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MN IAFF
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Women's History Month | March 2021
03/01/21 - IAFF Local 21 We are all products of our life experiences. Our gender, our religion, our race, our ethnic background, our sexual orientation, where we grew up, along with many other factors, contributes to who we are and what we value. We are often different in many ways from the individuals we work with, side by side, day after day. Our workplaces are characterized by this diversity. |
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Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired Captain Roger Beesley
02/26/21 - IAFF Local 21 Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of retired Fire Captain Roger Beesley. Captain Beesley started with the Saint Paul Fire Department on December 1st, 1948. He was promoted to Fire Captain on August 1st, 1958. Captain Beesley retired in the mid 1980's as Captain of Ladder 07 on the B Shift. Roger passed away at the age of 94. |
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Meeting Notice | March 2021
02/26/21 - IAFF Local 21 |
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Union Meeting - Saturday 13th February 2021
02/12/21 - IAFF Local S-6 
Local S-6 Membership,
Please note that there is a union meeting tomorrow, Saturday 13th February 2021, 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!!!
Next union meeting... Saturday 13th March 2021. A-Shift will be going off duty and B-Shift will be coming on duty. |
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2021 | SPFD Saint Patrick's Day Apparel
02/07/21 - IAFF Local 21 Online ordering will begin on Monday, February 08 and run for two weeks through Monday, February 22. No pick up option is available for this year and you can expect items to be shipped the week of March 08. It is very important to check the accuracy before you confirm your order as no changes can be made once the order is placed. |
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GoFundMe | Kyle Evan Tibbs (Lake Johanna Fire)
02/07/21 - IAFF Local 21 Saint Paul Firefighters IAFF Local 21 is sending love and support to our Brothers and Sisters of the Lake Johanna Fire Department. Please consider donating to the GoFundMe for Kyle Evan Tibbs. Thank you. |
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Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired FEO Tom Duggan
02/05/21 - IAFF Local 21 Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of retired Fire Equipment Operator and former IAFF Local 21 President, Tom Duggan. FEO Duggan started with the Saint Paul Fire Department on July 16, 1958. He promoted to FEO in 1972 and served as the President of IAFF Local 21 for one term in the late 1970s. FEO Duggan retired in the mid to late 1980s driving Engine 07 on the B Shift. |
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IAFF Local 21 is Celebrating Black History Month
02/03/21 - IAFF Local 21 |
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2021 | Updated SPFD Uniforms
01/29/21 - IAFF Local 21 Click the image to access order forms. You will need your login/password to download the forms. |
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Meeting Notice | February 2021
01/27/21 - IAFF Local 21 |
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Cold Water Safety
01/27/21 - IAFF Local S-6 
As we find ourselves in the throws of yet another Minnesota winter, Airport Fire/Local S-6 members are once again completing Cold Water Resuce training; and as part of that process, we want to extend a timely reminder for the public we serve...
Please understand the potential dangers of recreational activities on or around frozen bodies of water and how to survive a fall through the ice. |
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2021 New Hires
01/26/21 - IAFF Local S-6 
Local S-6 would like to extend a warm welcome to our two newest hires... Martynas Sidlauskas (left) and Joseph Grady (right). Both will be joining B-Shift, Station One. Please create an opportunity to introduce yourselves and assist them in getting situated. |
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2021 | Local 21 Annual Ice Fishing Contest
01/23/21 - IAFF Local 21 |
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Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired FF George Ubel
01/15/21 - IAFF Local 21 Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of retired Firefighter George F. Ubel. Firefighter Ubel started with the Saint Paul Fire Department on January 01, 1958 and retired in 1991 from Ladder 24 on the A Shift. George F. Ubel George passed away on January 09, 2021 at the age of 91. |
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Results | L21 Annual Big Buck Contest 2020
01/12/21 - IAFF Local 21 Click the graphic below to view awards and photos. |
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Jon Kauffmann - Promotion & Retirement
01/12/21 - IAFF Local S-6 
Local S-6 would like to extend its heartfelt congratulations to Jon Kauffmann on his promotion from rank of Firefighter to rank of Driver. Jon joined Airport Fire on Tuesday 22nd March 2011 with his official promotion date to Driver being Saturday 5th December 2020. |
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2019 Firefighter of the Year - Robert Corey
01/12/21 - IAFF Local S-6 
Local S-6 would like to extend its heartfelt congratulations to Firefighter Rob Corey on being the 2019 Firefighter of the Year award recipient. Unfortunately, due to the recent COVID-19 restrictions, the annual MAC Public Safety Awards Banquet was not able to happen. |
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Promotion: Firefighter to Driver - Brent "OJ" Carlson
01/12/21 - IAFF Local S-6 
Local S-6 would like to extend its heartfelt congratulations to Brent "OJ" Carlson on his promotion from rank of Firefighter to rank of Driver. OJ joined Airport Fire on Monday 23rd April 2012 with his official promotion date to Driver being Saturday 5th December 2020. OJ will continue his service on A-Shift at Station Two. |
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Meeting Notice | January 2021
01/09/21 - IAFF Local 21 |
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Union Meeting - Saturday 9th January 2021
01/08/21 - IAFF Local S-6 
Local S-6 Membership,
Please note that there is a union meeting tomorrow, Saturday 9th January 2021, training room at Fire Station One @ 0745 sharp. A-Shift will be going off duty and B-Shift will be coming on duty. It's YOUR union... be involved!!!
Next union meeting... Saturday 13th February 2021. C-Shift will be going off duty and A-Shift will be coming on duty. |
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2021 Fire Service Day at the Capitol
12/29/20 - IAFF Local S-6 
Fire Service Day at the Capitol 2021 Please join the Minnesota Fire Association Coalition (MNFAC) and the Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters (MPFF) for the annual Fire Service Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Due to the nature of COVID-19 and restrictions on large in-person gatherings, we are conducting this year's Day at the Capitol virtually. |
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Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired FEO Richard Topp
12/27/20 - IAFF Local 21 Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of retired Fire Equipment Operator Richard Topp. FEO Topp started with the Saint Paul Fire Department on April 02, 1965 and retired after 40 years. Richard spent most of his career assigned to Engine Company 06. Richard passed away on December 19, 2020 at the age of 79. Richard A. |
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Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired FF Art Schmugge
12/27/20 - IAFF Local 21 Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of retired Firefighter Arthur Schmugge. Firefighter Schmugge started with the Saint Paul Fire Department on January 01, 1951 and retired in 1987. Art spent most of his career assigned to Engine Company 13. Art passed away on December 23, 2020 at the age of 98. |
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Gerone Hamilton Retirement
12/23/20 - IAFF Local 21 |
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Station 14 Apparel | Order Status
12/23/20 - 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. |
