IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 12-19-25

Updated On: Jan 04, 2026

Brothers and Sisters,

As of right now, we still have five individuals who have been recalled back-to-back for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

We are again reaching out on behalf of our fellow members to ask that anyone who has both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day off and is willing and able to work consider volunteering for one of these individuals.

We want ALL of our members to have the opportunity to spend at least one day at home with their families.

Battalion 1

CA RYAN GENNARO
CA KORY LOMBARD
CA STEVE HARPER

Battalion 5-23

CA Corey Lovers
CA Robert Martin

If you are willing and able to work one of these spots either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, please reach out to these individuals directly or to the Battalion Card Files ASAP.

Honor Act Signed Into Law: Occupational Cancer Now Recognized as a Line-of-Duty Death

In a landmark moment for America’s firefighters, the IAFF-endorsed Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act has officially been signed into law, securing federal recognition of occupational cancer as a line-of-duty death.

The Honor Act passed both chambers of Congress with overwhelming bipartisan support — 312 votes in the House and 77 in the Senate and was signed by President Donald Trump on Thursday, Dec. 19, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

What the Honor Act Does
The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act updates the federal Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB) program to recognize certain cancers as presumed job-related for fire fighters. This is critical, because it removes the unfair burden on families to prove a specific exposure caused the illness — something that is often impossible given the nature of the job. Under this law, survivors are now eligible for:

Federal death benefits
Educational benefits for eligible family members
Presumptive recognition of 20 types of cancers commonly linked to fire service exposure, including brain, lung, prostate, breast, esophageal, and other cancers that have impacted our ranks.

A Bipartisan Win — Built on Years of Union Advocacy
This victory was made possible through a truly bipartisan effort led by Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Reps. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) and Mary Gay Scanlon (D-Pa.) — alongside years of sustained organizing and advocacy by the IAFF, local unions, survivors, and fire fighters across the country.

The IAFF made the Honor Act a major priority at the 2025 Alfred K. Whitehead Legislative Conference, backed by multiple lobbying days on Capitol Hill where members and survivors pushed for long-overdue recognition of the cancer crisis in the fire service.
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This is a hard-won victory — and a powerful reminder of what our union can accomplish when we fight together.

For more details on the PSOB program and how this new law impacts members and families, visit the IAFF’s PSOB FAQ page.

Celebrating our Local 1014 Union and Health Trust Staff!

This holiday season, Local 1014 was proud to come together to celebrate the hard work and dedication of the Local 1014 and Local 1014 Health Plan staff. This small but mighty group works tirelessly year-round to ensure our members receive some of the best health care benefits in the nation.

Every day, our Health Plan staff goes above and beyond—advocating for our members, protecting their benefits, and fighting for the well-being of our members and their families. Their commitment and expertise are essential to the strength of our union and the security of the 3,400 members and families we proudly represent.

On behalf of our entire membership, we extend our sincere thanks to our staff for taking such great care of us. Their dedication makes a real difference in the lives of our members, and it does not go unnoticed.

We were especially pleased to kick off the holiday season by celebrating not only our staff, but also the exciting new benefits coming in 2026. It was a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come—and to look ahead with confidence, knowing we have a strong team working every day on behalf of Local 1014.

Here’s to our staff, our members, and a healthy, strong future together.

New Member Benefits Coming in January 2026 Brought to You by the Local 1014 Health Trust

We’re excited to share two new benefits coming in January 2026 for Local 1014 members and families who are enrolled in the Local 1014 Health Plan. These added benefits are being brought to you by the Local 1014 Health Trust, which continues to push for innovation and expanded benefits that support our union members and their families.

Uber Transportation Benefit (FOR MEDICAL)— Sign-Up Open This Week
To help make transportation easier and more reliable, eligible members will have access to a new Uber transportation benefit beginning January 2026.

Important: You must have an active Uber account to access this benefit. When completing the form, be sure to enter the cell phone number connected to your Uber account. Sign-up is open this week through the Local 1014 Medical website.

Click here to sign up to access this benefit in the new year

$900 Annual Wellness Benefit — Coming January 2026

Starting January 2026, eligible members enrolled in the Local 1014 Health Plan will also receive a $900 Wellness Benefit to support your health and overall well-being through approved wellness-related expenses.

Beginning January, Local 1014 Health Plan can receive up to $900 per year in reimbursement for eligible wellness expenses. No expenses incurred prior to January 1, 2026—and no receipts submitted prior to that date—will be eligible for reimbursement. This benefit is attached to the member and may be used for eligible expenses incurred by the member, their covered spouse, and eligible dependents.

For more information on the Wellness Benefit, please visit the Local 1014 Medical website page dedicated to this benefit, where additional details and guidelines will be posted.

Click here for more information on the 1014 Wellness Benefit

LACFD CHAPLAINS BENEVOLENT FUND

Our Chaplain’s office does so much for our sick and fallen. Did you know that our Chaplains rely on donations when it comes to family travel and lodging? We are asking all our members to support and donate a minimum of $10 a month to the LACFD CHAPLAINS BENEVOLENT FUND.

The Chaplains’ Benevolent Fund exists to support Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel and their families during life’s most challenging moments. Your contribution directly helps:

Spiritual Support – Chaplains assist during the passing of a loved one by providing emotional and spiritual care, and coordinating services, celebrations of life, and funerals.
Financial Assistance for Families of Critically Sick or Injured Members – Helping with travel, lodging, and unexpected expenses while families support their firefighter.
Department Memorial & Ceremony Support – Assists with costs related to official memorial services and honors.
Support for Families Traveling to Memorials – Ensuring families attending fallen firefighter memorials do not bear the burden of travel, lodging, registration, or other necessary expenses.

Your participation ensures that no family, including yours, faces hardship alone. Please follow these six steps and donate.

In Solidarity,

President Dave Gillotte and the Local 1014 Executive Board