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MN IAFF
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Brooklyn Park Fire Foundation 5 th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
07/01/20 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters Brooklyn Park Fire Foundation 5 th Annual Charity Golf Tournament New Name, New Day, Same Great Time On Friday, July 31st, 2020 The Brooklyn Park Fire Foundation, a non-profit 501c3 charity, will be hosting our fifth annual charity golf tournament to benefit many local charities. |
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Stop, Drop and Reel Fishing Derby
07/01/20 - IAFF Local 21 Derby Headquarters will be at the dock area of The Veteran’s Rest Camp on the southwest side of the lake. There is a launch there that we'll plan to use but it is shallow. If you have a bigger boat we recommend the public launch on the north end of the lake off Mayberry Trail, or the County Park just south of the Veteran's Rest Camp. |
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2020 SPFD Boat Day
06/26/20 - IAFF Local 21 |
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Celebrating PRIDE Month
06/25/20 - IAFF Local 21 Local 21 is proud to recognize the diversity in our union and celebrates our LGBTQ members. We encourage everyone to continue to raise awareness and take positive steps towards an inclusive culture. |
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IAFF Elected Human Relations Committee Statement
06/25/20 - IAFF Local 21 The IAFF Elected Human Relations Committee (EHRC) was created by Convention resolution in 1988 to address issues relating to diversity and inclusion in our union and the fire service. Since its inception, the EHRC has worked as the sounding board and voice of our union, providing insight and guidance to affiliates and fire departments on matters such as those going on today across the globe. |
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Promotion: Captain to Shift Commander - Cory Peterson
06/20/20 - IAFF Local S-6 
Local S-6 would like to extend its heartfelt congratulations to Cory Peterson on his promotion from rank of Captain to Shift Commander. Cory joined the Airport Fire Department on Tuesday 6th September 2005, promoted to Captain in October 2010 with his current promotion to Shift Commander being Friday 19th June 2020. Cory will continue his service on C-Shift at Station One. |
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Retirement: Shift Commander Randy Slezak
06/20/20 - IAFF Local S-6 
Members, Retirees, Friends...
Although recent COVID-19 social distancing restrictions have delayed any celebratory gatherings to mark the occasion, please join Local S-6 in congratulating Randy Slezak on his retirement. |
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Union Meeting - Saturday 13th June 2020
06/12/20 - IAFF Local S-6 
Local S-6 Membership,
Please note that there is a union meeting tomorrow morning, Saturday 13th June 2020, training room at Fire Station One @ 0745 sharp. C-Shift will be going off duty and A-Shift will be coming on duty. It's YOUR union... be involved!!! This will be the last regularly scheduled Union Meeting before summer break. |
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Our Commitment
06/10/20 - IAFF Local 21 |
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UPDATE | PERA Military Buyback Legislation
06/02/20 - IAFF Local 21 Update to Military Service Credit Purchase Legislation On May 27th Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed into law the 2020 Pension and Retirement Omnibus bill. This legislation was a priority of the MPFF. |
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Silent March For George Floyd
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Local 21 Members, we have been invited to participate in today’s silent march, information regarding this event is in the below message. |
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Tom Gilles Retirement
05/26/20 - IAFF Local 21 |
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CANCELED | Veteran Firefighters Luncheon
05/21/20 - IAFF Local 21 The Veteran Firefighters Luncheon scheduled for June 11th has been canceled due to ongoing social distancing expectations and COVID-19 related concerns. |
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2020 Memorial Service Canceled
05/20/20 - IAFF Local 21 Local 21 Brothers and Sisters, We regret to announce the cancellation of this year’s memorial service due to ongoing social distancing expectations and COVID-19 related concerns. Please take a personal moment over the weekend to remember those who have gone before us, so they may never be forgotten. Thank you. |
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Supporting Frontline Workers
05/14/20 - IAFF Local 21 Members of Saint Paul Firefighters Local 21, Saint Paul Fire Administration & Wahlburger's Restaurants teamed up to provide 120 meals to staff at Bethesda Hospital. It is an honor to support Bethesda staff working on the front lines. |
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COVID-19 Questions
05/11/20 - IAFF Local 21 Local 21 Members, Saint Paul Fire Administration be meeting with a Physician on Wednesday May 13th to answer any questions you have regarding COVID-19 issues or concerns. On the Local 21 website there is a banner to click to submit questions, you can remain anonymous or fill in your contact information when submitting a question. |
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Promotion: Driver Andrew Chandler
05/10/20 - IAFF Local S-6 
Congratulations to Andrew Chandler on his promotion to Driver! Andrew began his career with the Airport Fire Department in July of 2010 and was promoted to driver on May 3rd.
Congratulations Andrew. |
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Congratulations: Firefighter Jacob Ross
05/10/20 - IAFF Local S-6 
Local S-6 would like to congratulate Firefighter Jacob Ross for completing his probationary year with the Airport Fire Department. Jacob completed his probation on April 22nd and is now (officially) a Firefighter assigned to A-Shift at Station One.
Congratulations Jake! |
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Retirement: Kathy Kuhnel
05/10/20 - IAFF Local S-6 
Congratulations to Kathy Kuhnel on her recent retirement from the Airport Fire Department after 19 years of service. |
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Promotion: Shift Commander Mike Fecht
05/10/20 - IAFF Local S-6 
Congratulations to Mike Fecht on his recent promotion to Shift Commander! |
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2020 Golf Season
05/09/20 - IAFF Local 21 |
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Station 14 Apparel
05/01/20 - IAFF Local 21 Please Help us raise money for new workout equipment via our Station 14 Apparel Sale!! The store will be open on May 1st until May 17th. All orders will be filled in 10 business days after store closing. Free shipping to Station 14 for pick up, or custom shipping to any address for an additional fee. |
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Saint Paul Fire Strong T-Shirts
04/28/20 - IAFF Local 21 In an effort to support small businesses affected by Covid-19, Local 21 is partnering with St. Mane Sporting Goods to offer Saint Paul Fire Strong t-shirts. For every shirt sold, five dollars will be donated to Local 21 to provide relief to Saint Paul businesses that have supported Local 21. For questions regarding this effort contact Jeramiah Melquist or John Waldron. |
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May Meetings Canceled
04/27/20 - IAFF Local 21 |
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Homemade Mask Drive
04/21/20 - IAFF Local 21 Volunteers are needed to help staff collection sites in support of the Governor’s Homemade Mask Drive. These homemade masks will later be distributed to patients and staff at congregate care facilities within the city, helping to protect our most vulnerable members of our community. |
