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Pilots, Wildland Firefighters, Forestry and Health Haz Mat personnel
BEHAVIORAL ISSUES IN THE FIRE SERVICE
This past week has been a tragic reminder of the impact mental health issues can have on so many. It not only effects the individual, but can have devastating impact on so many innocent and unsuspecting people around us.
We would just like to remind everyone you are not alone. You are surrounded by a family of brothers and sisters who are willing to listen, support, and assist in finding help. We have an amazing and dedicated group of peer counselors and chaplains who understand what first responders go through on a daily basis, county provided licensed Mental Health professionals that can be accessed by Department members 24/7.
The only way to begin to address these problems is to talk about them with someone.
Local 1014 has teamed up with FIRESTRONG in an effort to provide resources and support. Firestrong is an organization that was established to help fire department personnel when they need to call for help.
Click the following link to access www.Firestrong.org. Once on the site look for the drop down box titled "select department" and select Local 1014.
You will see many options to help you. There are resources listed there as well as links and phone numbers for assistance. There are links for issues such as PTSD, addiction and pain relief, just to list a few. This is a resource that is continually building on its foundation to help us.
The stigma associated with suicide, and most behavioral health issues makes it one of those subjects not talked about in the fire service. The IAFF in conjunction with top researchers and mental health professionals is developing new resources and tools (such as IAFF Online Behavioral Wellness Manual) designed to help affiliates and members recognize and deal with this and other growing issues.
Please remember there are people at the kitchen table of the fire station or in the cubicle right next to you that are ready to help you, just start the conversation. If you need help outside of our department, Local 1014 has now given you the tools to get help OR to help someone in need.
As always, please take care of yourself and each other.
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Pilots, Wildland Firefighters, Forestry and Health Haz Mat personnel
Patriot Day
SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 is a day that we shall never forget. Local 1014 Members were either at home with their families or serving Los Angeles County citizens when terror struck our hearts and the hearts and souls of all Americans.
The world watched in horror while the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon in D.C, and a field in Shanksville Pennsylvania became the vision of terror on and in our homeland.
On that morning Americans stood strong and fought with incredible courage and wrapped in Red White and Blue, we all rose to the high standards that America was built on.
Firefighters and Paramedics who responded to the Pentagon, Shanksville PA, and the World Trade Center, which took 343 of our Bravest, became Americas’ symbol of hope and honor and resilience during this time of tragedy.
We all take time today to stay true to our commitment… “We Shall Never Forget”. As you move through your day, take time to remember and honor all those who served and gave all including our great Military Personnel in addition to our Firefighters.
Local 1014 Members and all of the People who make up the Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Los Angeles County Fire Fighters are the proudest and most honorably serving members in the Country and it is with great pride that we stand together to honor our Country and all who serve. May God bless us all and our Country.
Local 1014 Executive Board
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Representing over 3200 Firefighters, Paramedics, Dispatchers,
Pilots, Wildland Firefighters, Forestry and Health Haz Mat personnel
JUST A REMINDER THIS IMPORTANT CLASS STARTS
ON THE 16TH PLEASE REGISTER NOW, SPACE IS
FILLING UP FAST
Local 1014 is proud to provide our members with
"EMS LEGAL UPDATE 2015"
This type of class has never been provided by your employer, yet you are expected to be an expert on all procedures, policies, documentation, NFIRS, patient care records, etc. Protect your license, your family, your income and your future by educating yourself and listening to an expert in the field of EMS Defense Law.
Paramedic turned Defense Attorney David J. Givot, is a nationally sought after speaker and consultant. Mr. Givot has built.......(Click here for more info)
This class WILL be very informative. The class is a one day class that will be offered three consecutive dates so you will not have to burn time to attend.
We are putting this class on to educate all our members on current laws, policies and procedures that govern the EMS work we do everyday. It does not matter if you are a new member of 1014 or have been a member for 30 years, this class is a must have. This will help the newest firefighter to the most senior captain to better understand their roles, responsibilities and liabilities in regards to EMS & more. For our paramedics, this is a must attend.
We have recently mailed to all worksites this flyer with all the details in case you missed it. Share this information at line-up and with all your sisters and brothers.
There is no cost, includes lunch and CE's.
To reserve your spot PLEASE RSVP via email to: dbaumann@local1014.org with the following: Name
Assignment
Cell phone number
What day you will be attending
Classes will start promptly at 0900 and end no later than 1600
Representing over 3200 Firefighters, Paramedics, Dispatchers,
Pilots, Wildland Firefighters, Forestry and Health Haz Mat personnel
BROTHER AND SISTER DOWN
This morning the Local 1014 Membership, and frankly the entire department woke to the horrible news of the death of Firefighter James Taylor, and his wife, a Los Angeles County Sheriff Deputy and ALADS member.
