Have you been recently laid off by your department? You may be wondering how to let other fire departments know that you are available for work. The Displaced Firefighter List is a list of state and local firefighters who have been or will be laid off in California that departments use to locate and hire career firefighters. CLICK HERE to find out more and to download an application form.
California’s critical disaster response network could break down as a result of the state’s cash crisis, leaving millions at risk in the event of an earthquake or catastrophic wildfire. That’s the concern being expressed by first responders, in the wake of a sobering report in the San Diego Union Tribune. In a July 15 story the Union-Tribune reports local fire officials are considering whether to opt out of participating in the state’s mutual aid disaster response system.
Marin Professional Firefighters introduces our new website in July 2009, to better communicate with the public and members. Including daily news updates, video and photo galleries, and a members only networking and communication section that allows Local 1775 members to interact, discuss andshare ideas in a social networking format, with integration into poular services like Facebook and twitter.