San Francisco Fire Fighters

On March 11, 2015, another Parole Hearing will be held for arsonist Mario Catanio. In l98l, Catanio was paid $2,500 to set fire to a North Hollywood restaurant, Cugee's Cafe, as part of an insurance fraud scheme. In the course of fighting that fire, eight Los Angeles City Firefighters were injured and one, Thomas Taylor, lost his life. Brother Taylor, a second-generation Firefighter, was only 34-years old when he was killed. He left behind a wife and two children who grew up without a father. Catanio, then a 42-year-old barber in Van Nuys, was arrested eight months later. He was sentenced in 1983 to 25 years to life in prison for murder and federal mail fraud.

For nearly 1 month, Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 104 members have been on strike at Trayer Engineering Corporation (see attached flyer). We are requesting that all SFLC affiliates come out and support our union members on Friday, February 13th at 6:00am @ 898 Pennsylvania Ave, San Francisco.

Academy of Art Scholarships

Download Local 798 Academy of Art Scholarship applications here.

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Rev 2015 Summer Scholarship Apps (1)_0217.pdf ,

2015 Scholarship Application_0217.docx ,

2015 Summer Scholarship Apps (1)_0217.doc

Health and Safety Committee Update

As first responders, we are exposed to all types of hazards, from infectious diseases to toxic cancer-causing smoke. We have no control over the potential hazards we may be exposed to when responding to 911-calls. Therefore, to protect ourselves from these hazards, we rely on the proper use of our Personal Protective Equipment. We inherently live in a toxic society.

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64RP .pdf

Warriors vs Hawks

· Join the Golden State Warriors in honoring all our Local Heroes! A portion of each ticket sold will benefit the San Francisco Fire Fighters Cancer Prevention Foundation and the Northern California Concerns of Police Survivors.

Green Science Policy Institute

Yes, thanks to the new furniture standard that came into effect this year in California, many of us will be able to buy a sofa without added flame retardants in 2015. Here is our ever-expanding list of suppliers.

Facets Consulting

This is the group Local 798 has hired to do a performance audit of the SFFD. Members can contact the group with any thoughts, questions or concerns. Thr group is in town until the evening of 12-20.

Shop Online for the Toy Program

SFFD Cross Axe Gear

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Slimick Help-Signature.pdf

Ebola Screening Information

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ebola_checklist.pdf

Warriors Ticket Club

As a valued member of the Warriors TicketClub, you have access to our single-game ticket pre-sale starting TODAY! Secure the best available tickets for some of the biggest games of the season. Be a part of Opening Night against the Lakers on November 1st, plus games against the Cavaliers, Spurs and more! Limited lower level options available.

New Video Explains the Facts About Defined Benefit Pension Plans

Save the Date

2015 Local 798 Softball

Toy Program Event

To All Members

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L798 cover letter.pdf

SF Firefighters Meet With Mayor In Push For Fire Chief's Resignation

An unprecedented meeting over San Francisco's Fire Chief ended Wednesday evening between the mayor and employees with the fire department. The groups are calling for the resignation of Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White.
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S.F. supervisor makes case for fire chief’s ouster

On June 6, a statue at Fisherman’s Wharf fell on a 2-year-old boy. The only available San Francisco Fire Department ambulance was on the other side of the city, leaving the boy’s family and police and firefighters to wait an agonizing 13 minutes for it to arrive. Recently, an 87-year-old woman with a broken hip and head wound had to wait 32 minutes for an ambulance to arrive in the Sunset. A man in North Beach with his finger chopped off and sitting next to him on ice waited for 38 minutes.
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SF Firefighters Meet With Mayor In Push For Fire Chief's Resignation

S.F. supervisor makes case for fire chief’s ouster

3 from FDNY who worked at ground zero die in 1 day

NEW YORK (AP) — Three retired firefighters who worked at ground zero have died on the same day from cancer, an illness that many fear might be connected to toxic World Trade Center dust released on Sept. 11, fire officials said Thursday. NEW YORK (AP) — Three retired firefighters who worked at ground zero have died on the same day from cancer, an illness that many fear might be connected to toxic World Trade Center dust released on Sept. 11, fire officials said Thursday. Lt.
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2 Investigates: San Francisco paramedic response times put patients at risk

Ambulance response times in San Francisco have spiked over the past four months leaving first responders in a challenging position and possibly putting patients’ lives at risk, according to firefighters who spoke to 2 Investigates.
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