The Front Lines

Santa Rosa Charter Commission Votes to Keep Binding Arbitration

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700

A 21-member independent commission developing changes in Santa Rosa's city charter has voted overwhelmingly to preserve binding arbitration protection for firefighters and police. The commission refined the existing language, but ultimately decided that public safety officers deserve to have their contract disputes resolved through arbitration.

CPF Firevision: The Corporate Power Grab

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700

A Fight We Can't Afford to Lose: CPF Firevision spotlights the November battle over a Corporate Power Grab initiative that would muzzle working families while preserving political fund raising for corporations and the super rich

Firefighter Appreciation Day at the Auto Club Speedway

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700

This weekend's Auto Club 400 NASCAR race in Fontana will be honoring California first responders on Firefighter Appreciation Day. A portion of each firefighter ticket goes to support the California Fire Foundation. Tickets are still available -- the race is Sunday, March 25th.

LODD: CAL FIRE Hvy. Equip. Operator Gordie Varney

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700

CDF Firefighters Local 2881 is saddened to report the loss of CAL FIRE Heavy Equipment Operator Gordon Varney, who succumbed to job-related cancer.

CPF Firevision - CFFJAC Mentoring Program

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Recruit ... Retain ... Promote: A groundbreaking new program for departments, designed to help retain and promote the best and brightest through formal peer mentoring.

CFFJAC Launches Firefighter Mentoring Program

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700

The CFFJAC and its Women’s Commission have launched a groundbreaking mentoring program designed to help firefighters succeed in a tough, demanding career, and help fire departments retain and promote their best and brightest.

CBS2 Report: Rewards, Challenges For Women in Fire Service

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700

LA County Firefighters Sarah Cortez and Eleni Pappas are buying the ice cream at their stations this week. The two were profiled in a CBS2 Special Report spotlighting the challenges and rewards of being a woman in the fire service.

Anti-Pension Group Suspends Initiative Campaign

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Citing funding shortfalls and ballot language that was too close to the truth for their liking, anti-pension activists have suspended their attempt to undermine retirement security for millions of California workers.

CPF Firevision - Special Convention 2012

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700

A Fight We Can't Afford to Lose: CPF members from throughout California gathered in an urgent Special Convention in January to take action against a November initiative aimed at working people in California.

Governor's Pension Plans Target Current and Future Workers

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Governor Brown has released details of his plan to roll back the retirement security of current and future employees. The plan proposes to bypass collective bargaining by imposing a range of pension rollbacks and locking them into the state constitution. CPF and dozens of other organizations denounced the move as an assault on current and future workers.

Livermore Labs Sticks with Alameda Co.; Rejects Private Provider

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700

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.

CPF Firevision - Displaced Firefighter List

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700

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.

CPF Special Convention 2012

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700

California Professional Firefighters will hold a Special Convention in January to address the urgent threat posed by the proposed anti-labor Paycheck Deception Intiative.

CPF Firevision - Partnership for Success

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Alameda Co. Fire and Alameda Co. Firefighters Local 55 are honored at CFFJAC Conference for labor-management cooperation in training and firefighter safety.

LODD: Long Beach Fire Engineer Darren Rockett

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Long Beach Firefighters Local 372 is saddened to announce the death of one of their own in the line of duty. LBFD Engineer Darren Rockett succumbed to job-related illness a few days short of his 48th birthday. Memorial services are scheduled for November 18th.

CPF Responds to Governor's Pension Proposal

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

This week, Gov. Brown introduced a pension "reform" proposal that, if enacted, would threaten basic retirement security for generations of firefighters, their families, and millions of other hard-working public servants.

CPF Firevision - Public Safety Medal of Valor

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Two California firefighters are honored for bravery above and beyond the call of duty in a ceremony at the State Capitol.

Pension Truth Squad: Public Employees Doing Their Part

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

As a legislative committee convened to consider pension issues, Long Beach Firefighter Rich Brandt joined teachers, school employees and retirees in bringing a simple message to lawmakers and the public -- protect secure retirement and stop scapegoating public employees.

