ONE HUNDRED SEVENTEENTH EDITION |
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It's time to Fall Back
Daylight Saving Time ends November 7
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BeWELL is on the move!
The CZU Chapter held the kickoff event for the BeWELL health screenings.
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Recently, Wellness Solutions, a wellness company specializing in first responder wellness went to CZU to launch on-site wellness screenings for the BeWELL Program that is being offered to all CAL FIRE Personnel. The program provides free, confidential screening to participants to assess health markers for underlying risk as well as evaluate overall health. This program was announced early last year, but due to COVID 19, no in-person screenings were able to take place. Some virtual screenings took place last year, but CZU is the first CAL FIRE Unit to host the Wellness Coaches and they had over 100 members participate!
One of the components of the wellness screening is the Functional Movement Screening which is a screening tool used to identify and assess movement patterns that can possibly lead to increased injury risk. Members were then given a face-to-face consultation which included guidance on various exercises to do to address the areas identified from the screening.
Other components of the wellness screenings include a lifestyle questionnaire; body composition measurement; blood pressure reading, and a full bloodwork panel that screens for early indications of things like heart disease, diabetes, and potential cancers. The Wellness Solutions' Coaches go over nutrition, lifestyle habits, and family history with the participants and set goals to help keep the participants healthy and strong.
To complete the screening takes about an hour and each part is completely voluntary so you can pick and choose the types of assessments you want. The results are 100% confidential and will only be discussed with you and your Wellness Solutions' Coach. The Department will not be notified of any test results or participants.
CZU Chapter Director Jordan Motta participated and told us, "it's a great program for all our members and it's a great way to get a baseline on your health. I encourage everyone to participate statewide. The Wellness Solutions staff were professional, and I look forward to following up with my wellness coach in a month. I'm honored to be involved in the coordination for my brothers and sisters in CZU."
Next week, the Wellness Solutions team is headed to BDU to administer the BeWELL Screenings, so if you work in that Unit, contact your Unit Liasion Eathen Klapp to sign up for the free, confidential, and individualized health screening. Additional unit screenings will take place on a rotational basis, so keep an eye out for a screening in your unit coming soon!
Pictured below is the Wellness Solutions team.
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Bay Area Canaan Taiwanese Christian Church donates to the CAL FIRE Benevolent Foundation |
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A big thank you to the members of the Canaan Taiwanese Christian Church for coming together and donating to support our firefighters and their families! |
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CAL FIRE STATE FIRE TRAINING NEWS |
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Retirement Reminders from SFT
- Fire Fighter 1, 2, & Tenured Path
- Fire Mechanic 1, 2, and 3
- Rope Rescue Technician
- Fire Control 3A & 3B
A quarterly summary of the ongoing news, updates, and events and SFT
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Fire/rescue-focused Ford Bronco pickup unveiled
The two-door Fire Command Bronco recalls the “half-cab” Broncos used by rural fire departments decades ago
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LAS VEGAS — A Ford Bronco pickup truck designed for fire/rescue capabilities was unveiled this week at the SEMA automotive trade show in Las Vegas.
BDS Suspension debuted the unique pickup – named Fire Command Bronco – in Ford’s booth at the show.
BDS Suspension notes that the two-door Bronco-turned fire/rescue truck recalls the “half-cab” Broncos used by many rural fire departments decades ago. Further, the apparatus features suspension upgrades with oversized wheels and tires, dual winches, state-of-the-art communications, emergency lighting, first aid, and various tools.
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*The Foundation may be listed under its previous name, CDF Firefighters Benevolent Foundation. |
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49ers Firefighter Appreciation Night - Jan. 2
Get Your Tickets Now
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The California Fire Foundation is once again partnering with the San Francisco 49ers to present another Firefighter Appreciation Night at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, January 2nd when the 49ers will take on the Houston Texans.
Your Firefighter Appreciation Night ticket will get you into the 49ers last home game of the season, in a matchup that could have playoff implications.
A portion of your ticket purchase will be donated to the California Fire Foundation, in support of our mission to support firefighters, their families, and the communities they protect.
