William Katzenstein 1902 Tucson
Jack Boleyn 1910 Tucson
J.D. Sullivan 1929 Phoenix
Ambrose Shea 1929 Phoenix
Terry Anderson 1932 Kingman
Eddie Koury 1946 Holbrook
Fred L. Van Camp 1946 Tucson
John Owens 1947 Mesa
Winston West 1947 Mesa
Herb Reggin 1956 Prescott
Dean (Red) Marshall 1970 Rural Metro
John Spradling 1971 Rural Metro
John O. Campbell 1973 Kingman
William L. Casson 1973 Kingman
Joseph M. Chambers III 1973 Kingman
M.B. “Jimmy” Cox 1973 Kingman
Alan H. Hansen 1973 Kingman
Frank S. “Butch” Henry 1973 Kingman
Roger A. Hubka 1973 Kingman
Christopher G. Sanders 1973 Kingman
Arthur C. Stringer 1973 Kingman
Donald G. Webb 1973 Kingman
Richard Lee Williams 1973 Kingman
Randolfph J. Potts 1974 Phoenix
Lester Hillis 1974 Glendale
Walter D. Kelson 1977 Phoenix
Chauncey E. Ray 1977 Phoenix
Floyd Eugene Mason 1977 Peoria
Edward Bell 1979 Tucson
Dale R. Lockett 1979 Phoenix
David Deary 1979 Fry
Edward J. Gaicki 1980 Tempe
Herman Peyton 1983 Parker
Ricky S. Pearce 1984 Phoenix
David Franks 1984 Phoenix
Samuel M. McAnally 1984 Tucson
Jack Robert Stevens 1986 Mesa
Gary Robert Peters 1987 Mesa
Richard Y. Garza 1987 Willcox
James Martz 1989 Eloy
Robert F. Million 1991 Avra Valley
L. Wayne Struble 1992 Williamson Valley
Calvin Morris 1992 Mayer
Timothy J. Hale 1994 Phoenix
Ronald Erwin Holmgreen 1994 Lake Havasu
Bret R. Tarver 2001 Phoenix
Carl Shoemaker 2001 Mesa
Darrell “Ricky” Thomas 2001 Somerton/Cocopah
Gary Archibeque 2004 Show Low
Robert Kotowski 2005 Flagstaff
Valeree Claude 2005 Pinetop
Corey Lawton 2006 Gila River
Mark Stevens Carter 2007 Phoenix
Keith Dawson 2008 Flagstaff
John Delaney 2008 Mesa
Mark A. McNeal 2009 Flagstaff
Eric Tinkham 2009 Queen Creek
Frank J. Molina 2009 Salt River
Dennis W. Robinson 2010 Three Points
David J. Irr 2010 Yuma Rural Metro
Brad Harper 2013 Phoenix
Andrew Ashcraft 2013 Prescott
Robert Caldwell 2013 Prescott
Travis Carter 2013 Prescott
Dustin DeFord 2013 Prescott
Christopher MacKenzie 2013 Prescott
Eric Marsh 2013 Prescott
Grant McKee 2013 Prescott
Sean Misner 2013 Prescott
Scott Norris 2013 Prescott
Wade Parker 2013 Prescott
John Percin, Jr. 2013 Prescott
Anthony Rose 2013 Prescott
Jesse Steed 2013 Prescott
Joe Thurston 2013 Prescott
Travis Turbyfill 2013 Prescott
William Warneke 2013 Prescott
Clayton Whitted 2013 Prescott
Kevin Woyjeck 2013 Prescott
Garret Zuppiger 2013 Prescott
Thomas R. (Tom) Quesnel 2014 Tucson
John F. Jayne 2014 Mesa
Bobby Mollere 2014 Hellsgate
Crystal Rezzonico 2017 Phoenix
Scott P. Ferguson 2017 Rural Metro
Mark (Bo) Boulanger 2018 Chandler
Joshua W. Eugin 2018 Saint David
Richard Anthony Telles 2019 Phoenix
Nikki Imm Sullivan 2019 Mesa
Brian John Beck, Jr. 2019 Phoenix
Austin M. Peck 2019 Goodyear
Tommy Arriaga 2020 Tempe
David Mathis 2020 Phoenix
Jacki Jean DeHaro 2020 Tucson
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Brothers and Sisters,
When dedicated public servants retire, they deserve the full benefits they’ve paid for and earned. Yet, the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) unfairly reduce the Social Security benefits of our retired firefighters and EMS professionals—often by $500 or more per month—even though they paid full Social Security taxes on second jobs.
