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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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Two Local 93 members become CPD SWAT Medics.
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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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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Take a look at our new: PHOTO GALLERY II
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“Thank You, brothers and sisters of Local 93”
I want to begin by saying “Thank You” to the membership for electing me
to the position of “Trustee” in the March election. This is an outstanding
opportunity for me to learn a lot and get involved in the decision making that affects us all. I am committed to the betterment of this local, and I will work
to make sure that all of our members’ concerns are addressed.
Feel free to contact me with any of your concerns.
Please join us for the monthly union meeting,
The 2nd Thursday of each month, 1900hrs at the FTA
Thank you,
Brian Webb IAFF local93 Trustee
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 April's Union Meeting 
L93 Executive Board Members pose for a picture with-
Ohio Supreme Court Justice Terrence O'Donnell.
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Engine Company 36 "Paramedic Engine Company 36"
Engine 36 became a Paramedic (ALS Assist Unit)
Engine Company on April 7, 2008.
The fire Chief has asked for paramedics
that are interested, to put in for Engine Company 36.
There is a Topic on the message board (on the members only page), where L93 members can
leave comments on this situation.
 
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Thank you letter for attending a Solon Firefighter's funeral
Click here for Letter
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EASE at WORK March/April 2008 newsletter
(Click Here)
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Street Guides
FF Mark Scuilli of RS4 developed an effective street guide that is distributed throughout the department.
Mark, thanks for your efforts in creating the street guide!!
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Message From Mike Norman:
Thank you for the opportunity to be your new secretary. I am honored. There were some tough
choices on the ballot. Brother Corcoran's intelligence and dedication have been an asset to our
membership--examples of his good work stand in every firehouse weight room in the city--and I
look forward to his continued involvement. And brother DeCrane has served this local with
distinction and will continue to represent us well at the International level.
During the Good and Welfare portion of the March meeting, the topic of backstep lieutenants
was discussed. I tried to ask a question that was posed to me regarding whether the city
could try to use the practice of "acting time" against the junior boss on the rig. The question
came out wrong and sounded like I was suggesting demotions. I was not. Our members at
all ranks deserve more compensation for the work we perform and the risks we take for the city.
I look forward to working for you.
Fraternally,
Mike Norman
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Winners of the Election
Secretary: Mike Norman: 149
Tim Corcoran: 106
Trustee#2:Brian Webb: 157
Sean Decrane: 95
Delegate to IAFF:
Jim Corrigan: 88
Mike Norman: 69
Sean DeCrane:56
Paul Miczak: 37
News members will be sworn in at the April 10th Union meeting.
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"Unpaid medical bills"
All members are reminded that it is very important to submit any unpaid medical bills that come from an on duty
or job related injury or illness. They should be forwarded to the storeroom as soon as possible.
If the member has a question of who is responsible for payment or is getting different stories on who should pay,
the storeroom personnel or the medical office can determine who is responsible for payment and take the necessary s
steps to inform the member on the status of the bill.
Members should not wait until the bill has been sent to a third party collection company to attempt to remedy the situation.
It is much easier to take care of any questions with billing earlier in the process. There are times when a possible
Workers Comp case is denied by the Bureau and is also refused by the insurance company because the injury is job
related. The quicker that the Fire Administration is made aware of these special cases the easier it is to correct and
keep the member from being bothered by collection agencies.
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On-Line Firefighter Certification:
Notice 17-2008
Members of the Division of Fire are notified of a New Certification Law that requires all firefighters in the
State of Ohio to register as firefighters. Upon receipt of the order all CFD members should begin registering as
firefighters. You must go online to the Ohio Department of Public Safety at the Following link and register.
You will need a certification number to register. A member's certification number can be found on any State
issued certification card. You must also have a personal email address to register.
Link: https://www.dps.state.oh.us/certrenewal/newuser.aspx
"A Legend Retires"
Capatain Mark Holian, Captain of Hook & Ladder Co #30, worked his last day, April 21 2008. The brothers at 30's house held a nice celebration in honor of Captain Holian.
Good luck in your retirement Captain.
Members of 30's house.
