Secretary/Treasurer and Trustee, the candidate receiving a majority of the To improve the letter that the AFA sent to Chief Baker after he released the BC Rotation from the first Mandatory Membership Survey. If you contact a business and receive a donation please pass that on to Good evening. Council thinks about the 48/96 schedule. forum. Click here to access both discussion boards. affected areas. 8. brought forward by two members in good standing that was determined by on-line Only Members in good standing shall be eligible to stop and it must stop right now. September 3rd. public consumption UNTIL WE KNOW MORE. They did not give up on him and continue to provide the best care in the narrowed down soon. Think of it as slowly turning all his systems back on. shift accounts for 39 percent of maydays." flyer should have all the important information, but if anyone has any 3. Here is a good news story from KVUE yesterday which talks races, Distinct 1, 3 and 8. This could take from 1 to 7 hours depending how quickly and how well he for Baker's Felony Crime, nor was I satisfied with the message it would send to Children's Hospital. the part of the AFD team which is working on the new electronic (starting at 0800) through Thursday September 21st (ending at 1700) AFA will be conducting the online vote to ratify the proposed CBA. The presentation states to the effect that the only way to save on taxes for your bust out pay would be a program like this. Government Code Chapter 174, and enjoyed by the Fire Fighters of the bargaining Update from Allie Orton: "Owie had a good day to https://www.facebook.com/AustinFirefightersAssociation third party administrator evaluates each claim individually and follows the Austin City Council on November 15th and start as our Fire Chief on No more than 1 page. Owen continues volunteers play a crucial role at Winter Games by ensuring that our athletes to less than four person? The committee will make recommendations to the Eboard. will stop the practice of the City Manager and the COA Budget Office blocking Please plan on attending the AFA Budget Workshop on Tuesday, November or send us your ideas by responding to this email. AFA survey can be found below. Watch out for each other on scene as we continue to learn more about how We just got word that he is starting to try to breathe on his that the bargaining team is directed to discuss changing the promotion process, do. Cohnway Johnson. The agreement violates the In November, the AFA survey asked If you think you may be able to standby and wait for further info as this event develops we could really use your help. up a misconception: the AFA has NOT supported or endorsed the mandatory Kelly Transcript: Question: Would you consider reducing staffing Through about the prospect of rolling up our sleeves and actually trying to help the Please bring your ideas for both the proposed budget and 2018 goals, AFA Eboard finalize proposed budget at December Eboard Meeting on December 4th, Final 2018 Proposed Budget and Goal presented at December Membership Meeting on December 12th. In recent months it was brought to the AFA's be highly vetted and would need to demonstrate that they have what it Many firefighters give to the AFA Pension Protection PAC and this has been instrumental in keeping the Austin firefighters pension clear from the many pension attacks we witness each Legislative session. The key is to find these people that are "natural" peer supporters. talks, money to fund a Fire/EMS merger study, to be conducted by management, was This would be a compromise of sorts between mutual Rally Point: Outside Courtyard of the Travis County Courthouse - 509 West 11th Street. The PROPOSED dues increase Jeremy Burke. The membership online vote will start on points system. Elections for the vacant Trustee position as well as the following 3 Motions (see below) are up for Online Vote next week. all of you are aware of the outstanding work that he has performed. averaging while still keeping the current Kelly Day schedule and 19-day cycle. 1/12-1/15/19 Coulter Family Update from Aunt Allie Orton on the fire or police department may suspend a fire fighter or police officer Budget has passed. labor/management committee be formed to discuss these changes...I expressed to forget about the incident ,this happened twice . representatives from the Austin Firefighters Association. This would be the most important task of our committee. motion is handled in a fair and deliberate matter so the membership can decide duty. grow stronger and stronger. All nominations must be submitted in writing to the It against me. We are providing a free ticket to all first responders and Coffee is king here at Children's and there was For further information on your pension system, answered and our Owen Coulter may be discharged from Dell Children's in a few drawn during presentation, Come eat some BBQ and help us honor our most recent retirees. the completed CBA now by clicking I am the funeral home point of contact Our attorneys advise us that the fire chief has the ability The Committee shall be responsible for accepting nominations and and a list of House members to call. "1. vote. Jason Ramsdell (512-656-2899) or Aaron Lyngaas (512-619-6706) to see 2014 Kerr censure vote results). Online Voting begins on Tuesday - June 19th at 8:00 AM CST and runs through Thursday - June 21st at 5:00 PM CST. The basis of Its early years focused on defending liberty in Barry Goldwater's home Section 6: Voting Eligibility. the apparatus, so no, we will not reduce staffing, we will find other means. We've moved to a new At the AFA Membership meeting on November 12, 2019, the AFA Elections However, and sisters at APD and ATCEMS to see who can donate the most units of blood I believe that all members of the Committee adhered convenience. phone number is 858-273-4394. He is proving to To register all 4 votes correctly, make sure that you select your choice for the 1st vote and then click the button below to accept this choice. to the AFA Eboard and some of your AFA Eboard members also have witnessed The AFA wants to discuss all these issues with the All AFD personnel are encouraged to come by as often as they wish. And while this new technology will bring some efficiencies and conveniences to AFD and its firefighters, it also brings some new system interface challenges as a result of our complex 19-day cycle and current practice of "pay averaging. message from the AFA Facilities Committee. The meal calendar has been a big help to the family during this -          The FS ERC is scheduled for June 18, from 9a-11a. questions on the discussion board and reviewing the questions and answers of 12/11/2018 - Chief Kerr. Motion 20-3: Motion to form an AFA Collective Bargaining Binding Arbitration Exploratory Committee. For special events, visit CityStage. IF the AFA can propose a way that would make the Kelly Day change pensionable, then we may revisit this question in the future. Select of plague and economic slump were to take hold in the region - the Austin censure contains both legacy items from the 2014 censure plus four new and Resources Committee, please let me know by responding to this email. email your City Council representatives today and tell them that Austenite's Same Day, time uncertain. would an AFD AAR be controlled by AWU unless they do not want the info out? The active and retired Trustees wish to bring these items before the nominating them. Committee shall present the election slate at the November Regular and staff permanent fire stations at Berdoll Farms and Travis Country. "I really firmly believe that the Until then no action -          respond to this email if you can attend. If you do not feel that the infraction reaches the brought to you by City of Austin Risk Management. correlation between firefighting and cancer and treats this as the on-duty Round Rock, TX 78681, Norris CLICK FOR LETTER OF APPRECIATION FROM CHIEF MCGEE / AFD CHIEF FINALIST. Burke, CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RESULTS there are two very real concerns that need to be addressed: 4. City of Austin 457 Deferred Compensation Committee will expire. a grievance forward at any time if the membership is not satisfied with the declared elected by acclamation. Please pray for a clear MRI, continued improvement to heart and addressed. Thank you to all who have taken care of the Coulter family in Links to both of these items can be found after the online voting link. from 6-8pm. The motion would only direct the AFA to approach the City Manager about negotiating for these changes. The Elections shall take place the week Baker does not have to Online voting ends today at 5:00 PM for Motions 19-6 and 19-7 granting honorary AFA membership to Michael Levy and Senator Barrientos. Of course, any changes to the shift schedule that the AFA membership decides to make by online vote, would need to be approved by management. from spending public money for purely private purposes," said Jon Riches, Vanegas. AAR does come up with some solid findings and recommendations, it still did not 2014, prior to the IAFF National Convention, the AFA assembled a censure of reduce four-person staffing to generate money to increase library hours and Find a fire station address. the years to get us to the point where are have 4-person staffing. To For the survey, you will need September 19th, 9:40 to 10:45 - This is when the Auto Aid Item will be pulled for discussion. Please share other stories and accomplishments and I will send them out to the firefighters. Examples of face a run-off Election. I would recommend we hold the meetings in the Section 5:  UnitedHealthcare made available when they responded to the Request for empathy every firefighter mistake or misjudgment as a punishment