By now you have read the Department communication and more importantly read the news and have seen the television reports on the incident. Local 1014 has had a long night working with the Department to address the numerous issues that must be handled for this extremely tragic incident. Local 1014 has been in contact with the Department and the Board of Supervisors to not only collaborate in the hard work that must be done, but also to ensure all elements of support for our members and their families is in place.
This type of firefighter death is happening in increasing numbers statewide and nationally and Local 1014 Members are no stranger to the harshness of the subject. We are working to ensure that all immediate family members and co-workers both directly and indirectly including the LAFD and LASD brothers and sisters are cared for in a formal and official manner. Department resources including the Peer Support Team, Behavioral Health Specialist, Medical Director, and specialized resources from the International Association of Fire Fighters Health and Safety Office have been contacted and are in service.
We will keep you updated and informed as we move forward to deal with this extremely tragic day for our membership, the membership of ALADS and LASD and our Brothers and Sisters from LAFD, and both general and broad Membership intervention as well as very specific individual intervention are in place and we will work hard for the best outcome we can.
As we progress through this hard time, please take a moment, or more than a moment and literally say a prayer for Brother James Taylor, his wife and their child of 6 years, as well as other family and friends who are affected. We will be using all of our resources to protect and preserve the rights and the needs of everyone in this time. We will stand together shoulder to shoulder once again to shore our family up and get through this.
Representing over 3100 Firefighters, Paramedics, Dispatchers,
Pilots, Wildland Firefighters, Forestry and Health Haz Mat personnel
Local 1014 is proud to provide our members with
"EMS LEGAL UPDATE 2015"
This type of class has never been provided by your employer, yet you are expected to be an expert on all procedures, policies, documentation, NFIRS, patient care records, etc. Protect your license, your family, your income and your future by educating yourself and listening to an expert in the field of EMS Defense Law.
Paramedic turned Defense Attorney David J. Givot, is a nationally sought after speaker and consultant. Mr. Givot has built.......(Click here for more info)
This class WILL be very informative. The class is a one day class that will be offered three consecutive dates so you will not have to burn time to attend.
We are putting this class on to educate all our members on current laws, policies and procedures that govern the EMS work we do everyday. It does not matter if you are a new member of 1014 or have been a member for 30 years, this class is a must have. This will help the newest firefighter to the most senior captain to better understand their roles, responsibilities and liabilities in regards to EMS & more. For our paramedics, this is a must attend.
We have recently mailed to all worksites this flyer with all the details in case you missed it. Share this information at line-up and with all your sisters and brothers.
There is no cost, includes lunch and CE's.
To reserve your spot PLEASE RSVP via email to: dbaumann@local1014.org with the following: Name
Assignment
Cell phone number
What day you will be attending
Classes will start promptly at 0900 and end no later than 1600
Representing over 3100 Firefighters, Paramedics, Dispatchers,
Pilots, Wildland Firefighters, Forestry and Health Haz Mat personnel
PLEASE READ AND POST
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR LOCAL 1014 MEMBERS
Yesterday, the Department and the County decided to release records to the LA Times related to the recent Auditor-Controller’s Report regarding the past FF Exam. The Department and the County gave no notice to Local 1014 or the employees of this Department that may be affected. We want to inform our membership of this action and the potential impact to our personal and professional lives, a courtesy the Department and the County did not afford the employees.
The Department and the County have released e-mails and records relating to the County Auditor-Controller Report on the past Firefighter Exam process. These records include names / ranks / positions of employees including managers and chiefs and staff. Specifically employees involved in any aspect of the past FF exam process and candidate selection process and any employees who took part in mock oral interviews and training on County property as described in the Auditor-Controller report.
The Union has opposed this action and cited the confidentiality of the information especially as we represent members in due process procedures. It is important to note the County and the Department gave no opportunity to respond to their actions before the unilateral decision to release these records.
We wanted the membership to be aware of this action taken by the Department and the County. It is readily apparent to our membership and the public we serve that the Auditor-Controller’s Report is seriously flawed and out of context. It is also clear that the “Yellow-Journalism” of the LA Times may continue with little regard for the truth and they will write what they want despite the facts at hand and the full story.
We therefore recommend to all members to give “NO COMMENT” to the press on this item and if contacted by the Department regarding any of these items, as always, call your Union for representation IMMEDIATELY.
