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- August 30, 2010
- Unintended Consequences of Proposition 22
Under the guise of "reform," Proposition 22 locks a bulletproof shield around special pots of money for redevelopment agencies. Unelected and unaccountable, redevelopment agencies hand out lucrative taxpayer subsidies to developers for auto malls, hotels and stadiums.
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- August 26, 2010
- CPF Firevision - Aug. 25, 2010
CPF Firevision is California Professional Firefighters' online news service. The 2010 Governor's Race: Jerry Brown's 40 years of support for firefighters and their families has earned him the CPF endorsement. CPF Firevision reviews Brown's record of support and the stakes for firefighters this November.
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- August 25, 2010
- Chico FD Budget Cuts May Increase Response Times
Budget cuts at the Chico Fire Department are making it harder for firefighters to do their jobs. The loss of three firefighters and closure of an engine engine at Fire Station 1 in July means it takes longer for emergency response.
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- August 19, 2010
- Found Video: Oakland FFs Rescue Dog
This video, taken from a firefighter's helmet in Oakland, shows firefighters pulling an unconscious dog from a house fire and reviving him to consciousness.
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- August 19, 2010
- CPF Wins First Place Honors at IAFF Media Awards
California Professional Firefighters came out on top at this year's 2010 IAFF Media Awards. CPF's quarterly member newspaper and the California Fire Foundation's "Firefighters On Your Side: Disaster Planning for the Elderly" campaign both took first place.
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- August 18, 2010
- Inhaling Ultra-Fine Particles May Raise Heart Risks
Firefighters may face a heightened risk for heart disease as a result of breathing in extremely fine particles that infiltrate the smallest air passages and lodge in their lungs, new research indicates.
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- August 16, 2010
- Make a Muscle: Flex for MDA
Firefighters have been making a muscle and making a difference for children and adults fighting neuromuscular disease for over 55 years.
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- August 12, 2010
- Contra Costa FF Honored by Legislature for Water Rescue
Contra Costa firefighter and Local 1230 member Dave Manzeck was honored by the California Senate and Assembly today for his dramatic swift water rescue of a 74-year-old woman in April.
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- August 12, 2010
- Another Long Hot Summer in 2010?
In 2010, milder temperatures and relatively normal rainfall have given rise to hopes that the state might be spared the worst this summer and autumn. But state officials, weather experts and fire behavior specialists have a sobering response: Don't bet on it.
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- August 11, 2010
- CPF Firevision - August 11, 2010
CPF Firevision is California Professional Firefighters' online news service. Headlines: IAFF Convention comes to San Diego Firefighters Giving Back: Founded by LA County firefighter Mike Dubron, the Firefighter Cancer Support Network offers hope and resources for firefighters dealing with cancer.
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