Sac Bee Op-Ed: Public Employees Back Reasonable Pension Fixes

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Hostile anti-employee rhetoric gets the headlines, but the fact is that, in public and at the bargaining table, firefighters and other public employees are working toward sustainable retirement. So says a Sacramento Bee op-ed penned by the head of Californians for Retirement Security, a group co-sponsored by CPF.

CPF Firevision -- 2011 California Firefighters Memorial

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

On October 1, 2011, 30 names were added to the California Firefighters Memorial at a solemn ceremony in Sacramento.

CPF Wins Big at This Year's IAFF Media Awards

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

California Professional Firefighters was recognized with four awards at this year's 2011 IAFF Media Awards, with CPF.org and CPF Firevision receiving top honors.

2011 CA Firefighters Memorial -- Photo Gallery

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

California honored its fallen firefighters Oct. 1 at the annual California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony in Sacramento's Capitol Park.

2011 Memorial Honors 30 Fallen California Firefighters

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Continuing a solemn and sobering autumn tradition, the names of 30 California firefighters who fell in the line of duty were added to the state's "roll of honor" at at the annual California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony at the State Capitol in Sacramento.

Fewer US Firefighter Deaths for Second Year Running

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Eighty-seven on duty firefighters from 31 states lost their lives as the result of 83 fatal incidents that occurred in 2010. This is the second consecutive year of substantially fewer firefighter deaths in the United States, according to a report released by United States Fire Administration (USFA) today.

CPF Firevision - Personal Exposure Reporting

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Personal Exposure Reporting -- Your Online PPE: PER Online, sponsored by California Professional Firefighters, documents on-the-job exposures, so firefighters and their families are protected.

CPF 1st District VP Named to CA Seismic Safety Commission

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700

CPF California's first responders will have a powerful new voice in helping to shape our state's earthquake safety standards with the appointment of Riverside Fire Captain Tim Strack to the California Seismic Safety Commission.

CFFJAC Director to Serve on CA Apprenticeship Council

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Gov. Jerry Brown has appointed CFFJAC Program Director Yvonne de la Peña to serve on the California Apprenticeship Council The CAC provides policy advice and hears appeals in apprenticeship cases. The CFFJAC, California's model firefighter apprenticeship program, is co-sponsored by CPF.

CPF Firevision - Aug. 10, 2011

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700

CPF Firevision is California Professional Firefighters' online news service.

LA Wildland Training: Firefighters from LA City and County worked side-by-side during a recent live fire training to gain valuable on-the-ground experience.

California Remembers 9/11

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Next month marks the 10th anniversary of the attacks on America that cost 343 FDNY firefighters their lives. CPF has prepared a special web page with links to commemorative events happening around California.

CPF Firevision -- Labor Under Attack

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Labor Under Attack: From pensions to privatization to Paycheck Deception, anti-labor ideologues are using the economic crisis to attack working families.

Latest Issue of CPF Newspaper Now Available Online

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Get a sneak peek of the latest issue of the CPF newspaper before it hits your mailbox! The latest newspaper includes stories about fighting back against the pension attacks, CPF's legislative update, analysis of the new state budget, district reports and more.

Retirees Push Back vs. Attacks as Pension Funds Rebound

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700

As CalPERS and CalSTRS continue to rebound, Anaheim retirees step up to make the case: Promises made should be promises kept.

CalPERS Grows 21% -- Strongest Growth in 14 Years

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700

California's active and retired public workers got some good news as CalPERS continues its strong recovery from the stock meltdown. Preliminary figures from the world's largest pension fund showed growth of nearly 21% -- its best year since 1997.

CalPERS: Pension Promises Must Be Kept

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700

When it comes to retirement security, a deal is a deal. So says a new legal analysis from CalPERS. In a thorough review of current law, CalPERS concludes that pension promises to current employees can't be broken. To try would bury taxpayers in legal bills and needlessly attack retirees.

