RISAFF would like to thank all Locals, Members and Honor Guards who participated in the services for Executive Board Chairman, President & Brother Henault.
Thank you to the Brothers and Sisters of Woonsocket Local 732, who arranged an honorable active duty death funeral service for Brother Henault.
The attendance of union leaders and members, fire department chiefs and members, military service members, community leaders, hockey and baseball team players and parents and all his family and friends was a true testament to the person that Jeff Henault was.
As we all continue to grieve for him, please keep his wife and two children in your thoughts and prayers. Also, as a reminder a memorial fund has been established to assist the family, please consider donating.
Fraternally,
RISAFF Leadership
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President Andriole would like to thank all the RISAFF locals and members who donated to today’s fundraiser for Lt. Asher.
Willy you came thru again, what a great turnout for a great cause. You can throw a fundraiser like no other
JOB WELL DONE 👍
In 1966, a headline in the International Fire Fighter read, "Desperate Mother Drops Baby From 3rd Floor Into Waiting Arms of an Off-Duty Fire Fighter." Raymond P. Fontaine, a Woonsocket, RI Local 732 member, was off-duty but when he saw the apparatus roll by, he followed. The mother had run back to the burning building after securing her other children's safety to save her 20-month baby. Fontaine caught the girl in his arms.
Not surprised. This is what firefighters do. They're always there for us and I am so grateful. Imagine how much you have to trust that your baby will be caught. Firefighters are special people.
There are still opening at the IAFF Peer support training in Boston at Florian Hall, July 24th & 25th. Any RISAFF Members that wish to attend contact Scott Robinson or Joe Casalino to register.
RISAFF would like to thank all Locals, Members and Honor Guards who participated in the services for Executive Board Chairman, President & Brother Henault.
Thank you to the Brothers and Sisters of Woonsocket Local 732, who arranged an honorable active duty death funeral service for Brother Henault.
The attendance of union leaders and members, fire department chiefs and members, military service members, community leaders, hockey and baseball team players and parents and all his family and friends was a true testament to the person that Jeff Henault was.
As we all continue to grieve for him, please keep his wife and two children in your thoughts and prayers. Also, as a reminder a memorial fund has been established to assist the family, please consider donating.
Pawtucket Firefighters Local 1261 and RISAFF push back against Mayor Grebien's reckless actions against public safety!
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PAWTUCKET – A fundraiser for Mayor Donald R. Grebien that was scheduled for Monday evening at the Pawtucket Country Club was postponed after Pawtucket Firefighters Local 1261 planned to picket
Director of Administration Dylan M. Zelazo said it was “absolutely false that the city has ever publicly or privately threatened action against the individual who tragically lost his foot after an injury on a fire scene. Categorically false. If the fire union leadership wants to try to spin quotes that the city has made in response to direct questions from the media regarding accountability for employees who failed to follow protocol to be directed at that individual, this falls into political bullying and things where the city doesn't necessarily even want to delve.” https://www.wpri.com/target-12/firefighters-amputation-blamed-on-out-of-service-ladder-truck-other-issues/ City spokesman Wilder Arboleda said the city is investigating whether or not the fire department “followed protocols.” “There is an ongoing investigation,” Arboleda said. “If it’s determined that protocols and standards were violated, contributing to the injuries, the City will take the necessary disciplinary action including termination.” Who is bullying who again?
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Pawtucket Firefighters Local 1261 and RISAFF push back against Mayor Grebien's reckless actions against public safety! https://t.co/8BtZRqZt6H
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:
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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://t.co/WlpeYQlnzj
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://t.co/oBjwxfBc4I
RISAFF Leadership and our Local Affiliates attending the 2019 IAFF Legislative Conference this week in Washington, D.C. — at Hyatt Regency Washington DC https://t.co/PjeBJPSckR
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Brother Christopher Cornetta and our Brothers and Sisters of North Attleboro Local 1992. https://t.co/AME3aOsXlB
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://t.co/kCekcL3DPF
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://t.co/jmOYCF0845
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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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... https://t.co/m51dIMRKIl
With deep regret RISAFF announces the LODD Death of recently retired Captain David Arnold, Narragansett Fire Department, Local 1589 from Occupational Cancer.
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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://t.co/K92JqQ0Izh
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.
Great job RISAFF Vice President Scott Robinson on your peer support work here in Rhode Island and throughout the IAFF! https://t.co/wyAVk4XaLw