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January 24, 2020

CO IAFF Newswire
Current news directly from CO IAFF locals.

Notice of Nominations for Convention Delagates and Alternates
01/23/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Nominations for Delegates & Alternates to the 2020 IAFF Convention will be held at the February Union meeting on February 5th at 7:00 pm & February 6th at 8:30 am at 12 Lakeside Lane, Denver, Colorado 80212. Nominees will have the opportunity to speak at the Union meeting on March 4th at 7:00 pm & March 5th at 8:30 am.

Engineer Allen Retirement
01/21/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

Congratulations and thank you to Engineer Steve Allen for his 25 years of service. Enjoy your retirement! https://www.southmetro.

Monday Morning Headlines 1/20/2020
01/20/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Good Monday Morning, TODAY'S HEADLINES ALTS Union Office Closed Survey Monkey Ball Tickets ALTS - This week, members of the Executive Board are in Orlando, FL, at the Affiliate Leadership Training Summit. They are taking classes such as Duty of Fair Representation, Grievances, and New Union Leader classes, to name a few.

Colorado Avalanche/858 Discount tickets
01/17/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Hello members, we have discounted Avs tickets available for Saturday March 21st, tickets start @ $37 and come with food or drink credit, just click the link on the attached flyer and we’ll see you there. Friends and family are invited, no limit on tickets, but they will sell out.

Union Office Closed
01/17/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Denver Fire Fighters Local 858 Offices will be closed January 20th thru January 22nd for the IAFF Affiliate Leadership Training Summit and Human Relations Conference. We will return to regular operating hours on January 23rd. If you need immediate assistance, please contact your District Vice President or Principle Officer.

Downing St. Structure Fire
01/13/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

Around 3:45am Monday, January 13th Local members responded to a house fire in the 3600 block of S. Downing St. in Cherry Hills Village. When members arrived on scene they found a house fully involved in fire and immediately began fighting the fire defensively from the outside of the structure.

Monday Morning Headlines 1/13/2020
01/13/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Good Monday Morning, 9-Ball - Today and tomorrow is the Denver Fire Fighters Charitable Foundation 25th Annual Scotch Doubles 9 Ball Tournament. It's at the Wynkoop Brewing Company and begins both days at 11 am. $30 per two-person team and $40 per three-person team. See Poster for additional information.

Denver Firefighters Museum Update
01/08/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Dear Brothers and Sisters, On behalf of the Denver Firefighters Museum Board of Directors I would like to offer up some things for you to think about. After the tumultuous annual meeting which resulted in a large turn over in directors things were very contentious.

Museum Update
01/08/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

January 5, 2020 Dear Museum Members and Brothers and Sisters of Local 858 On Thursday January 2, three designated members of the Museum board (Angela Rayne, Laurie Wetzel and myself) met with the Executive Director and relived her of her duties.

Monday Morning Headlines 1/6/2020
01/06/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Good Morning and Happy New Year! Union Meeting - This week, we have the Union Meetings on Wednesday the 8th at 7 pm and Thursday the 9th at 8:30 am. We will be asking for nominations for a new Election Commissioner. The Election Commissioner is a one year term and is a great way to get involved! Survey Monkey - Thank you to all that submitted your comments.

South Delaware St. Vehicle into a Building
01/04/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

At 6:21 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2020, Local member responded to multiple reports of a vehicle accident involving a structure at 5331 S. Delaware Street in Littleton. A sedan traveling westbound on Rafferty Gardens Ave. crossed over Delaware Street, collided with a parked car, then struck an apartment building.

January Union Meeting Reminder
01/02/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Happy New Year!!! With the holiday being this week and per our Union By-Laws, Article VIII, Section 1, If the first Wednesday or Thursday is a holiday, the regular meetings will be held on the second Wednesday and Thursday. This means that the January Union Meeting will be January 8th @ 7 pm and January 9th @ 8:30 am.

