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- Jul 1, 2009
- Vallejo Closes Third Fire Station Since Declaring Bankruptcy
In a move that further compromises an already desperately understaffed fire department, Vallejo is closing yet another fire station. The station closing -- Vallejo's third since it began its disastrous bankruptcy effort -- will nearly double response times for some residents, and could extend response time to up to 15 minutes in some areas.
- Jun 29, 2009
- CPF President to Co-Chair State Blue Ribbon Fire Panel
In a ceremony at the Capitol, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed an executive order establishing the independent Blue Ribbon Task Force to oversee implementation of recommendations developed in the wake of the 2003 Southern California firestorm. CPF President Lou Paulson was named to co-chair the 14-member panel, along with Sheldon Gilbert, president of the California Fire Chiefs Association.
- Jun 26, 2009
- State Budget Update: Emergency Response Initiative
The state Senate took up AB 196 on the Floor this afternoon, which is one of two measures that seeks to implement the Emergency Response Initiative (ERI). The ERI proposes a 4.8% emergency response surcharge on all new or renewed commercial and residential fire or multi-peril insurance premiums in California. When the Senate votes were tallied, the final score was 23 "AYES," 14 "NOS," 3 "NOT VOTING", leaving AB 196 short the required 2/3 vote it needed to pass. The bill was granted re-consideration, which means it can be brought up at a future date for consideration and action.
- Jul 1, 2009
- Vallejo Closes Third Fire Station Since Declaring Bankruptcy
In a move that further compromises an already desperately understaffed fire department, Vallejo is closing yet another fire station. The station closing -- Vallejo's third since it began its disastrous bankruptcy effort -- will nearly double response times for some residents, and could extend response time to up to 15 minutes in some areas.
- Jun 17, 2009
- Alameda FF Injuries Possibly Linked to Staffing Reductions
Two Alameda firefighters were injured this past Sunday while responding to a house fire in a single family residence -- injuries that may not have happened but for public safety cuts in Alameda. The firefighters were injured responding to a Sunday evening structure fire call. At the time of the call, all three of the city's ALS ambulances were conducting transports. The lack of resources allowed the fire to intensify and hazardous conditions to exponentially increase.
- May 22, 2009
- Three-Man Staffing Stymies Firefighters
SAN BERNARDINO - Firefighters and a woman who nearly lost her son in a house fire last week say significant damage could have been prevented if the first crew had been allowed go inside immediately and douse the flames. Recent budget cuts have reduced nine of the city's 12 fire stations to three-man crews, which means firefighters must wait for a second engine before they can set foot inside a burning structure.
- Jun 11, 2009
- ’08-‘09 ROP Fire Tech Class Concludes
Sacramento County ROP fire tech students spent the last year learning what it takes to be a firefighter. Last week, they met for their final class, which gave their families and friends a chance to see the students in action. The CPF co-sponsored CFFJAC and the Sacramento County Office of Education work in cooperation to make this ROP fire tech class possible.
- Jun 5, 2009
- Riverside Arsonist Gets Death Sentence in Esperanza Fire
A Riverside man found guilty of touching off a 2006 blaze that killed five firefighters has received the death penalty. Raymond Oyler, 38, was convicted of multiple counts of murder for starting the 2006 Esperanza Fire. Five U.S. Forest Service firefighters died battling the deadly blaze.
- May 29, 2009
- Adopted Cal/OSHA Standard Reduces Infectious Disease Risk
Thanks to a strong push from California Professional Firefighters and technical support from the IAFF, a new standard has been adopted that will reduce first responders' risk of exposure to infectious disease.
- CPF/IAFF Workshop on Economic Crisis - Northern California
Tuesday, July 7th - 8:30 AM
IBEW, Local 302 Union Hall
1875 Arnold Drive
Martinez, CA
- CPF/IAFF Workshop on Economic Crisis - Southern California
Thursday, July 9th - 8:30 AM
Burbank Training Center
1845 N. Ontario Street
Burbank, CA
- Rancho Cucamonga Quakes - Fundraiser for Inland Empire Burn Institute
July 11, 2009
8408 Rochester Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
- 5th Annual Firehouse Cook-Off at California State Fair
August 23, 2009
California Kitchen Exhibit at the California State Fair
Cal Expo, Sacramento
- Rancho Cucamonga Quakes – First Responders Night
August 28, 2009
8408 Rochester Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
