California Professional Firefighters

Jan 12, 2012
Determined Spirit Unites Delegates at CPF Convention: Facing down an unprecedented anti-labor agenda sweeping toward California, delegates at this week’s California Professional Firefighters Special Convention committed to an all out fight against those who would steal the firefighter voice at the ballot box and the bargaining table.

Jan 2, 2012
LA City and Co. FFs Battle New Years Arson Wave: A suspect has been arrested in Los Angeles in connection with a wave of some 50 separate arson fires that shattered the New Year celebration in Los Angeles.

Jan 2, 2012
Supreme Ct. Clears New Law That Could Mean Billions for Vital Services: A new law that frees up billions in additional general fund dollars for critical local services has taken effect, after being upheld by the California Supreme Court.

Dec 23, 2011
Livermore Labs Sticks with Alameda Co.; Rejects Private Provider: The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), the seat of much of the nation’s nuclear research, this week announced it is renewing its five-year contract with Alameda County Fire Department to provide fire and EMS services for the facility. In so doing, the facility rejected an effort by Wackenhut Services International to privatize the facility’s critical safety services.

Dec 23, 2011
Livermore Labs Sticks with Alameda Co.; Rejects Private Provider: The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), the seat of much of the nation’s nuclear research, this week announced it is renewing its five-year contract with Alameda County Fire Department to provide fire and EMS services for the facility. In so doing, the facility rejected an effort by Wackenhut Services International to privatize the facility’s critical safety services.

Oct 24, 2011
Sonoma Co. Pols Get Schooled on Firefighting at Fire Ops 101: Political leaders from throughout Sonoma County got a "master class" on the rigors and risks of firefighting as Santa Rosa Firefighters Local 1401 hosted their latest "Fire Ops 101".

Oct 18, 2011
CPF Locals Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month: California firefighters are in the pink this month in honor of breast cancer awareness month. Pink duty shirts are replacing the traditional blue uniforms in many fire stations across the state.

Sep 7, 2011
AB 936 - Redevelopment: Debt Forgiveness: AB 936 (Hueso - D, Chula Vista) adding teeth to redevelopment oversight has been signed by Gov. Jerry Brown.

Sep 7, 2011
SB 488 - Use of Public Safety Identifiers in Slate Mailers: SB 488 (Correa - D, Santa Ana) in partisan limbo.

Sep 7, 2011
AB 678 - Medi-Cal: Ground Emergency Medical Transport: AB 678 (Pan - D, Sacramento) has been signed into law by Governor Brown.

Dec 23, 2011
Livermore Labs Sticks with Alameda Co.; Rejects Private Provider: The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), the seat of much of the nation’s nuclear research, this week announced it is renewing its five-year contract with Alameda County Fire Department to provide fire and EMS services for the facility. In so doing, the facility rejected an effort by Wackenhut Services International to privatize the facility’s critical safety services.

Dec 22, 2011
CPF Firevision - Displaced Firefighter List: Talented and experienced firefighters laid off because of budget cuts continue their careers, thanks to the Displaced Firefighter List, created by CPF-sponsored legislation and managed by the CFFJAC.

Dec 21, 2011
CPF Special Convention 2012: California Professional Firefighters will hold a Special Convention in January to address the urgent threat posed by the proposed anti-labor Paycheck Deception Intiative.

Dec 5, 2011
Turlock Firefighters' Crab Feed: Saturday, January 12, 2012
War Memorial
Turlock, CA

Letters to Santa Charity Golf Tournament and Dinner: November 4, 2011
Turlock Golf and Country Club
Turlock, CA

CFFJAC's 11th Biennial Conference: Nov. 8-10, 2011
Doral Desert Princess Resort
67967 Vista Chino
Cathedral City (Palm Springs), CA

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