CPF Firevision - Jul. 13, 2011

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Terrorism Consequence Management: The California Fire Fighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee's latest TCM training module covers response to a truck accident with a secondary device.

Public Retiree Benefits Boost CA Economy by $26 Billion

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700

California's retired public workers provide $26 billion economic engine for state, supporting nearly 100k jobs, according to new CalPERS study.

SF Giants Score Big for the CA Fire Foundation

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Over 2,000 firefighters packed AT&T Park in San Francisco last night for the San Francisco Giants' Firefighter Appreciation Night. And the Giants did not disappoint.

CPF Firevision: Retirement Security Special Report

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Standing Up for Retirement Security: A special report aimed at busting the myths about public pensions and calling out those who seek to scapegoat public employees.

Late Fire Season Doesn't Lessen Danger

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Unseasonably cool and blustery weather throughout much of California this spring has led some to hope for a mild fire season. But the wildland experts know better -- thicker vegetation in the spring means more fuel to burn when it dries out in the summer.

NFPA: Line-of-Duty Deaths Lowest in 34 Years

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The number of on-duty firefighter deaths is the lowest since 1977. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) today released its annual Firefighter Fatality Report at the NFPA Conference & Expo, which shows that a total of 72 on-duty firefighter deaths occurred in the United States in 2010.

Public Sector Pension Funds: Not Dead Yet

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Remember that awful public sector union pension crisis that was going to bankrupt every state from California to Wisconsin? A little less Armageddon in the coffee, please. Reuters is reporting some interesting details from a new report by the National Conference of Public Employee Retirement Systems.

CPF Firevision - May 25, 2011

Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700

International Rescue: LA County’s USAR Task Force 2 responds to disasters around the world as one of only two internationally certified USAR teams in the nation.

Ex-Lawmaker Drops Ballot Prop to Gut Pensions

Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700

A former Assemblyman from Sacramento has dropped an effort to qualify a ballot measure that would have gutted retirement security for firefighters and other public workers. However, other threats still loom.

Pension Truth Squads Speak Out in Riverside, SD Events

Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700

California's public workers and retirees are hitting the road to stand up for the secure retirement they have earned. Speaking at separate events in San Diego and Riverside, CPF members joined teachers, police officers, bus drivers and other public workers to fight back against Wisconsin-style attacks on their pensions and bargaining rights.

State Pension Costs Down Because Employees Step Up

Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Pension costs for the state of California will go down by nearly $200 million in the coming year, thanks to state workers. CalPERS reports that new collective bargaining agreements are already helping to rein in retirement costs.

CPF Firevision - May 11, 2011

Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700

California LAST Teams: The CA Fire Foundation joins with Nat'l Fallen Firefighter Foundation to provide comprehensive local assistance when a firefighter falls in the line of duty.

2011 Daniel A. Terry Scholarships Applications Now Available

Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Applications for the 2011 Daniel A. Terry Scholarships are now available for download. As part of its ongoing mission to provide assistance to families of fallen firefighters, the California Fire Foundation is proud to have the Daniel A. Terry Scholarship fund.

California Fire Foundation Forges Landmark Partnership for Comprehensive LODD Assistance

Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The California Fire Foundation has joined in a first-of-its-kind partnership with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to provide comprehensive support for local fire departments who lose one of their own in the line of duty.

Contempt for Firefighters Won't Solve LA Budget Mess

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Alexandra Le Tellier of the LA Times opinion staff takes on right wing bloggers seeking to scapegoat firefighters and their families for the city's fiscal problems.

CPF Firevision - Apr. 27, 2011

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Modesto Firefighter Miracle: Modesto Engineer Jim Adams returns to full duty 13 months after the New Year's Day 2010 blaze that nearly cost him his life.

LODD: Long Beach Fire Capt. Hank Zavaleta

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0700

It is with the utmost sympathy and deepest regret that the Long Beach Firefighters, Local 372 and the Long Beach Fire Department announce the passing of Fire Capt. Hank Zavaleta from a long battle with brain cancer. He was 49.