(Captain Holian in center)
Captain Mark Holian
- Appointed on 11/14/1977
- Assigned to Engine Co #30 on 1/3/1978
- Assigned to Engine Co #29 on 3/2/1981
- Promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 2/10/1983
- Assigned as a roving LT in the 4th battalion
- Assigned to Engine Co #17 on 5/2/1983
- Assigned to Engine Co #31 on 9/16/1988
- Promoted to the rank of Captain on 12/26/1994
- Assigned as a roving Captain of the ACO
- Assigned back to Engine Co #30, as Captain on 8/7/1995
- Assigned Captain of Hook & Ladder Co #30 on 9/2/1997 until present.
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Western Reserve Fire Museum Article
From Plain Dealer February 4th, 2008
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Cleveland EMS Has Lost 33% of their workforce in the Last Two Years
Story About EMS Turnover on Cleveland.com
Read the Comments after the Story
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*New Feature of the Maps Found on the Stations Page* (Click here)
-Click on "stations"
-Click on "an address of a station" (in red)
-When the map opens, click the "Street view"
-Click the "Green arrow"
-Click the left or right arrows to move the camera.
-Click the North, South, East, West (found in the street) to move the camera
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The CFD Rescue Squad members recently underwent training in the use of Pet Oxygen Masks.
We should begin to receive the oxygen masks soon.
According to our Public Information Officer, Larry Gray, the members of 31's house recently
revived a family dog that was overcome by smoke during a house fire on "Castlewood ave" in the 6th battalion.
Pet Oxygen Mask Training Video
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Street Guides
FF Mark Scuilli of RS4 developed an effective street guide that is distributed throughout the department.
Mark, thanks for your efforts in creating the street guide!!
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"Blizzard (Heavy Snow) of March 2008!"
"C" shift companies on Saturday, March 8th overcame bitter cold, harsh winds, and 15 inches of blinding
snow, while protecting and serving the citizens of Cleveland. Fire apparatus, Police cars, and
EMS Ambulances were routinely getting stuck in the snow, all day long.
AC1 gave the authority for companies to be allowed to transport medical patients in the fire apparatus,
if needed. Upon that order and due to many EMS ambulances being stuck in the snow, Numerous Fire
Companies began to transport medical patients to various hospitals. Some companies did multiple
transports.
Several fire apparatus got stuck in the snow (some more than once). Several Companies were able to
assist the stranded ones by pulling them out of the snow. There were no shortage of runs for companies to respond on and
the weather just made it a very "interesting" shift.
Commendation for Service during the Snow Storm
Sent by Chief Stubbs
Click Here
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Lucious Thomas Update New 2-23-07
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Victor Lewis, has been showcased in the National VFW Monthly Magazine.
Read Article
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"The message board is up and running!
The message board is located on the members only page. Enter the members only page
then go to the message board. You will have to register on the message board.
To begin, click on "Register" and follow the directions.
Your "username" is your FIRST INITIAL, LAST NAME. (Example: Tom Smith would be TSmith)
The system will email you a password. Once you log in with that password, you'll be able
to change it.
Click on any topic, read the different posts and feel free to add your own comments!
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This is a new website from a L93 brother Mark Condrich L-42) . It has uncut fireground video
footage.
He also has a link for uncut Police video and uncut military video from the war in Iraq.
We will post it on the "Links" page.
For Site: Click Here
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Ohio has a Presumptive Heart and Lung Bill,, but what about cancer?
Firefighters are at a greater risk on getting cancer than the general population.
Lorain County Advocate for Firefighters
Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation
Here is a 16 min video of a firefighter from Washington state that died of Brain cancer.
It was ruled a line of duty death. The state of Washington does have Presumptive
Cancer legislation, Ohio does not. This is a good video.
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The new IRS mileage rate effective January 2008 is 50.5 cents per mile.
Mileage Reimbursement:
General Order #4-12
Effective January 1st, 2008, the city shall reimburse all Local 93 bargaining unit members for Mileage at the applicable IRS rate. The IRS rate is currently $ 50.5 cents per mile. This rate may change each January with the IRS.
see General Order #4-12
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