2023 TURKEY BOWL
The public is welcome to come out to Auburn Memorial Stadium (Auburn High School) tomorrow, 11/25, to watch our firefighters take on Auburn WA Police Department in a flag football game. The game is scheduled to begin at 2 PM. Admission is FREE. We just ask that the public considers bringing a toy or monetary donation for our 2023 Toys for Kids.
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The link for donations unionly.io/o/iaff1352/2023-toys-for-kids-valley-professional-firefighters
BALLOTS DUE TOMORROW, NOV. 7TH!
We are asking for your support in approving Valley Regional Fire Authority Proposition 1! By approving Proposition 1, the Valley Regional Fire Authority will be able to improve service to all citizens of Auburn, Algona, and Pacific.
WHAT WILL PROPOSITION 1 DO?
-It will enable the VRFA to build a new station in the rapidly growing North Auburn area.
-Relocate Station 38 to better serve the communities of Algona and Pacific
-Replace Station 31 that does not meet modern seismic, health, and safety standards for fire stations.
-Improve training, support, and maintenance facilities to ensure firefighters are ready and have the proper tools in working order to serve the community in their time of need.
Proposition 1 funds will NOT be used for personnel or salary increases.
Thank you for your support!
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FILL THE BOOT- Look for your off duty Valley Professional Fire Fighters at the intersection of Lakeland Hills Way and Lake Tapps Parkway SE today from 12:00-4:00. All money collected goes directly to the Muscular Dystrophy Association! We look forward to seeing you!
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Today we remember the 343 firefighters and thousands of civilians who lost their lives on this day 22 years ago, as well as many who have died of illness related to ground zero. We are also remembering all of the survivors who were affected by this tragedy and will share a survival story.
“On 9/11, Lieutenant Mickey Kross was doing paperwork at the FDNY Engine Company 16 firehouse when his company received the order to dispatch to the World Trade Center. He reported to the North Tower’s 23rd floor.
Upon orders to evacuate, he was descending stairwell B when there was a loud roar. The building was falling. Kross curled his body into a corner of the stairwell.
A few hours later, sheltered by the stairway, Kross, 11 other members of the FDNY, a PAPD officer, and one civilian emerged relatively unscathed into a landscape of twisted steel and rubble.”
(New York city Fire Department Memorial)
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Two of our members had the privilege to travel to Newark, NJ this week to honor two fallen firefighters who lost their lives while battling a fire aboard a cargo ship on July 5th. The members who perished were Firefighter Wayne Brooks, Jr and Firefighter Augusto Acabou who had been with the Newark Fire Department for 16.5 years and 9.5 years respectively. Our thoughts are with the men and women of the Newark Fire Department, as well as the family and friends of the fallen firefighters.
Local 1352 has committed to sending members to funeral services whenever there is a multiple line of duty death incident anywhere within the IAFF. We believe that it is very important to be there in person to support our brothers and sisters in these difficult times.
Thank you to Brothers Sequist and Chadwick for attending, as well as the members who stepped up to cover their shifts.
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Nice meeting you FFs Sequist and Chadwick. Thanks for making the long trip east!
