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Warwick Fire Fighters Local 2748 5K Race is tomorrow! There is still time to register online today and on-site tomorrow!
They are still looking for Fire Departments to participate in the Fire Fighters division with some friendly competition for medals and awards!Five days left to register for this years 5K! Click on the link below to sign up.
warwickfirefighters5k.com
Brothers and Sisters of RISAFF,
Everyone knows that college is an expensive investment in your children’s future. Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association is proud to offer its members a little help with a $1500 a year scholarship for their children pursuing undergraduate studies.
The scholarship is available to dependent children, step-children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of PFIA members. The scholarship is available for 4 years, however if your student isn’t awarded one in their freshmen year, you can reapply every year. Hopefully they can be awarded one for 3 years, 2 years or even 1 year helps. It is only for undergraduate studies.
There are a few rules that apply. The firefighter/retired firefighter must have a policy in place by November 1st of the current year and the applying student must have a policy in place by May of the year they are applying.
If you’re already a member, you’re all set. We will just need to enroll your child.
If you’re not a member yet, any of our policies can make you reach the requirement of membership in PFIA. If cost is an issue, we offer a $30,000 Accidental Death policy for $36 a year ($.69 a week or $1.38 bi-weekly for departments with payroll deduction).
Plans for children are either life insurance or an accident/injury plan.
The accident/injury plan covers up to $100 in medical costs (co-pays, etc) and a payment for specific injuries. It costs $48 a year ($.92 a week or $1.85 bi-weekly for departments with payroll deduction).
PFIA has awarded over 10 million dollars in scholarships to our kids, nationwide, since the program started.
If you’re interested in this or anything PFIA has to offer, please reach out, for the scholarships, the sooner the better. I am more than willing to come to individual union meetings to discuss all of our options as well. My phone is (401)639-0164 Email PFIA1261@gmail.com
www.pfia1913.org/scholarship.htm
Thank you and stay safe,
Ray Masse (PFD retired)
pfia1913.org
Risaff Behavioral Health Support Group
The Rhode Island State Association Of Firefighters Behavior Health Supoort Group will reconvene October 29th, 6pm at Cranston Firefighters IAFF Local 1363 Paul L Valletta, Jr Union Hall 35 5th ave, Cranston RI 02910. This will be open to any ACTIVE or RETIRED firefighter. It will be Co Facilitated by FF Scott Robinson and Hallie Fleischman, LCMH from Brightside Behavioral Health. For clarification: This is a group meeting for Active and Retired Firefighters who are suffering from a behavioral health issue. This is not a peer support group meeting. Thank you! Looking Forward to Seeing everyone again!Woonsocket Local 732 will be hosting a Beer and Dynamite fundraiser Saturday October 5th, 5pm-10pm at the Cercle Laurier, 165 East School St Woonsocket, RI. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door. There will be a raffle and silent auction items, as well as memorabilia for purchase.
Orders for Jeff Henault shirts can be placed by clicking below or contacting your RISAFF local President. Ordering will be open for 2 weeks, September 27 thru October 11.
All proceeds from the fundraiser and shirt sales will go the Jeff Henault memorial fund.
All Proceeds will go to The Jeff Heanult Memorial Fund
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Online ordering for All Proceeds will go to The Jeff Heanult Memorial Fund ends on Friday October 11th, 2019 (11:59pm EDT)President Andriole attended the Graduation Ceremony and Press Conference for the IAFF Survival Training today in Boston.
We now have 32 members fully trained as trainers within the IAFF 3rd District. These 32 trainers will now go out into the New England States and train our members to help us make the job we do a little safer.
President Andriole and RISAFF would like to acknowledge and thank the 4 members of RISAFF that attended this training and our now certified.
Jeff Bayuk and Joe Danato, East Providence Fire Fighters Local 850.
Mike Rivelli and Mark Walsh, Cranston Fire Fighters Local 1361.
Congratulations to our peer trainers!
We look forward to them training all our members within RISAFF in an effort to insure that all our members return home safe and to their families at the end of a shift.
