Marin Firefighter News

California’s longest budget stalemate in history came to an end yesterday, when the Legislature approved a state spending plan in the early hours of the morning and sent it to the Governor. Shortly after the budget deal was approved, lawmakers released some 850 bills, including a handful of CPF-sponsored or co-sponsored measures that had been approved by the Legislature in recent weeks, but were held back in light of the “No Budget. No Bill Signatures.” moratorium issued by the Governor last month.

Firefighters, family members and dignitaries from throughout California came together Saturday, October 18, 2008 in remembrance of those who paid the ultimate price to protect the lives and property of Californians.

We are proud to announce that Governor Schwarzenegger has signed ALL of the CPF-sponsored bills that were approved by the Legislature in August with overwhelming bi-partisan support. Indeed, this truly is a banner legislative year for our organization.

In the last week before the election, an advertisement has surfaced in support of Prop. 11 with a firefighter implying that all CA firefighters support the measure. In fact, the individual is not a member of California Professional Firefighters, and does not speak on behalf of any statewide firefighting organization, including those representing management. CPF has taken no position on Prop. 11 -- either for or against.

Fire officials reported more good news from the front lines. Firefighters achieved 95% containment of the 1,940-acre Tea fire, which started in Montecito on Thursday evening and damaged or destroyed 219 residences. The Sayre fire was 64% contained, and the Freeway Complex fire was 40% contained.