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Colorado Firefighters Heart and Cancer Benefits Trust Grant
The Firefighter Heart Fitness Grant (FHFG)
West Metro Fire has received grant funding from The Firefighter Heart Fitness Grant (FHFG). This grant provides funding to member fire departments for the purpose of providing heart health screening.
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| IAFF Dispatch Episode 2 |
Check out the latest episode of the IAFF Dispatch! This episode contains 4 Chapters:
Election 2016: Our Process
Out of the Shadows (PTS)
Tracking Disasters, Helping Members
Changing the Conversation
Check out all the chapters of Episode 2!
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| ASU study underscores economic impact of Phoenix Fire Department |
TEMPE, AZ - An independent ASU study shows that the Phoenix Fire Department may be responsible for saving thousands of jobs and millions to the Arizona economy.
The study looked at eight commercial fires last year where the fire department's response ended up saving the business.
Hatfield's Laundry near 16th Street and Washington was one of them.
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| Congress Sets the Stage for Fight on Toxic Flame Retardant Laws |
June 25, 2015 - This week, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed H.R. 2576, legislation to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) by a vote of 398-1. The House vote sets the stage for action in the Senate on its version of TSCA reform, S. 697.
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| CPFF Annual Meeting |
Colorado Professional Fire Fighters? President Mike Rogers honors Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Foundation? Board members Mark Lau of Denver Fire Department Federal Credit Union? , Ralph Barocas of RBC Wealth Management? , Corey Rose? of 9NEWS (KUSA)? , and San Diego Chargers? Defensive Tackle Mitch Unrein? for their work for the Foundation.
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| Decline of Unions |
What happened to American labor unions?
Last week came news that the share of America’s workforce that’s unionized hit a 97-year low. A mere 11.3% of workers now belong to a union, and a great chunk of those are in the shrinking public sector. In the private sector, unionization fell to an abysmal 6.6%, down from a peak of 35% during the 1950s.
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| IAFF Statement on TPA |
This morning, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) General President Harold Schaitberger issued this statement on Congress’ plan to hold fire fighter retirement hostage for Trade Promotion Authority agenda.
/IAFF_TPA_Statement.
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| Governor Hickenlooper Signs HB 1348 |
Governor Hickenlooper signed HB 1348! This important legislation will level the playing field for Special Districts when cities pursue Urban Renewal projects. This bill will help ensure that West Metro has a fair shake on future projects.
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| Retirement Party |
We had a great turnout for the retirement celebration for Phil Holland, Ron Minor, Dick Pozerl, Kenny Schneider and Tom Wismar! Thanks to everyone that came out to help celebrate and thank you to Phil, Ron, Dick, Kenny, and Tom for your service and commitment to the citizens of West Metro Fire Rescue and Local 1309!
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Patient Documents.pdf
