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MUSC Burn Camp July 3rd - 7th
Camp CAN-DO
Volunteers Needed
M.U.S.C. Burn Camp is in need of volunteers to help at this years Camp Can-Do on Seabrook Island. July 3rd - 7th. You don't have to be there the whole week to help. If you can be there one day or more if you like, they would really appreciate the help. Contact: Matt Thomson at 843-367-3966.
 
Archived 11/2/06

The SCPFFA Annual Meeting will be on Oct.27,28,29 at the Hampton Inn Northwood at 620 75th Ave.N.. in Myrtle Beach,SC. Meeting starts at 10:00 AM both days Friday & Saturday.D-Queen (8) Rooms reserve for $69 a night + 10% Room Tax.$5.00 per person if more than 2 are in a room! First come first serve.Reservation must be made by Sept. 27th,2006. Call 843-497-0077 or FAX 843-497-8845 for the SCPFFA special rate.

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Make your plans early to be there. We look forward to seeing all our brothers and sisters at this years meeting.

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Archived 11/2/06

We are proud to announce that 3 new S.C. IAFF locals have formed and joined the ranks of Professional Union Firefighters. And they are:

L4526 Georgetown Co. Professional Firefighters Association

L4527 Gaffney Professional Firefighters Association

L4529 Lexington Co. Professional Firefighters Association

Archived 12/18/06

IAFF 48th Biennial Convention Photos

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Archived 1/4/07
 
Union Plus Benefits for IAFF Members
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Archived 1/4/07
Firefighter Roger Odachowski
Fired for in the Line of Duty Injury
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Archived 1/4/07
I.A.F.F.  History
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Archived 1/18/07
IAFF 12th District VP Dominick Barbera Steps Down Jan. 1, 2007
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Archived 1/18/07

12th District VP Steps Down

January 1, 2007 will be a sad day for the 12th District indeed. Long time 12th District VP Dominick Barbera (22 plus years as our VP) will be leaving us to meet new challenges with the IAFF. He has been a great friend to all of us, we wish him and his family the best. Soon we will be asked to choose and vote for a new 12th District VP and we must choose wisely.

With that being said, the SCPFFA will rally around and give 100 percent support to 12th District Field Service Rep.  Larry Osborne for his bid to be our new 12th District Vice President.

Archived 2/24/07

S.C. Welcomes Larry Osborne as New IAFF 12th District Vice President
 
General President Harold Schaitberger has declared Brother Larry Osborne who is a member, Business Agent and President Emeritus of IAFF Local 122 in Jacksonville, Florida as being elected to the office of 12th District Vice President by acclamation. Brother Osborne has some very large shoes to fill as he will be replacing long time 12th Dist. VP and friend Dominick Barbera. We are confident that Brother Osborne will represent our district very well and we look forward to working with him.

Archived 2/24/07
 
Columbia Local 793 presented an Congressional Award for their dedication and hard work for MDA
 

Columbia, SC IAFF Local 793 Honored

On December 21st the Columbia, SC Local 793 received the Congressional Fire Service Institute Community Service Award. This honor is given through the U.S. Congress and recognizes and commends their dedication and support to community causes. Specifically, the award recognized the continued efforts of the Columbia Local led by Captain Eddie Baughman (Vice President) for their support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association in South Carolina. The award was presented to Eddie and fellow members by U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson. Columbia Fire Chief Bradley Anderson assisted Congressman Wilson in recognizing the firefighters.

 Congressman Wilson pointed out to the media the efforts made by the Local should be an example to all for reaching out to such a noble cause and they should be commended for their efforts in not only raising money through Fill the Boot, but also for their hands on approach in working with MDA year round at Summer Camp, MDA Fundraising events, and support to the office and families served in the local area.

The SCPFFA and all S.C. IAFF Locals are very proud of the members of Local 793. Great job guys.

Archived 7/17/07
 
Spartanburg Firefighters L369 Golf Tournament
April 30th, 2007
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The Spartanburg Professional Firefighters Local 369

Is holding a Benefit Golf Tournament to help several of our firefighters who have experienced medical hardships and are in need of assistance.  The tournament is to be held on April 30th, 2007 at Woodfin Ridge Golf Course in Boiling Springs.  Click Here for more information and application.

Archived 7/17/07
 

12th District Barbera Roast and Education Seminar 

Fri. May 4 and Sat. May 5, 2007 in North Charleston, SC.(Near the airport) at the Quality Hotel & Suites on 5225 North Arco Lane, Charleston , SC 29418.

Reserve your 2 Night minimum @ $131. + Tax per night. 9 Double Beds non-smoking rooms block for SCPFFA. Call 843-747-7300 before April 15th to make arrangements for your type of room that you want, as Graduation will also be happening that week in the Charleston ,SC area. FREE AIRPORT SHUTTLE and Full Breakfast.

Starting time is at 10:00 AM-12:00 PM  Fri. May 4th. How To Run A Local 2hr. IAFF PEP Class. (Gary Rainey)

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM  Lunch Break

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Labor Laws 2 hr. IAFF PEP Class. (Gary Rainey)

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company  (J. Allen Sandifer)

Roast to start at 4:30 PM for our former 12th District Vice President Dominick Barbera

MEET NEW 12th District Vice President Larry Osborne

Sat. May 5th : 9:00AM - 10:00AM  1 hr.IAFF PEP class An Overview of Membership Services (Walt Dix)

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Financial Corperation along with Nationwide Insurance Represenative.

11:00AM SC AFL-CIO (President Donna DeWitt)

Special Attaction: The Brand NEW North Charleston and American LaFrance Fire Museum and Educational Center will be open for business during your visit. I was invited to a preview of the museum and it is really fantastic. Tickets will be available to IAFF members and their family members for just $5 each. The museum is located within walking distance from the hotel. Hours are from 10 AM - 5 PM. This is a must see.

Large Tanger Outlet Stores behind motel for shopping pleasures for your family members.

Archived 7/17/07

With the Collective Bargaining Bill HR 980 being introduced into the House recently it is very important that we all do everything we can to put the pressure on our S.C. Representives to support this Bill. We urge all of you to get your members, family and friends to contact your Congressmen and ask for their support on HR 980. The IAFF has worked hard on getting this Bill passed for a lot of years to help Public Safety worker in states such as ours. This just might be the year it passes if everyone will do their part to make it happen. Below are some links that may be helpful to you.

Collective Bargaining Bill Introduced to House

H.R. 980

H.R. 980 Fact Sheet

Key Points

Click Here to Find your Congressman

For more information contact Sec./ Treas. LeRoy Marcotte at 843-222-0005 or email leroy1212@earthlink.net.

Local 61 of Charleston SC will be Hosting this GREAT Event.

 

 

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