California Professional Firefighters
Every year, California Professional Firefighters takes a moment to celebrate the heroic images that honor the noble profession of firefighting. Share your unique view of the front lines and you could be awarded $1,500!
IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger joins CPF Pres. Lou Paulson at LA County rally, wrapping up CPF's 14-stop statewide No on 32 tour.
In the fight against Proposition 32, the stakes are high and every vote counts. That was the message delivered this week by IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger during a four-day, 14-stop tour of California fire stations and union halls.
So Cal Firefighters NO on 32 -- IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger and CPF President Lou Paulson hopscotched around California this week to spread the word to firefighters about the deceptive Prop. 32. The tour included ten different stops in Southern California, with great response at every one.
WATCH AND SHARE -- Prop. 32 on the November ballot goes after firefighters and working families, but gives special exemptions to wealthy corporate and individual interests. Firefighters talk about how this will impact their lives and the lives of those whom they serve.
Uniformed firefighters, family members and dignitaries from throughout California gathered Saturday in Sacramento to pay tribute to those who gave their lives to protect the lives and property of Californians.
Supporters of Prop. 32 claim that it "cuts the money tie between special interests and politicians." It's a lie. And an $11 million donation from a shadowy Arizona nonprofit illustrates why.
Los Angeles County Firefighters Local 1014 is saddened to report the death of Firefighter/Paramedic John James Cobos.Brother Cobos suffered from job-related cancer and died October 12th.
This year, as we commemorate our 10 year anniversary of the California Firefighters Memorial, we hope you will help us memorialize the sacrifice and dedication of our fallen heroes over a very special two day event October 19- 20, 2012.
The Legislature has adjourned for 2011/2012 session and September 30, 2012 marked the bill signing deadline for the Governor to take action on measures that were passed by Legislature. Among the measures signed and vetoed by the Governor were many sponsored and supported by the CPF. Here is a wrap-up of a handful of bills of interest to CPF affiliates.