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CT IAFF
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Burn Foundation Maine Trip
01/19/19 - New London Fire Fighters The NLFD is proud to help support families from the Burn Foundation at the Winter Burn Camp in Camden Maine this week. The camp is from January 17-21st and is held for Fire and Ice burn survivors. Ski Day on top of the mountain with US National Ski Hall of Famer Glen Plake (Blue Jacket). Race Day. |
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2018 Final Run Tally
01/19/19 - New London Fire Fighters |
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Check Presentation to Ava Roy Fund
01/16/19 - Hamden Professional Firefighters You may recall our post from a couple weeks ago regarding “Last Alarm IPA” on draft at BAR in New Haven. |
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IAFF Response to Trump Tweet Threatening to Cut Federal Funds for Wildfire Response
01/11/19 - UPFFA IAFF Response to Trump Tweet Threatening to Cut Federal Funds for Wildfire Response As Californians struggle to recover from a series of devastating wildfires, the president of the United States has launched another impulsive, reckless and uninformed tweet threatening to halt federal funding dedicated to helping fire fighters keep their communities safe. |
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Norwich Welcomes a New Fire Chief
01/11/19 - IAFF Local 892 Norwich Firefighters Local 892 is proud to announce that Battalion Chief Tracy Montoya has been promoted to Chief of Department. Chief Montoya has served the City of Norwich for almost 29 years. He has been the commander of Platoon 1 since 2007. Chief Montoya has also served in the US Navy and Navy Reserves for 33 years. |
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January 9, 2019: Governor's Inauguration Ball
01/10/19 - UPFFA [L - R]: Jay Colbert, IAFF 3rd District Vice President Peter S. Carozza, President, UPFFA of Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont Andrew Matthews, Ex. Director, Ct. |
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January 9, 2019: Inauguration of Governor Ned Lamont
01/09/19 - UPFFA Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut Attending the Inauguration of the 89th Governor of the State of Connecticut Ned Lamont [Backrow L-R] Joseph Robidoux, Pres. |
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Local 830 Members Handle 'Suspicious' Fires
01/09/19 - Norwalk Professional Firefighters 
Members of Local 830 were called to Calf Pasture Beach and Cove Marina within an hour of each other on Monday, January 7th for a structure and boat fire. |
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Public Safety Subcommittee of the Lamont Transition team
01/08/19 - UPFFA The photo is of the final meeting of the Public Safety Subcommittee of the Lamont Transition team. The committee was tasked with developing public safety policies for the new administration. Among the policy initiatives developed and reported out are PTSD coverage for Firefighters and Police Officers and resources to tackle the opioid epidemic. |
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Lieutenant Promotion
01/03/19 - IAFF Local 801 Local 801 congratulates the DFD's newest Fire Lieutenant - Jeff Tomchik. LT Tomchik finished #1 in the testing procedure and was sworn in as Fire Lieutenant in a promotional ceremony at City Hall's Council Chambers on December 10, 2018. LT Tomchik is a 15 year veteran in the DFD and former Local 801 President & Vice President. |
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April 29, 2019: UPFFA Golf Tournament
01/02/19 - UPFFA HOLD THE DATE Monday, April 29, 2019 Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut Golf Tournament Oronoque Country Club 385 Oronoque Lane, Stratford, Ct. |
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Honoring Fallen Worcester Firefighter
12/29/18 - Hamden Professional Firefighters One of Local 2687’s own, Lieutenant Dave Wood, also happens to be the head brewer for BAR in New Haven. Lieutenant Wood wanted to brew a special beer to honor Worcester, Massachusetts firefighter Christopher Roy, who selflessly gave his life fighting a five alarm fire on Dec. 9th. “Last Alarm IPA” has been on tap for a week now and selling really well. |
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January 31, 2019 UPFFA Educational Seminar
12/28/18 - UPFFA January 31, 2019 Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut Educational Seminar VFW, 83 South Street, West Hartford, for January 31, 2019 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
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January 18, 2019 Help Support Connecticut Firefighters Memorial
12/28/18 - UPFFA |
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Local 830 Battles Multiple Dwelling Fire in South Norwalk
12/26/18 - Norwalk Professional Firefighters 
The Norwalk Professional Firefighters responded to a structure fire at 16 Lexington Avenue, Christmas Night, at 10:45 pm. Upon arrival the 2 story wood frame, up and down duplex had heavy fire showing out a side bedroom window and fire was auto exposing into the second floor bedroom above. |
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Merry Christmas from Local 2687
12/24/18 - Hamden Professional Firefighters |
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NLFD FIREFIGHTERS SWORN IN
12/15/18 - New London Fire Fighters The NLFD has sworn in four new Firefighters. They are currently in a 3 week indoctrination course before they start in their individual groups and assignments. We welcome these four to New London's Bravest. |
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New Members And Union Officials Sworn In
12/14/18 - Norwalk Professional Firefighters 
On Thursday, December 13th 2018, Local 830 Swore in three new members along with Newly Elected officals. Sworn into Local 830 by Vice President Peter Brown were Madeline Jankowski, Ahmad Pasha, and Greg Petriccione. Also sworn in to roles of principle officers by Vice President Peter Brown were Billy Ireland - President, Whintey King - Secretary, and Anthony O'Marra. |
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L830 Members Fight Attic Fire
12/12/18 - Norwalk Professional Firefighters 
Norwalk Professional firefighters responded to 4 Hilltop Rd at 0622 am on December 11, 2018 for reports of a house fire. Upon arrival crews were met with heavy fire showing from the gable end and the roof. |
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December 6, 2018: UPFFA Recognizes Fred Garrity
12/08/18 - UPFFA December 6, 2018 - Foxwoods Resorts and Casino - Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut recognizes Fred Garrity, Executive Director of the Connecticut United Ride with an IAFF Fire Axe for all his work and dedication over the years. [L-R] Louis DeMici, Secretary, UPFFA, Fred Garrity, Executive Director, Ct. |
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December 4, 2018: UPFFA Delegates Meeting
12/08/18 - UPFFA Tuesday, December 4, 2018 UPFFA of Ct. |
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NLFD IS AWARDED THE LT. JOSEPH DIBERNARDO GRANT
12/02/18 - New London Fire Fighters The NLFD was awarded the Joseph DiBernardo grant. This grant will provide our members with bailout kits and training for them. The Joseph DiBernardo foundation was started after Joseph succumbed to his injuries when he jumped out of a 5 story window during the Black Sunday Fire on November 22, 2011. To learn more, please go to: https://www.joeydfoundation. |
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Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut California Fire Fighters Relief Fundraising Campaign
12/01/18 - UPFFA |
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UPFFA and Ct. United Ride - Hundred Club Presentation
12/01/18 - UPFFA Fred Garrity, Executive Director of the Connecticut United Ride along with Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut President Peter Carozza make a check presentation to Bill Sydenham, Executive Director of the Hundred Club. The Club is one of the organizations that receive benefits from the Ct. United Ride. A complete list of all donations is listed below. |
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John McGee - Certificate of Appreciation
12/01/18 - UPFFA President Peter Carozza presents a certificate of appreciation to John McGee from Manchester Fire Fighters, Local 1579 IAFF for his recent retirement from the Manchester Fire Department. |
