IAFF Fire Fighters Thank Those Who Have Sacrificed For Us

Local 1014 has had quite a busy May to say the least. Many long hours worked and a myriad of issues affecting our profession including important legislation, local issues, hosting our state convention and political action at the County and State Level. We will be taking a moment next week to say more on these items as we recover and reset from the grueling work this month to make it all happen.

But as we reset over this weekend, we must take time to remember those who have sacrificed so much to protect our way of life as Americans. Please join the entire Local 1014 Executive Board as we pause this weekend and reflect and remember all of the military personnel who have served or are serving our great Country. In all branches of service Americans have proudly sacrificed so much to make America the Greatest Country in the World. We proudly protect and serve the citizens within our great Country and there are those who protect us and those who have given all so that we may prosper and have the freedoms we enjoy.

Those individuals come from all walks of life, and as we set out to enjoy this long 3 day weekend, take time to watch the tributes, take time to look at a waving American Flag as you roll down the road, and not let the sacrifices that are represented pass through you easily this weekend. Let the history of this Country and the memories of those who have served and given all cause you to slow down and deeply reflect and pay your respects, pay our respects.

We would also like to once again take a moment to remind our membership to Drink Responsibly this weekend and travel responsibly also. This weekend traditionally sees a lot of travel and with that a high level of alcohol related accidents. Don’t let yourself be one of those individuals that finds themselves in trouble or worse yet because of poor planning or decision-making. Limit your drinking and keep it cool. If you make a mistake and have too much or even think you might have impairment from drinking, or if you know you will be having a few and be over the limit a bit, then plan to not drive a vehicle. Plan to get a room, get a cab, get a driver.

Please also make the effort to put that phone away and food and any other distractions that impair your driving and keep you and your family safe and sound through the whole weekend. Thank you to all members who will be on the line this weekend protecting and serving and be safe and do a great job for our citizens in Los Angeles County who we serve so well.

Local 1014 Salutes all those who have served and we remember your sacrifice.

Sincerely,

Your Local 1014 Executive Board