Overtime Cancellation Process

Overtime Cancellation Process – Member Vote

At last night’s union meeting, we discussed how overtime should be cancelled when a cancellation is necessary. Two options were presented for consideration:

Option 1: Continue using the current “hours in the box” system, where the member with the most overtime hours is the first to have their overtime cancelled.

Option 2: Cancel overtime based on the order in which it was originally accepted, with the most recently accepted overtime being cancelled first.

Please head to the voting center and cast your vote for the option you believe is the fairest approach. Your participation and input are important in determining how we move forward. Polling will be open until Friday October 23rd at 5pm.

https://www.iaff1352.org/members-area/voting-center/

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Firefighter StairClimb Registration Info

TOMORROW 😊

 

We’re just under 24 hours away from registration opening and feeling ready to go! Please take a look at our new website https://pages.lls.org/events/wa/firefighterstairclimb27  as there is a ton of information there that will help you not just tomorrow, but throughout this whole climb season!

 

We wanted to share a few tips and resources in case you receive questions from participants during registration:

 

Please reference this step-by-step registration guide attached at the end of this message and is also on the stairclimb website.

For anyone outside the U.S. or Canada, please have them email our Firefighter Stairclimb director at [email protected] , and she can assist with registration on the back end.

Participants in Canada can enter their Canadian postal code during registration.

If someone is having difficulty accessing registration, please encourage them to be patient and keep an eye on social media channels and text messages for any updates.

To help reduce the burden on the site during registration, we have temporarily deactivated the leaderboards and participant search tool. Both features will be restored after registration closes tomorrow.

Please note: if anyone is new to the Firefighter Stairclimb, they cannot create an account until 0900PST tomorrow when registration opens

Thank you so much for your partnership and support. Here’s to a successful registration launch!

*Put Valley Regional Fire Authority as the fire department and Ryan Simpson as team captain.

Firefighter Stairclimb_Registration Step by Step

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Bill Mack Memorial T-shirts

This weekend Bill Mack will be honored and forever remembered on the IAFF Fallen Firefighter Memorial in Colorado Springs. To commemorate this event, Matt Kinnee designed a T-shirt and challenge coin in Bill’s honor. The T-shirt is a black tri-blend shirt featuring a custom craps table on the back and a poker chip on the left front. T-shirts are $20 each. Contact Simpson if you would like one. 253-212-6622.

If you are interested in a coin, reach out to Matt Kinnee. (206) 919-0101

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Tax Man Info

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New Local 1352 Hat design

We have some new hat ideas we would like to share with you and get your opinion on. Take a look at the designs and follow the link to the survey to record your top 3 designs. I used Navy hats for easy comparison, there will be multiple hat color options as well.  Reach out to Simpson with any questions. Thank you!

https://surveymars.com/q/ebpiaRDta

 

 

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Dexa Scan Event

BodySpec DEXA Scan Event – October 29th at Station 35
The Wellness‑Fitness Team, in partnership with the VRFA, is excited to announce that we will be hosting a BodySpec mobile DEXA scan van for all personnel, family, and friends.
What is a DEXA scan?
DEXA uses low‑dose X‑rays to measure body fat percentage, lean mass, visceral fat, bone density, and more. Each 15‑minute appointment includes a comprehensive full‑body report to help you understand your baseline, identify priorities, and track progress over time.
Event Details
If participation is strong and the scans prove to be a valuable tool, we plan to host these events quarterly.
Cost & Plans
While the VRFA is supporting the event, scans must be completed off‑duty, and the cost is the responsibility of the participant. BodySpec offers several options:
  • One‑time scan: $59.95
  • Quarterly plan: $49.95 per quarter (one scan every three months)
  • Monthly plan: $39.95 per month (one scan per month)
BodySpec also operates mobile vans throughout the region and has a storefront in Bellevue. All scans are HSA/FSA eligible.
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Pickleball Tournament

Local 1352 is looking to sponsor 1-2 teams to play in the Blue Auburn Resilience Foundation pickleball tournament on August 14th and 15th. Reach out to Simpson if you’re interested in representing Local 1352 in this tournament. 253-212-6622

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Benevolent needs volunteers

Volunteers Needed – Benevolent Fund Chili Cookout

The Benevolent Fund is looking for a few volunteers to help with our annual Chili Cookout benefiting burn patients on Saturday, July 19, from 3:00 p.m. to approximately 6:00 p.m.

We’re looking for a couple of members to:

– Cook the chili
– Attend the event and help serve/support the cookout

The Benevolent Fund will cover all food and supplies—we just need a few volunteers willing to donate their time.

If you’re available and would like to help support a great cause, please reach out. Your time makes a real difference for burn patients and their families.

Thank you for supporting the Benevolent Fund! Contact Robbie Stevens if you can help out. (425) 736-5538. Do it!!

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Pat Ellis Retirement

Please join us as we celebrate the retirement of Chaplain Pat Ellis after 26 years of dedicated service to Puget Sound Fire and the City of Kent.

The retirement celebration will be held on Wednesday, July 15, at 10:30 a.m. in the Station 74 Apparatus Bay (24611 116th Ave SE, Kent).

We hope you’ll join us in honoring Chaplain Ellis for his years of faithful service, compassion, and commitment to our firefighters, police officers, and community. Congratulations on a well-earned retirement!

 

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Lionhardt Night with the Rainier’s Fundraiser

⚾🧢 Night at the Rainiers Fundraiser – Support the Lionhardt Foundation! 🧢⚾

Join us for a fun-filled evening at the ballpark while supporting the incredible work of the Lionhardt Foundation. Gather your family, friends, and coworkers and cheer on the Tacoma Rainiers as they take on the Sacramento River Cats at Cheney Stadium!

📅 Friday, July 31

📍 Cheney Stadium – Tacoma

🚪 Gates Open: 6:00 PM

⚾ First Pitch: 7:05 PM

🎟️ Tickets are only $25 and include: 💧 Free bottle of water

🌭 Free hot dog

🎟️ Raffle prizes

Every ticket purchased helps support the Lionhardt Foundation’s mission of making a positive impact in our community, so come enjoy a great night of baseball while contributing to a meaningful cause.

Scan the QR code on the flyer to get your tickets today and help make this fundraiser a home run!

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