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Last week our Election for Bargaining Representation was officially certified - Local 2068 won with over 95% of the vote (!!!)
Huge shoutout to the members of our department who voted - we look forward to negotiating/working w/ the County - Full media adv. attached
#UnionStrong
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MEMBERS - Be sure to vote before Oct 31st!
#unionstrong #solidarity #NoVa #FFX #supportfirstresponders
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Earlier today we issued the following Media Advisory re our Collective Bargaining Election -
“At the end of the day, this is about creating an equitable and collaborative relationship..We’re happy to have the overwhelming support of the community who made this possible.”
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BREAKING: Joe Biden has COLLAPSED while riding his bike.
Biden was riding up to "supporters" at his beach town in Delaware and fell face first into the asphalt.
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Happening this morning! The Virginia Statewide Tornado Drill will occur at 9:45 a.m. The drill will be broadcast on NOAA Weather Radio and the Emergency Alert System via the Required Monthly Test. 🌪️ #VaSevereWx
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The science is clear, and we will not be swayed by those who try to refute or minimize the dangers of PFAS. Today, the NFPA Standards Council will hear our appeal of the adverse vote on TIA 1594. @IAFFNewsDesk
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has been working hard to encourage & to resolve their dispute & agree to a contract that will allow 15,000 #Fredericksburg area residents access to the medical care they lost due to this dispute.
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During #PrideMonth2021 #FairfaxFirefighters recognize contributions made the #LGBTQ+ community 2 #IAFF2068, #FCFRD, #FairfaxVA & #USA. We commit promoting inclusivity & diversity, standing in solidarity w/the LGBTQ+ community 2 stand up 2 discrimination, injustice & intolerance.
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(3/10, 10:30 a.m.) Fairfax County 9-1-1 capacity has been temporarily diminished and callers may experience extended wait times - please stay on the line. Text to 9-1-1 is working. Staff is working to restore the system to full capacity as soon as possible.
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On #NationalLawEnforcementAppreciationDay, #IAFF2068 #FairfaxFirefighters thanks all #LawEnforcementOfficers for their service & support. Special thanks , , , , , PD who we work with daily
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On 9/30.2020, #Local2068 President Ron Kuley presented testimony @ Special Community Input Session on Public Safety in #FairfaxCounty.
Always remember that your #FairfaxFirefighters are here for the citizens of & vistors to #FairfaCountyVA #24SEVEN365.
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Your #IAFF2068 #FairfaxFirefighters THX 4 your cont'd support. Pls cont 2 #HelpUsHelpYou. We can #StopTheSpread if we cont 2 #StayHome, #WashHands, practice #SocialDistancing stay #SixFeetApart. #WeAreAllInThisTogether & 2gthr we can beat #COVID19 #FairfaxCounty #keepfairfaxflat
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L-2068's statement on Groveton area of Fairfax County. #IAFF2068 #FairfaxFirefighters #FairfaxCounty #FCFRD
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Our thoughts & prayers are w/ , , , family, friends & loved ones of Lt Jason Menard-Ladder 5, Grp 2 following his #LODD this morning. He gave his life helping his crew escape after becoming trapped in a 4 alarm fire.
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#IAFF2068 #FairfaxFirefighters proudly endorse the follwing candidates for #FairfaxCounty Chairman of the Board and Board of Supervisors @Lusk4Supervisor Kathy Smith & Penny Gross
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#IAFF2068 #FairfaxFirefighters are active in #FairfaxCounty communities even when 911 services aren't needed & a long history of sponsorship & participation in community based programs like the Coats for Kids Drive. #CoatsForKids #OperationWarm #FCFRD
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The Keam Team is ready to march in the 73rd annual Halloween Parade! Thanks to Fairfax County Professional Fire Fighters and Paramedics IAFF Local 2068 for lending me their fire truck!
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#IAFF2068 #FairfaxFirefighters are on the ground in the #Bahamas for search & rescue operations following #HurricaneDorian.
