 Wilmington Professional City— Terry Dotson, Dirk Swain, L3061 Durant— Stacy SOUTH DAKOTA L0446 Aberdeen— Scott Jensen, Fire Fighters— Robert Corbett, L0660 Charlotte— R S Reid, Mike Towne, L3977 Tonkawa— Darren L0814 Sioux Falls— Jeb Ford, L1040 Rapid City Fire Brown, A. Dwayne McWhirter, L0947 Professional Fire Pendleton, L4057 Northwest Professional Fire Fighters Union— Todd Duda, Damon Hartmann, Mike Fighters Of Greensboro— Michael Fulmer, Timothy Fighters— Greg Clare, —Robert Moore Wright Gibbs, Gregory Grayson, William Ingold, L3393 ONTARIO L0142 London— David Barr, Basil Dinn, TENNESSEE L0140 Nashville— Dorris Dye, Mark Cabarrus Professional Fire Fighters— Randell Kendra Dubeau, Gordon Gillies, Thomas Mathers, Ross Hasty, Richard Parks, Clevelt Rhodes, Charles Shannon, Carrington, L4485 Professional Fire Fighters of Smith, L0162 Ottawa— Michael Boomhouwer, Steve Allison Thomas, L1784 Memphis— Herbert Adams, Mooresville— Gregory Parsons Bradbury, Tracy Cadorette, Carl Castilloux, John Latera Akiens, David Baker, Allan Bruch, Wendy NORTH DAKOTA L0242 Grand Forks— Mike Graba, Chatterton, Dan Corkery, William Descoteaux, Francois Cantrell, Mark Crawford, David Hussey, Brett Johnson, David Manheim, L0642 Fargo— Randy Weiss Gauthier, Daniel Gauvreau, Bruce Gilbert, Edward Kenneth Lacey, Jeanne McCullough, Karl Miller, Mark NOVA SCOTIA L2779 Cape Breton Regional Honey, Gerard LaPierre, Mark MacDonald, Michael Rhodes, S. Craig Robinson, Harold Skinner, Mark Municipality Fire Fighters Association— Allen Hayes, McCloskey, David Morozuk, Craig Morrison, Shawn Sparks, Raymond Tate, David Tucker, Stephen Walls, Myles MacLean, Paul O’Keefe O’Neill, Michel Pesant, John Ramsay, Frederick Ross, L1791 Johnson City— Doran Marcus, Lynn Peters, OHIO F0088 Wright-Patterson Air Force Steven Sale, Shawn Sullivan, Timothy Taylor, Ken Brandon Renfro, L2585 Shelby County— Terry Base— Mathew Nethers, F0154 Youngstown— Kevin Thomas, Carl Waddell, L0169 Peterborough— Jeffery Davenport, L3748 Cleveland Professional Fire Bosak, Robert Cogar, L0048 Cincinnati— Jihad Abdul Bartley, Judith Harris, Scott Hill, Patrick O’Connor, Fighters— Tony Taylor, L4501 Gallatin Fire Fighters Akbar, James Assalone, Keith Burkert, Cary Coleman, L0193 Thunder Bay— Brian Dychko, Bill Kruse, L0288 Association— William Crook Preston Duncan, Joseph Gunnewick, Duane Herth, Hamilton— Robert Koudys, Terence O’Brien, Kenneth TEXAS F0089 San Antonio— Michael Perez, Meliton Kevin McMullen, Willie Minor, James Powell, Theodore Prine, L0467 Guelph— Darryl Paterson, L0481 Ramos, L0058 Dallas— Mark Ballard, George Storch, Paul Weber, L0093 Cleveland— Timothy Welland— John Brown, Luciano Dimario, Kevin Ellis, Freeman, Rudy Gonzales, Linda Henry, James Newman, Corrigan, Frank Faulhaber, Thomas Kehoe, Patrick Kelly, Robert Perron, L0497 Belleville— Rick Lake, L0529 David Poston, Joni Seale, Kenneth Strader, William Philip Ols, L0136 Dayton— Robert Cockayne, Brian Sault Ste. Marie— Terry Barrett, David Lang, L0535 Taylor, David Thompson, Stewart Wall, L0170 Jay, Joseph Meyer, L0204 Warren— Thomas Molinatto, Timmins— Raymond Lauzon, Jamie Mercier, L0791 Cleburne— W Wright, L0341 Houston— Jeffrey Allen, Ted Ray, L0249 Canton— Lorenzo