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MN IAFF
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Issue With Bid Submission Form
04/03/20 - IAFF Local 21 L-21 Members, We are Currently experiencing issues with our BID submission form. We will update you when the issue has b the een resolved. In the meantime, to submit a bid, send a email to Mark O'Dell via the city email, copy Yourself on the email so you have a record as well. Include the following info: 1. Your name 2. Your current assignment 3. |
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Notice of Nomination for Office
03/31/20 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters 
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Retirement: Shift Commander Tom Rud
03/26/20 - 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 Tom Rud on his retirement. |
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Message from Local 21 Leadership
03/25/20 - IAFF Local 21 Dear Local 21 Brothers and Sisters, The Chair Officers and the Executive Board wish to address you personally to simply say, “thank you,” for the job you have been doing and for the jobs you will be tasked with as this crisis unfolds. |
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COVID-19 Decontamination Guidance
03/24/20 - IAFF Local 21 |
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Brooklyn Park Fire Foundation Charity Golf Tournament 2020
03/24/20 - IAFF Local 5031 On July 31st, 2020 The Brooklyn Park Firefighter Foundation, a non-profit 501c3 charity, will be hosting our fifth annual charity golf tournament to benefit many local charities. |
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April Meetings Canceled
03/19/20 - IAFF Local 21 |
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Working Together
03/16/20 - IAFF Local 21 
Since November 6, 1854 when 18 men adopted a constitution and bylaws creating the Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company and July 15, 1971 when seven fire department ambulance went into service providing medical care to the citizens, Saint Paul Firefighters and Firefighter/Paramedics have been on the front lines protecting our great city. |
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Union Meeting - Saturday 14th March 2020
03/13/20 - IAFF Local S-6 
Local S-6 Membership,
Please note that there is a union meeting tomorrow morning, Saturday 14th March 2020, training room at Fire Station One @ 0745 sharp. B-Shift will be going off duty and C-Shift will be coming on duty. It's YOUR union... be involved!!!
Please note all issues surrounding the new contract proposal will be discussed. All members are strongly encouraged to attend. |
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SPFD Saint Patrick's Day Steins For Sale
03/11/20 - IAFF Local 21 Hot and fresh out of the kiln at Deneen Pottery, Saint Paul Fire's custom, hand spun, limited 2nd edition Saint Patrick's Day beer stein for 2020. All proceeds from the sale of the steins benefit the Saint Paul Fire Foundation. These limited edition steins are first being offered to SPFD employees and Local 21 retirees. |
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Veteran Firefighter's Luncheon
03/06/20 - IAFF Local 21 Super Buffet Luncheon will be served at Rosetown American Legion, Post #542. Address is 700 W County Road C Roseville, MN. 55113 RSVP is REQUIRED before March 9th if you plan to eat. NOT EATING, no need to RSVP. If you are sure that you will be eating at the luncheon, contact Dick Sarafolean at 651.224.9131 and leave a message. |
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Veteran Firefighter's Luncheon
03/06/20 - IAFF Local 21 Buffet luncheon will be served at Rosetown American Legion, Post #542. Address is 700 W County Road C Roseville, MN. 55113 RSVP is REQUIRED before March 9th if you plan to eat. NOT EATING, no need to RSVP. If you are sure that you will be eating at the luncheon, contact Dick Sarafolean at 651.224.9131 and leave a message. |
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2019 Year In Review
03/02/20 - IAFF Local 21 |
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Contract Vote
02/27/20 - IAFF Local S-6 
Membership, please note the new contract proposal will be discussed and voted on at the March 14th union meeting. All members are strongly encouraged to attend. Contact an executive board member with any questions. |
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Local 21 Regrets To Announce The Passing Of Retired Captain Don Aker
02/26/20 - IAFF Local 21 Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of Retired Captain Don Aker. Captain Aker started with the Saint Paul Fire Department on July 1, 1949 and retired on August 3, 1984. Captain Aker passed on January 7, 2020, A gathering of Family & Friends will be in the Spring. Complete notice later. |
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MDA Fill The Boot at Minnesota Wild Game
02/26/20 - IAFF Local 21 Local 21 Brothers and Sisters, We have been invited by the Minnesota Wild to fundraise for the MDA at the March 15th game at Excel Energy Center vs. the Nashville Predators. This is an opportunity for 10 individuals to Fill the Boot and then enjoy the Wild game. |
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Firefighters Blitz The Capitol For Fire Service Day
02/25/20 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters 
The Minnesota Fire Service was on display at the Minnesota Capitol in Saint Paul last Wednesday for Fire Service Day at the Capitol. 116 Firefighter/lobbyists (including 50 MPFF members) attended individual meetings with 115 legislators to push for issues important to the fire service. 60% of the legislature had meetings with firefighters on Fire Service Day. |
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Annual Northland Cup Charitable Hockey Game
02/21/20 - IAFF Local 21 Sunday, February 23, 2020. Noon - 3:00pm. PUCK DROPS AT 1PM! Since 2012 employees of Ramsey County and the City of Saint Paul have played a friendly hockey game as a way to raise money and awareness for the Saint Paul/Ramsey County Intervention Project (SPIP). |
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RESCHEDULED L21 Ice Fishing Tournament
02/11/20 - IAFF Local 21 
Due to the frigid weather forecast for this Thursday, the Local 21 Ice Fishing Tournament has been RESCHEDULED for Monday, February 24th, at Bellaire Beach on White Bear Lake.
Same time, 11am - 2pm. There will be food, prizes and trophies. |
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Hope For Hazel
02/08/20 - IAFF Local 5031 
Hazel got to celebrate her 4th Birthday at our Central Fire Station. Hazel has a seizure disorder and has been raising money to get a service dog that specializes in seizures. IAFF Local 5031 helped Hazel reach her goal by donating $1,000! The Brooklyn Park Fire foundation donated the money to her on Sunday on her Birthday. Happy Birthday Hazel. |
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Union Meeting - Saturday 8th February 2020
02/07/20 - IAFF Local S-6 
Local S-6 Membership,
Please note that there is a union meeting tomorrow morning, Saturday 8th February 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 involoved!!!
Next union meeting... Saturday 14th March 2020. B-Shift will be going off duty and C-Shift will be coming on duty. |
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2020 Fire Service Day at the Capitol
02/07/20 - IAFF Local S-6 
Membership & Retirees,
The 2020 Fire Service Day at the Capitol is fast approaching. All are encouraged to attend regardless of whether or not you make an appointment to see your representative - you can always join in with another group. Numbers are important on this day. Event details and sign-up are below. |
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Department Picture Retake Sessions
02/06/20 - IAFF Local 21 |
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2020 Saint Patrick's Day Apparel
02/05/20 - IAFF Local S-6 
Back by popular demand... IAFF Local S-6 2020 Saint Patrick's Day apparel fundraiser to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association!!! This year we will be selling short sleeve t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, hooded sweatshirts and hockey-style hooded sweatshirts. All apparel will be kelly green with the exception of the hockey sweatshirt which will be more in line with forest green. |
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Helping Hank
02/03/20 - IAFF Local 21 
Sitters needed to visit Hank Jandrich while his PCA is away and his Wife is at work.
From Connie Jandrich:
Please consider visiting Hank at our residence for an afternoon - you won't be disappointed. Play a little trivia, engage in riviting conversation, debate current events, try your hand at cribbage, assist with some handy craft/project, but most importantly. |