We will continue to push forward as a remarkable family of the most well respected, well trained, hard-working men and women of Local 1014! Local 1014 members are a diverse group of professional firefighters, paramedics and fire personnel who bring passionate and dedicated service to our communities. Be proud and unwavering with pride in your work and our Department and our Members. “TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE”
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Pilots, Wildland Firefighters, Forestry and Health Haz Mat personnel
The Bear Classic is this Saturday, July 18th.
The Bear Classic Tournament will be held once again at La Mirada Regional Park. This is a great event where over 800 people attend. All members of our department and their families. A great day for fun and softball.
There will be a mobile rock climbing wall, Shakey Quakey, Amp Radio, Monster Energy Drink Event Team and 7-UP event team.
Local 1014 will be providing the food for the event.
Representing over 3100 Firefighters, Paramedics, Dispatchers,
Pilots, Wildland Firefighters, Forestry and Health Haz Mat personnel
MDA
The 12th Annual Los Angeles County, Local 1014 Fill the Boot raised an incredible $247,489, bringing the twelve year total to $3,681,575. The 3 day “on duty” event held July 9th, 10th, and 11th brought out the brave men and woman of Local 1014 to help kids and adults live longer and grow stronger. Thank you for your time, efforts, and commitment for the MDA families.
Once again, 1014 Vice President, Dave Lopez, coordinated the event with the cooperation andfull support of Chief Osby to ensure a safe and profitable drive, “We want to take care of the MDA families anyway we can. Every year, I am proud of what our men and women accomplish in support of MDA.”
Battalion 8 came in with the most dollars raised at $24,956. Battalion 9 was close behind at $19,729, closely trailed by Battalion 22 with $19,096. Great job, Local 1014.
We would like to recognize and give a special thanks to some of the members and LA County Fire leadership that went above and beyond to help make the Fill the Boot event a success.
Thank you for your dedication and support!
DFC 1 John B Tripp
BN 1, FS 8 Engineer Gabe Barajas
BN 2 Joe Cuzynski
BN 7, FS 116 Emmitt Sanders
BN 8, FS 59 Ed Fields
BN 10, FS 5 Norm Queen
BN 12 Chief Brown
BN 14, FS 196 Kyle Anderson
BN 16 Utility Driver David Monday
BN 17 Matt Farnes
BN 20 Chief's
BN 18 Chief Brian Askari, and all BN 18 captains
BN 18, FS 161 FF Sarah Cortez
All BN 22 Personnel
Dependent Eligibility Verification (DEV)
Wednesday July 15th is the last day to submit!
Don't let your dependents get dropped from the plan.
As you know the County of Los Angeles is doing a Dependent Eligibility Verification Audit (DEV). We have told the county we are not opposed to the audit but we are very opposed to the process which includes, but is not limited to, the request for documents by the county (and 3rd party vendor). These documents are not required under the Choices Summary Plan Description to enroll a dependent. A negotiated item.
We are at the point, and have been informing everyone in the last few weeks, that you need to turn the required paperwork in or you run the risk of your dependents being dropped from the plan. This includes medical and dental insurance.
We will deal with the document request after the 15th of July, the deadline for submission.
As a reminder this DOES NOT affect retired personnel as well as those who do not have dependents. If you have not received any paperwork you can call the following number:
HMS Dependent Verification
Monday – Friday, 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. (866) 365-7285
Any questions please call or email Andy Doyle (562) 307-7045.
Representing over 3100 Firefighters, Paramedics, Dispatchers,
Pilots, Wildland Firefighters, Forestry and Health Haz Mat personnel
July 10, 2015
Negotiations
We continue to meet with the County for a successor agreement to our MOU that expired December 31, 2014. We have had many sessions at the bargaining table and we continue to get closer to an agreement. We will be meeting again the week of July 13th in hopes that we will be able to reach an agreement soon.
We will keep you informed. In the meantime you can click on this link to keep updated on negotiations. We update this link (must be logged in as a 1014 member) every Friday with information about the weeks events at our table.
We are also at the table for the County Coalition of Unions (CCU) successor MOU that covers our fringe benefit contract (Vacation hours, sick days and insurance premiums among other items.
As we finish up day two of MDA we are still counting the generous donations from people all over the county.
Again YOU, our Local 1014 members, have come through and made a HUGE impact for MDA. We, and the children and adults living with these diseases, cannot thank the "B" shift, Day One, enough. B-Shift members collectively raised over $63,200. Battalion 8 was the highest raising battalion, raising over $6,956 on Thursday!
