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Contract Grievances:
1. Denial of Paramedic pay for work performed as a Paramedic. Violation of Contract Article 31.2- Possible Settlement.

2. Understaffing of Rescue Squads. Violation of Contract Article 10.6- Arbitration Ruled In Favor of Local 21

3. Denial of seniority bidding rights. Violation of Contract Article 10.6- Denied by Chief Butler. Going to Arbitration.

Civil Service Grievances:
1. Violation of civil service rules concerning rounding of promotional test scores- Civil Service Commission ruled against City and Human Resources. CSC ordered scores unrounded and rank order defended.

2. Harming of captain’s test candidates due to simulator re-do- Civil Service Commission ruled test invalid due to errors by Human Resources Department.

Lawsuits Against The City of Saint Paul:
1. Unlawful termination and violation of Americans with Disabilities Act- Proposed settlement pending, potentially costing the City over half a million dollars.

Service Cuts/Rig Closures:
1. Engine 13 serving St Anthony Park, Como, Hamline-Midway, U of M, Desnoyer Park, and Merriam Park is closed most days.

2. Rescue Squad 2 is to be permanently shut down beginning in 2012.

Temporary closures of other fire companies to continue. Fire response capability at an all-time low in spite of ever increasing run volume.

Other issues:
1. Denial of promotional opportunities for qualified candidates by abuse of the “One and Three” rule by Chief Butler.

2. Mismanagement of fire rig repair facility resulting in unsafe apparatus.

What's New at IAFF Local 21

St. Paul and Minneapolis Fire Ski Days

SKI DAYS
THURSDAY-FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28-29
Saint Paul Fire Hosting Feb 28th - Minneapolis Fire Hosting Feb 29th
Trollhaugen Dresser WI

No Skis or Snowboard - No Problem!

Discount lift tickets and rental. Food and beverages
Bring your friends and family

Contacts For More Information
Brandon Scheunemann A-Shift Pool
Ryan Christopherson C-Shift E17
Jermey Barta C-Shift E8

Mayday Call That Saves Firefighter

Click here for previous coverage of this event by
Twin Cities Fire Wire

Local 21 Regrets To Announce The Passing Of Retired Captain Jim Conway

Local 21 Regrets To Announce The Passing Of Retired Captain Jim Conway. Captain Conway started with the Saint Paul Fire Department on July 7, 1962 and retired on August 26, 1991. See full notice Sunday, February 5, 2012. Arr. O'HALLORAN AND MURPHY 651-698-0796.

Local 21 Regrets To Announce The Passing Of Retired Building Maintenance Supervisor Delmer Swanson

Local 21 Regrets To Announce The Passing Of Retired Building Maintenance Supervisor Delmer Swanson.
Delmar started with the Saint Paul Fire Department on August 3, 1981 and Retired on June 30, 1999.

Visitation will be Thursday from 5 to 7 PM at the Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home in Aitkin and also 1 hour prior to services at the church. Military honors will be provided by the Aitkin VFW and American Legion Posts. Burial will be in the Balsam Lutheran Cemetery, rural Amery, Wisconsin. Memorials are preferred to the Bethesda Lutheran Church Building Fund. www.srtfuneral.com

Rescue Squad One 100th Year Anniversary T-Shirt

RESCUE SQUAD 1 IS TURNING 100!

IT’S TRUE!! RESCUE SQUAD 1 HAS BEEN IN SERVICE SINCE FEBRUARY 6TH 1912! IN HONOR OF THE 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY WE ARE ORDERING T-SHIRTS.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL CRITTENDEN @ FIRE HOUSE 4!

THERE WILL BE A SAMPLE OF A SWEATSHIRT AND A T-SHIRT AT 4‘S (STARTING THE EVENING OF SATURDAY THE 28TH) IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CHECK THE QUALITY OF THE MATERIAL PRIOR TO ORDERING.

WE WOULD LIKE TO PLACE THE ORDER FEBRUARY 15TH.

IF 150 ITEMS TOTAL ARE ORDERED THIS WILL BE THE PRICES OF EACH:

- T-SHIRTS- $10.00

- LONG SLEEVE T’S- $12.00

- POLO SHIRTS- $13.00

- CREW NECK SWEATSHIRTS- $15.00

- HOODED SWEATSHIRTS- $20.00

THESE PRICES WILL BE FOR THE FOLLOWING SIZES: YOUTH – ADULT XL

LARGER SIZES ARE AS FOLLOWS: 2XL AND 3XL + $1.50

4XL & 5XL + $2.50

TO ORDER CONTACT: Email Rick Crittenden on the A shift or Tony Farina on the C shift Via Groupwise. You can pay cash or make checks payable to ASI sportswear.

