California Professional Firefighters

Sep 26, 2016
Brown Signs CPF-Backed Law Putting CPR Training in Schools: Gov. Jerry Brown has signed CPF-backed legislation -- AB 1719 by Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez -- that puts life-saving CPR training into California high schools.

Sep 21, 2016
LODD: Ventura County Fire Engineer Ryan Osler: Ventura County Professional Firefighters Local 1364 is saddened to announce the passing of Fire Engineer Ryan Osler, who was killed this morning while responding to the Canyon Fire on Vandenberg Air Force Base.

Sep 13, 2016
San Diego Firefighter, Local 145 Member Receives Governor's Medal of Valor: San Diego firefighter and Local 145 member Alex Wallbrett was awarded the Governor's Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor in recognition of the heroic actions he took to stop a life-threatening assault on a colleague.

Sep 2, 2016
Arsonist Who Murdered LA FF Again Up For Parole: An arsonist convicted of murder in the 1981 death of a Los Angeles City firefighter is up for parole and, once again, United Firefighters Local 112 is leading the fight to keep him behind bars.

Aug 31, 2016
Local 3605 Wins Fight Over Punitive Pay Give-Back Plan: Central Fire Santa Cruz Firefighters Local 3605 wins two-year contract fight over punitive retroactive "salary pay-back" proposal. The unprecedented pay give-back drew national scorn from union and non-union members alike.

Aug 15, 2016
SJ FF, CPF Highlighted in Investigative Report on Work Comp Denials: San Jose Fire Fighters member spotlighted in NBC Bay Area probe of seemingly routine denials of Work Comp coverage for on-the-job injuries. CPF President Lou Paulson: "There is no logical reason why they should not be treated for their injuries."

May 4, 2015
New York Times Video Sheds Light on Toxic Flame Retardants: The New York Times "Retro Report" delves into the risks caused by the more than 80,000 flame retardant chemicals in use today.

Sep 30, 2014
Gov. Signs CPF-Backed Toxic Flame Retardant Disclosure Law: In a move that could ultimately reduce firefighters' exposure to cancer-causing toxins, Gov. Jerry Brown has signed Senate Bill 1019. The CPF-sponsored legislation would require that furniture manufacturers disclose the use of toxic flame retardant chemicals linked to cancer and other illnesses.

Aug 29, 2014
Package of pro-firefighter legislation headed to governor’s desk: In the final days of the state’s legislative session, California Professional Firefighters (CPF) was able to notch several decisive victories in the Legislature.

Sep 9, 2016
CA Businesses Support Foundation During Firefighter Appreciation Month: Join the California Fire Foundation in marking September as Firefighter Appreciation Month. Businesses up and down the state representing for firefighters, and supporting the Foundation.

Sep 2, 2016
Arsonist Who Murdered LA FF Again Up For Parole: An arsonist convicted of murder in the 1981 death of a Los Angeles City firefighter is up for parole and, once again, United Firefighters Local 112 is leading the fight to keep him behind bars.

Aug 24, 2016
Fire Service Leaders Urge Stand Down for CA Firefighters Memorial: The presidents of California Professional Firefighters and the California Fire Chiefs Association have sent a joint letter to all California fire departments and firefighter union presidents announcing a Safety Stand Down for the October 15th California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony, encouraging all firefighters to participate in person at the ceremony or by watching in stations online.

2016 Joint Labor Management Behavioral Health Conference: WHO: Cal-JAC, CPF, Cal Chiefs
WHAT: Joint Labor Management Behavioral Health Conference
WHEN: December 14-15, 2016
WHERE: Sheraton Grand, Sacramento, CA

14th Annual California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony: WHO: California Fire Foundation
WHAT: 14th Annual California Firefighters Memorial
WHEN: October 15, 2016
WHERE: California Firefighters Memorial, Capitol Park, Sacramento, CA

CDF Firefighters Benevolent Fund Golf Tournament: WHO: CDF Firefighters Benevolent Fund
WHAT: 4th Annual Invitational Golf Tournament
WHEN: October 13-14, 2016
WHERE:Yocha Dehe Golf Course, Brooks, CA

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