We have 1 more days to go. Keep up the momentum. Everyone did a great job today. Through our fund-raising, MDA is able to help send over 120 children from the Greater Los Angeles area to MDA Summer Camp next week at the Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center. These local kids are able to enjoy a magical week among friends because of your hard work and dedication at the Fill the Boot. At MDA camp, kids with neuromuscular disease discover a world created specifically for them, and meet many other kids sharing the same needs and experiences. MDA campers dream about summer camp all year and often say it's better than Christmas; some even say it's changed their lives. Almost all campers agree that it's "the best week of the year."
Below is a video from last year's Southern California MDA Summer Camp.
As you know the County of Los Angeles is doing a Dependent Eligibility Verification Audit (DEV). We have told the county we are not opposed to the audit but we are very opposed to the process which includes, but is not limited to, the request for documents by the county (and 3rd party vendor). These documents are not require under the Choices Summary Plan Description to enroll a dependent. A negotiated item.
We are at the point, and have been informing everyone since last week, that you need to turn the required paperwork in or you run the risk of your dependents being dropped from the plan. This includes medical and dental insurance.
We will deal with the document request after the 15th of July, the deadline for submission.
As a reminder this DOES NOTaffect retired personnel as well as those who do not have dependents. If you have not recieved any paperwork you can call the following number:
HMS Dependent Verification Monday – Friday, 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. (866) 365-7285
In May of this year 4 of our firefighters from Fire Station 164 went through a roof while performing ventilation in a fire in Cudahy, California. On Monday, July 6th those firefighters were honored at Dodger Stadium along with firefighters from Battalion 13 and their families.
Before the game they were allowed to go down to the field and watch batting practice. Once the game started they joined their family members who came to watch the Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies! 1014 member BC 13C Glenn Goulet made all the arrangements and provided pictures of the event.
The Serious Accident Review Team is still hard at work compiling information about the incident and will have a full report out in the near future.
Fresno Fire Captain Pete Dern
Captain Dern continues on the road to recovery. Today he held a press conference to talk about what happened and what is happening as well as how grateful he is for all the prayers and support he, his family and his department has received.
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Injured Fresno Fire Captain and local hero Pete Dern, who suffered burns to much of his body while fighting a fire in March, is now walking, and talking, and smiling! He addressed the community Friday and gave thanks for all the support he's received over the past few months.
"Our community here in Fresno -- I want to thank everybody for their prayers and support," Dern said. "It really matters."
Dern's remarkable journey and recovery have drawn national and international attention. And he took another big step forward Friday, letting us all know he's feeling.......read morewith video from today's press confrence.
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Pilots, Wildland Firefighters, Forestry and Health Haz Mat personnel
Dear Members,
On behalf of Local 1014 and the families served by the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), we would like to thank you for your support of our 13th Annual Los Angeles County Local 1014 Fill the Boot to be held on Thursday July9th (B), Friday July 10th (C) and Saturday July 11th (A), 2015. Because of you,Los Angeles County Firefightershaveraised nearly $3,500,000in the last twelveyearsto provide health care and support services to the families served by MDA.
With our participation in events like Fill the Boot, MDA will continue to fund comprehensive healthcare clinics at renowned facilities like Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and UCLA. In addition, MDA will fund life saving research at USC and Cedars Sinai. Last but not least, your support sends children with neuromuscular disease to MDA summer camp. Each and every one of your efforts will not go unnoticed. As the IAFF’s charity of choice for over 60 years, you are a part of the tradition and commitment to the families who live with muscle disease. Your character and dedication to help those in need is what our profession is about.
With the Fire Chief and his Executive Staff’s full support, we need all hands on deck to get our total over $300,000. As in previous years, MDA staff has been conducting station presentations to recruit off-duty site coordinators. There will be one MDA staff or volunteer at each Battalion. We need active firefighter volunteers to give us four hours off-duty so that we can continue to make a difference for our MDA family.
Once again, we would like to thank you in advance for your full participation in our Fill the Boot to help kids and adults live longer and grow stronger. Each year, we participate in many events for the department. Los Angeles County Fire Fighters Local 1014 is proud to Fill the Boot for MDA. This is OUR event and one that is very important to Local 1014 and Firefighters across the county as well as those the Fill the Boot helps. Let’s work together with MDA staff to make sure it’s a safe and successful event.
We have been assured there will be MDA staff at every site to make sure we have a successful event. If you have any issues or problems please contact 1st Vice President Dave Lopez on his cell at (909) 917-6058 or by email at davel@local1014.org.
Fraternally,
Your Local 1014 Executive Board
From previous years
For those that wonder why we do what we do for the MDA.....
Meet Firefighter Shaun Probert.....and his 3 young girls.
Shaun spoke at the 2012 IAFF Convention in Philadelphia. Click here to watch his emotional presentation
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