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SEATTLE FIRE FIGHTERS ENDORSE RICHARD CONLIN
The Seattle Fire Fighters Union, Local 27, is proud to endorse City Councilmember Richard Conlin’s campaign for re-election to the Seattle City Council, Pos. 2.
SEATTLE FIRE FIGHTERS ENDORSE ROBERT ROSENCRANTZ FOR SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL, POS. 8
The Seattle Fire Fighters Union, Local 27, announced today that they have endorsed Robert Rosencrantz for Seattle City Council, Pos. 8.
SEATTLE FIRE FIGHTERS ENDORSE DOW CONSTANTINE FOR KING COUNTY EXECUTIVE
The Seattle Fire Fighters Union, Local 27, is proud to endorse Dow Constantine for King County Executive.
Presss Release Mayoral Candidate Endorsement
Media Advisory – August 28, 2009
Seattle Fire Fighters Union Local 27 and the Seattle Police Officers’ Guild will announce their endorsement in the Seattle Mayoral Race
SEATTLE FIRE FIGHTERS ENDORSE JESSIE ISRAEL FOR SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL, POS. 6
(Seattle, WA) – Seattle Fire Fighters, Local 27, are proud to endorse Jessie Israel for Seattle City Council position 6, the seat currently held by Nick Licata. Fire Fighters voted to endorse Jessie Israel because she is the most well-versed on public safety issues and challenges faced by Seattle Fire Fighters. "A commitment to public safety begins with a clear understanding of the issues", said Kenny Stuart, President of SFFU Local 27, “Seattle Fire Fighters are dedicated to keeping the citizens of Seattle safe, and we need Seattle City Council members with that same commitment. Jessie Israel has it."
Seattle Fire Fighters 'disappointed' in Mayor Greg Nickels
Mayor Greg Nickels and Seattle's Fire Fighters' union have released a statement addressing Nickels' attendance at a national conference at which Providence, R.I., firefighters staged informational picketing.
Read the full post at:
http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/seattlepolitics/archives/171675.asp
Press Release: SEATTLE FIRE FIGHTERS ENDORSE SALLY BAGSHAW
Bagshaw’s candidacy for Seattle City Council good for public safety.
(Seattle, WA) – Seattle Fire Fighters Union Local 27 is proud to endorse Sally Bagshaw for Seattle City Council, Position 4. Ms. Bagshaw is an exceptional choice having recently retired as a King County Prosecutor and being a longtime supporter of public safety and healthy communities. Sally’s experience in the Prosecutor’s office gives her a unique insight in to the challenges facing first responders in their efforts to protect our communities.
Press Release Seattle Fire Fighters Make First Round of Key Endorsements in 2008 Races
Seattle Fire Fighters, Local 27, has made the following endorsements in key local and statewide races.
Press ReleaseTIM BURGESS GATHERS REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPORT
Demonstrating regional public safety support Tim Burgess has received the endorsement of the Bellevue Fire Fighter’s Union. "Bellevue Fire Fighters are excited to endorse an advocate for fire fighters who also understands the value of communities working together for Public Safety." says Bruce Ansell, Bellevue Fire Fighters Union President. "We need leaders like Tim in every city, who will put Public Safety first and foremost."
Press Release SEATTLE FIRE FIGHTERS TAKING POLITICAL ACTION TO PROMOTE PUBLIC SAFETY
When the Seattle Fire Fighters endorsed Tim Burgess against incumbent David Della for Seattle City Council, many were surprised. However, David Della’s conduct in this race has only confirmed that Seattle Fire Fighters made the right decision.
Press Releases
RECOGNIZING THE 28TH ANNUAL FALLEN FIRE FIGHTER MEMORIAL WEEKEND IN SEATTLE
Event at Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial in Occidental Park.
(Seattle, WA) On October 2, 2009, a brief ceremony will be held in front of the Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial in Occidental Park at 9:00am. This event honors all brave fire fighters who have died in the line of duty.
