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PREVENTING CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING • Service all heating systems and all gas-, oil- or coal-burning appliances by a technician annually. • Install a battery-operated and electric-powered carbon monoxide detector in your home and check or replace the battery when you change the time on your clocks each spring and fall. If the detector sounds, leave your home immediately and call 911. • Contact a doctor if you believe you have carbon monoxide poisoning. • Do not use gas-powered devices such as a generator, grill or stove inside your home, basement or near a near a window or door. Generators should be operated more than 15 feet from the home. • Do not run any gas-powered motor inside a closed structure, such as a garage. • Do not heat a home with a gas oven. Source: Maine Center for Disease Control and Maine State Fire Marshal
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WE WILL NEVER FORGET
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PFFM Endorses Libby Mitchell for Governor
PFFM Endorses Libby Mitchell for Governor The PFFM Governmental Affairs and Legislative Committee recently completed it’s endorsement process and has announced the unanimous recommendation to support Elizabeth “Libby” Mitchell for Governor. All five gubernatorial candidates, Elliot Cutler, Shawn Moody, Kevin Scott, Paul LePage and Libby Mitchell responded to the written questionnaire and participated in a personal interview with the committee which consisted of the PFFM Executive Board, Tom Bull of Brunswick Local 1718 and Bill Collins of South Portland Local 1476. During each interview the candidates were asked to elaborate on their responses to the questionnaire and also their views on pensions, municipal revenue sharing, a state run fire training academy and a number of topics important to PFFM members and their families. To a person, each candidate was honest, straightforward and candid in their answers. After completion of the interviews the Committee reviewed the positions of all five gubernatorial hopefuls and voted to endorse Senator Libby Mitchell. Mitchell has been a long time supporter of the PFFM and it’s legislative issues. She stood with our members as they worked for retirement health care, voted to ban the flame retardant DECA, fought for the Accidental Death Benefit for beneficiaries of firefighters who die from cardiovascular and pulmonary disease and guided our rebuttable presumption cancer bill to successful completion in the Maine Senate. She will fight to fend off any attacks on our pension system and ensure we have the means to do our job in a safe and efficient manner. The PFFM is proud and honored to endorse Libby Mitchell for Governor and to continue its policy of supporting those who support us.
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4 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR 9/11 CEREMONIES IN ST. JOHN, N.B.
Brothers and Sisters, The PFFM is asking for 4 volunteers to participate in the 9/11 ceremonies held in St. John, N.B.. Our Canadian brothers and sisters each year honor those 343 FDNY members who gave the ultimate sacrifice on that fateful day. We have participated in the past and those who have attended are impressed with the hospitality and friendship given to those of us from Maine. We are looking for four PFFM members from any of our locals who would travel across the border to represent our organization and the IAFF. The PFFM will cover the room, meals and gas for those that will attend. The event begins at 1500 on Saturday. It is about a 6 hour drive from Portland and I anticipate leaving early Saturday morning, overnight in St. John and return home on Sunday. This is a worthy event that reminds us all that we will not forget what our brothers and sisters went through that day. Please step forward and represent our organization. Contact President Martell asap by email johnmartell@pffmaine.org or on his cell 207-432-2370. Thank you. |
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Rockland Fire looking for help
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On: Aug 28, 2010 (20:19:00)
Rockland Fire is hoping that the locals in Maine can provide a little help. L-1584's Lt. Rick Johnson got an email from his son Cpl. Ben Johnson that his company is in need of some items. Cpl. Johnson is currently deployed in Iraq for his second tour with the 94th MP Division out of Saco. Everyday Cpl Read More...
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PFFM Members ride for MS
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On: Aug 28, 2010 (20:19:00)
Way to go guys !Three members of the PFFM rode 50 miles this past Sunday to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Portlands Winston McGill, Rockland members Chris Whytock and Tom Shook along with former PFFM member and current LifeFlight paramedic Joe Moore raised more then 1,200 dollars for the ride Read More...
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Go to a Seadogs Game and help MDA at the same time!
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On: Aug 28, 2010 (20:20:00)
Go to a Seadogs Game and help MDA at the same time!Help Portland FireFighters Local 740 raise money for the MDA by attending the Portland Sea Dogs game on Sept 1st . It is a night game starting @ 7:00 pm. The pricing on the tickets will be $5 dollars We have a block of 1000 tickets to sell for this event and more if needed Read More...
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Seadog Ticket Order Form.pdf
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Sarah's Ride ~ September 11, 2010
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On: Sep 02, 2010 (14:53:00)
Hosted and Sponsored by:Seacoast Harley-DavidsonThe Professional Fire Fighters of NHThe IAFF Motorcycle GroupThe Portsmouth Firefighters Charitable Association Sarah was diagnosed with breast cancer on October 9, 2007. At the time she was also 36 ½ weeks pregnant with twins. Twelve hours after her diagnosis the twins were born making a family of seven Read More...
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sarah's ride flyer.pdf,
SarahsRideFullInterview.mp3
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Relay for Life Raffle
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On: Aug 28, 2010 (20:20:00)
LOCAL 1601 Relay for Life Team is having a raffle for a: Labor Day Feast that includes ~ 12 Lobsters, 12 Ribeyes, 12 Chicken Breast and 36 ears of corn. All proceeds to the Relay for Life American Cancer SocietyFree delivery to any winner in PFFM 3rd District.FYI the 4th of July lobster was one by Earnie Peare Read More...
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Maine Fire Fighter Awarded the Bronze Star
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On: Jun 01, 2010 (17:12:00)
Maine Fire Fighter Awarded the Bronze StarFebruary 19, 2010 – Augusta, ME Local 1650 fire fighter James Worcester has been awarded the United States Armed Forces Bronze Star Medal for brave actions he took on June 3, 2007. Worcester is a member of the National Guard and serves as a Sergeant in Company A, 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery Regiment Read More...
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PFFM Fundraiser
We are now working the Old Orchard Beach, the Kennebunks, Wells and York areas. For any questions please contact President John Martell johnmartell@pffmaine.org 207-432-2370 or 207-725-5740
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Additional Information about the PFFM Fund Raiser
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Education Seminar-Bargain with the Devil
PFFM will cover cost for one member from each local Go to Member home page for details |
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