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IAFF LOCAL 94 MEMBER IS IN NEED OF A BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT.
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On: Jan 28, 2010 (19:11:00)
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!!!! BOB ALVERSON, A DELEGATE FROM IAFF LOCAL 94 IS ASSISTING WITH THIS REQUEST. THE FIREFIGHTER'S NAME IS ROY CHELSEN. HE IS A RETIRED MEMBER OF ENGINE 28 AND HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A RARE FORM OF MYALOMA WHICH WILL REQUIRE A BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. BROTHER CHELSEN HAD TWO MATCHES IN RECENT MONTHS WHICH BOTH FELL THROUGH AT THE LAST MINUTE. HE HAS EXHAUSTED HIS OPTIONS IN THE NEW YORK REGIONAL BONE MARROW BANK. HIS FAMILY IS LOOKING TO EXPAND THE CANDIDATE POOL TO INCLUDE FIREFIGHTERS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY, SPECIFICALLY FROM THE MINNESOTA REGION SINCE BROTHER CHELSEN IS OF SCANDANAVIAN HERITAGE AND THERE ARE MANY SCANDANAVIANS LIVING IN THAT REGION. THIS WOULD ENHANCE THE POSSIBILITY OF A SUCCESSFUL TRANSPLANT. ANY INFORMATION AND/OR ASSISTANCE YOU COULD GET FOR THIS BROTHER WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. IF YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS OR WISH TO SPEAK WITH A CONTACT, PLEASE DO SO THROUGH THE LOCAL 94 SAFETY & HEATH CHAIRMAN, BILL ROMAKA. HIS E-MAIL ADDRESS IS BROMAKA@UFANYC.ORG . THANK YOU. FRATERNALLY, Kevin Gallagher IAFF 1st District Vice President
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Thomas Miller Elected IAFF General Secretary-Treasurer
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On: Jan 20, 2010 (23:15:37)
Thomas Miller Elected IAFF General Secretary-Treasurer  Following the retirement of IAFF General Secretary-Treasurer Vincent J. Bollon on January 15, 2010, the IAFF Executive Board – in accordance with the IAFF Constitution and Bylaws – has elected Thomas H. Miller, to finish the term.
“Tommy Miller has demonstrated his ability to lead on the local, state and international levels of this great union,” says IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger. “I have no doubt he will continue to be an invaluable asset to our members in his new capacity as General Secretary-Treasurer.”
Miller says, “As I take on this new position of General Secretary-Treasurer, I am mindful of the awesome responsibility of the duties that come with it. I look forward to providing this higher level of service to our members.”
The newly-elected General Secretary-Treasurer joined the Indianapolis Fire Department in 1968, retiring in 2005 at the rank of captain. Showing an early commitment to the IAFF, he was elected a trustee of the Indianapolis, IN Local 416 in 1971, and elected vice president in 1974.
In 1978, Miller was elected as president of the Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana (PFFUI), and served until 2002. While still serving as PFFUI president, he also began serving as IAFF 8th District Vice President – representing Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky and Michigan – in 2000. With more than 700 locals, the 8th District is the second-largest District in the IAFF.
Miller was appointed by former Governor Robert Orr to the 1977 Police Officers and Firefighters Pension and Disability Fund Advisory Board. He was reappointed by four successive governors and became chairman of the advisory board in 1990.
He also served as an advisor to numerous Indianapolis mayors and governors and other legislators on matters of public safety, pensions, labor contracts and other fire service and union issues.
Miller also served two tours of duty in Vietnam while in the U.S. Navy as a sailor aboard the U.S.S Tioga County.