These seats sell fast! Don't miss out on this latest opportunity to cheer NFL action while also supporting California's firefighters!
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Although we can never fully safeguard ourselves against breast cancer, we can feed our bodies preventative foods that may help reduce our risk of developing the disease.
FOODS TO CONSUME ✅:
1. Leafy Green Vegetables - contain carotenoid antioxidants, including beta carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin, higher blood levels of which are associated with reduced risk of breast cancer.
2. Citrus Fruits - like oranges, grapefruits, lemons, limes, and tangerines. These citrus fruits contain compounds like folate, vitamin C, and carotene that have anti-inflammatory effects.
3. Fatty Fish - omega-3 fats in salmon, sardines, and mackerel contain antioxidants that protect against all cancer types.
4. Berries - blueberries in particular can lower your risk of estrogen receptor-negative (ER-) breast cancer.
5. Fermented Foods - like yogurt, kimchi, miso, and sauerkraut contain probiotics that safeguard against breast cancer. They are anti-inflammatory and great for your digestion.
FOODS TO AVOID ❌:
1. Alcohol
2. Fast food
3. Fried foods
4. Processed Meats
5. Added Sugars
All 5 of these foods have been linked to an increased risk of developing cancer as levels of consumption increased.
This information was adapted from Healthline.com under their Breast Cancer Nutrition guides.
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IF YOU ARE AN CAL FIRE LOCAL 2881
ACTIVE MEMBER
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Have you recently moved? Make sure your physical/mailing address is updated with us so you always receive the Fire Front magazine and other important docs.
Update your address here:
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CAL FIRE ESS 24hr Helpline: (916) 445-4337
EAP 24hr Helpline: (866) 327-4762
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Mix it up on Thanksgiving! |
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Swap Fried Mashed Potato Balls instead of regular mashed potatoes.
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Fried mashed potatoes are crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The key to making this recipe is to use mashed potatoes that start out firm from chilling.
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So easy to make and with the right amount of pumpkin flavor, these pumpkin cheesecake bars taste exactly like a cheesecake that crossed paths with a pumpkin pie – the best of both worlds!
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L2881 Training Registration is now open for 2022! |
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PAC Training - Feb 1-2
New Officer Training - Feb 8-10
Finance Training - Feb 16-17
Rep Class 1 - Feb 21-25
Rep Class 2 - Mar 21-25
Advance Leadership - Apr 18-21
Member Support 101 - May 16-19
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Retiring at the end of the year?
Make sure to sign up to be a CAL FIRE Local 2881 Retired Member and stay in the know!
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With Personal Exposure Reporting from California Professional Firefighters, firefighters can document exposures to toxins that can produce job-related illness.
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Is your physical/mailing address updated with us?
Did you get the Summer 2021 Fire Front magazine mailed to your home recently? If not, then we don't have your current address.
It's important for us to have it in case you are impacted or may be impacted by a wildfire or other emergency. Use the link below, call or email us to update it today!
(916) 609-8711 / dkelsch@L2881.org
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Has your marital status changed? Update your L2881 beneficiary information with us today and keep your loved ones secure. Fill out this form and send it to Danielle @ dkelsch@L2881.org
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Share your photos & videos with us.
What does your CAL FIRE look like? Help show the #AllRisk CAL FIRE. Send us a DM on social media or reach out to DeeDee, your Communications Officer at (916) 202-0553
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UPCOMING EVENTS
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 7-9
L2881 ANNUAL CONVENTION
JANUARY 13-16, 2022
PAC TRAINING
JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 2, 2022
NEW OFFICER TRAINING
FEBRUARY 8-10, 2022
FINANCE TRAINING
FEBRUARY 16-17
REP 1/ADVANCED WORKSHOP
FEBRUARY 21-25, 2022
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CAL FIRE BENEVOLENT
FOUNDATION
Provides funds for immediate life sustaining assistance to firefighters and their families who have suffered debilitating injury or loss of life.
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CAL FIRE MUSEUM
Look in the winter edition of the Fire Front magazine for an update from the museum.
Don't forget to sign up for their newsletter too!
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