In addition to their ability to train our members, we also have access to the $200,000 mobile training trailer and equipment to be utilized while training is conducted within your Local.
RISAFF would also like to thank the IAFF for their commitment in helping keep our members as safe as possible at all times.
We will have more details to come regarding the implementation of the life saving training.
Well done! We’re proud to have our very own members involved in this very valuable and important opportunity. We’re excited to see them impart their expert knowledge on to the many firefighters in and around R.I.
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Pawtucket Firefighters Local 1261 and RISAFF push back against Mayor Grebien's reckless actions against public safety! https://www.pawtuckettimes.com/news/mayor-union-trade-barbs/article_96f2de3e-9821-11e9-9818-079851500e8e.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=user-share
Woonsocket IAFF Local 732 and RISAFF regret to announce the passing of active member:
Jeffrey R. Henault
IAFF Local 732 President
The arrangements for the calling hours and funeral are as follows:
Calling Hours:... https://www.facebook.com/RISAFF/posts/10156421203833157
It is with the deepest regret and sorrow that RISAFF announces the death of Brother Jeff Henault. Brother Henault was the Chairman of RISAFF's Executive Board, past 1st District Vice President of RISAFF and the current... https://www.facebook.com/RISAFF/posts/10156411523523157
H-5662 & H-5663 just passed the Rhode Island House with an overwhelming majority! One step closer to equal overtime laws for RI Firefighters!
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IAFF Firefighters for Biden. RISAFF attending IAFF Legislative Conference this morning with keynote speaker Joe Biden.
RISAFF hosted our annual Legislative Dinner in Washington D.C. last evening with tremendous support from our RISAFF Locals. We would like to thank all our members that attended.
Another successful evening discussing... https://www.facebook.com/RISAFF/posts/10156195891278157
RISAFF Leadership and our Local Affiliates attending the 2019 IAFF Legislative Conference this week in Washington, D.C. — at Hyatt Regency Washington DC https://www.facebook.com/RISAFF/posts/10156194776898157
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Brother Christopher Cornetta and our Brothers and Sisters of North Attleboro Local 1992. https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10156183755543157&id=363020698156
Thank you to all the support from RISAFF and PFFM Firefighters and all other who supported the Brothers and Sisters of Pawtucket Local 1261 tonight!
REMEMBER TO SUPPORT PAWTUCKET LOCAL 1261 TONIGHT!
RISAFF Members along with Pawtucket Local 1261 Members will be picketing Pawtucket Mayor Grebien's fundraiser tonight. Local 1261 members have been engaged in a... https://www.facebook.com/RISAFF/posts/10156170004853157
RISAFF Members along with Pawtucket Local 1261 Members will be picketing Pawtucket Mayor Grebien's fundraiser tomorrow night. Local 1261 members have been engaged in a prolonged interest arbitration battle with the City... https://www.facebook.com/RISAFF/posts/10156168785143157
Narragansett Local 1589 did an outstanding job honoring LODD Captain David Arnold today. Thank you to the RISAFF locals who came out honor Brother Arnold, may he rest in peace. Please keep his family, friends and Local 1589 in your thoughts and prayers.
President Joe Andriole and Vice President Scott Robinson attended West Warwick Local 1104 Firefighter's Ball this evening. Congratulations to Local 1104 on hosting a great event!
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SAFER APPLICATION INFO
The Fiscal Year 2018 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) application period opens Friday, February 15, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. and closes on March 22, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. (ET). There is $345 million available in... http://actionnetwork.org/
With deep regret RISAFF announces the LODD Death of recently retired Captain David Arnold, Narragansett Fire Department, Local 1589 from Occupational Cancer.
Captain David Arnold's... https://lowcountryfuneral.com/tribute/details/13020/David-Arnold/obituary.html#content-start
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Rest In Peace Captain David Arnold. Sincere condolences to your family and the members of the Narragansett Firefighters IAFF Local 1589. https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10156120086848157&id=363020698156
RISAFF President Andriole swearing in the elected officers of Woonsocket Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 732.
Congratulations to President Jeff Henault, Vice President Scott Smith and Secretary/Treasurer Ryan Reilly.