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2nd Annual Cold Zone Conference
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On: Jan 08, 2010 (22:05:00)
2nd Annual Cold Zone Conference Hazardous Materials Conference COLD ZONE 2010 will be held May 13 - 15, 2010 Thursday, May 13, 2010 7:00 AM -
Saturday, May 15, 2010 9:00 PM (Central Time)
Northland Inn
800-441-6422
7025 Northland Dr NW
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
National Speakers:
Michael Callan - Frank Docimo - Cheryl Weaver - Ronald Gore
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Mark Your Calendars NOW for the 2010 MPFF Convention
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On: Dec 31, 2009 (19:41:00)
The 2010 MPFF Annual Convention will be held in Hibbing, Minnesota on May 3 & 4, 2010 at the Hibbing Park Hotel and Suites,1402 Howard Street, Hibbing, MN 55746. You can make your room reservations now by calling 1-800-262-3481 and ask for the Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters Room Block. Cost single queen bed is $67.99, cost per 2 full-beds is $75.99. More information and Convention Registration will be posted later.
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REGISTER NOW! for the MPFF Legislative Conference
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On: Jan 19, 2010 (20:16:00)
The Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters, Minnesota Fire Chiefs Association, and the Minnesota Fire Department Association’s Annual Legislative Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, March 2nd 2010. The schedule for the Legislative Conference 2010 is as follows: 7:30 am Registration begins 9:00 am 1st buses leave for the Capitol Appointments will be scheduled between 9:15 and 3:30. The Conference will be held at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, located South Saint Paul, located at I-494 and Concord Blvd., at 701 South Concord Blvd. A continental breakfast and lunch is included in your registration fee. Every off duty Fire Fighters should try to attend. A large turnout is essential to ensure coverage at the Legislature. Tuesday morning’s visit to Capitol Hill, will be conducted in groups. Your participation is critical. **Shirts: We are using the same red “Fire Service Day at the Capitol” shirts as last year. Attendees have an option this year to register without a shirt included, or with a shirt included. All participants must wear the designated fire shirt while at the capitol. REGISTRATION: To register for the Conference please complete the attached form (only one registrant per form, please), and mail along with your check for $30.00 per attendee registering. Or, $60.00 for registration with a shirt. Registration deadline is January 31, 2010. To Register, download the registration form below.
Download:
2010 Leg_conf_Registration_Form_final.doc
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Minnesota Fire Service Foundation Scholarship Applications
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On: Nov 30, 2009 (09:31:30)
Children and stepchildren of active, retired or deceased Minnesota firefightersare eligible for Minnesota Fire Service Foundation Scholarships through the entire calendar year of reaching age twenty-eight (28). The spouse of a deseased firefighter is eligible for a Foundation Scholarship for a period of up to five (5) years folowing the death of the firefighter. All 2010-2011 school-year scholarships must be postmarked no later than April 15, 2010. You can download your scholarship application below.
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2010 MFSF Scholarship Application.pdf
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MDA 2010 Boot Camp
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On: Nov 29, 2009 (13:17:00)
SAVE THE DATE MDA Boot Camp 2010 March 30 & 31 at the Treasure Island Resort and Casino in Redwing, Minnesota Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - Registration & Entertainment at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday March 31, 2010 - Boot Camp, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. If you hve questions about the 2010 MDA Boot Camp, please contact Karen Abrahamson at 952-896-6226 or email to kabrahamson@mdausa.org
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Senator Al Franken visits Cloquet Fire Fighter Local #880 MDA "Fill the Boot"
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On: Oct 09, 2009 (04:40:23)
Senator Al Franken visited a Cloquet Fire Station following Cloquet Fire Fighters Local #880’s - 32nd Annual MDA "Fill the Boot" during Cloquet's Labor Day parade and celebration. Senator Franken was curious as to how the "fill the boot" for MDA works and its origination. The firefighters shared with him the history of "Fill the Boot" and how it originated. This year Cloquet Firefighters raised over $5000.00 dollars, a record. Not too bad for a 15 member local!!
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2009 Family Burn Camp and World Burn Congress Pictures Now Posted
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On: Sep 22, 2009 (19:00:00)
Pictures from the 2009 Region's Family Burn Camp and the World Burn Congress are now available for viewing in the Photo Gallery. Some of the funds donated by the Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters help sponsor Burn Survivors at the Family Burn Camp, and the World Burn Congress and the Childrens Burn Camp. The gallery also contains pictures from this year's -Region's Burn Center's - "Picnic on the Patio".
