There is now a single point of contact for first responder mental health resources in the State of Michigan!! Wayne State University is launching the Frontline strong together website and phone #. The website is fst5.org. You can go there and get peer support contacts from across the state for yourself or if you need a CISM/peer support team to come out after a traumatic run, get mental health professionals, contact info as well who work with first responders that can help you through a tough time. You also can either call +1 833-347-8766 or click on the link on the website and you will be connected 24/7 to a operator who is also a crisis counselor if you are in crisis or need help. These operators not only for those in a crisis, they can connect you with peer support, cism/peer support traumatic call out and mental health professionals. In addition, they have resources for financial help, child care, substance abuse, caretakers and much more. These resources are for the first responders and their families. Please go to the website and use these resources. Now every first responder in the state of Michigan can get help and resources 24/7!!!. Firefighters from the MPFFU helped to shape how this website and phone number worked and designed. If you use this and have any problems, contact info@fst5.org.

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3rd District Meeting - March 27, Midland
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6th District Meeting - March 29, Novi
4th District Meeting - March 30, Livonia
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MPFFU LEGISLATIVE LOG - March 24, 2023

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 MPFFU Podcasts Are Now Available

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The MPFFU Podcast Episode 10 is NOW AVAILABLE!

In this episode, we welcome Maureen Stocklein who is a retired firefighter / paramedic from the Canton Fire Department, local 2289 who served 22 years.  Maureen, or Mo as she prefers to be called, has been a registered dietitian for over 25 years.  While working as a professional firefighter in Canton Township, she worked three seasons as the Team Dietitian for the New York Mets baseball organization.  Since retirement, Mo has brought her dietary skills to Detroit and is currently the MLB Nutrition Coordinator for the Detroit Tigers. 

During this episode, Mo helps us appreciate how a balanced lifestyle supports our overall health and wellness. No matter if you’re an avid athlete with a super clean diet, or someone who has never worked out or paid attention to what they eat, there’s something in this episode for you.

MPFFU Podcast - Episode 9 – What to expect in 2023

The MPFFU Podcast Episode 9 is NOW AVAILABLE!  Click here to see it now.

In this episode, Matt Sahr, president of the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Association, and firefighter paramedic with the city of Eastpointe local 1561. 

During this episode, Matt will provide an overview of what MPFFU members can expect in 2023.  Then, he’ll provide us with an update of the cancer presumption act, Public Act 152, the MPFFU Recruitment & Retention Committee, and the status Michigan only EMS license. 

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The IAFF/MPFFU Political Training Academy

The MPFFU recently hosted the IAFF Political Training Academy in Novi on October 24th & 25th. Eighteen members from locals across the State attended. The class was taught by specially trained IAFF instructors: Cody Leever (President of Indiana Local 1262) and Christopher (Blue) Bartley, Directory of IAFF Government Affairs State Policy & Legislative Representative.

The IAFF Political Department developed this two-day IAFF State/Provincial Elections and Political Capacity Development Program to provide students with hands-on political training and access to statewide/provincial campaign experts and resources. The goals for the State and Provincial PTA are to provide members modern and up-to-date campaign skills, building a network of local leaders capable of managing small-scale local campaigns or playing key roles in larger state/provincial wide efforts and to enhance, and where absent build, increased political campaign capacity and structures in the state/provincial associations.  

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