01/16/2023
Brothers and Sisters TONIGHTS UNION MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
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01/15/2023
Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month
Brothers and Sisters please take the time to open this link and read the six power point modules on cancer in the fire service. They are very informative and offer an acute awareness to cancer and how it relates to us. Have a blessed Sunday and stay safe.
In partnership with the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN), the IAFF has designated January as Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month to provide fire fighters the necessary tools and guidance to develop life-saving protocols for cancer prevention and to support those with a cancer diagnosis with...
01/13/2023
Photos from International Association of Fire Fighters's post
01/13/2023
Taking applications through January 27th!!! Come check out the best job in the world!!!
01/11/2023
Please keep Chesapeake Sheriff Investigator Scott Chambers, his family, and friends in your thoughts and prayers. Investigator Chambers was shot and wounded today while attempting to make an arrest.
Please keep Investigator Chambers and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
01/11/2023
Please follow these tips to minimize the chance of an E bike or other battery powered equipment failure. In addition to the tips below always disconnect a device or battery that is fully charged from the charger.
Over the weekend HT45 responded to a structure fire at a multi-family apartment complex with the possible origin being an e-bike. The fire occurred in the early morning with the residents waking from the sound of an explosion. Upon exiting the residents discovered their e-bike on fire and quickly exited the structure. The bike was found plugged into the wall and had been left charging for multiple days.
Lithium-ion battery fires continue to rise, but many can be prevented. Take the following precautions to minimize the risk of a battery fire:
• Avoid leaving your e-bike battery unattended during charging
• Always use the battery charger and power adapter that were provided by the manufacturer
• Avoid purchasing used batteries or chargers for your e-bike
• Carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions for charging and use
• Keep the battery away from flammable materials such as upholstery or clothing while it’s charging or in use
01/10/2023
The Brothers and Sisters of Local 2449 would like to say THANK YOU to our Brothers and Sisters in Blue. Every day and every night they report for duty ready to protect our lives from harms way. Their sacrifices are great and they rarely get a thank you. Always remember they are here to protect and serve which they do every day not knowing if it will be their last.
01/06/2023
Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month
Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month
In partnership with the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN), the IAFF has designated January as Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month to provide fire fighters the necessary tools and guidance to develop life-saving protocols for cancer prevention and to support those with a cancer diagnosis with...
01/06/2023
Chesapeake Fire is one of the few cities that you can apply and go through the process at the age of 17 as long as you are 18 years old at the date of hire.
Don't hesitate to get your application in as the process is only open through the 27th of January.
https://jobs.cityofchesapeake.net/?fbclid=IwAR3gYHnK0-emz6PQiGmyto6C1U1270yUr9uGZAy_KSuxQLq0I8EmTf2aR3U
01/06/2023
01/05/2023
Photos from Chesapeake Fire Department's post
01/04/2023
Your Retirement Planning To-Do List
Thinking about retirement? Just started your career? Ever heard of begin with the end in mind? Don’t wait to start thinking about retirement. IAFF has some tools to help.
Your Retirement Planning To-Do List It’s time to check your to do list – the one that makes you sit back for a minute and evaluate the goals you set for this year. If you’ve had any significant life circumstances that might change the way you look at and handle your finances,
01/04/2023
Photos from Chesapeake Fire Department's post
01/02/2023
Chesapeake Fire Department is hiring!!!!!
The Chesapeake Fire Department is a great opportunity. Our department is not just Fire and EMS care and transport but we also have very robust Special Operations Programs including Technical Rescue and Swiftwater Rescue, Foam Team, Hazardous Materials, Marine Incident Response Team, SWAT Medic, as well as a Marine Team. We also have a very solid ALS Paramedic program. If you want to provide more advanced care you can step up your game and the city will send you to Paramedic school.
There are opportunities to join Virginia Task Force 2 USAR Team and the Disaster Medical Assistance Team. These programs provide rescue and care not only Nationally but as well as Internationally. Our members have responded to disasters in Haiti and Puerto Rico, as well as Nationally to areas devastated by Hurricanes and large scale incidents such as Surfside building collapse in Florida.
https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/government/city-departments/departments/Human-Resources-Department/employment/fqualif.htm
01/01/2023
The Brothers and Sisters of Chesapeake Local 2449 would like to wish you a Happy New Year!!!!! We hope the New Year brings you peace, love, happiness, and prosperity.
We ask that you please drink responsibly, look out for your Brothers and Sisters, have a designated driver or call an Brother or Sister, an Uber, Lyft, or a cab.
Happy New Year!!!!!!!!
12/27/2022
Today a member of the North Haven CT Fire Department suffered a LODD. Firefighter Matthias Wirtz lost his life while operating at a multifamily residential fire. Please keep his family and friends in your prayers, May he Rest in Peace.
