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Local news from Marin Professional Firefighters
Apr
22

"Fill the Boot" Fundraiser Helps Local Families Fight Muscular Dystrophy

2012 MDA_banner

Marin firefighters will take to four intersections in Marin, April 22, 2012, in an effort to raise funds to help local families affected by debilitating muscle diseases.  The "Fill the Boot" fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association raises more than $30,000 each year in Marin, when firefighters ask motorist to drop spare change in empty fire boots.  2012 will find find firefighters at East Blithedale in Mill Valley, 3rd and Grand in San Rafael, The Hub in San Anselmo, and Rowland at Vintage Oaks in Novato.

Donations may also be made online.  Please click on the link for your community below!

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Jan
12

Paid Solicitors Attempt to Derail Sausalito Fire Department Consolidation

Sausalito Southern Marin Fire Annexation Consolidation

Sausalito residents are urged NOT to sign any petition opposing the Sausalito Fire Department annexation unless you know the facts.

If you have already signed and want to revoke your protest vote: Click here

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Oct
22

Marin Firefighters Endorse Jared Huffman for Congress

Marin Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 1775, representing the professional firefighters of Marin County, California, is proud to endorse Jared Huffman's candidacy for US Congress.  We believe that Jared Huffman is the best choice to represent the important and diverse communities of California's North Coast in the US House of Representatives.

Marin's firefighters have known Jared since he served as a local leader on the Board of Directors of the Marin Municipal Water District.  While serving the Marin community, Jared displayed leadership and an understanding of the complex public safety issues related to firefighting and emergency response, including issues such as the MMWD "Fire Flow" ugrades and emergency response and fire planning within the Water District's jurisdiction.  

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Oct
17

Marin Firefighters Endorse Candidates and Issues: November Election 2011

Marin Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 1775, are proud to announce our endorsements of the following ballot measures and candidates for political offices within the cities, towns, and districts of Marin County for Election 2011: 

Corte Madera Town Council: Alexandra Cock, Melissa Gill, Bob Ravasio

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Jan
05

San Rafael Firefighter Runs for MCERA Retirement Board

Chris Cooper is a San Rafael Firefighter that is a "Safety" candidate for the Marin County Retirement board.  Local 1775 members should familiarize themselves with the importance of this position, and are encouraged to read Chris' candidate statement, below.

Christopher Cooper: San Rafael Fire Department, Firefighter/Paramedic Age 40

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