May 2026 Breaking News for Local 1352 ⚡💥

Hey you… yeah, you.

You like energy drinks? Don’t answer that — if you’re reading this while holding one, we already know the truth.

Thanks to the generosity of Olympic Eagle Distributing, we’ve got some drinks waiting for Local 1352 members up at Station 34. Swing by and grab a few while supplies last.

Big thanks to Gus for helping make it happen. Thank him anyone you see fit, he says he’s a great kisser 💋 and is ok if you get handsy

Feel free to tag Olympic Eagle Distributing and Phorm Energy in your photos enjoying them around the station, at the gym, or on the drill ground using hashtag #gifted ⚡🚒

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Dexa Scans

Reminder that if you’re interested in getting a Dexa scan, please sign up as soon as possible. We need to have 24 people signed up each day. You can use your Benny card (HSA/FSA eligible). Friends and family are welcome to sign up. Lots of info on the sign up links, but if you have any questions, please reach out to me.

-Ryan Simpson

253-212-6622

https://www.bodyspec.com/scan-me/valley_professional_firefighters_local_1352/2026-06-11

https://www.bodyspec.com/scan-me/valley_professional_firefighters_local_1352/2026-06-12

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Union Meeting Info 5-12-26

Brothers & Sisters,

At tonight’s union meeting, we will have a guest speaker. Brother Tim Hoover is seeking Local 1352’s support in his campaign for IAFF 7th District Vice President and has asked to address the body. Attached is his announcement letter outlining his background and qualifications.

I’d like to see a stronger turnout than just the duty crew and a handful of off-duty members, so if you’re available, please make your way down to the meeting. Stay afterward for some fellowship and conversation with your brothers and sisters.

In Service,

President Eliason

Announcement 7th District DVP

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BC Barker is Quitting

🔥 After 34 years of keeping the wheels on the rig and the crews in line, Battalion Chief Gary Barker is hanging up the helmet! Help us celebrate this legend as he heads into retirement life—where the only tones he’ll hear are from his alarm clock (if he even keeps one).

👉 Check out the retirement party invite and come send him off right.

Link: Retirement Party | Partiful

 

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Station Kitchen Tables

At last night’s union meeting, we talked about kitchen tables at not only the new stations, but also our existing stations. The plan is to build custom tables for each station. Station 36 will be the first table built and then we’ll move on from there. Each table will have the same basic design with station numbers in opposite corners, but each table will also be unique due to the different wood slabs that will be used. Each table is going to cost approximately $10,000. The plan is to be a joint cost share between the Union and the VRFA. Last night at the meeting, a motion was passed to spend up to $6,000 each on 6 tables for a total of $36,000. I have attached a mockup of the tabletop and an example of what the bases will look like. The beam on the base will have Valley Professional Firefighters Local 1352 inset and epoxied as well. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please reach out to me or anyone else on the kitchen table design committee (Ryan Freed, Dan Sequist, Cory Wallace, and Scott Austin). Question period will be through this Sunday and the referendum vote will run from 9am March 16th to 5pm March 20th.

-Ryan Simpson

 

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Honoring Deputy Chief Bill Mack

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.

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Vacation, Sick leave, & Union Bank Reminder

Brothers & Sisters

Just wanted to give a few reminders with the BOG approving the FF, Capt & FM contract.

● Union SL bank – Per the contract a 500Hr Union SL bank is being created. Each member of the bargaining unit will see a deduction of 4.5 Hrs from their SL bank on their 1/22 pay check to establish the bank.

● Union Leave Bank – Each member of the local will have 2 Hrs of Vacation deducted from their 1/22 pay check to replenish the Union leave bank.

● Vacation Sell Back – A reminder to those covered under the FF, Capt & FM CBA & assigned to shift that use Vacation sell back. Under the new contract it will be a portion of your 6 Holidays (previously FH) that will be sold back in December. If you plan to sell back, make sure you are managing your Holiday & Vacation usage appropriately.

If you have any questions about the above items or the contract in general, please reach out to your shop steward or a member of the E-board. We should have the official copy of the contact for your viewing pleasure in the next week or so.

In Service,

President Eliason

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Message from President Eliason

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

 

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🔥 Retirement Celebration Announcement 🔥

Please join us in celebrating Captain Joel Strange and his incredible career in the fire service as he prepares to hang up the helmet and start a well-earned retirement.

After years of dedication, sacrifice, and service to our community, it’s time to honor Joel’s legacy, share stories, and wish him the best in the next chapter.

📅 Retirement Party Details:

🧑‍🚒 Honoring: Captain Joel Strange

📍 Location / Date / Time:

Station House 726

February 28th 2026 5pm-11pm

👉 Please follow the link to RSVP:

https://partiful.com/e/baqLCyxiGxyHdOUf5cjZ?c=-ShJuJ03

Let’s show up strong to celebrate a career well served and a brother who’s left a lasting mark. 🚒👏

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Union Meeting Chat Messages 12-9-25

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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