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Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters Support Regions Burn Survivors
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On: Sep 12, 2009 (02:40:00)
On August 10, 2009 Minnesota Professional Fire Fighter President Tom Thornberg and Secretary/Treasurer Ted Vanderbeek presented Dr. Mohr from the Regions Hospital Burn Center and their staff with an additional check for $2500 to help support the Regions Hospital Foundation Children's Burn Camp and the Regions Hospital Foundation Family Burn Camp. The monies donated will be used to help sponsor either children to attend the annual Burn Camp or a family to attend the annual Burn Survivor Family Burn Camp. Additional Photos are available in our photos gallery, under our new listing, "Regions Burn Center". Burn Survivor Camp photos will be coming soon! Earlier this year the Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters donated $5000.00 to help fund these two burn camps and one other Regions Hospital Foundation Burn Survivor program to help send Burn Survivors to the "Annual National Burn Survivor Conference". With the help of the MPFF Members of our Minnesota Affililiate Locals, our fundraiser Xentel Incorporated, and the Thomas Moore Foundation, the Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters were able to donate $7500.00 in partnering with the Burn Center. The Burn Survivors that attend these functions are not only from Minnesota, but come from both North and South Dakota, Wisconsin and Iowa. Much of this money was raised through Xentel's telemarketing and direct mail for the MPFF. The Regions Foundation's Burn Surviivor Fund is just one of the Charitable organizations that the MPFF and our membership donate to each year. If you would like more information or would like to help us in sponsoring a burn survivor or a child at one of these events, please feel free to contact Secretary/Treasurer Ted Vanderbeek at s-t@mpff.org or contact us at our office at 763-545-8100.
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MDA Fill the Boots are underway and Breaking Records!
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On: Aug 19, 2009 (10:26:24)
MDA Fill the Boots are underway and breaking records! The official Fill the Boot season is officially underway and MPFF members across the state are already breaking last year’s record totals. To date, MPFF members have raised over $117,000 for MDA with Fill the Boots yet to happen this year in Minneapolis, Duluth, St. Cloud, St. Anthony, Coon Rapids, Cloquet, Faribault and more. Across the nation, IAFF members are feeling the same success that MPFF members are. As of August 14th, IAFF Fill the Boot drives for MDA are ahead of last year by more than $530,000. Here are some of the outstanding results thus far in 2009: South Metro Local 724/1059 held their 2nd annual Fill the Boot for MDA on June 16-18. During the three days, members of the South Metro Local surpassed last year’s total by over $25o0 to raise an outstanding $14,358 for MDA. Local 724/1059 President Ben Bailey led the Fill the Boot efforts along with tremendous support for all the fire fighters. Fire fighters braved a rainy first day of collections to help surpass last year’s goal. This is a total of $449 per member. Maplewood Local 4470 held their 1st annual Fill the Boot for MDA on August 1 – 2nd and raised a total of $9,530 for MDA! Union and non-union members rallied together to make their first fill the Boot a success. They volunteered their time for 2 days, 8 hours each day and stood in front of 3 local businesses. The community was really behind the fire fighters and made this a success! Maplewood fire fighters also spent one of the following days after the Fill the Boot visiting with a MDA summer camper, Nick, who had recently underwent spinal fusion surgery. They presented Nick with shirts, patches, a bobble-head and a helmet signed by all the fire fighters. Nick’s mom comments “it was the highlight of Nick’s day to see these fire fighters care so much about him”. In 2009, Local 4470 members raised a total of $794 per member. Austin Local 598 held their 1st annual Fill the Boot for MDA on August 5-7 and raised an outstanding $14,153. Members of Local 598 hit the streets for 3 days collecting from the local Austin community. Council members were overwhelmingly supportive of the program, as well as local media showed a generous outpouring of coverage on the great work that the Local 598 members were doing. Tim Olson and Troy Tigner led the efforts for Local 598. As a Local, they raised an average of $1,573 per member which will most likely place them in the top 10-15 Locals in the country based on $/member raised. Albert Lea Local 1041 held their 7th annual Fill the Boot for MDA during their 4th of July Celebration