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Minutes from the April 14 & 15, 2008 Union Meeting have been posted. The door prize of $100 was forfeited by Tony Price who attended neither meeting.. (You must be present at one of the meetings to win.)

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Minutes for the two-shift Union Meeting on April 14 & 15, 2008.  
have been posted. (Union Meeting...)



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International News
In a remarkable show of bipartisan support for the IAFF
and its members, senators voted May 13 to consider HR980. (More...)


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Department News
Norman voters gave a resounding approval to public safety at the 
May 13th ele- ction, approving a dedicated half-cent, seven-year sales tax. (More...)
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International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2067

International Association of Fire Fighters - Local 2067 - Norman, OklahomaNorman, Oklahoma

Thank you for your interest in the IAFF and the Local IAFF 2067. Our goal is to maintain the highest level of safety for our members in an effort to serve the Norman community during emergency responses. We continue to strive daily in helping the citizens of Norman not only obtain the highest level of emergency service possible, but also making every assurance that each and every member of the International Association of Firefighters Local 2067 are equally compensated as Professional Firefighters.

We are proud to serve Norman. We are proud to defend and to fight for the rights of Firefighters and the rights of our neighbors in Norman in assuring the best, safest, well trained, and highly motivated Fire Department in Oklahoma. Thank you for visiting.

"For the past 11 months, they have put us through hell. It's been terrible. What's happened here shouldn't have happened anywhere in America, let alone the city that prides itself on being very courteous and attractive to tourists." - Randy Hutchinson, brother of firefighter killed in Charleston Sofa Store fire.

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Charleston, S.C. Fire Chief Rusty Thomas Resigns
(Firehouse.com)

May 14, 2008 - Chief Rusty Thomas, who has come under increased scrutiny since a blaze last June claimed nine of his firefighters, announced his resignation over the fire department radio Wednesday morning. Thomas said he will leave June 27.

The announcement comes the day before the release of the much anticipated report from a panel of national fire service experts.

Last week, Mayor Joe Riley released a draft NIOSH report that faulted several issues with the fire department's handling of the June 18 fire. The 200-page report from the review panel will be delivered to the family, firefighters and then, the public on Thursday.

The news of Thomas' departure came as no surprise to some including Randy Hutchinson, whose brother, Billy, was killed in the June 18 blaze at the furniture store. "The handwriting has been on the wall for some time. It's only going to get worse. I'm very happy he's leaving. But, I'm not jumping up and down. I'm not taking the day off the celebrate, nothing like that."

Hutchinson, a former Charleston firefighter, said what has taken place in his city is deplorable. "For the past 11 months, they have put us through hell. It's been terrible. What's happened here shouldn't have happened anywhere in America, let alone the city that prides itself on being very courteous and attractive to tourists." (Read More...)

Senate: Let First Responders Unionize
Lawmakers pass cloture on bill, administration hints at veto

May 14, 2008 - Associated Press - WASHINGTON - The Senate has given critical approval to legislation to give all police, firefighters and other first responders the right to collective bargaining.

The 69-29 procedural vote proves the bill would survive any possible filibuster attempt. The Senate will vote to send the bill to President Bush later this week. However, several of Bush's Cabinet secretaries say they will suggest he veto the bill If he does, it would take two-thirds of the House and Senate to override his veto.

The bill would guarantee public safety officers the right to join unions and bargain over wages, hours and conditions of employment. It also would ban them from going on strike. States could exempt towns with fewer than 5,000 people or fewer than 25 full time employees.

Norman Public Safety Sales Tax Passes
(The Norman Transcript)

May 13, 2008 - The fire engine that flashed lights and horn going by Stepbrother's restaurant Tuesday evening said it all.

Norman voters gave a resounding approval to public safety at Tuesday's election, approving a dedicated half-cent, seven-year sales tax that will add 41 police officers and 30 firefighters, equip and train them and build two new fire stations on the northwest and southeast sides of Norman. (Read More...)

A Message from the IAFF General President - Harold A. Schaitberger
(International Association of Fire Fighters)
 
May 9, 2008 - The day we have long anticipated has arrived. Our national collective bargaining bill (S 2123) is expected to be brought to the floor of the United States Senate for a vote Tuesday morning May 13, 2008.
 
To ensure we prevail in passing this important legislation, I am asking for your immediate assistance.
 
Please contact your Democratic senator(s) and urge them to return to Washington to vote for S 2123 on May 13. To succeed, we need every Democratic senator there and voting in favor of national collective bargaining.
 
In addition, if any of the GOP senators listed below represents your state, I ask that you contact them with this message: "Support your fire fighters and police officers. Please support Senator Judd Gregg's Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act S 2123. The vote likely will be Tuesday morning, May 13." In addition to making these calls, please send a corresponding email to your senator(s). 

The Senate switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. Simply call this number and ask to be transferred to your senator's office. Click here to send your senator an e-mail in favor of S 2123.
 
Please copy all corresponding emails to your local and state president and to the IAFF at grassroots@iaff.org.  
Our opponents, including National Right to Work and the League of Cities, are working hard to kill this bill. There are only three days before the vote. Let's really activate our membership and win!

IAFF Local 2067 Union Officer Elections

May 8, 2008 - There will be a Ballot Box Vote for the election of Union Officers on June 25, 26, & 27, 2008. This election is in accordance with Article 5 of the Local 2067 Constitution & By-Laws. There shall be no voting by proxy in the election of Local officers (Article 5, Section 5). The office of President shall serve a two-year term while the Executive Board shall serve a one-year term. Please post this memo on your Station union bulletin board for sign up. You will have until June 22 to sign up in order for ballots to be prepared.

Sleep Deprivation Report
(International Association of Fire Chiefs)

May 7, 2008 - A new report, The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Fire Fighters and EMS Responders, along with its accompanying computer-based educational program, presents background information on normal sleep physiology and the health and performance effects of sleep deprivation. Countermeasures for sleep deprivation are reviewed, which relate to identifying those particularly susceptible to risks of sleep deprivation, individual mitigating strategies and work-related issues. The project was supported by a cooperative agreement between the IAFC and the United States Fire Administration (USFA), with assistance from the faculty of Oregon Health & Science University. (More Information...)

2008 Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week

The U.S Fire Administration is pleased to once again participate as a partner in the 2008 Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week, scheduled for June 22-28, 2008. The program is sponsored by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF).
The theme for this year is Committed to Long Term Results, which encourages long term investments by both chiefs and firefighters to enhance their health and safety. The ultimate goal is to institute a strong culture of health and safety within the fire and EMS service.

Recommended activities and materials will incorporate three key areas where standard operating procedures, policies, and initiatives – along with the training and enforcement that support them – can limit fire and EMS personnel’s risk of injury or death.

  1. Initiate an emergency vehicle policy, to include:
    • Always buckle up.
    • Always stop at red lights and stop signs.
    • Always drive at speed limits and defensively.
  2. Fully implement the Wellness-Fitness Initiative:
    • Provide annual medical and physical evaluations.
    • Provide equipment and time for exercise.
    • Provide nutrition information.
  3. Fully implement NFPA 1500, especially sections addressing personal protective equipment (PPE):
    • Provide compliant PPE.
    • Train and enforce use of PPE, including respiratory protection

Keep watching www.iafc.org/safetyweek for more information on this year’s program and planning resources developed by the IAFC Safety Health and Survival Section.
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