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Mar 14, 2015

Manchester Fire Fighters Make Good Samaritan Call to Assist Heart Attack Victim’s Family

After a Manchester, Connecticut man died of a heart attack as he was shoveling snow off his roof, several Manchester Local 1579 fire fighters and other first responders went back […]

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Mar 11, 2015

Former IAFF 10th District Vice President Dies

The IAFF has learned that former IAFF 10th District Vice President John K. Stephens died January 19, 2015, at the age of 82. Stephens joined the Los Angeles County Fire […]

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Mar 4, 2015

Retired Bridgeport Fire Fighter Celebrates 104th Birthday

At age 104, retired Bridgeport, CT Local 834 member Benjamin Murphy could be the oldest retired fire fighter in the country. Murphy joined the Bridgeport Fire Department 1939 and served for 25 years. […]

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Feb 27, 2015

Eastpointe/Hazel Park Voters Approve Emergency Services Millage Request

Voters in Eastpointe and Hazel Park approved an Emergency Services Millage request that will provide the funding necessary to maintain fire department and police department staffing at current levels for […]

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Feb 26, 2015

Chicago Member Re-Elected to City Council

With nearly 54 percent of the votes, Chicago, IL Local 2 member Nick Sposato unequivocally won his seat to represent the 38th Ward on the City Council. Of the five […]

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Feb 25, 2015

Winston-Salem Fire Fighter Hopes His Heart Attack Survival Story Will Help Others

Tony Spagnoletti is sharing his personal story of survival to remind others that heart attacks can happen to anyone. He credits his survival to the quick actions of fellow fire […]

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Feb 24, 2015

Wrongfully Terminated Green Bay Local Member Back on the Job

After being terminated for speaking to his local’s Health and Safety Committee about a safety concern, Green Bay, WI Local 141 member David Walters is back on the job. His […]

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Feb 19, 2015

New Aaron Tippin Song to Help Injured Houston Fire Fighter

Houston, TX Local 341 member Bill Dowling’s courageous fight to survive after being severely injured in a 2013 hotel fire has earned him the nickname “Iron Bill.” Both of his […]

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Feb 12, 2015

Wichita Local 135 Thanks L.A. City Local 112 for Helping Their Brother

While members of both locals were attending the IAFF Affiliate Leadership Training Summit (ALTS) in Anaheim, California, Wichita, KS Local 135 presented Los Angeles City, CA Local 112 with a […]

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