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Director of Operations for the International Association of Fire Fighters @iaffnewsdesk - former @ohio_pro_ffs - Retired Cincinnati Fire Fighter.
Washington DC
Joined November 2011
Just seems like an appropriate quote given some of the news of late.
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From DC, Columbus, and Little Rock, we all made to Cincinnati for the weekend, may as well catch the @FCCincinnati match.
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I remember working on this when it passed it 2017. To see cities fighting these claims when sick fire fighters need the support the most is disappointing and gross. It is the exact problem that passing the law was intended to stop.
news5cleveland.com
After a News 5 investigation sparked a change in state law, we found Ohio towns and cities often battle awarding Michael Louis Palumbo Jr. Act benefits to firefighters diagnosed with cancer.
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After six months of intense training, 51 recruits became the newest members of the Cincinnati Fire Department. Among them were 10 women, marking the largest number of female graduates in a single recruit class in the organization's history.
wcpo.com
For Yessenia Wyatt, the graduation fulfilled a childhood dream of following in her father's footsteps as a firefighter.
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Nathan’s July 4 Hot Dog Eating Contest: The Grossest Ten Minutes in Sports.
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At the @WatfordFC match and I have never seen poorer officiating. This guy has lost all control of the game. Is it possible to relegate an official? #watford #eflchampionship
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Some saw an oyster. Others saw something unexpected. We see an opportunity to turn viral laughs into positive impact. In celebration of Women’s History Month, 10% of all Oyster Catchers merch sales will support @IamCervivor. https://t.co/ApGfw9gBsn #GoBaysox #MerchForGood
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Removing TSA workers’ collective bargaining rights is union busting. Period.
apnews.com
A union representing Transportation Security Administration workers calls the Department of Homeland Security's decision to end the collective bargaining agreement with them an “unprovoked attack.”
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Amid a growing push to eliminate DEI programs and all activities relating to Black History Month, it is more critical than ever to acknowledge the accomplishments and contributions Black people have made in our nation.
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Campaign to find an Ottawa firefighter a living liver donor a ‘massive success’
ctvnews.ca
An Ottawa firefighter with end-stage liver disease is optimistic about finding a donor, following an online campaign looking for a potential match for a living liver donor.
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Keeping all those involved in our prayers. Our members are doing harrowing work in difficult conditions hoping for the best. 🙏
Search and rescue efforts are underway in the Potomac River, with @Local3217, @IAFF36, @IAFFlocal1619, and dozens of other firefighters engaged in dive operations. They’re doing everything they can to bring survivors to safety. Our prayers are with everyone affected.
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Search and rescue efforts are underway in the Potomac River, with @Local3217, @IAFF36, @IAFFlocal1619, and dozens of other firefighters engaged in dive operations. They’re doing everything they can to bring survivors to safety. Our prayers are with everyone affected.
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🔥Be one of 50 #IAFF members to gain valuable hands-on training to help your Local's communications and political efforts. Apply for CTA and PTA by Friday, Jan. 31! Learn more ➡️
iaff.org
Applications are now open for the IAFF’s 2025 Communications Training Academy (CTA) and the A. Michael Mullane Political Training Academy (PTA) (log-in
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It’s an honor to be at the Capitol for the inauguration of the 47th president, @realDonaldTrump. The @IAFFofficial looks forward to working with the new administration to improve the lives of America’s firefighters, emergency medical workers, and their families.
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As governor of Georgia, Jimmy Carter signed Title 25, granting fire fighters in the state the right to collectively bargain with their municipalities. His signature in 1971 gave @IAFFofficial members a better, more secure future today. May he rest in peace.
Jimmy Carter dedicated his life to public service. Whether as a Georgia peanut farmer, United States President, or leading humanitarian, he never lost sight of his mission to serve others. I'm keeping the Carter family in my prayers as we celebrate his long and incredible life.
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We should all aspire to be like Jimmy Carter, and outlive people writing our obituary
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🔥 WHAT THEY’RE SAYING After the Senate voted to repeal WEP/GPO last week, Republicans & Democrats on Capitol Hill have been praising the legislation as a historic moment for retired #firefighters & other public employees. See what they’re saying ⬇️
iaff.org
History was made last week when the United States Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass the Social Security Fairness Act, bipartisan legislation to repeal the
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HUGE LEGISLATIVE WIN FOR @IAFFofficial MEMBERS AND ALL PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
🚨 BREAKING 🚨 The Senate has passed the Social Security Fairness Act!! In a historic vote, 76 Senators voted to finally repeal WEP/GPO and ensure #firefighters & other public servants can retire with dignity. Learn more ⬇️ https://t.co/elwTk89ZOi
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🚨 BREAKING 🚨 The Senate has passed the Social Security Fairness Act!! In a historic vote, 76 Senators voted to finally repeal WEP/GPO and ensure #firefighters & other public servants can retire with dignity. Learn more ⬇️ https://t.co/elwTk89ZOi
iaff.org
Fairness is returning to Social Security for millions of retired fire fighters, police officers, teachers, and other public employees.
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By a vote of 73-27, the #Senate invoked cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.82, Social Security Fairness Act of 2023. Dems/Ind. voted against - Carper and Manchin We expect the next vote to be at approx 6:30 p.m.
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Schumer commits to putting WEP/GPO repeal up for a vote at IAFF-led labor rally - IAFF
iaff.org
The rain was no match today in Washington, D.C., as leaders from America's largest labor unions united to send a clear message to the U.S. Senate: It's time
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