Perimeter Ride Shorts Sale

Attached is an order form for shorts being sold by retired FF Barry Warmkessel.  Every 2 years he participates in a cancer fundraiser called the perimeter ride where he rides his bike approximately 500 miles in 6 days.
100% of the proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.
A sample of the shorts is located in the Captain’s office.
His contact info is on the sheet or you can contact Lt. Warmkessel (484)-223-7276

We’re Back!

 We’re back in! Once again we’re marching in the 2022 Allentown St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 20th.
 For all the news guys, every year IAFF Local 302 Allentown Fire Fighters march in the Allentown St. Patrick’s Day Parade with our brothers and sisters from the trades in the Labor division. The past couple years we have not attended do to the pandemic outbreak and some differences with with the parade committee. Everything has been worked out and we are ready to go.
 We will meet up and organize around 1130 in the Fairgrounds parking lot across from Ritz BBQ. The parade kicks off at 1300. There will be refreshments provided by Local 302 and the various trades.
 Come out and represent the Local while having a good time. Families are welcome and encouraged. More details will be sent out as we get closer.
Contact Jaws Sweed Tatum (484) 866-1606 to let him know you re coming.
Thanks and Solidarity,
IAFF Local 302 Executive Board

March Monthly Meeting Location Change

Last Alarm For Battalion Chief Robert Fatzinger

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It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of retired Allentown Battalion Chief Robert Fatzinger. Bob joined AFD on March 25, 1968, and retired on January 1, 2008, as Battalion Chief of the 3rd platoon.
You will be deeply missed Chief. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
 Details will be posted as they are received.

COVID Vaccination Questionnaire

Mr. Mayor,

I apologize for sending this correspondence as a email. I am currently out of town with multiple members of my Executive Board at a IAFF educational conference. This email is in reference to the COVID vaccination questionnaire and document uploading.

As Local 302 President I have encouraged and will continue to encourage all of my membership to get vaccinated. That being said it is the opinion of Local 302 that any information requests or mandates on behalf of the City of Allentown are mandatory subjects of bargaining. Therefore I have instructed my membership that they do not have to participate in the questionnaire.

To assist the City with regards of total numbers of employees vaccinated I have already supplied Mel with a total report of employees by vaccination status and how many have tested positive for the virus. I am in the process of updating the numbers and will continue to provide you with the whole units statistics, but not broken down by individual.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to me.

Jeremy

Toys For Tots

The USMC/AFD Toys For Tots campaign is winding down. The last day to drop a toy in a box is the 20th. Please keep your eyes open for anyone coming to the firehouse to donate.

If anyone wants to help out at the warehouse they are in desperate need of volunteers this year. Contact brother Pierce.

Cookies with Santa

 

Cookies With Santa Sign-up Sheet….

Click the link above to Download

AFD Winter Extravaganza

MOU for Physicals

This MOU provides that all members who receive their Physical when regularly scheduled will be marked as satisfying their wellness initiatives.  All spouses will still need to provide their wellness initiative completion annually.

 

 

L302 Election Results

23 Votes cast.

Vice President- Aaron Pychinka-23 votes

Secretary – Jason Custer- 23 votes

E-Board- Jason Tatum- 23 votes

Trustee- Vote for  2

John Hammel-23

Mark Kennedy-21

Sergent of Arms- Mark Kresge Jr. – 23

Director of Welfare- Paul Phalon- 23

Delegate to the IAFF Convention 2022 – Vote for 1

Aaron Pychinka- 17

Mark Kresge Jr.- 3

William Henry-3

Mark Kennedy-0

Alternate Delegate to the IAFF  Convention 2022- Vote for 1

William Henry- 3

Mark Kresge Jr.- 4

Aaron Pychinka- 5

Mark Kennedy- 11