Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of retired Firefighter George F. Ubel.

Firefighter Ubel started with the Saint Paul Fire Department on January 01, 1958 and retired in 1991 from Ladder 24 on the A Shift.

George F. Ubel

George passed away on January 09, 2021 at the age of 91.

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Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of retired Fire Equipment Operator Richard Topp.

FEO Topp started with the Saint Paul Fire Department on April 02, 1965 and retired after 40 years.  Richard spent most of his career assigned to Engine Company 06.

Richard passed away on December 19, 2020 at the age of 79.

Richard A. "Rich" Topp

Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of retired Firefighter Arthur Schmugge.

Firefighter Schmugge started witht Saint Paul Fire Department on January 01, 1951 and retired in 1987.  Art spent most of his career assigned to Engine Company 13.

Art passed away on December 23, 2020 at the age of 98.

Arthur Albert Schmugge

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 

The IAFF strongly recommends that all IAFF members receive a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) vaccine to prevent the spread of disease and assist in administering vaccinations in jurisdictions where appropriate measures are taken to protect our members' health and safety and their rights on the job when vaccinations are being administered, according to the specifications listed in the official position statement.  

Please click the link above to read the offical position statement from the International Association of Fire Fighters.