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JUST LANDED: search & rescue members of @USAID's #HurricaneDorian disaster team have touched down in the #Bahamas. These @VATF1 members are hitting the ground running, working w/ Bahamian authorities to search for survivors.
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Proud of our as their mission has changed and are now activated as an @theOFDA asset and will be deployed to the #Bahamas as a search and rescue team for #HurricaneDorian. Stay Safe! #IAFF2068 #FairfaxFirefighters #USAR #OFDA #USAID #Dorian #FairfaxCounty
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USA-1 has been activated by @theOFDA as a search and rescue team to respond to the #Bahamas for #HurricaneDorian.
Our assignment for @fema has been completed.
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Your #IAFF2068 #FairfaxFirefighers are out to #FillTheBoot for #MDA. Please show your support! All donations stay in the Washington DC area. If you can't stop or don't see your local firefighters out, you can donate here as well! filltheboot.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuse
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#FCFRD FF Justin Walker & #JFRD FF Brian McCluney are still missing off the coast of Florida.
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Your #IAff2068 #FairfaxFIrefighters need help finding our missing brother Justin Walker and @JFRDJAX Brian McCluney. They were last seen Friday when they left for a fishing trip. Please share the post. #FCFRD #Jacksonville #CityofJax #FairfaxCounty
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.@USCG crews are searching for 2 overdue boaters near #PortCanaveral. Brian McCluney and Justin Walker were last seen Friday and reported to be going to the 8A Reef.
#HappeningNow #BreakingNews
More here: lnks.gd/2/_3nX-T
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Your #IAFF2068 #FairfaxFirefighters Proudly Support , , @Lusk4Supervisor , and . Find your voter information here vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformati …
#FairfaxCounty #Vote #DemocraticPrimary #FairfaxDems
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#IAFF2068 #FairfaxFirefighters Proudly support , , @Lusk4Supervisor , and . You can vote In-Person absentee until 5PM at #FairfaxCounty Governent Center, 12000 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA 22035. CNF RMS 2/3
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#Local2068 #FairfaxFirefighters say THANK YOU to the men & women at #MPSTOC & around the Country who answer the 911 calls, relay info to units in the field & help keep us safe while on the calls! You are far more than just a voice over the radio!#NPSTW2019 #911SAVES
THANK YOU!
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Today we remember Brother Joshua Weissman who made the ultimate sacrifice on this date 7 years ago. Brother Weissman lost his life while operating on an auto fire on I-395 near the Glebe Road exit.
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The #FairfaxFirefighters of #IAFF2068 would like to remind you about the dangers of burns. In the United States, approximately every minute there is a burn injury that requires medical treatment. #FCFRD #FairfaxCounty #NBAW #NationalBurnAwarenessWeek
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On Feb. 3, reported Dallas Fire-Rescue stated 2 men & 2 children are believed to have died from exposure high levels of CO from a generator run indoors. #IAFF2068 #FairfaxFirefighters want to remind you of the dangers of CO. #FairfaxCounty
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The men & women of #IAFF2068 #Fairfaxfirefighters would like to extend our thoughts, prayers & condolences to VA State Police Trooper Lucas B. Dowell, his friends, family & loved ones. Thank you for your service. #Virginia #NeverForget #ValorServicePride #ThinBlueLine
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1/2: “This is an extremely difficult day for VSP,” said Col. Gary T. Settle, VSP Superintendent. “We are humbled by Lucas’ selfless sacrifice and grateful for his dedicated service to the Commonwealth..." #ThinBlueLine #NeverForget #ForeverRemembered @VaPSHS
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2/2 "...Lucas will forever be remembered by his VSP Family for his great strength of character, tenacity, valor, loyalty and sense of humor," said Col. Gary T. Settle. Trooper Dowell is the 66th LOD for #Virginia #StatePolice. #ThinBlueLine #NeverForget #ValorServicePride
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Now - SB1030 reported out of Senate Finance Committee -
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