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- Jun 18, 2013
- Thousands of FFs Work to Save Hundreds of Homes From Carstens Fire
More than 2,200 fire personnel are fighting to save more than 800 homes from the Carstens Fire in Mariposa County. The 1,600 acre blaze was 15% contained as of Tuesday morning with no injuries reported, but nearly 1,000 people have been evacuated. The blaze is the latest evidence of the dangerous fire season ahead.
- Jun 10, 2013
- 2012 CPF Photo Contest Winners
The 2012 California Professional Firefighters Photo Contest offered some timeless images depicting the heroics and real life experiences taking place behind the front lines. The 2013 Photo Contest is coming soon ... watch for details.
- Jun 4, 2013
- Are You California's Best Firehouse Chef?
It’s that time of year again—time for the California State Fair’s annual Best Firehouse Chef Challenge! Don’t miss this chance to show off your culinary masterpieces in a friendly competition with brother and sister firefighters from around the state.
- May 29, 2013
- CPF Firevision -- 2013 Legislative Conference
Pressing the Case: CPF members meet face-to-face with California lawmakers on firefighter issues at 2013 Daniel A. Terry Legislative Conference.
- May 2, 2013
- FF Survivor Bill Hits Home with Fire-Stricken Ventura Lawmaker
Even as his home was being evacuated, Assm. Jeff Gorell stood up for firefighters by supporting AB 1373 -- CPF-sponsored legislation designed to help the survivors of firefighters who die from job-related cancer.
- Nov 2, 2012
- For-Profit Slate Card Misuses FF Image, Deceives Voters
Less than a week before Election Day, voters throughout California are receiving a “California Public Safety Newsletter”. What they’re really getting is a political slate mailer, sent by a for-profit political consultant that misleads voters about public safety positions on ballot measures.
- Jun 18, 2013
- Thousands of FFs Work to Save Hundreds of Homes From Carstens Fire
More than 2,200 fire personnel are fighting to save more than 800 homes from the Carstens Fire in Mariposa County. The 1,600 acre blaze was 15% contained as of Tuesday morning with no injuries reported, but nearly 1,000 people have been evacuated. The blaze is the latest evidence of the dangerous fire season ahead.
- May 30, 2013
- Vandenberg FFs Get Fire Season Furlough Notices
At a time when the Central Coast is under siege from wildland fires, Vandenberg firefighters are getting furlough notices. Thanks to the federal sequester, all 57 firefighters will face furloughs of up to 32 hours a month from July through September, and will see the closure of the base Hot Shots program.
- May 28, 2013
- Slate: First Responder Training and Teamwork Key to Disaster Response
Untrained or poorly-trained "rescuers" are increasingly becoming casualties themselves in multiple fatality incidents, both in and outside the workplace.
- SF Giants Firefighter Appreciation Night- July 8, 2013
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WHO: California Fire Foundation
WHAT: SF Giants Firefighter Appreciation Game
WHERE: Seals Plaza @ AT&T Park
WHEN: July 8th, 2013
- Feb 13, 2013
- IAFF-MG 7th Annual Motorcycle Rally
WHO: IAFF Motorcycle Group
WHAT: IAFF-MG 7th Annual Mountainfest Motorcycle Rally
WHERE: Morgantown, West Virginia
WHEN: July 24th-28th, 2013
- Jun 4, 2013
- 2013 California State Fair Best Firehouse Chef Challenge
WHO: California State Fair
WHAT: Best Firehouse Chef Challenge
WHERE: Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA
WHEN: July 27-28, 2013
- 11th Annual California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony- October 5, 2013
WHO: California Fire Foundation
WHAT: California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony
WHERE: Capital Park, Sacramento, CA
WHEN: October 5th, 2013
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