In 2008, CDF Firefighters Local 2881 netted more than $140,000 for MDA in its statewide series of Fill-The-Boot fund raisers. For Local 2881, however, it appears 2009 was twice as nice.
The widow of fallen Los Angeles City Firefighter John Lawrence won delayed justice this week, thanks to the efforts of United Firefighters of Los Angeles City. AFLAC Insurance originally denied the death benefit for Lawrence's estate, claiming that his death by job-related cardiac arrest was not covered as a heart attack. After pressure from UFLAC, AFLAC reversed its stand and paid the benefit.
Since last winter, CPF President Lou Paulson and the entire CPF Executive Board have welcomed six new IAFF local unions to our proud statewide organization.
Most local firefighters unions have been on the Web for some time. But several locals have taken their online presence to the next level, using online communications to keep members and the public informed about important issues ... especially those affecting public safety resources.
CPF members gathered with firefighters and police officers from around the globe last month to compete in the World Police and Fire Games. Held biennially, the World Police and Fire Games hosts over 60 sporting events, ranging from archery and lacrosse to soccer and water skiing.