Riverside City Firefighters Local 1067 and the City of Riverside Fire Department are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Eric Botkin from brain cancer on December 27th. He was 41 years old.
On January 13, 2010, California Professional Firefighters will debut CPF Firevision, a twice-monthly Web video update on the issues and stories that affect the lives of front line firefighters, available through YouTube, iTunes and at www.cpffirevision.org. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO
Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522 and the Cosumnes CSD Fire Department are deeply saddened to announce the loss of firefighter Richard Emmanuel Ibarra due to a sudden illness, considered job-related by the department. He was 42 years old.
After extensive interviews with dozens of contenders in both parties, CPF has identified a bipartisan list of candidates it believes would be the strongest firefighter choices for statewide office in this June’s Primary Election.
California’s firefighters and other hard-working public employees have a new voice for retirement security on the CalPERS Board of Administration. In a close runoff election, CalPERS investment officer J.J. Jelincic won the election for the CalPERS Board seat being vacated by retiring Charles Valdes.