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City of Monroe is Hiring Fire Fighter/Paramedicss

The City of Monroe is accepting applications for future full-time Firefighter/Paramedic job vacancies. Successful applicants will be responsible for providing ALS emergency medical first response and effective fire suppression and prevention services.

Redford Township is Hiring

The Redford Township Fire Department will be hiring 9 full-time firefighter/paramedics. Applications are due by 12-18-15. More info can be found here.

Scott Offers Upgrade Kits for Legacy Air-Pak SCBA Source: Scott Safety Nov 5, 2015

MONROE, N.C. – Scott Safety, a Tyco business and global leader in innovative protective equipment and safety devices, announced the introduction of the Air-Pak SCBA NFPA 2013 Compliant Upgrade Kit.

Health Care Forums Scheduled

Michigan State University and Wayne State University are hosting two all day symposiums for Labor leaders on December 7th and December 8th respectively. The topics of the symposiums focus on the Affordable Care Act and updates on how health care impacts labor negotiations.

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BARGAININGHEALTHCARESAVETHEDATEDec 8th (3).pdf ,

MSU-BCBSM Save the Date Labor Seminar revised (3).pdf

Metro Airport Hiring Notice

IAFF Local 741 is happy to announce that Detroit Metro Airport Fire Department is hiring 10 firefighter/paramedics. Attached is a copy of the career announcement. Please pass this along to anyone that might be interested or know of someone interested in working with our department. Thank you for your time and please contact myself or President Bill Dennison with any questions or concerns.

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Firefighter recruiting flyer 8-17-2015.pdf

October Health & Safety Message

Bringing Our Work Home With Us Everyone likes to think that our work lives and our home lives are separate. This is not actually true. Our work is affected by the stuff that happens at home and we certainly let our work life affect our home life. This is normal. If you don’t believe me, ask the people you live with (family, wife, husband, kids).

Suicide Awareness Part 2

Firefighters never hesitate to protect each other while on scene. We always have each others' backs-even if it puts our own safety at risk. But what if we suspect that our colleague is threatening his/her own life? Would we be as vigilant? Will you have the courage to act boldly?

Why Firefighters Are At Risk

Consumer goods are increasingly made of synthetic materials and coatings. The carcinogens they give off when they burn could be driving high cancer rates among first responders.

4 Reasons you Shouldn't Become a Fire Fighter

4 reasons you shouldn't become a firefighter Pursuing a firefighting career with misguided motives will make for an unhappy career choice Several times a week, I get an email or a phone call from someone who wants to become a firefighter.

Arbitrator rules firefighters are overpaid, extends work shifts at a lower rate

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Firefighters next year will start working more hours at a lower rate of pay because the city cannot afford "above market prices" for their services, an arbitrator has ruled. Read more:

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