Professional Fire Fighters of Chesapeake IAFF 2449

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from your Professional Firefighters of Chesapeake Local 2449!!!!!

We hope you all have a blessed holiday with friends and family!!!!

12/23/2024

The VPFF extends our condolences to the family and friends of Chesterfield County Fire and EMS Lt. Robert Talbott. And also to his brothers and sisters with the Chesterfield Professional Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 2803.

Lt. Talbott passed away on December 20 after a brief but courageous fight with occupational cancer. He was a 20-year veteran of the fire service, who was promoted to lieutenant in 2017.

A visitation will be held Saturday, December 28, 2024 from 10am-12pm, and a Celebration of Life will be held at 12:30pm, at The Tabernacle in Danville, 1978 South Boston Road, Danville, Virginia 24540.

May he rest in peace.

12/19/2024

Today, the US Senate voted overwhelmingly to invoke cloture on the Social Security Fairness Act. This sets up a final vote on WEP/GPO repeal later this week!

Thank you to all those Senators - Republicans and Democrats - who voted to support retired and other public servants!

12/18/2024

🔥🏛️ WEP/GPO UPDATE

Senator Chuck Schumer filed cloture on the Social Security Fairness Act - the first step to getting an up or down vote on repealing WEP/GPO!

With the first vote anticipated for next week, General President Edward A. Kelly and Patrick Yoes National FOP President sent a letter to Senate leaders urging all Senators to vote YES on this crucial legislation and restore dignity in retirement for public servants.

Read their letter here ⬇️

12/12/2024

12/12/2024

The rain was no match today in Washington, D.C., as leaders from America's largest labor unions united to send a clear message to the U.S. Senate: It's time

12/03/2024

Please remember and honor Brothers Lt. Thomas Spencer, Lt. Timothy Jackson Sr., Lt. James Lyons III and firefighters Jeremiah Lucey, Paul Brotherton, and Joseph McGuirk. Today marks the anniversary of their deaths in the cold storage warehouse fire.

The article link below contains the NIOSH Report and USFA Report. Please take the time to read these and learn from this tragedy.

Summarizing the lessons learned from two investigations

11/22/2024

11/18/2024

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** Impact Alert ** Chesapeake Fire Department has transfused MORE THAN 50 units of whole blood in the field since they joined the program in April 2023! You can support this life-saving program with a financial donation or by giving blood on Thu Nov 21 at a Blood Drive hosted by CFD:
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Learn more: https://buff.ly/4ageGU8

11/17/2024

Brothers and Sisters please sign up for the 2024 March Mustache Madness Ruck Cancer fundraiser event.

Saturday March 29, 2025 0900-1300 hrs $45.00 entry fee.

Open the link below for details and to sign up!!!

https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Chesapeake/NdAnnualRUCKCancer

11/13/2024

YOU are qualified to use an AED. A shock from an automated external defibrillator greatly increases the chances of surviving a cardiac arrest, but the device is used only 10% of the time by bystanders. No training is needed to use an AED: Pictures and voice prompts tell you exactly what to do.

11/12/2024

11/11/2024

🇺🇸 On this , we pay tribute and extend our heartfelt gratitude to the brave individuals who served in our armed forces.

We appreciate your dedication and sacrifice.

Thank you for your service!

11/05/2024

Brothers and Sisters there is still just under three hours left to vote in Chesapeake!!! The polls close at 7:00PM!!!

Please take the opportunity to cast your vote and make a difference!!! Your vote counts!!!!

The Professional Firefighters of Chesapeake have endorsed Jeff Jefferies and Debbie Ritter for Chesapeake City Council.

Jeff Jefferies is currently a Captain with the Chesapeake Police Department. He understands the challenges that public safety members face not only operationally but also behind the scenes. The increase risks of cancer, cardiac issues, as well as mental health challenges brought upon by an increasing call volume on departments that have seen little growth in resources to handle.

https://jefferiesforcouncil.com/

Debbie Ritter has been a Councilwoman since 1998 and has always been very supportive of Public Safety. She listens to our issues and fights for us in our time of need.

https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/directory.aspx?eid=105

11/05/2024

🔥Join the Center of Excellence for a free webinar: "Exploring Strategies for Recovery Throughout the Holiday Season" on Wednesday, Nov. 6., 12-1:30 p.m. (EST).

Register: bit.ly/Recovery-Holiday-Season-Nov6

11/01/2024

Tomorrow is the Flag Football Fund raiser for our Brother Chris Smith!!! Please come out and show your support!!!!!