Firefighters are Making a Difference at MDA 'Boot Camp'

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0700

With a record breaking number of attendees, locals from Central California all the way to San Diego joined MDA in Anaheim to celebrate their 2010 Fill the Boot successes. Abbey Umali, MDA National Goodwill Ambassador, welcomed the crowd and introduced CPF Secretary-Treasurer Lew Stone.

Supreme Court Backs Precedent: Pension Promises Can't Be Broken

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The California Supreme Court today dealt the final blow to efforts in Orange County to roll back retirement promises to its employees. Without comment, the court rejected the final appeal of a lawsuit seeking to take pension benefits away from Orange County sheriff deputies.

SF Giants Hosts Firefighter Appreciation Night

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Buy your Giants tickets now to Firefighter Appreciation Night at San Francisco's AT&T Park and show your support for the California Fire Foundation. The package includes a ticket to the Giants game in the Firefighter Appreciation section, access to the pre-game firefighter tailgate party and a collector's firefighter-themed Giants beanie. Proceeds will benefit fire organizations including the California Fire Foundation.

New Website for Assistance to Firefighters Grants Programs

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Beginning on April 1, 2011, the website where first responders apply for all Assistance to Firefighters Grants Programs will change its current website address from www.firegrantsupport.com to the FEMA website at www.fema.gov/firegrants.

Latest Issue of CPF Newspaper Now Available Online

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Get a sneak peek of the latest issue of the CPF newspaper before it hits your mailbox! The latest newspaper includes stories about the California budget, the fight over redevelopment, the CPF legislative agenda, district reports and more.

Costa Mesa Firefighters Targeted in Mass Layoff Notice

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The national attack on your rights and benefits as public servants is washing up on the shores of the Golden State. And it now has claimed a life. More than 200 employees in Costa Mesa, including 90 firefighters, got six-month layoff notices Thursday, March 17th, as part of a brazen, ideologically fueled effort to privatize the entire city.

LA County USAR TF-2 Back Home From Japan

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Los Angeles County's search and rescue team, CATF-2, returned home Saturday, after six days aiding search efforts following the earthquake in Japan. The LA County team is one of only two in the nation certified for international response. Rescuers report being "stunned" by what they saw.

LODD: Santa Cruz Co. Firefighter John Tripodi

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The Professional Firefighters of Santa Cruz, Local 3605 and the Central Fire Protection District of Santa Cruz County is saddened to announce the loss of Firefighter John Tripodi of job related cancer. He was 58 years old.

LODD: Los Angeles City Firefighter Glenn L. Allen

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700

UPDATED WITH MEMORIAL INFORMATION: United Firefighters of Los Angeles City Local 112 is saddened to announce the loss of one of their own in the line of duty. Los Angeles Firefighter Glenn Allen -- a 36-year veteran of the department -- died Friday afternoon, February 18th, two days after being gravely injured battling a structure fire in Hollywood Hills. Brother Allen's memorial will be held Friday, February 25, 2011 in Los Angeles.

IAFF Scores Big Win for SAFER and FIRE Act

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Overcoming long odds, fire fighters nationwide scored a significant victory when the U.S. House of Representatives voted 318-113 to reject massive cuts to fire fighter grants.

CPF Firevision - Feb. 7, 2011

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Gov. Brown delivers tough medicine in State of the State message; CPF members give back to their communities at holiday time.

CPF Firevision - Jan. 13, 2011

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700

CPF at Rose Parade. CPF Pipes and Drums make first appearance at New Year's parade; Fred Couples Helps Firefighters: Pro golfer gives to CA Firefighters Endowment.

Families Affected by Neuromuscular Disease Thank CPF

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The families served by the Muscular Dystrophy Association are truly grateful for the incredible support from the California Professional Firefighters. The impact that CPF members make on families throughout California is immeasurable.

