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Stay up-to-date with our association and get the latest news and information regarding Bend Firefighter’s Association Local 227.
Yet Another Report Proposes Mandatory Social Security for Fire Fighters
PoliticalYet another high-profile report is arguing for mandatory Social Security for all workers. Issued by the Brookings Institute, a Washington, D.C. think tank, the report is only the latest in […]
Fire Fighters Respond to All Hazards and Save Lives
CommunicationsToday’s professional fire fighters are trained to respond to all kinds of emergencies – a big difference from their predecessors 25 years ago. Emergency medical response, building collapse/search and rescue, […]
SAFER – Award Process and Alternative Funding Sources
Grants and FundingA number of departments that submitted SAFER applications have contacted our office about award status. Review panels are scheduled for the first week of May; once panels conclude it is […]
Cancer Awareness and Prevention
Health and SafetyThe IAFF and its affiliates continue to educate our members on cancer awareness and the reduction of exposure risks. Numerous fire fighter cancer studies, including the NIOSH study, show that […]