http://lafayetteprofessionalfirefighters.org Local 4620 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 02:56:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Colorado Professional Fire Fighters have worked dilligently for many years to gain collective bargaining rights in our state.  This legislative a bill has been introduced that would give fire fighters these important rights.  First action on this bill will be February 18th.  However enemies of fire fighters have already lined up against us and ... http://lafayetteprofessionalfirefighters.org/?p=38 Two Kilgore, Texas Fire Fighters Remembered February 2, 2009 – Fire fighters, family and friends bid emotional farewells to two fallen Kilgore, TX Local 2996 fire fighters. Services for Kyle Perkins, 45, were held on Thursday, January 29, and for Cory Galloway, 23, on Friday, January 30. IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger ... http://lafayetteprofessionalfirefighters.org/?p=37 City Of Lafayette Ballot Issue 2A - Active Voters: 14,251 PercentVotesYES 54.43%6,705NO 45.57%5,614  Total Votes12,319  http://lafayetteprofessionalfirefighters.org/?p=33 Firefighters celebrate likely passage of Issue 2A 2B also on track for voter approval By Fran Farris Colorado Hometown Newspapers  A group of Lafayette firefighters were hesitant Tuesday night to celebrate the passage of Ballot issue 2A — an ambulance and fire mill levy which would generate additional funding for emergency services. Joe Navarro — ... http://lafayetteprofessionalfirefighters.org/?p=31 10/1/2008 Issue 2A crucial to public safety Guest Editorial By Joe Navarro This November, Lafayette voters will be asked to vote on Issue 2A, a mill levy to support the Lafayette Fire Department. As a volunteer firefighter/EMT and a resident of Lafayette, I know that the safety of our community is dependent on ... http://lafayetteprofessionalfirefighters.org/?p=30 Letters to the Editor BlogPosted by Camera Staff Linda Radclliffe: Lafayette 2A: a small, but necessary, price to payPosted October 8, 2008Lafayette citizens have a wonderful opportunity to make a statement about their community values with Ballot Issue 2A, which is asking for a small, dedicated source of income for ... http://lafayetteprofessionalfirefighters.org/?p=28 Lafayette fire dept. pushing for tax hike Department promises improved services By Amy Bounds (Contact) Saturday, September 27, 2008 LAFAYETTE -- Local firefighters are canvassing the city, hoping to convince residents to approve an emergency services tax hike to pay for additional full-time firefighters and paramedics. This is a critical need," said Joe Navarro, a ... http://lafayetteprofessionalfirefighters.org/?p=27 Ensure a reasonable response time, since Jan 1 2007 the Lafayette Fire Department has been unable to meet minimum staffing 21% of the time. This means a severely delayed response as volunteers who unable to staff the Fire House need to be called in and our neighboring agencies respond. This ... http://lafayetteprofessionalfirefighters.org/?p=24  Fire Rescue International Comes To Denver Fire-Rescue International (FRI), will be held in Denver on August 14th - 16th. FRI has one of the largest expo floors in the fire service and all Denver fire fighters are invited to attend. Free tickets will be available starting July 15th at the Union Hall.  ... http://lafayetteprofessionalfirefighters.org/?p=20 The 48/96 schedule has been approved and will begin with A Shift on May 31st.  The schedule will be in place for a 3 month trial and will be reevaluated at the end of August. Special thanks to the Command Staff for their flexibility and in listning to the concerns ... http://lafayetteprofessionalfirefighters.org/?p=16