Bagley, Rebecca Waterloo— Kevin Betts, L0996 Renfrew— Dan Anthony Bisbano, Frank Currie, Terry Douglas, William Berry, Susan Seiler, David Williams, L0252 Visneskie, L1068 Brampton— Larry Brooks, L1582 Dowling, Juan Garcia, William Greggs, Ronald Krotofil, Piqua— James Drieling, William Hogston, L0266 Oakville— Jason Dillon, Dan Stacey, L1595 Vaughan Gregory Lewis, James Nestor, Mark Paradowski, Mansfield— Paul Rehbein, L0267 Lorain— Joseph Professional Fire Fighters— David Bones, Victor Joseph Taska, Michael Williams, L0399 George, Robert Haas, Mark Hopewell, Walter Ennamorato, S. Rob Manser, Grant Rowe, James Beaumont— Patrick Grimes, Collin Hext, Ed Leadbetter, Dennis Livchak, Thomas Lorbach, John Schroder, Gordon Smith, Gary Verdin, Charles Walton, Matsoukas, Jeff McNeel, Roy Wood, L0432 Wichita May, Thomas Sultzer, David Trubach, L0291 Kendall Woodward, Andy Zvanitajs, L1632 Falls— Bryce Blair, Chris Farr, Lynn Holzer, Ricky Moss,

40 RETIREES FALL 2015 Tim Pierson, Randy Shirley, L0440 Fort Worth— Sam Lee— Thomas Baldwin, Michael Camper, L0539 Hosfeld, L0468 Olympia— Greg Ferguson, L0469 Greif, B. W. Hughes, L0624 San Antonio— Ricardo Portsmouth— Myles Bostic, E.D. Brett, Jason Brown, Yakima— Joseph Chinco, Harlan Peterson, Joe Riel, Alva, Ernest Hernandez, Billy Washburn, L0872 William Campbell, Jacob Lineberry, Roger Martin, Mark L0876 Spokane Valley— Kevin Hoschka, Dave Phay, Laredo— Joseph Mayers, L0975 Austin— Jerry Owens, William Regula, Mark Rogers, C. E. Ryder, Jim Schifferns, L1257 Port of Seattle Fire Attaway, Donald Barthlow, Terry Holmstrom, Carie Stanley Shepheard, Edward Tuck, Robert Young, L1132 Fighters— David Jaenicke, Bill McLaughlin, L1352 Szampanski, L1329 Arlington— David Carroll, Bill Roanoke— Kent McIlhany, L1146 Lynchburg Fire Valley Fire Fighters— Sharon Naon, L1433 Gassaway, Steve Graves, Robert Gutierrez, David Fighters Association— Keith Johnson, Thomas Mack, Pasco— Harry March, L1461 Burien— Gerald Gores, Jasper, Joe Morris, Brian Sample, James Silveus, Anthony Smith, Brian Stinnette, L1568 Henrico Kris Gorshkov, Jeff Marshal, Jim McNeill, L1604 L1518 Mesquite— Benny Venable, L2073 County— W. David Seay, L2068 Fairfax County Bellevue— Richard Christensen, Stephen Willis, L1747 Irving— Everett Baland, Charles Henwood, Cody Professional Fire Fighters And Paramedics— Rickie Kent— Gerald Stoumbaugh, L1762 Mercer Newman, L2149 Plano— Greg Beck, L2602 Atkins, Kenneth Cornett, John Imlay, James Lee, Paul Island— Randolph Jones, Les Kenworthy, L1919 McAllen— Cesar Araguz, Alejandro Flores, Robert Masiello, Richard McKinney, Keith Morrison, George Cheney Fire Fighters— Richard Roig, L2024 South Martinez, L2731 Conroe— Neal Radford, L2965 Pancione, David Wright, L2141 Alexandria— Dale Barr, King County Professional Fire Fighters— Joel Desoto— Joe Brown, Ronald Russell, Jeffery Sequin, Timothy Curley, Catherine Kroohs, Douglas McDaniel, Barrett, Steve Carlman, Gordon Goodsell, Rob Pysher, L3082 Round Rock— Doug Nelson, Phillip Walles, L2449 Chesapeake— Richard Gayheart, Richard John Ronald, David Smothers, Patrick Soper, L2088 L3113 Grapevine— Brian Smith, Don Turgeon, L3255 Ramsey, William Russell, L2498 York County & City of Tukwila— Ken