With more than 325 bipartisan cosponsors, H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act, would repeal these unjust provisions. However, despite over a year-and-a-half of good-faith negotiations, the bill is still being delayed in Congress. Now, we have an opportunity to bypass this broken process.
Reps. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) and Garret Graves (R-LA) are leading a discharge petition to force H.R. 82 to the House floor for a vote from September 10-20, 2024. House Members can sign the petition to ensure our retired members receive the benefits they deserve.
We need your help to make this happen.
IF YOU LIVE IN AZ 1st, 2nd or 5th districts. Reach out to your representatives through the IAFF Advocacy page, located at the link here:
www.iaff.org/advocacy-center/
and urge them to sign the discharge petition. It’s time to stand up for our retirement and ensure we get the dignified retirement we have earned. Let’s make our voices heard! ... See MoreSee Less
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Firefighters battling cancer are increasingly common, but we never fight alone. We ask you to share and, if possible, donate to support our brother Scott Leatham in his battle against cancer. Please find the donation link below:
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Please join us in congratulating IAFF District 10 VP and Arizona native Stephen Gilman on being re-elected by acclamation at last week’s #IAFF convention. Congratulations, brother, you are a true labor leader. ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations Steve. Thank you for your dedication and hard work!
Congrats, good sir!!!
Well done Stephen!
“The American Labor Movement has consistently demonstrated its devotion to the public interest. It is, and has been, good for all America.” -President JFK
The words of President John F. Kennedy are as meaningful today as they were when he said them. In today’s America, labor provides workers with fundamental rights that are good for the public’s interest. As firefighters, we always put what is BEST for the PUBLIC first, and as a labor union, we will always FIGHT for those firefighters who put their LIVES ON THE LINE for the public FIRST.
This Labor Day, we ask that you pause and reflect on what labor has done for our country, state, and yourself. Enjoy the day, and stay safe. ... See MoreSee Less
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At the recent IAFF convention, the censure of Chief Freitag has sparked discussion. Some people have questioned its legitimacy. This resolution passed by a vote of 2,520- 0. The censure resolution cites multiple issues, including:
"Local 3066 members have filed harassment claims with CAFMA’s Human Resources personnel" because of accusations of intimidation.
"Chief Freitag has failed to prioritize implementing modern cancer prevention improvements" and "refused to establish four-person minimum per engine staffing as recommended by the National Fire Protection Association."
"Chief Freitag has violated the spirit of 'CAFMA Compass,' a document he authored purporting to establish 'core principles' of the department that declares fire personnel should 'treat each other with a level of professionalism and respect that surpasses our own expectations.'" ... See MoreSee Less
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Respectfully, I don’t believe many are questioning the “legitimacy of this action”, in terms of a vote. What is being questioned, by many of my peers, is the legitimacy of the accusations against Chief Freitag. I, for one, am a full-dues paying member of the Local 3066, and I have never seen the discussion on an agenda, nor voted to support a censure.
The legitimacy concern may be regarding the author or perhaps the narrator. There seems to be emphasis on a unanimous vote at a convention. I don't think I'm the only person hesitant to jump in line with that one. I would imagine little work was put into the falling in line at the convention. I guess in short; the picture chosen to prove legitimacy here just doesn't do much for me. How about some sort of reason. All I've heard is cancer prevention changes in practices and 4 man staffing. This must be a very long list of Chiefs being censored. Of course I do not know much regarding this particular matter and I am willing to change my perspective as I've been wrong before. I would submit my impression at this time is that perhaps Scott Freitag hurt someone's feelings. I'll be as curious as any firefighter to learn the details.
Why?
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The International Association of Fire Fighters, representing over 350,000 firefighters in the US and Canada, has unanimously passed a resolution to censure CAFMA Fire Chief Scott Freitag at the IAFF convention this week. Chief Freitag was labeled as a “terrible and dangerous chief, whose leadership endangers both the public and firefighters.” By leaders present.
This censure underscores the vital role of a strong labor-management relationship within the Arizona fire service that only helps the citizens and firefighters of Arizona. The IAFF members have clearly stated that his leadership style is not acceptable in Arizona or anywhere else in the country. ... See MoreSee Less
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As a long time member of the PFFA AND IAFF I sure would like to know the whole story. From an outsider looking in, it seemed he has made some huge accomplishments. CAFMA used to be nothing. His huge level zero campaign that has set precedent for many departments deailing with for profit ambulance companies.
Any IAFF member can log into the IAFF App or website, navigate to events, 57th Convention details, resolutions, and look up resolution #50. The full language of the resolution is available. It was adopted by a unanimous vote of the delegates at Convention last week.
And yet, he was promoted to Chief… It’s time to reevaluate the system that allowed him to get there.
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