25th Annual Denver Firefighters Charitable Foundation Scotch Doubles 9-Ball Tournament
01/01/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Union Meeting Reminder 1/8/2020 & 1/9/2020
01/01/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
This is a reminder that the Union Meeting is tonight Wednesday, 1/8/2020 at 7pm and tomorrow Thursday, 1/9/2020 at 8:30 am. EMT Position - There will be a question and answer session 30 minutes prior to tonight's meeting and 30 minutes after tomorrow's meeting. Tonight and tomorrow nominations for Election Commissioner we be held.

Battalion Chief Christ Memorial
12/30/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

Today marks the 10th anniversary of Battalion Chief Jeffrey Christ’s line of duty death while with Littleton Fire Rescue. Battalion Chief Christ gave 27 years of selfless and dedicated service to our communities and unfortunately died of a job-related brain tumor.

W. Mineral Ave Structure Fire
12/30/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

At 04:43 a.m. on Monday, December 30, 2019, Littleton Police officers investigating an alarm at the Rubios Coastal Grill, located 111 W. Mineral Ave., discovered smoke and windows warm to the touch. Officers requested a structure fire response from South Metro and members were dispatched.

Monday Morning Headlines - 12/30/19
12/30/19 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Good Morning! Collective Bargaining: The Survey Monkey for the collective bargaining Committee has been sent out to your email. If you or someone you know had not received it, please email me at communications@IAFF858.org, and I will send it out to you. Office Hours: Union Office hours are still reduced this week.

E. Lake Way Structure Fire
12/26/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

Around 9:20 on Wednesday December 25th, Local members responded to a house fire in the 3500 block of E. Lake Way in Centennial. The homeowner was not home at the time, but was notified of the fire when the camera on their ring doorbell sensed movement as another family member came running out of the house. SMFR Engine 14 arrived on scene to find the back of the home fully involved in fire.

Monday Morning Headlines - 12/23/19
12/23/19 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Good morning! I hope you all have a wonderful holiday week! This week, the Union Office will be on revised hours. Today will be business as usual but, the rest of the week will be appointment only. Check "What's New" on the union website for specific hours for the rest of the year. A survey on the new EMT position will be sent out on Survey Monkey today.

Chief Jackson Funeral
12/22/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

On Friday December 20th family, friends and emergency responders from across Colorado gathered at Denver First Church to honor the life of Assistant Chief Troy Jackson. This heartbreaking day was made easier by the incredible support that the Jackson family and South Metro Fire Rescue received from our community and partner agencies.

S. Reed Multi-Family Structure Fire
12/21/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

At 1:07 on Saturday December 21st, Local 2086 and 1309 members responded to a second alarm apartment fire in the 8400 block of S. Reed St. in unincorporated Jefferson County. Initial reports stated there were multiple people trapped, residents were jumping from their apartment units and cars were on fire as well.

Additional Details on Chief Jackson's Memorial
12/19/19 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters

We wanted to provide some reminders and additional details for Chief Jackson's memorial services and reception tomorrow. Please read carefully as there is quite a bit of helpful information below.

Holiday Office Hours
12/18/19 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Denver Firefighters Local 858 Holiday Office Hours will be reduced over the next 2 weeks but please reach out to your District Vice President if you have any needs and we can make arrangements to take care of them.

Chief Jackson Dignified Honor Transfer
12/16/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

This morning Local members gathered at UC Health Highlands Ranch Hospital to support the family and friends of Assistant Chief Troy Jackson. The SMFR Honor Guard provided dignified honors during a small procession to Crown Hill Mortuary. Honor watch began immediately and members will remain with Chief Jackson 24 hours a day until his memorial service.

Assistant Chief Jackson Line of Duty Death
12/16/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

With great sadness, South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) announces the Line of Duty Death of former Assistant Chief of Operations Troy Jackson who passed away peacefully this morning, December 16, 2019. In 2013 Chief Jackson was diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare job-related terminal cancer.