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October 20, 2018

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IAFF Local 1014

2019 BFIT FIRST RESPONDER CHALLENGE

Cambridge Fire Fighters

Passing of Retired Fire LT Francis G. Murphy

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City of Columbia Firefighter Park

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October 17, 2018: Retirement Party Battalion Chief James Kottage

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Pink Breast Cancer Shirts

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Colorado Professional Fire Fighters

Corey Rose Wins 1st Place: IAFF Media Award for her Cancer in the Fire Service Series "Left in the Smoke"

9 News Ancor Corey Rose dedicated a three-part series, "Left in the Smoke" highlighting the growing issue of cancer in the fire service. As many of you know, Corey sits on the Board of Directors for the CPFF Foundation. Corey's father, Gary, died due to job related cancer shortly after retiring from a 32 year career with LA City Fire.
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Greeley Local 888 Golf Fundraiser

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2018 Fire Leadership Challenge

Join us in Keystone, CO for the 2018 Fire Leadership Challenge - October 23 - 26. Fire Leadership Challenge 2018 will be back in Keystone, CO this Fall – October 23 – 26.

At the CPFF Annual Meeting a Trustee position was vacated that will need to be filled for the remainder of the term.

Local 2403 Fundraiser

Join Adams County Professional Firefighters Local 2403 along with Bruz Beers on April 21st from 6pm -11pm for the tapping of SUPER STACHE FIREHOUSE IPA. Proceeds from beer sales and events go to assist the family of Firefighter Brett Anderson. A food truck will be on hand, along with Bruz Beers other craft beers. See attached flyer for more information. See you there.

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Senate Bill 214 become law!

Governor Hickenlooper signed Senate Bill 214 (Firefighter Cancer Benefit Program) into law today. This bill is the culmination of years of effort and testament to the collaborative efforts fostered by the Colorado Professional Fire Fighters, the Colorado State Fire Chiefs and the Special Districts Association.

FF Anderson Donations

Brothers and Sisters- Please visit this GoFundMe page for a fellow Brother in need. Brother Anderson was with Adams County L2403. www.gofundme.

Today SB-214 passed out of the House on a bipartisan vote 65-0. After passing out of the Senate earlier this session, our bill now heads to Governor Hickenlooper with unanimous bipartisan support. This is testament to the continued collaborative efforts and hard work from everyone involved over the last two years.

Cooperation Brings Success

Cooperation Brings Success Firefighters and Fire Chiefs Work Together to Change the Fire Service in Colorado By Susan M. Thornton There was a time in Colorado when fire chiefs and firefighters didn’t work together very well in dealing with the details of operating their fire and emergency medical services organizations.