IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 12-19-25

Posted On: Jan 04, 2026

Brothers and Sisters,

Thank you to all our members who attended Tuesday’s union meeting. We had a productive meeting focused on our major initiatives, including binding arbitration. We also had a great roundtable discussion about the use of Measure E funds and how they will be implemented in the future to help our members better serve the public.

Thank you to Deputy Fire Chief Eleni Pappas and Community Services Liaison Rosemary Vivero for sharing a plan to increase outreach to Pomona communities so residents know they have the best fire service in the world. We also discussed adding resources in Pomona—including AP units, engines, and squads—to better support current call volumes.

Thank you to Pomona Councilmember Debra Martin, who shared the work she and our union board have done to ensure the citizens of Pomona understand how valuable LA County Fire is to our communities.

Finally, thank you to Calvary Chapel Pomona Valley for hosting us.

Thank You for Attending the RMT Webinar

Thank you to everyone who joined our recent Retiree Medical Trust (RMT) webinar. Your participation, thoughtful questions, and engagement helped make the session a success. It reinforced how important it is that Plan C members hired after July 1,2014 have clear, reliable information about this protected, union-designed benefit.

The RMT is an important long-term resource for Plan C employees, especially in the years before Medicare eligibility. Our goal was to break down how the RMT works, what contributions mean, and how eligible members can access reimbursements in retirement once vested. We also appreciated the opportunity to address common questions and share next steps and available support.

A sincere thank you to our panelists and partners for sharing their time and expertise: CAPE’s Carmen Lopez and Jarard Kings, BPA/Benefits Administrators’ Alison Stasch, and Wagner Law’s Alexander Olsen.

If you weren’t able to attend live, we’ll continue sharing resources and updates as they become available. Our commitment is to ensure members have the information they need to feel confident about their benefits—now and in the future.

For more information, please visit the dedicated RMT website. We’ll also distribute a webinar Q&A next week based on member questions from the session—so stay tuned as this new retirement benefit rolls out.

Click the document below to view the PowerPoint from the webinar.

IAFF General Secretary-Treasurer Frank Lima, UFLAC 112 Brother Frank Lima, and the IAFF were honored at the Annual United Farm Workers Gala. The IAFF proudly stands in solidarity with our farmworkers—men and women who have so little, yet give so much, and who deserve safer conditions, dignity, and fair treatment on the job.

Our farmworker brothers and sisters have always stood with firefighters in our fights for our members. We will continue to stand with them. Relationships matter. Doing what’s right matters. IAFF Local 1014 Strong!

WEBINAR: 40-HOUR PERSONNEL RECALL PREVENTION TIRAL WEBINAR

We will be hosting a webinar on Thursday, 12/18 at 11:00 a.m. to answer questions regarding ET-422. Please pre-submit any questions by 8:00 p.m. on 12/15 so we can address them during the webinar.

WEBINAR: 40-Hour Personnel Recall Prevention Trial
Thursday, December 18
At 11 AM

We are excited to announce this new staffing trial to try to elevate recalls for our operations personnel. Thank you to the 40-hour personnel for bringing their concerns forward to your union.

Local 1014 also extends its appreciation to Chief Deputy O’Brien, Deputy Chief Brian Martin, and Captain Keith Stires for their collaboration and commitment to successfully negotiating this trial to close.

SUBMIT QUESITONS HERE FOR THE WEBINAR

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

In Solidarity,

President Dave Gillotte and the Local 1014 Executive Board