parade and collected a total of $3,215 for MDA. Over the past years, Local 1041 members have helped raise over $21,000 for MDA. Local 1041’s efforts are led by Al Schallock and Bill Lehman. In 2009, Local 1041 raised an average $268 per member. St. Paul Local 21 held their 3rd annual Fill the Boot for MDA on August 5-7. Led by Fill the Boot Coordinator Brandon Scheunemann and Fill the Boot Committee member Jeremy Barta and Local 21 President Mike Smith, the members of Local 21 raised a record breaking $69,792 for MDA. This is a growth of over $22,000 from 2008. Local 21 members stood on over 22 intersections throughout the city of St. Paul while on-duty and despite a rain-soaked final day, were able to surpass last year’s numbers with ease. St. Paul Local 21 members raised an average of $185 per member.
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Fire Fighter Licensing Bill is First in the Nation
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On: Jul 02, 2009 (10:01:00)
Fire Fighter Licensing (H.F. 1805 - Atkins/S.F. 1219 - Rest.) (Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 153.) Minnesota is now the first state in the country to license firefighters. This new law requires that beginning July 1, 2011 all newly hired, full-time fire fighters will be required to obtain a license from the Minnesota Fire Training and Education Board. Current firefighters are grandfathered in and can obtain a license by paying a $75 fee for a three-year license. The primary requirements to obtain this license are that newly hired individuals must: - attend a fire fighter course from a post secondary educational institute or accredited institute of higher learning or been in an apprenticeship program maintain by a fire department;
- complete a skills orientated basic training course in fire fighting; and
- receive a certificate for passing the test to insure competency in the area of fire prevention, fire suppression and hazardous materials operations.
Upon completing the education requirements, training course and passing the test, the individual may then receive a license from the Minnesota Fire Training and Education Board. For a complete legislative Report, upload the attachment below.
Download:
MPFF 2009 final legislative report.doc
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Burn Center Cookbooks Now Available
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On: Mar 04, 2009 (08:27:00)
The Minnesota Professional Firefighters have partnered with the Regions Burn Center in helping to fund programs benefiting burn surviors and their families. As part of this new partnership we are announcing their new cookbook Smokin' Hot Recipes that is available now! To order your copy today, download the information below.
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Cookbook Order Form.doc
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Stop, Drop, Control®
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On: Oct 09, 2009 (04:08:00)
Stop, Drop, Control® is a high blood pressure community outreach program developed as a partnership between the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and Novartis, a global leader in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases for over 40 years. The goal of Stop, Drop, Control is to increase awareness and encourage the successful management of high blood pressure control among fire fighters. In turn, they become advocates and educate their communities on the urgency of treating high blood pressure. To learn more about the program click on the link below. http://www.iaff.org/sdc/
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KidWise Safety
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On: Feb 17, 2009 (12:47:00)
The Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters is launching a new interactive program for teachers and students. KidWise Safety is a comprehensive interactive school program designed to educate students about safety and fire prevention at school, at home, and in the community. Log on the link and click on lost password to get one.
Download:
KidWise.doc
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Mini-Van Fire / Gas Tank B.L.E.V.E.
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On: Feb 17, 2009 (12:47:00)
By popular demand we are leaving this on the Web site. This is a mini-van fire taken from MNDOT cameras on East Bound I94 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The fire caused the vehicles gas tank to B.L.E.V.E. A must see for all firefighters.
Download:
spfdmininvanbleve.wmv
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Upcoming Events
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On: Feb 17, 2009 (12:46:00)
See the Events Calendar for more Information
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