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.
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
On the front lines, firefighters and police are trained to work as a team. This past weekend, however, Ventura County’s firefighters and law enforcement officers were mixing it up … for a good cause … in their first-ever “Battle of the Badges” boxing match.
Firefighters have a reputation for being “Boy Scouts” – always doing good deeds. This year, California’s first responders are helping Bay Area Boy Scouts do their own “good deeds” by contributing to the annual Scouting For Food program.