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Cleveland's Bravest defeat Cleveland's Finest in Pancake eating competition!
Cleveland Firefighters and Cleveland Police officers battled in a pancake eating competition at IHOP at Steelyard Commons. The FireFighters ate 27 plates of cakes to the Police officers 21 plates.
Proceeds went to benefit "Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital"
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City of Cleveland Health Department Stat of Ohio Health Department |
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John & Roxy
A Local 93 member, with his personal search dog exit the old Lafayette Elementary School as the search continues for more bodies in the serial killings of Anthony Sowell Monday, November 9, 2009. (Gus Chan / The Plain Dealer) |
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New Indiana Law Recognizes Parkinson's Disease as Line-of-Duty Disability |
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From "Cleveland.com"
Cleveland firefighters pull 2 women from burning home on East 134th StreetBy Donna J. MillerOctober 21, 2009, 1:56PM View full size Joshua Gunter, Plain Dealer file CLEVELAND, Ohio — Two women are in serious condition but alive today because Cleveland firefighters, including a 37-year-old rookie, rushed into their burning home Tuesday night to rescue them. Lt. Thomas Zimmer, 39, and Pete Simon, who joined Station 41 two months ago, didn't wait for Engine 41's hoses to fill when they arrived at the burning house about 10:30 p.m. A woman outside the brick house in the 3200 block of East 134th Street told Zimmer, a 12-year veteran, and Simon that two women hadn't made it out of a rear bedroom. Flames filled the front rooms. As firefighters hooked hoses to hydrants, Zimmer and Simon entered the kitchen in the rear. It was filled with hot black smoke. They dropped to their hands and knees and headed to the left while two other firefighters went right. Zimmer and Simon stayed together, crawling against the hallway wall, reaching up to search for door knobs, probing the hot blackness with ax handles, hoping to bump into a person. Nothing in the hall. They reached a bedroom and crawled in. Three feet more and Zimmer felt a leg. Then he felt three legs. It disoriented him in the 200-degree room. What had he found? Simon figured it out first. "We've got both victims," he shouted. One woman was lying on top of the other. Zimmer announced over his radio that they had found the women and needed help to get them out. Firefighters Eric Ross, Tim Todten, Antoine Robinson and Raphael Smith crawled to their aid and pushed furniture aside. The six firefighters worked together and got the women out. The 92-year-old grandmother and her 29-year-old granddaughter were rushed to MetroHealth Medical Center in critical condition. Simon watched the rescue squad pull away and felt good. "We did our job," he recalled thinking. Back at the station, exhausted, with sore muscles and banged-up knees, Simon slept deeply. This morning, the married father of two boys, called his mom, knowing she'd be proud of him. Recounting the events for her, he began to cry. "All of a sudden, it hit me," he said. "The magnitude of saving someone's life." |
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As an IAFF affiliate leader, you know all too well that health care costs are rising out of control and that escalating insurance premiums are diminishing wages and other benefits. Affordable health insurance is also a growing need among retired fire fighters who often lose coverage under employer-paid plans when they separate from service.
While the health care debate on Capitol Hill remains contentious, the IAFF is committed to fighting on its members' behalf for health care reform that protects the benefit plans our members have and reduces the costs both to our members and their employers.
The plan now being proposed by the Senate Finance Committee would assess a 40 percent tax on high-value insurance plans -- a tax that would hit many IAFF members' plans, which cost more because of the dangers associated with their jobs, not necessarily because they offer more generous benefits. The IAFF strongly opposes this or any health care reform bill that imposes an excise tax on insurance companies because those excise taxes are likely to be passed on to IAFF members, and is lobbying tirelessly against the Senate Finance Committee plan to tax so-called "Cadillac" health insurance plans to finance health care overhaul.
IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger spoke at a press conference on Capitol Hill October 7 calling for Congress to seek alternative sources of revenue. "The tax could become similar to the alternative minimum tax (AMT) and trap more and more middle class taxpayers each year under the Finance Committee plan," he said. Related Articles:
House Labor Allies Balk at Tax on Health Plans (CQ 10/07/09) Unions pledge fight over excise tax (USA Today 10/07/09) Labor Unions Plan Ads to Counter Baucus U.S. Health-Care Bill (Bloomberg.com 10/08/09)
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Are You Tough Enough? The Cleveland Warriors are a full-contact football team consisting of Police, Fire, EMS, Military, and Corrections officers from Northeast Ohio, playing our third season in the National Public Safety Football League Mike Griffis (Team captain): publicrelations@clevelandwarriors.us Joe Dorsey (recruiting): |
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2010 IAFF Burn Foundation Calendars On Sale Now!
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Are you interested in singing the National Anthem? At the Lake Erie Monsters Hockey Game on "Local 93 Family night with the Monsters!" Call the office if interested, 216-252-5900 Or Jerry Zimmerer Rescue Co 3 "B" |
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September 2009 Ohio Police & Fire Pension proposals: Click here to read as "Word Document" NOTICE The following recommendations from OP&F Executive Director Estabrook on the 30-yr. funding issue were approved by the OP&F Board of Trustees for presentation to the Ohio Retirement Study Council (ORC) at their meeting on August 26, 2009. A copy of the “motion” adopted by the OP&F Board is included.
D-1) An additional 1% Employer Contribution for both Police & Fire beginning January 1, 2013 to make fully phased in contribution equal to 25%. D-2) Beginning January 2, 2010, reallocate 1.5% of the 6.75% employer contribution rate allocated to health care back towards the pension un funded accrued liability rate while maintaining the 15-year solvency of the Health Care Stabilization Fund. D-3) Reduce the DROP interest credit from 5% to 3% effective January 1, 2010. D-4) Redefine the Average Annual Salary to mean the highest average annual salary for a member during any 5 years of contributions (currently 3 years) effective January 1, 2010. D-5) Change minimum no penalty DROP period to 5 years for new DROP participants, (currently 3 years). D-6) Tie health care premium subsidy to years of service for new retirees (Health care indexing), reducing employer contribution allocation to health care to 4.80 %. (Member- 3% for each year of service up to maximum of 75%, Spouse- 1% for each year of service up to a maximum of 25%). AS OUTLINED IN THE MOTION FROM THE BOARD DATED 8/25/09, THE PLAN IS SUBMITTED AS A PACKAGE TO THE ORC. NONE OF THE PROPOSALS WILL BE ENACTED UNLESS THE ENTIRE PACKAGE INCLUDING ALL LISTED ITEMS ARE ENACTED INTO LAW BY THE OHIO GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND SIGNED BY THE GOVENOR AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW. INDIVIDUAL PROPOSALS WILL BE ENACTED ON THEIR EFFECTIVE DATE OR WHEN ENACTED INTO LAW, WHICH EVER IS THE LATER. We will go over all these proposals at the September 10, 2009 membership meeting at the FTA. Fraternally,
Chester J. Ashton, President 8-27-09 |
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Fundraiser for Sick CEMS employee.
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"Thank you Cleveland!" With your help, Cleveland Firefighters
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$3120 raised for From recent "Women's Show" at the IX center Thank you to all who donated and all who volunteered their time for a worthy cause! |
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"Tunnel to Towers" raffle winners:
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Representatives from "DEUS Rescue" worked with our "Bailout Committee" and gave a presentation on their "Firefighter Personal Escape System" Friday, Sept 25, 2009
The bailout committee needs your help. We are looking to document times when CFD members were forced to jump from windows or off a roof.