Reed, L2639 Aberdeen— Mark Dulin, Grand Prairie— Charles Willis, L3587 Bedford— Brad Williamsburg Professional Fire Fighters— Donald L2898 Seattle Fire Chiefs— Michael Milam, L3219 Bilger, L3606 Lewisville— Calvin Allison, Troy Blackall, Dinse, Raymond Mountford, David Outten, Ron Marysville— Ronald LaMascus, Robert Magee Cazzie Finley, Paul Young, L4194 Taylor— Robert Quesenberry, Gary Strickland, Wayne Thomas, L2532 WEST VIRGINIA L0091 Parkersburg— Charles Whitmore, L4405 Professional Fire Fighters Danville Professional Fire Fighters Burns, Micheal Pifer, L0317 Charleston— Daniel Association of Midland— Mark Fields, Allan Moore, Association— Kermit King, David Patterson, John Anderson, L0805 Martinsburg— Jerry Gray William Winford, L4511 College Station Professional Pyron, John Quinn, L2803 Chesterfield County WISCONSIN L0141 Green Bay— Gary Erickson, Fire Fighters Association— James Mack, L4964 Professional Fire Fighters Assn.— Richard Bidwell, L0215 Milwaukee— David Aussprung, Milton Austin, Pearland Professional Fire Fighters— Vedron Richard Earhart, David Hammond, David Harrelson, Elizabeth Ewing, Edwin Kozinski, Gregory Marris, Danny Bordeaux, L4970 District 7 Fire Rescue— Jake John Murray, Andrew Pulley, Gerald Smith, Chad Richards, David Rogowski, David Sharrow, Mark Leonard, L5027 Aubrey Professional Fire Springer, L3698 Accomack County— Wayne Lewis, Talaska, L0311 Madison— Craig Underkolfer, L0316 Fighters— Xavier Alonzo, Samuel Meche L4988 New Kent Professional Fire Fighters Oshkosh— Robert Elkins, L0368 UTAH L0081 Salt Lake City— Ronald Cook, Rodrigo Association— Timothy Laliberte Manitowoc— Thomas Surfus, L0407 Eyzaguirre, David Fry, Bill Nelson, Eugene Riddle, Danny WASHINGTON F0283 Fort Lewis— Donald Wasson, Waukesha— James Koble, Brett Meints, L0423 Two Sorensen, L0593 Provo— Ricky Hardman, L1696 Salt L0027 Seattle— William Boynton, Michael Fish, Val Rivers Fire Fighters— Gerhardt Brandl, L0875 Lake County— James Fearnley, Rohn Freeman, Karen Hecker, Debra Hinkle, John Louderback, Donald Ashland— Matt Herriott, L1028 Rhinelander— Kurt Minchow, Ray Stevenson, John Stewart, L4080 South Lucchesi, Loren Murray, Richard Newbrey, Theresa Metz, Dale Wege, L1072 Milwaukee County— Daniel Salt Lake City— Scott Ipsen, Andy Maurer, L4443 Purtell, Pete Williams, L0031 Tacoma— Jolene Davis, Hareng, L1440 North Shore— Gerald Lambrecht, South Ogden Fire Fighters— James Osgood, L4892 L0046 Everett— Peter McFall, Thomas Walsh, L0437 Thomas Syburg, L1793 Rice Lake— Joseph Cich Park City Fire— John Bovi, Kenneth Smith Bremerton— Dana Normandy, Lewis Williams, L0452 YUKON TERRITORY L2217 Whitehorse— Gary VIRGINIA F0025 Tidewater Federal Fire Vancouver— Dean Potter, L0453 Pettifor, Bud Toulouse Fighters— Michael Baker, Thomas Smith, F0287 Fort Wenatchee— Mitchell Barnes, Mike Day, Bruce

FALL 2015 FIRE FIGHTER QUARTERLY 41 In Memoriam of Those Who Have Served