USFA: 2010 Record Low for On-Duty Firefighter Deaths

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Last year was record-setting. The US Fire Administration reports the fewest on-duty deaths of firefighters since the agency started compiling statistics in 1977. There were 85 on-duty deaths in 2010, according to preliminary statistics.

President Signs 9/11 First Responders Compensation Act

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700

President Obama has signed the "James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act," which extends and expands eligibility for compensation under the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001. The measure passed during last year's lame-duck session, after being threatened by a GOP Senate filibuster.

U.S. Senate Passes 9/11 First Responders Aid

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0700

The U.S. Senate has overwhelmingly approved legislation that will provide compensation for first responders who answered the call on September 11, 2001. The measure, which allocates $4.6 billion to pay medical expenses for those who suffered illnesses related to their 9/11 response, was passed after a compromise removed the threat of a GOP filibuster.

CPF Health and Safety Director Honored with EMSA Award

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0700

In December, CPF's EMS/Health and Safety Director Kevin White was honored for his leadership and contributions with a Distinguished Service Medal by the Emergency Medical Services Authority and the Commission on Emergency Medical Services.

CPF Firevision - Dec. 15, 2010

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Understanding the 2010 Elections: The voters have spoken, but what were they saying? CPF posed this and other questions about Campaign 2010 to two independent experts who are veterans of the Capitol wars.

CPF Photo Contest Winners Announced

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Every year, California Professional Firefighters invites photographers to share their unique view of the front lines with us through photos. This year, Craig Rose, Chris Nichols and Wes Schultz have been awarded first, second and third place respectively for their stunning entries to the CPF Photo Contest.

IAFF Highlights Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0700

You can't see it or smell it. However, carbon monoxide poisoning is the number one cause of poisoning deaths in the world. That's why the IAFF and the IAFC have launched a campaign to help raise awareness of the dangers carbon monoxide pose even after a fire has been extinguished.

CA Fire Foundation Backs Boy Scouts' Anti-Hunger Efforts

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Boy Scouts from throughout the Bay Area will be collecting Thanksgiving food donations for the area’s hungry and homeless. For the second year in a row, the California Fire Foundation is a sponsor of “Scouting for Food”, the annual food drive in the greater Bay Area.

CPF Firevision - Nov. 10, 2010

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700

CPF Firevision wraps up the November elections, and then takes a look at this year's CFFJAC Firefighter Career Expos, looking for the next generation of first responders.

California Fire Season Suppressed by Weather

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700

There were very few wildfires of note anywhere in California this year because of the unusual meteorological conditions. That's a good thing for homeowners and for air quality, but it's a drag on the pocketbooks of the thousands of seasonal firefighters who were laid off at the beginning of the month.

NFPA: Line-of-Duty Injuries Decreased in 2009

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Based on survey data reported by fire departments, NFPA estimates that 78,150 firefighter injuries occurred in the line of duty in 2009. This is a decrease of 1.9 percent from the year before.

Hundreds Attend 2010 Firefighter Career Expo

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0700

What does it take to be a firefighter? Hundreds of potential firefighter recruits had a chance to see for themselves at this month's Firefighter Career Expos, sponsored by the California Fire Fighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee (CFFJAC) and its Commission to Recruit Women for the Fire Service.

CPF Firevision - Oct. 19, 2010

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0700

California Firefighters Memorial: More than 1,000 firefighters, family members and friends of the profession gathered in Sacramento October 16th to honor 31 fallen firefighters added to the California Firefighters Memorial.

Hundreds Pay Tribute to 31 Fallen Firefighters in Sacramento Ceremony

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Thirty-one firefighters who died in the line of duty were forever memorialized when their names were added to the California Firefighters Memorial this weekend.

IAFF President Completes California Station Tour

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0700

California Professional Firefighters members across California rolled out the welcome mat when IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger and CPF President Lou Paulson embarked upon their four-day station tour across the state.

