This year, several ceremonies across the country will recognize and honor our fallen brother, Bill Mack. The VRFA Honor Guard and the Mack Family will be attending each event, and we are encouraging participation from the members of Local 1352.

If you are interested in attending any of the memorials, please contact Ryan Simpson at 253‑212‑6622 or [email protected] at your earliest convenience. More detailed information will be shared as we get closer and have a better idea of attendance.

2026 Memorial Events

• National Fallen Firefighter Memorial — Emmitsburg, MD

May 3, 2026

• Washington State Fallen Firefighter Memorial — Olympia, WA

June 14, 2026

• IAFF Fallen Firefighter Memorial — Colorado Springs, CO

September 19, 2026

Let’s come together to honor Bill, support his family, and stand united in remembrance.

Brothers & Sisters

Tonight, the BOG will be discussing and voting on the 26-28 FF CBA. I would like to get members in the room during the BOG meeting when the vote happens. The BOG meeting starts at 5:15 and they will take care of all the normal business, then they will have an executive session only open to the BOG and senior staff to discuss the contract. They will open the meeting back up to the public to make a motion and vote on the contract. If you can make it to the union meeting tonight, come early to sit in on the BOG meeting.

In Service,

L1352 President

Tyler Eliason

OD Yesterday, 7:12 PM
can hear fine

Mugs Loudon Yesterday, 7:12 PM
Good audio

Mike Homan Yesterday, 7:13 PM
That stache is legit

Jerry Montiel Yesterday, 7:21 PM
Not sharing

Mugs Loudon Yesterday, 7:21 PM
Zoomers can’t see slides

Dave Yesterday, 7:21 PM
Can just your email
Thx

nick Yesterday, 7:40 PM
6 percent for 10 yr ff

Alway Yesterday, 7:40 PM
So is Ryan is guaranteeing we will be #1 in year 3?

Aaron Martin Yesterday, 7:40 PM
With how it currently stands, I think PSRFA is going back to the table in a year or two and will likely leapfrog us

OD Yesterday, 7:40 PM
No guarantees.  That is just the data from existing contracts.
PSRFA will go to contract in our yr 3

nick Yesterday, 7:41 PM
I think they go back yr 3 of ours

OD Yesterday, 7:41 PM
As will renton

Aaron Martin Yesterday, 7:42 PM
I missed the start, did the BOG agree to this proposed contract or are we just going over it again?

Alway Yesterday, 7:43 PM
So was the BC’s contract a real #1 or just a projected #1

Aaron Martin Yesterday, 7:44 PM
Copy thanks dude

OD Yesterday, 7:44 PM
Not sure
On the BC

Mike Homan Yesterday, 7:46 PM
Do our comps use the same TCC
Method … damn it
Methodology

OD Yesterday, 7:49 PM
I hear you Mike…
Base wage is good for 100% of all the bargaining members as well.  Not just select groups

nick Yesterday, 7:50 PM
The fact that we were able to get all of this without giving up any scheduling flexibility can’t be over emphasized.

Mike Homan Yesterday, 7:57 PM
Fact … we have always pushed back to keep flexibility and probably gave up some $ in hand but the ability to take time off can be important

Alway Yesterday, 7:57 PM
Agreed OD. We never would or should do something that  really benefits a small group

Mike Homan Yesterday, 7:58 PM (Edited)
Except with the FMO, right? I can take care of all those pesky inspections

Alway Yesterday, 8:00 PM
@Mike Homan Just shut up and do your job!!!!

Mike Homan Yesterday, 8:02 PM
Alright then … double the inspections for everyone

Dave Yesterday, 8:13 PM
Plz quit lol

OD Yesterday, 8:14 PM
Shift bid does not have to be in contract
Gonna reject 21% because you want a couple less debits?  Wow.  3 extra SL days?

Mike Homan Yesterday, 8:15 PM
I get the ability to take time off but getting more time off is potentially problematic down the stream

Dave Yesterday, 8:16 PM
They already covered the impact of less debits. Anyone else have anything intelligent.

Mike Homan Yesterday, 8:17 PM
I say we start negotiations for the next contract right now!!!!

Mike Homan Yesterday, 8:18 PM
Our 3 cities are having horrendous budget issues.

Dave Yesterday, 8:19 PM
The entitlement you are getting a 21% raise and 3 floating sick leave days!

Shawn Miller Yesterday, 8:21 PM
I don’t want to work a 48

Rob Foppiano Yesterday, 8:22 PM
I want to work a 48!

Scott Austin Yesterday, 8:22 PM
If we bid for debits and not enough choose a 48 option does that mean we force someone into a 48 hour debit cycle?

Dave Yesterday, 8:22 PM
I want to work a 96 on 13 off

Mike Homan Yesterday, 8:23 PM (Edited)
I would say the base wage increase is needed to keep “recruitment” on pace with our region. It is difficult to explain that we get our value in our ability to take time off to a new person that has no time off to take

Aaron Martin Yesterday, 8:22 PM
I’m just here so I don’t get fined

Dave Yesterday, 8:23 PM
You’re gonna have so much money you can just pay the fine!

Scott Austin Yesterday, 8:23 PM
I’d take a 48 but that may not be an ok option for others.

Aaron Martin Yesterday, 8:23 PM
Time and place

OD Yesterday, 8:26 PM
It is important to recognize the economic totality of the deal.  Getting 21%, no matter how you whack it up (time or money) is a big win for the union.