Local ....Name ...... Local Name ...... State Local ....Name ...... Local Name ...... State Local ....Name ...... Local Name ...... State L0002 ..Rudolph Allegrucci .....Chicago ...... IL L0416 ..James Long ...... Indianapolis ...... IN L0964 ..John Murray ...... BFOA ...... MD L0002 ..William Bellair ...... Chicago ...... IL L0416 ..Joseph Lucas ...... Indianapolis ...... IN L0964 ..Stephen Ruskey ...... BFOA ...... MD L0002 ..Martin Connolly ...... Chicago ...... IL L0416 ..Robert Post ...... Indianapolis ...... IN L1014 ..Gevork Terastvadsadrian .Los Angeles County ...... CA L0002 ..Thomas Cook ...... Chicago ...... IL L0416 ..Bryan Short ...... Indianapolis ...... IN L1068 ..Jake Jongkind ...... Brampton ...... ON L0002 ..Richard Corr ...... Chicago ...... IL L0479 ..Alf Berle ...... Tucson ...... AZ L1068 ..Bruce McHaffie ...... Brampton ...... ON L0002 ..Robert Dempsey ...... Chicago ...... IL L0479 ..Joseph Nilson ...... Tucson ...... AZ L1101 ..Ronald Hoskins ...... Greenville ...... OH L0002 ..Cornelius Dill ...... Chicago ...... IL L0479 ..Ernest Solomen ...... Tucson ...... AZ L1271 ..Ethel Eldridge ...... Surrey ...... BC L0002 ..Clarence Ellison ...... Chicago ...... IL L0539 ..Michael Tackett ...... Portsmouth ...... VA L1311 ..James Dunn ...... Baltimore County ...... MD L0002 ..William Guilfoyle ...... Chicago ...... IL L0556 ..Gary Allen ...... Hammond ...... IN L1311 ..John Gochnauer ...... Baltimore County ...... MD L0002 ..Phillip Martini ...... Chicago ...... IL L0556 ..Harry Anderson ...... Hammond ...... IN L1311 ..Randy Goldencrown ...Baltimore County ...... MD L0002 ..John O’Brien ...... Chicago ...... IL L0556 ..Michael Dernulc ...... Hammond ...... IN L1349 ..Herbert Hayes ...... Mobile ...... AL L0002 ..William Olson ...... Chicago ...... IL L0556 ..Larry Hardy ...... Hammond ...... IN L1408 ..Mark Herold ...... Richmond ...... IN L0002 ..John Ryan ...... Chicago ...... IL L0556 ..Richard Krizman ...... Hammond ...... IN L1408 ..Bill Jackson ...... Richmond ...... IN L0002 ..Edward Toomey ...... Chicago ...... IL L0632 ..Bruce Fontana ...... New Orleans ...... LA L1463 ..Richard Cabanilla ...... Hawaiian Islands ...... HI L0002 ..Leroy Waliczek ...... Chicago ...... IL L0632 ..William Gonsoulin ...... New Orleans ...... LA L1463 ..Wilhelm Fuller ...... Hawaiian Islands ...... HI L0022 ..Stephen Bagden ...... Philadelphia ...... PA L0632 ..Steven McCombs ...... New Orleans ...... LA L1463 ..Norihisa Ouchi ...... Hawaiian Islands ...... HI L0022 ..Andrew Bold ...... Philadelphia ...... PA L0632 ..Dennis Mouchon ...... New Orleans ...... LA L1467 ..David Powers ...... Portage ...... MI L0022 ..Thomas Brooks ...... Philadelphia ...... PA L0632 ..John Renaud ...... New Orleans ...... LA L1590 ..John Cooper ...... Wilmington ...... DE L0022 ..Donald Brown ...... Philadelphia ...... PA L0632 ..Merlin Vogel ...... New Orleans ...... LA L1609 ..Daniel Sharp ...... East Lansing ...... MI L0022 ..Robert Dermody ...... Philadelphia ...... PA L0680 ..Brent Bowman ...... Huntington ...... IN L1662 ..Rodney Yoder ...... Stow ...... OH L0022 ..Lloyd Ehmann ...... Philadelphia ...... PA L0718 ..George Almeida ...... Boston ...... MA L1689 ..Larry Stephenson ...... Fremont ...... CA L0022 ..Joseph Flores ...... Philadelphia ...... PA L0718 ..Walter Cameron ...... Boston ...... MA L1773 ..Douglas Gregg ...... Lewiston ...... ID L0022 ..Gerald Green ...... Philadelphia ...... PA L0718 ..Edward Civitarese ...... Boston ...... MA L1784 ..James Brown ...... Memphis ...... TN L0022 ..Charles Hill ...... Philadelphia ...... PA L0718 ..Joseph Conley ...... Boston ...... MA L1784 ..Thomas Goin ...... Memphis ...... TN L0022 ..David McLeod ...... Philadelphia ...... PA L0718 ..Michael Ferro ...... Boston ...... MA L1784 ..James Morgan ...... Memphis ...... TN L0022 ..Leon Nixon ...... Philadelphia ...... PA L0718 ..Daniel Kelleher ...... Boston ...... MA L1784 ..Kim Roberts ...... Memphis ...... TN L0022 ..Robert Ruff ...... Philadelphia ...... PA L0718 ..Edward Kelly ...... Boston ...... MA L1784 ..Ronald Scobey ...... Memphis ...... TN L0036 ..Dennis Boatman ...... Washington ...... DC L0718 ..Patrick Lee ...... Boston ...... MA L1784 ..James Scott ...... Memphis ...... TN L0036 ..Ralph Creel ...... Washington ...... DC L0718 ..Kenneth Lochiatto ...... Boston ...... MA L1784 ..Willie Sebring ...... Memphis ...... TN L0036 ..Robert Handley ...... Washington ...... DC L0718 ..Edward Lynch ...... Boston ...... MA L1784 ..Thomas Wiley ...... Memphis ...... TN L0036 ..William Mann ...... Washington ...... DC L0718 ..Richard McSweeney ..Boston ...... MA L1791 ..Charles Hankal ...... Johnson City ...... TN L0036 ..Richard Smith ...... Washington ...... DC L0718 ..Richard Reynolds ...... Boston ...... MA L1791 ..Barry Richardson ...... Johnson City ...... TN L0042 ..William Caley ...... Kansas City ...... MO L0718 ..Robert Sullivan ...... Boston ...... MA L1951 ..Lawrence Brown ...... Melbourne ...... FL L0073 ..Donald Bussell ...... Saint Louis ...... MO L0718 ..John Upton ...... Boston ...... MA L2068 ..Gerald Schelhorn ...... Fairfax County ...... VA L0073 ..Robert Cassidy ...... Saint Louis ...... MO L0734 ..Vincent Avara ...... Baltimore ...... MD L2117 ..Cletis Browning ...... Reedy Creek ...... FL L0073 ..Ronald Ralston ...... Saint Louis ...... MO L0734 ..Ernest Barnes ...... Baltimore ...... MD L2141 ..Leonard Bunch ...... Alexandria ...... VA L0073 ..Kenneth Steiner ...... Saint Louis ...... MO L0734 ..Lawrence Barrett ...... Baltimore ...... MD L2351 ..John Burrill ...... Pembroke ...... MA L0073 ..Paul Turin ...... Saint Louis ...... MO L0734 ..Charlie Campbell ...... Baltimore ...... MD L2402 ..Cliff Kellam ...... West Frankfort ...... IL L0094 ..Timothy Melia ...... UFA Of New York ...... NY L0734 ..Nicholas Hemingway ..Baltimore ...... MD L2493 ..Harry Lott ...... Upper Darby ...... PA L0094 ..Thomas O’Donnell .....UFA Of New York ...... NY L0734 ..John McCleary ...... Baltimore ...... MD L2493 ..Raymond York ...... Upper Darby ...... PA L0122 ..Edgar Aid ...... Jacksonville ...... FL L0734 ..Ernest Melber ...... Baltimore ...... MD L2653 ..William Warren ...... Hickory ...... NC L0122 ..James Bennett ...... Jacksonville ...... FL L0734 ..Burchard Schwabline .Baltimore ...... MD L2676 ..Scottie Swindle ...... Northport ...... AL L0122 ..Clifford Bird ...... Jacksonville ...... FL L0740 ..William Hale ...... Portland ...... ME L2678 ..Todd Jones ...... Norton ...... MA L0122 ..John Johnson ...... Jacksonville ...... FL L0834 ..Zachary Hermann ...... Bridgeport ...... CT L2779 ....Bruce Bugler ...... Cape Breton Regional Municipality NS L0122 ..Mark Stewart ...... Jacksonville ...... FL L0867 ..Bernie Cox ...... Winnipeg ...... MB L2881 ..Richard Ellenberger ...Cal Fire Local 2881 ...... CA L0140 ..Austin Allen ...... Nashville ...... TN L0867 ..Mike Karwacki ...... Winnipeg ...... MB L2881 ..David Hafen ...... Cal Fire Local 2881 ...... CA L0140 ..Christpher Bellavia .....Nashville ...... TN L0867 ..Paul LaFrance ...... Winnipeg ...... MB L2939 ..John Weisbrod ...... South Shore Fire Fighters ...... WI L0140 ..Bobby Draper ...... Nashville ...... TN L0867 ..Kris Peterson ...... Winnipeg ...... MB L3015 ..Kenneth Rafford ...... Kinston ...... NC L0140 ..Michael Duvall ...... Nashville ...... TN L0867 ..Jacob Versluis ...... Winnipeg ...... MB L3046 ..Jacob Spartz ...... Sycamore ...... IL L0140 ..Maria Pothast ...... Nashville ...... TN L0876 ..Steve Hatcher ...... Spokane Valley ...... WA L3082 ..Mike Higgins ...... Round Rock ...... TX L0140 ..Bobby Watts ...... Nashville ...... TN L0926 ..Anthony Pesce ...... Revere ...... MA L3105 ..Donald Schnell ...... Arlington Heights ...... IL L0157 ..Kern Freeman ...... Oklahoma City ...... OK L0936 ..Manuel Benavides .....Corpus Christi ...... TX L3129 ..Kenneth Strong ...... Southborough ...... MA L0157 ..William McMurtry ...... Oklahoma City ...... OK L0936 ..Charles Benys ...... Corpus Christi ...... TX L3356 ..Christopher Ludt ...... Austintown ...... OH L0157 ..Stephen Newman ...... Oklahoma City ...... OK L0936 ..Eric Blohm ...... Corpus Christi ...... TX L3440 ..Mike Herdman ...... Arcadia ...... CA L0215 ..Jack Behling ...... Milwaukee ...... WI L0936 ..George Castro ...... Corpus Christi ...... TX L3730 ..Lance Turner ...... Carlsbad ...... CA L0215 ..James Blazejovsky .....Milwaukee ...... WI L0936 ..Norman Daniels ...... Corpus Christi ...... TX L3888 ..Falk Gruenwald ...... Toronto ...... ON L0215 ..Sylvester Krimmer .....Milwaukee ...... WI L0936 ..Gabriel Hinojosa ...... Corpus Christi ...... TX L4035 ..Fred Barton ...... Hoover ...... AL L0215 ..Joseph Kulakowski ....Milwaukee ...... WI L0936 ..Otto Mohrenweiser ....Corpus Christi ...... TX L4480 ..Shawn McHale ...... Palos ...... IL L0345 ..Leslie Bandy ...... Louisville ...... KY L0936 ..Gilbert Perez ...... Corpus Christi ...... TX S0002 ..James Harris ...... Massachusetts Port Authority ....MA L0345 ..Paul Huffman ...... Louisville ...... KY L0936 ..Francisco Ramos ...... Corpus Christi ...... TX L0345 ..Larry Payne ...... Louisville ...... KY L0936 ..Clebert Rittgers ...... Corpus Christi ...... TX L0345 ..James Wright ...... Louisville ...... KY L0936 ..Alfred Vela ...... Corpus Christi ...... TX L0399 ..Richard Bourg ...... Beaumont ...... TX L0936 ..Allen Wolfe ...... Corpus Christi ...... TX L0399 ..Bill Fondren ...... Beaumont ...... TX L0964 ..Curtis Chapman ...... BFOA ...... MD L0399 ..William Randall ...... Beaumont ...... TX L0964 ..Willie Faconer ...... BFOA ...... MD L0416 ..James Gavaghan ...... Indianapolis ...... IN L0964 ..Joseph Geoghegan ....BFOA ...... MD L0416 ..Joseph Kimbrew ...... Indianapolis ...... IN L0964 ..Samuel Hoffman ...... BFOA ...... MD

42 NEVER FORGET FALL 2015 LAST ALARM We Honor Those Who Lost Their Lives in the Line of Duty

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

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