12/25/2022
The Professional Firefighters of Chesapeake Local 2449 would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
12/15/2022
Awesome to see Baltimore City quickly implementing recommendations after the loss of Lt. Paul Butrim, FF /PM Kelsey Sadler, and FF/PM Kenneth Lacayo in a structure fire. The vacant building, weakened from previous fires, ultimately collapsed on them only a few minutes after making entry.
The full report is contained in a link of the attached article.
https://www.firefighternation.com/news/baltimore-fatality-report-highlights-equipment-failures-over-tasked-command-and-radio-chaos/
Thanks to BCFD Admin for following the recommendation from the Stricker Report. Here is a new Battalion Technician in action. It’s staffed by a member who assists the Battalion Chief with incident management & accountability. It also complies with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) & makes our scenes safer.
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12/14/2022
Photos from O2X Human Performance: Tactical Athlete Training & Education's post
12/12/2022
NIST: Why You Should Water Your Christmas Tree - Fire Safety
Ladies and gentlemen please check and water your live tree regularly. Also make sure you have working smoke detectors to alert you to a fire. Christmas tree fire develop very rapidly.
Happy Holidays from your Professional Firefighters of Chesapeake Local 2449!!!!!
NIST: Why You Should Water Your Christmas Tree - Fire Engineering: Firefighter Training and Fire Service News, Rescue - Fire Prevention & Protection
12/04/2022
Photos from Worcester Fire Fighters Local 1009's post
12/01/2022
The IAFF continues to grow by adding new affiliates and members — giving professional fire fighters and paramedics a stronger voice in communities across the United States and Canada.
11/27/2022
O2X Prepare
Brothers and Sisters. Check out this quick review of the Prepare phase of the O2X program. Very important to not skip this step of your workout and get your body warmed up.
11/27/2022
How busy are we?
Often there are three questions firefighters ask other firefighters when you meet at conferences, training, etc. Where do you work, how busy are you, and how many stations?
Well so far, as of 0700 November 26th this year your Professional Firefighters of Chesapeake have responded to 32,497 calls for
service. This is a 1,419 call increase from last year at this same time.
Your Professional Firefighters of Chesapeake operate from 15 Fire Stations with 17 Engine Companies, 3 Ladder Companies, 1 cross-staffed Heavy Rescue, 12 full time Ambulances and 2 part time Ambulances.
11/27/2022
Brothers and Sisters, the November union meeting will be Tuesday 11/29/22 at 1900 at our union hall. Our union hall is located at 120 Kempsville Road. We will take nominations for the 4 Vice-President spots on the Executive Board. Any active member in good standing can be nominated or make a nomination. Any member nominated will have an opportunity to accept or refuse the nomination. You must be present at the meeting to make a nomination.
We have seen some new members recently and hope to see more at this meeting.
11/24/2022
Chesapeake Local 2449 like to express thanks to all who serve. Fire, Police, EMS, Sheriff, Nurses, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard. Anyone who stands a watch to protect others and place their lives in harms way so that others may live.
The fire service is unique in ways but the same in others. The sacrifices being made are all similar.
We hope everyone has a blessed Thanksgiving and ask you think of those serving locally and abroad.
Please keep the family and friends of those affected by the tragic incident that our Brothers and Sisters responded to recently at a local Walmart store.
This is copied and pasted from another site Fit to Fight Fire. It exemplifies what it is like to have the best job in the world.
As I head into the firehouse to work this thanksgiving, I am full of gratitude for what we get to do and who we get to do it with. Although I would rather be home with my family, our job requires us to work holidays.
It's part of the deal in getting to be a firefighter. We work holidays, birthdays, and all types of family occasions, and we do it for our communities so that when they call, we are there for THEM.
There are very few jobs where people look at who they work with as a family. We do! For all working at the firehouse today and serving your communities, be grateful for what we get to do and who we get to do it with, our brothers and sisters.
And above all, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, and His love endures forever.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever.
Psalm 136:1
11/24/2022
The Brothers and Sisters from Chesapeake Local 2449 would extend our condolences to the families and friends of those killed at Walmart in Chesapeake. To have such a tragedy occur anytime but especially during the holiday season makes it even more tragic.
To the Firefighters, Police Officers, Investigators, and Forensic Technicians and anyone else who responded. It goes without saying but will be said, you did an outstanding job in responding to this incident. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to a Brother or Sister if you need anything.
11/22/2022
OKC Firefighters Rescue 3 Year Old
Fabulous job by Oklahoma City Firefighters!!!