If you were involved in a bailout, or are aware of one, please contact either: Jerry Zimmerer (Rescue Co 3 "B") 216-702-8643 or Brian Webb (Rescue Co 3 "A") 216-272-9217 or email to: iafflocal93@aol.com Thank you. |
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Congratulations to the 3 remaining members from the Sept 16, 1965 cadet class on their 44th year anniversary! One is a Chief in the Fourth Battalion, One is a Lt on Engine Co 4 One is a Lt on Engine Co 20 Congratulations. The class of 1965 was the first cadet class at the current CFD Fire Training Academy. |
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| Click here for 2008 "Old News"
Yearbook Arrives The book has arrived. You can pick them up at the union office during normal business hours if you preordered and paid. The project has been a long time coming. (Over 2 years). $55 standard edition To Order Call |
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Two of Buffalo's Bravest die in a fire. Buffalo Firefighters Local 282 Funeral Services are as follows. Lt. Charles McCarthy Viewing: Thursday, August 27th 2-8pm James Cannan Funeral Home 3155 Orchard Park Road Orchard Park, NY 14127 Funeral: Friday, August 28th 9:30 am St. Josephs Old Cathedral 50 Franklin Street Buffalo, NY 14202
Firefighter Jonathan Croom Viewing: Thursday August 27th 2-8pm Amigone Funeral Home 1132 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14209 Funeral: Friday August 28th 1:00pm St. Josephs Old Cathedral 50 Franklin Street Buffalo, NY 14202 Collation to Follow at the HSBC ARENA in Downtown Buffalo!
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Cleveland Fire Department Graduates a Class of 24
Current opportunities are available in the Divisions of Police and Fire and offer you a chance to learn valuable skills for life. In addition to a competitive salary and paid training, benefits include health, vision, dental and life insurance; paid time off; longevity bonuses; generous retirement packages; uniform allowances; and more. The City of Cleveland has also pledged to support and work with you if you have made a commitment to the Guard or Reserve. If you are interested in receiving more information about a career with the Cleveland Department of Public Safety, please call 216-623-5233 to submit your information.
Your Choice. Your Opportunity. Make It Count.
*THE CITY OF CLEVELAND IS AN (they tested in 1998 and have waited 11 yrs for the opportunity to become a Cleveland Firefighter)
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Went undefeated and beat Columbus to become
see more picture in Photo Gallery Went undefeated and beat Columbus to become
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International Fire Chief's report on: Sleep deprivation in the Fire service and EMS
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We have established a committee that is currently in the process of testing, evaluating, comparing and different "Firefighter Escape Systems" for the ultimate goal of the city issuing one to every member who works on a suppression company. Check these links below. |
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Fire Museum Raffle winners!! Here are the winners of the Fire museum Raffle:
Grand Prize: Eaton Corp. suite- Thomas Mills
2nd Prize: 4 Club seats- Bob Glorioso
3rd prize: 4 Field box seats- Jack McCarthy
Total amount collected for Museum is $3,150.00
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"Lending a helping hand" Local 93 member from Engine Co 38 rescues children trapped by rushing water- Brother Carlos Medina is credited with rescuing a child in distress while off duty. |
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Supreme Court Rules 5-4 in favor of New Haven Firefighters Click Here for Firehouse.com |
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Local author John Tidyman is writing a book of stories from the Cleveland Fire Department. I have attached the notice. Active or retired members are encouraged to contact Mr. Tidyman and share their stories. His book about CPD:
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If anyone who has Medical Mutual Healthcare coverage and did not receive a CVS/Caremark Prescription card which took effect on 4-1-09 or has any questions contact them at 1-800-552-8159. |
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Fifth Annual
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Over $10K raised!!!
The Cleveland Fire Department raised $10,704 for the annual "Have a Heart" food drive! |
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Local 93 members, Below is a link to check your driving record from the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles web site: |
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Deadly fire in Houston claims the lives of two firefighters.
