The Professional Firefighters of Santa Cruz, Local 3605 and the Central Fire Protection District of Santa Cruz County is saddened to announce the loss of Firefighter John Tripodi of job related cancer. He was 58 years old.
A serious fall taken by a veteran firefighter from the roof of a burning home has raised some big questions about staffing shortages. Sacramento City Fire department Captain Gene Dibble along with Engine 60 and several other crews responded to the house fire Saturday night.
At the second annual Live Your Dream Conference, sponsored by the Soroptimist International of Riverside, professional women speakers and panelists like CFFJAC Women's Commissioner d'Lisa Davies were on hand to spotlight a range of occupations available to young women. CPF is a co-sponsor of the CFFJAC.
A Special Election to fill the post of CPF 2nd District Vice President has ended with the election of Ventura County Professional Firefighters Local 1364 President Chris Mahon. Mahon, who currently serves on CPF's Health and Safety Committee, was the only individual nominated for the post and was elected by acclamation.