September 26, 2016  Twenty-Ninth Edition





September 26, 2016
 
 
TO:  CAL FIRE Local 2881 Members
 
FROM:  Mike Lopez
 
It is with great sorrow that we acknowledge our recently fallen brothers Fire Engineer Ryan Osler of Ventura County,  Lieutenant Chris Leach and Senior Firefighter Jerry Fickes of Wilmington Fire Department.  Our thoughts and prayers go to the families and friends of these brave men. 
 
We are grateful for their courage, selflessness and sacrifices.  And, as with all of our fallen brothers and sisters, they will not be forgotten. 
 
 
Fraternally,
 

 
Mike Lopez



IAFF Fallen
IAFF Fallen Firefighter Memorial
September 17 ,2016

The names of 123  IAFF members who died in the line of duty and reported to the  IAFF in the last year are now etched in granite, to be remembered forever by family, friends and fellow fire fighters in communities across North America.   READ MORE


IN THE NEWS
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WILDFIRE GROWS TO 1,500 ACRES IN SONOMA COUNTY
KCRA, 9/26/2016

A wildfire in Sonoma County quickly grew to 1,500 acres and remains 20 percent contained Monday morning as evacuations are in place, officials said.

About 20 to 30 homes have been evacuated, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said. An evacuation center is being set up at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 1402 University Street in Healdsburg.  READ FULL STORY
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CAL FIRE INCREASES STAFFING IN PREPARATION FOR SANTA ANA WINDS
CAL FIRE, 9/23/2016

CAL FIRE has increased firefighter staffing in preparation for several days of Santa Ana winds and extreme fire conditions in Southern California. The National Weather Service has issued several "Red Flag Warnings" and "Fire Weather Watches" due to low humidity and gusty winds that could reach up to 55mph. The warnings went into effect today and are expected to last through Sunday. They include the mountains and valleys of Ventura, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange and San Diego counties. The Santa Ana Wildfire Threat Index is now showing a "High" category for many areas.

"Traditionally, late September through mid-November is Santa Ana season," said Chief Thom Porter, CAL FIRE Southern Region chief. "Many of the State's largest and most damaging wildfires coincide with this time of year."  READ FULL STORY


OCTOBER INSTRUCTOR-LED CLASSES

Upcoming classes:

CalPERS is offering a variety of informative instructor-led classes throughout the state in October. Please visit the  CalPERS Member Education page to access detailed class descriptions and find answers to frequently asked questions. Log in to  my|CalPERS  to review the schedule and enroll in the class of your choice.
Note: Various classes, including those listed below, are held regularly at our Regional Offices in Fresno, Glendale, Orange, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Jose, and Walnut Creek.
Instructor-Led Classes in October
Class
Additional Locations
Planning Your Retirement
Bakersfield, Barstow, Bishop, Blythe, Brawley, Cerritos, Gilroy, Hanford, Hemet, Independence, Riverside, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, Temecula, Valley Center, Visalia
Completing Your
Retirement Application
Bakersfield, San Luis Obispo
Continuing CalPERS Member
Glendora

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UPCOMING EVENTS

NATIONAL FIREFIGHTER MEMORIAL
OCTOBER 8 - 9

CDF FIREFIGHTERS BENEVOLENT FOUNDATION
4TH ANNUAL  INVITATIONAL
OCTOBER 13

CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL
OCTOBER 15

NO ONE LEFT BEHIND
CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
NOVEMBER 13

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING 
DECEMBER 13 - 15
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CDF FIREFIGHTERS
BENEVOLENT FOUNDATION
 
We provide funds for immediate life sustaining assistance to firefighters and their families who have suffered debilitating injury or loss of life.

Fore more information or to donate visit our website.
UPCOMING EVENTS:

4th Annual Invitational Golf Tournament
October 13


CAL FIRE LOCAL 2881
NO ONE LEFT BEHIND
Proceeds support the Firefighter Cancer Support Network.

For more information visit our website

UPCOMING EVENTS:

November 13th
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KNOW YOU RIGHTS

Knowing your rights can save your job. 

Download the The Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights courtesy of the California Professional Firefighters (CPF).

CAL FIRE Local 2881  likes to stay connected with our membership.  We want to make sure every member has an updated mailing address.

Below is a list of both Active and Retired members that have bad addresses.  If your name is on the list or you have recently moved,  please contact Danielle at (916) 277-9885 or  dkelsch@L2881.org to update your address.






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