Houston FD suffers double LODD 4/12/09 |
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We have redone the Photo Gallery for the "2008 Incidents". Go to page #18 and Click on 2008 incidents |
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The Colleen DeCrane Family Foundation 10th Annual Golf Outing & Pig Roast Saturday June 6, 2009 Registration at 8am Shotgun Start at 10am Bob-o-Links Golf Course Route 83 in Avon |
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(From February 2009)
"The H&L that the City tried to Close previously, rescues family from flames" Here is the account of what transpired as H&L 42 was returning from an alarm: We were returning from a first responder when the computer dispatched us. We were on Pearl rd about 3 blocks from Woburn when we got the run and barely had time to get dressed. When we arrived the 2 1/2 car garage was fully involved along with 1 car in the garage and one in front. The garage was about 20 ft from the rear of the house and the siding was already melting and the exposed porch was steaming. The only exit from the second floor was by way of the back porch, which was already smoking. -Cptn L42 Side note: During this incident, L42 was staffed with 2 members (Gilson and Stewart) from E2/21 because it was browned out for the day. |
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(Updated) "Explosion in B3" 1338hrs, Box alarm for house fire at 17406 Puritas ave, Engine Co's 43 & 39, L23 (Fill in), Rescue Co 2, Battalion 3 Chief. E43 reports heavy smoke from 3rd floor of 2.5 story wood frame house. An explosion occurred just after crews made entry. 2 members of Engine Co 43 suffered non life threatening burn injuries. |
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Recent national Public Safety News -3 of Pittsburgh's Finest killed in line of Duty |
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Any L93 members who have recently been served a Grand Jury Subpoena, please notify President Ashton with the details. Cell phone:216-849-6004 Office: 216-252-5900 |
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Westlake FF's Local 1814 needs your support! Westlake Firefighters Local 1814 is looking for some help and support from our union brothers and sisters. We will be picketing before and attending our next city council meeting, which will be held on Thursday, April 16. |
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Firematic Flea Market Saturday, March 7th, 2009 At the Cleveland Fire Training Academy 3101 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland OH Toys,Books, Patches, Videos, Helmets, alarm Boxes, Fire Equipment, Collectibles, Extinguishers, Parts, Models, TPer -shirts, Radios, Photographs Donation $3.00 Person, Children 12 & under Free For Information Call Captain Roy Ziganti (216) 664-6880 |
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Working Fire in a High Rise
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It is with great sympathy that we regretfully notify the membership of the death of Willus Edward Eucker, father of Brother Jim Eucker (L39). The wake will be at Coreno Funeral Home, 13115 Lorain Ave. on Wednesday, March 4th from 7-9 pm and Thursday, March 5th from 3-5 and 7-9pm. Funeral mass to be held at St. Vincent De Paul on Friday at 9:30 am. Please see the Plain Dealer for details on the arrangements. |
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It is with great sympathy that we regretfully notify the membership of the death of Nora Patton, wife of retired member Patrick J. Patton (L11 & BEARS). Nora Patton was the daughter of retired member Francis McDonald (E23, FTA), sister of Brenda McDonald (Medical Office), aunt of Paul McDonald (L23) and mother-in-law of Marty Corrigan (E22) and Chuck Kelley (E17).
The wake will be at Chambers Funeral Home on Thursday, March 5th and Friday, March 6th with a mass at St. Christopher in Rocky River on Saturday, March 7th. Please see the Plain Dealer for details on the arrangements. Thanks to Brother Marty Corrigan for notifying Local93.
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Local 93 Family night at Lake Erie Monsters Local 93 office manager- Lillian Salwan will be singing our National Anthem.
Ticket purchase deadline extended to Monday, March 2nd 2009. Tickets are $12
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Benefit for the children on Dan McCafferty Saturday, March 7, 2009 5:30-midnight La Centre Banquet Facility Silent auction $50 ticket includes-Food, Beer, Wine, Valet Parking, DJ, Live music Casual Dress attire Contact: Beth St. John @ (440) 414-6660 or Dennis McCafferty (E31) Brian McCafferty (E11) Kevin McCafferty (E22) |
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(2/19/09)
Attention Honor Guard members- the 2009 Drill Schedule has been added to page #21 Cleveland Fire Honor Guard |
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Pictures added Click on the Trophy below to view pictures:
The First Annual Local 93 Awards Banquet & Raffle was a great success! The party was at Brennan's party center on Triskett ave. Nearly 200 guests enjoyed Dinner, Dancing & Drinks all night long. 10 guests took away $50 in cash door prizes 10 guests won the Cleveland Firefighter Memorial posters as door prizes The 5 winners of the raffle decided to split the $1500 between themselves. Winners of the 2008 Awards:
We'd like to recognize the following guests who were in attendance last night:
Thank you for everyone making this such an enjoyable night.