Oklahoma City Firefighters rescue a 3 year old boy from an apartment fire.
10/05/2022
Brothers and Sisters get your BBQ here and support the Kiwanis Club of Chesapeake!!!!
10/02/2022
Its football season and once again time to for the Public Safety BCS Flag Football Championships Battling Cancer Series. Put a team together and come out for a good time for a good cause.
10/02/2022
Help Capt. Chiaverotti Battle Cancer, organized by Aden Scott
Please help Virginia Beach Fire Dept Captain Matt Chiaverotti and his family!“Chevy” … Aden Scott needs your support for Help Capt. Chiaverotti Battle Cancer
10/01/2022
Godspeed to Virginia Task Force 2 USAR Team, including six members from the Chesapeake Fire Department, as they are deployed to Florida to assist in search and recovery efforts after Hurricane Ian.
10/01/2022
Please mark your calendar and come out to help benefit Matt Chiaverotti.
09/28/2022
09/28/2022
Photos from National Disaster Search Dog Foundation's post
09/27/2022
Photos from Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734's post
09/11/2022
The IAFF will never forget the 343 FDNY members who lost their lives during the worst terrorist attack in American history. We will always remember the families of our fallen, including the members who have succumbed to World Trade Center related illnesses. #911
09/09/2022
Thank you Mission BBQ for your support of the Chesapeake Fire Dept. A hot BBQ sandwich on a long term emergency incident is a great relief. Your efforts are greatly appreciated!!!
09/05/2022
Have a safe Labor Day.
09/02/2022
The Brothers and Sisters of Local 2449 wish express our condolences to the family and friends of Baltimore Fire Captain Anthony Workman....May he Rest In Peace.
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Battalions 2 and 3, Engines 14, 24, 3, 4, 6, Ladder 2, Rescue 15, Medic 14, Inspector 1, Marshall’s 1, 3, and 6, Rehab 3 operating on a single family dwelling fire. Units encountered heavy fire upon arrival and started a defensive operation quickly gaining control of the fire. They then transitioned to an interior operation to conduct primary and secondary searches. All searches were negative and there are no known injuries at this time.
Your Professional Firefighters of Chesapeake IAFF 2449 proudly responded to five hundred thirty-nine calls between 0700 6/5/21 through 6/11/21 0700. This included three hundred forty-six Emergency Medical Service calls, sixteen motor vehicle accidents, one of which was an entrapment, twenty automatic/smoke false alarms, forty-seven Battalion level responses, seventy-two EMS Supervisor responses, and other calls for service. There were two building fires, one car fire, and Engine 7 responded to Moyock North Carolina to assist with a working structure fire. You may have wondered how we get water to areas of the city that do not have fire hydrants. Each engine carries water ranging from 500 gallons to 1,750 gallons. When a fire occurs we typically have an attack engine and a nurse engine on scene. A fleet of engines, known as a water task force, are dispatched, including high volume tankers from Va Beach, Moyock, and South Mills NC, and water is shuttled to the fire on the apparatus tanks. The closest water source may be a city hydrant or an engine sets up a draft at a static water source such as a pond, stream, ditch, or even a swimming pool if necessary. The video below demonstrates one way an engine gets water from a static source. This engine then refills the water task force engines as needed. Your Professional Firefighters of Chesapeake IAFF 2449 proudly serve the citizens and visitors of Chesapeake and surrounding cities 24 hours per day 365 days per year.
Your Professional Firefighters of Chesapeake IAFF 2449 proudly responded to 96 calls for service on 5/25/21. This included approximately sixty-two Emergency Medical Service calls, six motor vehicle accidents, three false/unintentional alarms, seven Battalion level responses and eleven EMS supervisor responses, all minor in nature including one outside electrical fire, one outside equipment fire. All in all a break from a very busy week.
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Comments
April 2, 2011 Throwback at the Union Hall
I am so honored to have the endorsement and trust of the Professional Fire Fighters of Chesapeake IAFF 2449 for Chesapeake City Council. As a former 9-1-1 dispatcher and prosecutor, I have built trusted relationships with our first responders, and I will fight to provide them with the funding and resources they need to do the job they were trained to do - keeping us safe!
I look forward to working with the Professional Fire Fighters of Chesapeake IAFF 2449 and appreciate their confidence in me.
Well just with 2020 ending with all of all chaotic stress in my family’s life with critical illness of my Brother, Mother and Covid Pandemic, in comes 2021 with the hopes and prayers that it will have a better outlook on the health situations for our family.
UNFORTUNATELY, 2021 IS SEASON 2 OF 2020 ALL OVER AGAIN!!!
