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Priya Sara Mathur, who was endorsed by California Professional Firefighters, has won re-election to the CalPERS Board of Administration, receiving 56 percent of all votes cast.
In a decision that could pad Wall St. bottom lines and devastate local public safety, a federal bankruptcy judge has ruled that Stockton could, if it chooses, sever its ties with CalPERS. Stockton lawyers say such a move could provoke the loss of 60% of its police and firefighters.
In a move that could ultimately reduce firefighters' exposure to cancer-causing toxins, Gov. Jerry Brown has signed Senate Bill 1019. The CPF-sponsored legislation would require that furniture manufacturers disclose the use of toxic flame retardant chemicals linked to cancer and other illnesses.
A pair of recently signed bills should give California’s first responders a leg up when it comes to dealing with oil-by-rail disasters.
Rainfall across Northern California aided firefighters in their efforts to contain the three remaining wildfires in California. In El Dorado County, containment of the King Fire is now up to 68 percent.
In a scenario ripped from the headlines, firefighters and law enforcement work together on responding to an active shooter incident.
Attention CalPERS Members: In the race for the public agency representative seat, California Professional Firefighters endorses incumbent Priya Sara Mathur, who is currently vice president of the board and chairwoman of the Pension and Health Benefits Committee. Be sure to vote: Deadline for CalPERS to receive ballots is Monday, Sept. 29, 2014
Would-be firefighters from throughout California got a chance to get an up-close look at what it takes to become a first responder at CFFJAC’s Firefighter Career Expos, held this past September at the Firefighter Candidate Testing Centers in Sacramento, Orange and Livermore.
Firefighters conduct a training exercise demonstrating the value of standardized apprenticeship training through the CFFJAC.
In the final days of the state’s legislative session, California Professional Firefighters (CPF) was able to notch several decisive victories in the Legislature.