Dave Yesterday, 8:24 PM
Just trade your debits just like everyone else

Mike Homan Yesterday, 8:26 PM
Or come to days and take off whatever day you want 👀

Dave Yesterday, 8:27 PM
Weird we have that option and flexibility

Rob Foppiano Yesterday, 8:28 PM
Freeds got 7 debits now. He doesn’t give a smoke 😂

nick Yesterday, 8:22 PM
Put me down for 96 on 12 off plz

Dave Yesterday, 8:29 PM
21% is good money in Texas 😜

nick Yesterday, 8:30 PM
Gas at 2.03 today!

OD Yesterday, 8:30 PM
And Milwaukee…

Mike Homan Yesterday, 8:30 PM
What about property tax? Lower?

Dave Yesterday, 8:30 PM
Damn 2.50 here still better than wa

OD Yesterday, 8:31 PM
Nick showers in gas

Aaron Martin Yesterday, 8:31 PM
I believe it’s pronounced milla wa kay

nick Yesterday, 8:31 PM
Shiiiiit come on man why u gotta go there?
Lol

Aaron Martin Yesterday, 8:31 PM
It’s Algonquian

Mike Homan Yesterday, 8:32 PM
Ow
So loud
Oh … are these public record?
Wrong number … who dis

Dave Yesterday, 8:35 PM
It’s more frustrating on our end listening to it trust us!

Aaron Martin Yesterday, 8:33 PM (Edited)
21% pay increase but No 2% foreign language pay?! Vote no! /s

Mike Homan Yesterday, 8:34 PM
We’ll get you next time

Aaron Martin Yesterday, 8:34 PM
Maybe the 4th time is the charm

Dave Yesterday, 8:34 PM
What about sign language

Aaron Martin Yesterday, 8:35 PM
Signdese?
@Dave yeah Colton would qualify

Dave Yesterday, 8:36 PM
I’ll vote yes for that

Mugs Loudon Yesterday, 8:36 PM
Meow

Justin Erickson Yesterday, 8:36 PM
lol
Better than no information

steve Yesterday, 8:46 PM
One more big laugh from Andy? For the road.

OD Yesterday, 8:47 PM
just think of woody woodpecker
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Contract Update for the Membership

We are still finalizing a couple remaining non-financial articles. Once those are completed, we will release a full red-lined version of the proposed CBA to all members. Our goal is to have that available shortly after the union meeting—ideally within a day or two.

At the upcoming meeting, we will walk through a high-level overview of the major improvements and changes to the CBA. We will also outline the exact voting process so everyone clearly understands the timeline and what to expect. The intent is to keep this simple, transparent, and seamless for the membership.

A special session remains an option if it becomes truly necessary, but at this point we do not anticipate needing one. After the red-lined contract is released, members will have time to review the full proposal, ask questions, and get clarification. That should provide everyone with what they need to make an informed vote—without turning the proposal itself into a debate. The language has been negotiated; our goal now is to ensure members fully understand it.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and engagement as we bring this across the finish line. We’re looking forward to wrapping this up cleanly and confidently for the membership.

My Best,

Ryan Freed

President Local 1352

Valley Professional Firefighters

Voting procedures and timelines for 2025 Elections

For the position of Vice President –

Voting for the position of vice president will be held via an online vote through the Locals secure website. Voting will open at 0900 on Monday 12/01/2025 and will close at 1700 on Tuesday 12/09/2025.

If you are unable to login to the secure area of the Locals website, please reach out to either Secretary/Treasurer Eliason at (206) 356-6085 or Communications Director Simpson at (253) 212-6622, as soon as possible to ensure you will be able to access the voting area.

For the position of President –

Voting for the position of President will be held via a paper secret ballot vote to conform to rules of the IAFF. Voting will open at 0900 on Monday 12/01/2025 and will close at 1730 on Tuesday 12/09/2025.

Official ballots will be distributed to each station on Tuesday 11/25/2025 for members to pick up.

You must be present and sign the roster before casting your ballot, proxy voting is not allowed.

To cast your ballot, Election Chair Laidlaw will be making rounds to each of the stations with the secure ballot box and the official roster to collect your ballot during the open voting period covering each shift at least one time.

If you are off the day the ballot box makes the rounds at your station, please reach out to Elections Chair Laidlaw (206) 257-8007 or President Ryan Freed (206) 919-5867, to coordinate casting your ballot.

If you will not be on shift at any point during the open voting period or able to attend the union meeting on the closing day of voting please refer to Article VII, Section 2 of the Constitution & Bylaws noted below.

Section 2 – Alternate Voting Methods:

If a member in good standing will not be available to vote during the official voting period, that member may petition the Secretary for use an alternative voting process. This process is only available for elections and referendum votes, and not a floor vote.

A member wishing to use the alternative voting process will notify the Secretary, in writing, a minimum of ten (10) business days before the official opening of the voting period. The member must express their desire to use the alternative voting process, and the reason for not being available to vote during the official voting period. Upon receipt of written application for the alternative voting process, the Secretary is authorized to make appropriate arrangements to receive the applying member’s vote. Examples of these arrangements are:

Preparing an advanced ballot

Voting via electronic resources such as email, telephone, text, etc.

Other reasonable and fair arrangements as determined by the Secretary

The Secretary will keep all alternative votes secret.

If you wish to petition for the above outlined alternative voting methods, please reach out to Secretary/Treasurer Eliason via email ([email protected]) or Text (206) 356-6085, no later than Friday 11/21/2025.