After Delmar W Ragland Jr (my Brother) had his Gallbladder removed and had complications of 2 abscess’s that formed and hospitalized again for infection treatment we thought he was per say out of the woods and just had to learn to live with the new onset of Diabetes due to the Doctor’s having to remove 80% of his Pancreas which manufactures Insulin.
After his Gallbladder surgery he developed issues that was affecting his gate walking being he couldn’t feel or lift his feet like he did prior to his surgery and in severe pain.
He came back home and saw his Neurosurgeon Dr. Joe Ordonez who did his prior Cervical surgery for Spinal Stenosis removed multiple Disc, put a 60mm cage and bone graphs in his neck to correct that issue in 2018. Dr Ordonez ordered an MRI and a Myelogram of his Thoracic and Lumbar Spine, which he has had 3 prior surgeries on from injuries from being a career Firefighter/EMT-B. On his follow-up visit they discussed the MRI results, and he has again received some devastating news. He has a Large Cyst that is growing on his spinal cord itself as well he has developed major spinal stenose from T11 through L2 which is compressing the cord and interrupting the nerve function to his lower extremities.
With these findings he is going to have to undergo Major surgery on April 5, 2021 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in which Dr. Ordonez may possibly be removing the Cyst from the Spinal Cord once he gets in there and if he does he will be sending it for a Biopsy. He will then be removing the disc from T11 to L2, building a cage in which he will be inserting bone grafts to help fuse the area, he will have to have 2 rods inserted to keep this area straight while it heals and will be placed in a ridged plastic post-op surgical back brace from his chest to his pelvis for multiple months while the bone grafts heal.
He also has to see the Endocrinologist here being his Glucose levels are not being controlled with multiple types of insulin and increased dosages. He will be inquiring about an insulin pump as well. He also has to see a Vascular Doctor because they think he has Vascular Disease in his lower legs (possibly before becoming Diabetic) which we also know is a complication of Diabetes.
My sister and I are concern that his Immune System possibly isn’t strong enough for this upcoming Major Back Surgery, but the condition and symptoms warrant his surgery be done ASAP before further damage is done.
Please keep Del in your prayers and his family!! And guide and give the Doctor’s the knowledge, expertise and endurance in preforming this major surgery which will take quite a few hours to do and for positive results if the Cyst is removed and a Biopsy Report.
UNFORTUNATELY, 2021 IS SEASON 2 OF 2020 ALL OVER AGAIN!!!
After Delmar W Ragland Jr (my Brother) had his Gallbladder removed and had complications of 2 abscess’s that formed and hospitalized again for infection treatment we thought he was per say out of the woods and just had to learn to live with the new onset of Diabetes due to the Doctor’s having to remove 80% of his Pancreas which manufactures Insulin.
After his Gallbladder surgery he developed issues that was affecting his gate walking being he couldn’t feel or lift his feet like he did prior to his surgery and in severe pain.
He came back home and saw his Neurosurgeon Dr. Joe Ordonez who did his prior Cervical surgery for Spinal Stenosis removed multiple Disc, put a 60mm cage and bone graphs in his neck to correct that issue in 2018. Dr Ordonez ordered an MRI and a Myelogram of his Thoracic and Lumbar Spine, which he has had 3 prior surgeries on from injuries from being a career Firefighter/EMT-B. On his follow-up visit they discussed the MRI results, and he has again received some devastating news. He has a Large Cyst that is growing on his spinal cord itself as well he has developed major spinal stenose from T11 through L2 which is compressing the cord and interrupting the nerve function to his lower extremities.
With these findings he is going to have to undergo Major surgery on April 5, 2021 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in which Dr. Ordonez may possibly be removing the Cyst from the Spinal Cord once he gets in there and if he does he will be sending it for a Biopsy. He will then be removing the disc from T11 to L2, building a cage in which he will be inserting bone grafts to help fuse the area, he will have to have 2 rods inserted to keep this area straight while it heals and will be placed in a ridged plastic post-op surgical back brace from his chest to his pelvis for multiple months while the bone grafts heal.
He also has to see the Endocrinologist here being his Glucose levels are not being controlled with multiple types of insulin and increased dosages. He will be inquiring about an insulin pump as well. He also has to see a Vascular Doctor because they think he has Vascular Disease in his lower legs (possibly before becoming Diabetic) which we also know is a complication of Diabetes.
My sister and I are concern that his Immune System possibly isn’t strong enough for this upcoming Major Back Surgery, but the condition and symptoms warrant his surgery be done ASAP before further damage is done.
Please keep Del in your prayers and his family!! And guide and give the Doctor’s the knowledge, expertise and endurance in preforming this major surgery which will take quite a few hours to do and for positive results if the Cyst is removed and a Biopsy Report.