Fire Fighters Climb Stairs At Two Union Tower in Remembrance Of Those Lost on 9/11
(Seattle, WA) – Seattle Fire Fighters Union, along with their charity, Seattle’s Bravest, are sponsoring an event to remember those New York City Fire Fighters who lost their lives in the attacks of September 11, 2001, as well as provide assistance to those families who lost a loved one that day.
Joint Press Release between L27 and Mayor's Office
Seattle Fire Fighters, Local 27 and Mayor Nickels jointly address the recent US Conference of Mayors meeting in Providence, RI.
Press Release- SEATTLE FIRE FIGHTERS UNION LOCAL 27 SALUTES TRAILBLAZER
Rosenthal, the highest ranking woman in the Seattle Fire Department, promoted to Assistant Chief
Seattle Fire Names First Woman Assistant Chief
Click here for pictures from Assistant Chief Rosenthal's Promotion Reception on May 14
-from Seattlepi.com-
The 10-hour training days for firefighter recruits started at 7:30 a.m. with calisthenics.
Then came the ladder and hose drills.
At some points, Sue Rosenthal thought that 1980 Seattle department training couldn't get worse. "Then I'd get through that and there'd be something else right around the corner," she told the P-I that year.
Now, 28 years later, Rosenthal has become the Seattle Fire Department's first woman assistant chief, advancing her position as the department's highest-ranking woman.
"All the women in the fire department have always been the strongest supporters and the people who I turn to first to seek advice and counsel," she told seattlepi.com Wednesday. "The people who supported me are as responsible for my success as anybody.
"I couldn't have done any of this alone."
Press Release- SEATTLE FIREFIGHTERS UNION LOCAL 27 WILL USE ARBITRATION AWARD TO CONTRIBUTE EXTRICAT
Local 27 chose to buy reciprocating saws for use in rescues with a monetary award from arbitration with the City. These funds were awarded after it was found that the City of Seattle was in violation of its contract with Seattle Firefighters.
Claude Harris Recognition Celebration
The Seattle Black Firefighter’s Association held a recognition ceremony to honor Claude Harris who broke the color barrier in the Seattle Fire Department on January 5, 1959 by becoming Seattle’s first black fire fighter. Claude Harris became the first person of African descent to be promoted to Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain, Fire Battalion Chief, Deputy Fire Chief and Fire Chief.
On January 17, 2009 the celebration honored Chief Harris’ accomplishments, which are not limited to, implementing significant improvements in the department concerning technology upgrades, expanded emphasis on training and safety and the formation of a component of the FEMA Urban Search and Rescue System. He is also the second longest serving Fire Chief in the Seattle’s history.
Haz-Mat Team Ready to Battle Dangers it Might Not See
Responders Prepared for the Worst
-reprinted from the Seattle P-I-
The fire alarm was sounded about 1:15 p.m. A suspicious odor in the Seattle police dispatch center had reportedly made a half-dozen people sick. The caller didn't know what was causing it.
The Hazardous Materials Response Team -- a group of 11 experienced firefighters trained to handle the release of toxic, combustible and chemical agents -- prepared for multiple casualties.
The team, aided by first-arriving Seattle firefighters, are the city's responders for possible terrorist attacks and toxic industrial accidents. Though the city hasn't seen a multicasualty chemical attack, the team that's dispatched about 75 times a year is trained to deal with one.
Press Release - Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial
SEATTLE FIRE FIGHTERS ATTENDING FALLEN FIRE FIGHTER MEMORIAL IN COLORADO SPRINGS
Seattle Fire Fighters Tim Heelan and James Scragg to have their names added to the Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial
Cancer Takes a Heavy Toll on Seattle Fire Fighters
Seattle Fire Fighter Tim Heelan and Battalion Chief James Scragg both died of cancer earlier this year, and Battalion Chief Dave Jabobs (left) is currently fighting cancer of the esophagus.
Click here to read the article concerning Seattle Fire Fighters and cancer written by Kathy Mulady in Friday's Seattle P-I.
Please click here to read the press release.
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