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MN IAFF
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2018 Big Buck Winners
01/21/19 - IAFF Local 21 2018 Big Buck Contest winners (gun) this year is Tony Farina. Tony harvested a 9 point buck with a Boone and Crockett score of 129 2018 Big Buck Contest winner (archery) is Brad Richgels with his Wisconsin buck harvest. Youth Hunters this year are Tanner and Cooper Hoel each harvesting a doe. |
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2019 Local 21 Ice Fishing Tournament
01/18/19 - IAFF Local 21 |
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Gopher Hockey First Responder Night
01/17/19 - IAFF Local 21 |
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Historic Logo Hats
01/12/19 - IAFF Local 21 |
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We are looking for participants to compete in Unite + Fight, a charity boxing event on March 9, 2019.
01/10/19 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters Hello fellow first responders~ We are looking for participants to compete in Unite + Fight, a charity boxing event on March 9, 2019. Unite + Fight brings together local police, fire and EMS departments to raise money for fellow first responders in crisis. |
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Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) is accepting applications
01/10/19 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) is accepting applications for the position of Airport Fire Fighter. This recruitment process will fill three anticipated Airport Fire Fighter openings and establish an eligibility list for future openings. The Airport Fire Fighter position is a full-time position located at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. |
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L-21 and L-3939 Merger Results
01/09/19 - IAFF Local 21 
Results of Local 21/3939 Merger Vote:
A “Yes” vote was a vote to merge
A ”No” vote was a vote to not merge
Results:
Yes- 116
No- 38
Motion to merge passes 75% - 25%.
These results will be provided to IAFF 5th District Vice President Tom Thornberg. VP Thornberg will carry these results to the IAFF Executive Board for final approval from the IAFF. |
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Military TShirt Day - Saturday 12th January 2019
01/09/19 - IAFF Local S-6 
In honor of the commencement of Operation Desert Storm, please wear your Airport Fire Department military tshirt Saturday 12th January 2019 for its 28th anniversary.
"On January 16, 1991, Operation Desert Storm began. The conflict, also know as the Gulf War, was waged by a U.N. |
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Union Meeting - Saturday 12th January 2019
01/09/19 - IAFF Local S-6 
Local S-6 Membership,
Please note that there is a union meeting this Saturday morning, 12th January 2019, training room at Fire Station One @ 0745 sharp. B-Shift will be going off duty and A-Shift will be coming on duty. It's YOUR union... be involoved!!!
Next union meeting... Saturday 9th February 2019. A-Shift will be going off duty and B-Shift will be coming on duty. |
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HIRING: MSP Airport Fire Department
01/09/19 - IAFF Local S-6 
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) is accepting applications for the position of Airport Fire Fighter. This recruitment process will fill three anticipated Airport Fire Fighter openings and establish an eligibility list for future openings. The Airport Fire Fighter position is a full-time position located at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. |
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2019 Ski Day
01/08/19 - IAFF Local 21 |
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Local 21 Regrets To Announce The Passing Of Retired Firefighter Ray Berthiaume
01/07/19 - IAFF Local 21 
Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of Retired Firefighter Ray Berthiaume. Firefighter Berthiaume Started on April 3, 1972 and Retired on April 29, 1994. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in the summer of 2019. ceasefuneralhome. |
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2019 Fire Service Day at the Capitol
01/07/19 - IAFF Local S-6 
Membership,
Tuesday 29th January marks the 2019 Fire Service Day at the Capitol. All MSP Airport firefighters are encourage to attend. If you want to support this effort, but are not interested in attending, please consider working a trade for any B-Shift member who would like to attend. Please note event details listed on the attached flyer. |
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Record Call Volume Year For IAFF Local 5031
01/04/19 - IAFF Local 5031 2008: 5564 calls 2009: 5711 calls 2010: 6136 calls 2011: 7345 calls 2012: 7815 calls 2013: 8114 calls 2014: 8580 calls 2015: 8583 cals 2016: 8957 calls 2017: 8967 calls 2018: 9399 calls Since 2008, there has been an almost 69% increase in call volume. |
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Retirement: Driver Brian Sjodin
01/03/19 - IAFF Local S-6 
Members, Retirees, Friends...
Please join Local S-6 to help Brian Sjodin celebrate his retirement...
Saturday 5th January 2018
6:00 to 9:00 pm
Taco bar & wings courtesy of Local S-6
Cash bar
Uptown VFW Post #246 - 2916 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55408 - (612) 823-6233
Free parking in lot under apartments behind the VFW. |
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2018 Salvation Army
01/02/19 - IAFF Local 21 St. Paul Firefighters who rang bells for the Salvation Army at Midway Cub Foods, the Grand Meander, and MN Wild home games collected a total of $14,654.00. Almost $2000 more than last year. Thanks to your efforts, those in need will continue to benefit from the services that the Salvation Army provides. |
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2018 Major Incidents
01/02/19 - IAFF Local 5031 
01/06/2018 - "B" Shift was dispatched around 1230 hours via auto-aid to a possible house fire in West Metro Fire district. A West Metro crew who had called in the fire arrived to find heavy fire on the alpha side of the structure. District Chief 21, Engine 22, and Rescue 31 responded. |
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January Union Meetings
01/01/19 - IAFF Local 21 
Local 21 will be taking nominations for an executive board member to finish out Colin Oglesbee’s term after his election to Vice-President. This election is a 1-year term. Nominations are being taken at the January union meetings. |
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Promotion: Firefighter to Driver - Wesley Musgrove
01/01/19 - IAFF Local S-6 
Local S-6 would like to extend its heartfelt congratulations to Wesley "Wes" Musgrove on his promotion from rank of firefighter to rank of driver. Wes joined Airport Fire on Monday 23rd June 2008 with his official promotion date being Saturday 29th December 2018. DJ will be leaving B-Shift, station 1 and moving to A-Shift, station 1. God Speed, Brother. |
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Rookie Class 4th December 2018
01/01/19 - IAFF Local S-6 
Local S-6 would like to present to you the graduating Rookie Class of December 2018... Firefighter Bob Cooper (C1). Firefighter Cooper completed his probationary year on 4th December 2018. Congratulations and welcome (officially) to MSP Airport Fire. |
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Happy New Year 2019
01/01/19 - IAFF Local S-6 
Local S-6 would like to wish you and yours many blessings in the coming year. |
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December Incidents
01/01/19 - IAFF Local 5031 
12/07/2018 - "C" Shift crews responded to the 5400 block of Girard Ave N on a second alarm house fire in Brooklyn Center around 0900 hours. Battalion Chief 2 and Engine 22 responded. Crews rotated through various tasks and remained on scene for an extended period of time. |
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Hockey Day In Saint Paul
12/28/18 - IAFF Local 21 |
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2019 B-Shift New Years Gathering
12/27/18 - IAFF Local 21 |
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Local 21 1/4 Zip Sweater
12/22/18 - IAFF Local 21 Local 21, 1/4 zip sweaters, $45 dollars. |