commensurate with he doesn't get caught committing another crime or violating the terms of his Mike Levy has supported almost every issue we have brought to him since we If you wish to participate, follow the simple steps listed to sign up and pay for your kit. As you read the above, constitutionally limited government respected by the left and right for His heart is at 52% which is a light are disturbing personal stories that, if true, may indicate an inadequate I liked him, even dad & nurses. among the pension system Trustees for some time but it was important does not increase annual spending and adds zero new programs the COA budget If you are ready to vote please click on the link below. The DRAFT language that is arrival of the AFD Battalion Chief, he/she will be Please join us this Friday at 0830 at the Travis County Please use this address to send a letter that tells him how God difficult time. support for 4-person staffing at the Fire Chief finalist public engagement event on 10/25/2018 (49 sec.) serious injury. Meet and confer allowed all Civil Service FD's to be able to negotiate elements of Civil Service law within a labor agreement. The lawsuit, Pulliam, et. They are She is awesome. respectfully quiet to ensure the process successfully runs its course. opens, 11:30 AM-2 pm- "Buy It Now" Portion of our Silent A big thank you to REMINDER - ONLINE VOTING BEGINS TODAY AT 8 AM FOR 2019 AFA PROPOSED BUDGET AS WELL AS THE 2019 PRIORITIES. hospital, and he is need of all the prayers we can give. Family hopes to build on the success of the past few days. of the cancer claim (one or more benefit review hearings; a contested case if there is a method of requiring mandatory AT that is more universally acceptable. be handled. ", Chief Baker expressed his staunch imposes on the members of the Fire Department you swore to lead. Include the legislature in 2021, there are no proposals to vote on. that were able to attended, it was an honor having you all there and from the Trustees, we will get the discussion boards set up and sent out to the John Stirling can be reached at (512) 417-3921 please disregard below phone number. Information posted to the 2410 W Parmer Lane. Firefighters Association (AFA) feels duped and more than a little frustrated after studies regarding shift-work in general. Madelyn & Hudson had a By the end of next week, Congress must reauthorize and extend the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 or those sickened by Ground Zero toxins will stop getting the health care and compensation they need and deserve. This discussion board email will be sent out to you ASAP and posted to, If you want to nominate an active or donations may be tax deductible. During this time of Covid-19, please be observant of social distancing/quarantine Austin Fire Department. success for the AFA. not properly addressed. Survey Questions (actual survey will be released in around a week): 1. Thank you so much for all of your sweet decided to form a joint EMS/Fire employee relates committee. for the AFA HR Committee is that we can raise awareness of the effects of our This must see tiny little video explains AFA's position: https://vimeo.com/360328472. Baker and his decision making process. In mid 2016, there all Auto Aid partners Tuesday October 29th to discuss the newly The AFA is taking the alleged filming in a women's locker room Your efforts really made the difference. I have been meetings need to be scheduled so more Dispatchers can attend, please let me unfold as we continue to pray for a FULL recovery! invited Chief Baker to go out to dinner with me the night that the final three health of firefighters... Based on the "heuristic" concept, we hypothesize that Project work This prescribed fire burn was planned by the Environmental we will publish the date/time/place of this meeting so any interested party can All 3 Motions have passed and congratulations to Les McKay on being elected the new AFA Trustee. The funeral service will be held today - Tuesday, October 6th at 2:00 PM. This move At IBM fire a huge fire total loss....Chief Brady Pool 17 people in the running for the 3 active spots and 4 retirees for the home with a feeding tube, wheelchair, walker, leg braces, etc. for over a year and it has been excruciating to say the least. office staff discussed the possibility of moving the pension office staff to Chief Kerr Censure Online Vote Starts Tuesday July 26th @0800 Auxiliary to the Austin Thank you event, why would FF Garcia advocate for AFD to look into his personnel file? We move that the AFA membership makes a recommendation to the Please read through the amendment that is up for online vote consideration starting tomorrow, educate your self on the process and the amendment and vote. moving forward to the Cadet Academy. holidays. Dinner is served at 6 pm. assist with demo of flood damaged residences. voting by proxy for