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Check out "Friends of Local 93" (Businesses that our members have had very positive experiences with) |
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(New page added 12/8/08)
"Firefighters and Cancer" |
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(New page added 12/8/08) (A official testing date has NOT been announced, but we will update the page when it is announced) |
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FGF John Ramsey will return to full duty shortly.
Let's all welcome brother Ramsey back to the job. |
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New page added! 12/16/08 |
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*UPDATED 11/26/08 Problems with this bag?
Members of the Clothing committee, the administration and the vendor who we received this bag from had a meeting Tuesday, 11/25/08 at headquarters to discuss the problems with the equipment bag. We expressed to the vendor that this bag is an inferior product, with numerous faults, that does not meet our specifications for the Large Equipment bag. We feel confident that the problem will be resolved for the future clothing allowances. The vendor has agreed to manufacture a "Made in USA" (made in Cleveland) bag that is of high durability, that will meet all of our specifications. The clothing committee will receive a "sample" of the new bag shortly. There is still an existing problem that needs to be corrected regarding members who currently have one of these "low quality" imported bags. The vendor explained to us that he will work on a solution for us. We'll keep you posted. Report problems with this bag, or ANY clothing item to: Call: Andy Clark (RS 2 A-shift) or or send an email to: |
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Close call in the 4th Battalion Explosion rocks a house and injures several firefighters. Channel 8 video
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From Cleveland.com Christopher Taylor sentenced to four years in prison for setting false alarmsCLEVELAND -- A 43-year-old Cleveland man will spend four years in prison after he was sentenced for setting false fire alarms, one of which delayed firefighters responding to a fatal fire. Christopher Taylor pleaded guilty in September to calling in 15 false alarms and inducing panic. He was originally charged with 25 counts of setting false alarms, according to Larry Gray, spokesman for Cleveland Fire Department. Gray said one of those calls had firefighters rushing to a false alarm when a real fire call came in. Another firehouse had to respond from a longer distance, delaying their response time. That fire resulted in a death. Prosecutors agreed to drop many of the charges in exchange for Taylor's guilty plea. In addition, Taylor must pay $13,974 in restitution to Cleveland fire officials.
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The FTA staff has asked if all members will please re-certify their state Firefighter cards.
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NIOSH safety advisory. Improper Set-up of Aerial Ladders with a Locking Waterway May Put Fire Fighters at Risk |
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Groundbreaking Ceremony
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The 2007 Yearbook has been sent to the Publisher Did you order a CFD yearbook yet? Still Accepting Orders
Have the House fund Order a Yearbook! |
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TWINSBURG, Ohio -- A Twinsburg police officer was shot and killed during a traffic stop early Sunday morning. Officials said 33-year-old Joshua Miktarian, of Talmadge, had pulled a car over in the 2400 block of Glenood Drive near Route 91 at about 2 a.m. when he was shot. Click here for additional info Updated: 7/20/08 |
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Welcome Back Brothers! L93 would like to take this opportunity to welcome back 2 brothers who are returning from lay off. Both Chris Beegle (formerly of E13) and Pat McCarthy (formerly of H&L 11) got hired onto the Charlotte (North Carolina) Fire Department, and both have returned to the Cleveland Fire Department, effective Monday, 4-28-2008. |
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Eric Swanson (Rescue 1) and Mark DePhillips (Rescue 4) have been detailed to CPD -SWAT effective April 21, to begin training as SWAT-medics. They both competed with many other applicants through a competitive process to be selected for the position. Congratulations guys! |
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| Somebody with the username "bwebcfd" posted on the"Cleveland.com" website in reference to the article about a Police officer who moved out of the city after the residency law passed. I want it to be known THAT I am NOT "bwebcfd".Brian Webb IAFF Local 93 Trustee |
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| Local 93 has sent a letter to Mayor Frank Jackson regarding the implementation of the "ALS assist program" at Engine Company 36.(Click Here to read the letter) |
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Thank you to the members that were in attendance at May's Union meeting. One member walked away with $45 from the 50/50 raffle. 
The winner of the Union meeting lottery was
Updated 2/19/09 
Please leave feedback on the message board that is on the "members only" page. We'll consider some of the input when planning next years party.
Twinsburg Police officer killed in line of duty