PAYMENT MUST BE MADE PRIOR TO ORDER DATE OF FEBRUARY 15^TH!

Local 21 Ice Fishing Contest

SPFD Local 21
Annual Ice Fishing Contest

White Bear Lake
Click Here For Map
Wednesday, February 15th
11:00AM-3:00PM
FOOD - PRIZES – TROPHIES
You Don't Have To Fish To Attend, All Are Welcome
Contacts: Mike Selander – Pat Larson or Dan Villarreal: Station 7-A

Salvation Army Bell Ringing Total

Thank you to St. Paul firefighters and their families. $15,545.00 was collected in our boots on behalf of the Salvation Army during another successful bell ringing season. As always, they are very appreciative of our effort. The money we receive stays in the community to benefit the citizens of St. Paul. Many thanks to all who participated!

Bob Kippels

Saint Paul Fire Department Paramedics standby at Red Bull Crashed Ice Championship

Local 21 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Climb For A Cure

Saint Paul Fire is competing in the Cystic Fibrosis Public Safety Challenge on February 4, 2012.

Twin Cities area public safety organizations compete against the clock, and each other, in a stair climb race to the top of the IDS Center in Minneapolis.

Benefits go the Minnesota Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Attention Honor Guard, Current and Prospective Members

Attention Honor Guard, current and prospective members:

There will be a meeting 0900 hours on January 17th at station eight in the conference room. Topics to be discussed will include but are not limited to: uniform selection and ideas, pipe and drum corps, SOP, training/drill, budget, IAFF Fallen FF Memorial, fund raising, and information for interested members whom wish to join. No prior military required. If any questions arise before this time, please call or email Ben Schenck.

Local 21 Regrets To Announce The Passing Of Retired Firefighter Charlie Touchette

Local 21 Regrets To Announce The Passing Of Retired Firefighter Charlie Touchette.

Charlie Touchette, born March 12, 1934, died December 30, 2011, unexpectedly but peacefully at home.

Most loved father of Michelle, Jenna, Ron (Lori), and Cherie (David), grandfather to Chris, Sarah, Matt, Jon, Emily, Alexander and Ian. Fondly remembered by former spouse, Elaine McDonald. Dearly loved by long time devoted special friend Sharon Lamb and her children William (Shannon), Adron, and grandchildren Ailie Rae and Benjamin Isaac. Preceded in death by son Michael and sister Donna DuBe.

US Army Veteran, ret. St. Paul Firefighter, golf enthusiast, accomplished “fire house” chef and consummate craftsman with a passion for life and learning new things. He will be forever missed by all of us, and all those with whom he spent his professional and personal life; brothers on the fire department, loyal auto body customers, golfing cohorts, Norske Torske & Aqua Torske Investment Klubben associates, and many others too numerous to list.

A celebration of Chuck’s life will be held Thursday, January 12, at Oakwood Church, 1388 Point Douglas Rd S, St. Paul, 55119, 651-578-8478, with a gathering at 10AM, service at 11AM, luncheon to follow. All are welcome. Memorials preferred.

www.ctouchette.com

Brother Tom Farrell Update

Here is the latest update on the health status of our brother and fellow firefighter Tom Farrell (Firefighter/Paramedic, B-Shift Pool).

As you may remember, Tom was diagnosed with lymphoma of the throat/tongue back in October, 2011. Shortly thereafter, he underwent surgery to remove the cancer.

Friday, January 6th marked the completion of 32 treatments of radiation therapy to help eradicate any remaining affected tissues. As of now, he is cancer free. He will be recovering at home over the next few weeks and will hopefully be back to work in February.

Tom has been an inspiration to all of us in how he’s handled his situation. He’s grateful for all the thoughts, prayers and support he’s received from both “families,” and is anxious to return to work at one of the best fire departments in the country. . . Saint Paul Fire Department!

Mayday Called - 4 Saint Paul Firefighters Injured

4 Saint Paul Firefighters were injured today at a dwelling fire located on the 1400 block of St. Albans Street.
For detailed stories, video and photos of the fire event click on the links below.

TWIN CITIES FIRE WIRE

MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE

KSTP Channel 5

KARE Channel 11

Station 7 Retirees Party

Local 21 Regrets To Announce The Passing Of Retired Fire Captain Donald Fischer

Donald A. Fischer Retired St. Paul Fire Captain Age 83, of St. Paul On December 20, 2011, surrounded by his family. Funeral service at MATERNITY OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1414 N Dale St, St. Paul on Friday, December 23 at 10 AM. Interment Elmhurst Cemetery. Visitation at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N Dale St at County Rd B, from 4-8 PM Thursday (TODAY) and at the church from 9-10 AM Friday.