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SB 427 amends Good Samaritan Law to add licensed EMS providers

Senate Bill 427 Expanded Good Samaritan Law Effective Date: 2/28/16

Frenchtown Local 3233 Wins Health Insurance Grievance Arbitration

Local 3233 - Frenchtown Township recently won a grievance arbitration that will require their employer to reimburse employees for excessive health care premiums that they were wrongfully required to pay. You can read the arbitrators award here.

Important legislative pension changes coming in 2016

Dear MPFFU Local President/Union Leader, Please find attached information regarding an upcoming legislative change that will impact your retirement planning options, effective January 1, 2016.

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Public Safety exemption.pdf

City of Big Rapids Accepting FF Applications

FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER: The City of Big Rapids is accepting applications for the position of full-time Firefighter. Applicants must possess a FF II Training Council Certificate and a Michigan Medical First Responder license or higher. Applicants must be able to pass an entry-level written test, physical agility test and have a valid Michigan Driver’s License.

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Employment Application.pdf

Congress Passes Two-Year Delay of Cadillac Tax

In a major victory for the IAFF, as part of an omnibus spending package to fund the government through next year, Congress approved a two-year delay of the Cadillac tax: a 40 percent tax on high-cost health plans that was scheduled to take effect in 2018.

NIGHTS AT THE KITCHEN TABLE

The following article was written by Lew Stone, the Secretary-Treasurer for the California Professional Firefighters, for the members of the CPF. I think it is a relevent message for our members as well. He gave me permission to share it with you.

Shelby Township Accepting Applications for Firefighter/Medics

Applicant’s should schedule testing at http://www.empco.net/ and apply for ‘Fire Service /Firefighter Positions’ with Shelby Township. There may be a fee for the exam; results of testing will be accepted by all participating fire departments in MI. You must apply and pass the test by 1/8/16 to be eligible in Shelby Township.

East Lansing Fire Department Taking Applications

Fire Fighter/Paramedic The City of East Lansing is recruiting for the position of Fire Fighter/Paramedic. Qualifications Certification as a State of Michigan Advanced Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic within six months of employment. Must become ACLS certified within one year of date of hire; must attend ACLS class as scheduled by EMS Coordinator.

City of Ann Arbor taking Applications for Firefighter Positions

The City of Ann Arbor is taking applications for firefighter positions.

Staying Healthy at the Fire Station

Kentwood Fire Fighter Kurt Nuffer and Sheryl Lozicki, Director of Nutrition & Wellness at Mercy Health featured on WZZM 13 speaking about tips on staying health in the fire station.

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