31 Fallen FFs To Be Honored October 16th at CA FFs Memorial

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Hundreds of uniformed firefighters from throughout California will gather at the State Capitol in Sacramento to pay tribute to California firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep our state safe. The California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony and Firefighter Procession on Saturday, October 16, 2010 will honor 31 individuals whose names will be added to the California Firefighters Memorial.

Legislation Bolsters Services for Families of Fallen Firefighters

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Families of fallen firefighters will be able to retain their loved one's California firefighter license plate and benefit from continuing attention to their needs, thanks to CPF-sponsored legislation signed by the governor. SB 88 protects the ability of firefighter survivors to keep their loved one's license and provides for a modest fee increase to families -- the first such fee increase in 15 years.

Fire Stations Cut Services As City Budgets Shrink

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700

In California, unprecedented cuts to fire station budgets are raising concerns about municipalities' ability to respond to emergencies, especially now that wildfire season has begun.

So Cal Heat Wave Spikes Fire Risk

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Record temperatures in Southern California have put LA and Ventura County firefighters on high alert, as a fierce Indian Summer rolls through the state.

Daniel A. Terry Scholarship Awarded to Twelve

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Twelve children of fallen firefighters will be attending college, thanks to the Daniel A. Terry Scholarship. The program, which was launched in 2006, awards scholarships of $2,000 each year to qualified applicants.

CPF Firevision - Sept. 8, 2010

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Witness to Courage: CPF Firevision profiles Jeff Zimmerman, a retired firefighter turned full-time fire photographer who has created stunning, iconic images of firefighters in action.

CPF Photo Contest 2010

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Every year, California Professional Firefighters takes a moment to celebrate the heroic images that honor the profession of firefighting. Share your unique view of the front lines and you could be awarded $1,500! Photos must be submitted by November 22, 2010 to be eligible.

Unintended Consequences of Proposition 22

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700

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.

CPF Firevision - Aug. 25, 2010

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700

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.

Inhaling Ultra-Fine Particles May Raise Heart Risks

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700

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.

Make a Muscle: Flex for MDA

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Firefighters have been making a muscle and making a difference for children and adults fighting neuromuscular disease for over 55 years.

Another Long Hot Summer in 2010?

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700

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.

CPF Firevision - August 11, 2010

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700

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.

Increasing California's Firefighting Staff Could Save Millions

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700

A study released by researchers at San Diego State University on Tuesday, shows increasing the number of firefighters per engine could save California millions. The researchers discovered that one extra firefighter per engine, could increase effectiveness of the state's firefighters by more than 50 percent, plus reduce the cost of fighting large wildfires.

And This Year’s Telly Awards Go To … FireStar Productions

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700

FireStar Productions' contributions to the fire service were recognized this year by the Telly Awards. The video production company was honored with six Telly Awards including awards for San Jose Fire Fighters Local 230's "Every Second Counts" video, CDF Firefighters Local 2881 and CAL FIRE's "California's Fire Department" video and CPF Firevision Episode 2.

CPF Firevision - July 28, 2010

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700

CPF Firevision is California Professional Firefighters' online news service. Fresno's Littlest Hero: A Fresno 7-year-old saves her sisters and grandmother from a fire, with some help from "Firefighters On Your Side"

CPF Firevision - July 14, 2010

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700

CPF Firevision is California Professional Firefighters' online video news service. Fire Season 2010: A range of fire and weather experts agree -- California still faces a high fire risk this fall.

CPF Firevision - Jun. 23, 2010

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700

CPF Firevision is California Professional Firefighters' online video news service.

Terrorism Consequence Management: Behind The Scenes: Firefighters from San Diego and Livermore-Pleasanton participate in training scenarios, as part of California Fire Fighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee's upcoming online terrorism response training.

FF-Backed Candidates Win Favor in June Primary

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Firefighter-friendly candidates continued to find support among voters in this year’s primary contests for the Legislature and constitutional offices. CPF-backed candidates won in all but two constitutional races, and in 95% of legislative contests.