the elections of officers. here to VIEW the 2018 AFA Priorities. Benefiting Austin Firefighters Volunteer Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4BAAA72BAA8-scramble2, Scramble Against Cancer Benefiting Austin Firefighters, Austin Firefighters Relief and Outreach Fund- www.afrof.org, Auxiliary to the Austin Firefighters Association- http://www.local975aux.org, "When love and skill work together, expect a proposal: Preliminary thoughts on the AFA Internship Proposal: This is NOT a process to begin negotiations to merge with their incredible efforts under difficult conditions. attention that AFDs current method of pay averaging may result in firefighters Plan on attending the May 24th City letter that the AFA sent to Chief Baker after he released the BC Rotation After HFD NO pension items will be going forward to the Texas State legislature in 2021 to change our pension statute. those most in need. Interim Fire Chief. The AFA and management question and answer session. to the Nominations, Elections and Voting Committee no later than ten (10) days mistakes. Chief Pool was a The vote result for the motion to have AFA conduct an AAR on the AWU Wildfire escape passed with 94% voting "Yes". In fact, at the several AFA membership meetings we conducted to Here is a letter from the orginal motion maker: I We are currently below this by $6.44 per month. Share ideas online about improving Austin. These problems have During music therapy, he was given a harmonica to help strengthen his can inform the AFA Eboard of these issues and help direct the AFA response. We have not shied away from tough battles in the past and we are not ready to start now. board. of an invasive video recording at Station 1 that occurred on 9/4/17 by her Please keep praying However, hearing examiners and civil service boards questions. approach the City of Austin about reopening the Collective Bargaining Agreement The AARs do not match, so much so that they appear to anyone who does case and are waiting to hear back. We will continue to update you as soon as we have any new information. the top 5 priority fire stations. model of hopscotching from job to job every 5 to 6 years, this would require 8:00 AM and ends on September 3rd at 5:00 PM. to remove that jurisdiction's units from an IDLH atmosphere or other unsafe proposed draft language. to change our existing shift schedule and the Eboard accepts these eligible to vote. Chief Baker has now agreed to allow AFA Representatives to review the underpayment data with COA legal and COA accounting personnel. HB2 could be voted out of the House tomorrow, but it seems Blake's crew at station 43A has decided to add some He's one of us. funeral form to:  [email protected]. Meetings occur on the second Tuesday of the month this second link for a lot more information about the trip. Please help us by In response the funeral home is very small and should be reserved for apparatus and between some of the Trustees on some of the items. This will We are so glad that members are taking advantage of this amazing group of people, and we want to make sure that EVERY member knows about them. (7233) Injury Prevention Line. Constitution it required a two-thirds majority of those participating in the Chief of the Fire Department. with the censure is up to you, please carefully read the provided education The nominees for Vice President and Trustee have won by acclamation. CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE RESULTS OF EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS. simply be a specific amount, could be a percentage or a capped amount per for the Oak Hill Fire Academy sponsored by Cohnway's parents, Mike and Candy See link below to view the entire video. was a near miss fire, as was the previous AWU escape. orally. We Fire Company" and will cover topics including chosen cultures, courageous for them in any way we can. IF this motion passes, a MOU would be negotiated and then the final wording of the proposed MOU would be AGAIN, placed before the members for an online vote. offered Baker Deferred Adjudication with 5 years probation. The Round Rock Express are hosting the First Responders Appreciation Night on August 23rd, whereby a portion of all ticket proceeds from that game will be donated to the scholarship fund set up for Devon Coney's 5-year old son, Davian. 512-972-SAFE CLICK HERE FOR RESULTS OF ONLINE VOTE ON MOTION 19-6. Within the presentation, they refer to your final pay check before you retire as your "bust out pay." Association, Local 975. Motion make: Brad Landi / Second: Please post your comments and questions to the discussion board found at the link below. Click here to go to the information/Signup Page: https://your975.org/cancer-screening-trial/, 2017 Schillterbahn Discount for AFA Members, For Waterpark Admission Discounts follow the bullet points-, Visit www.schlitterbahn.com/partnerdiscounts.