November 20, 2008
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Next Union Meeting: December 15th, 2008

What's New at IAFF 1467
They Call, We Come!

Updated On: Nov 20, 2008 (09:02:00)

They call, we come!

 

Total calls for 2008 (to date) – 3300

At this time in 2007 – 2560 (up 415 runs,14% from last year) as of 10/13)

 

Total calls for 2007 – 3282 (6%)

 

Total calls for 2006 – 3079 (0%)

 

 

Line of Duty US Firefighter Deaths (2008) – 105

Line of Duty US Firefighter Deaths (2007) - 118

Brad Wilson - UPDATES in RED

Updated On: Nov 20, 2008 (09:03:00)
November 20, 2008 Brad is now home and resting comfortably.  In the coming days and weeks, Brad will be going to his doctor to check in and see how he has progressed but it is great news to have him home again.  Great timing, with the holidays and the snow Read More...
Fund Raisers for Brad - UPDATED

Updated On: Nov 08, 2008 (15:13:00)
At this time, there are no scheduled fund raisers for Brad Wilson.  Stay tuned though because family, friends and the Portage Firefighters, Local 1467 are working on ways to support Brad.  As events are planned, we will be sure to post them on the site.  Thank you for your continued thoughts, prayers, concerns and interest in Brad Wilson and his family Read More...
PFD Events: Holiday Party

Updated On: Nov 08, 2008 (14:56:00)
  PFD Events   Annual Portage Fire and Police Holiday Party – December  5th, 2008 Friday, December 5th, 2008, the PFD and PPD are holding their annual Holiday Party at the Birches in Oshtemo.  Starts at 5pm with dinner at 6pm.  It runs until Midnight Read More...
Wanna Go Storm Chasing???

Updated On: Nov 17, 2008 (01:10:00)
Scott Dean is putting together a trip to the Midwest for May, 2009.  The trip is to 'Tornado Alley' for the opportunity to STORM CHASE with professional storm chasers.  Below is a copy of Scott's email.  Check out the website for the company.  Very cool stuff for the thrill seeking adventurist.  Hopefully we can get a good group to attend Read More...
Detroit Fireman Dies in Line of Duty

Updated On: Nov 17, 2008 (01:02:00)
Saturday morning, one of our own was killed in a house fire over in Detroit.  Details are still coming in but you can check out the article copied below from Billy Goldfeder's website.  They are posted at 'firefighterclosecalls.com' and on 'firehouse.com'.... Brother Jim Leve is planning on attending Friday's funeral for fireman Walter Harris Read More...
Name Your Station

Updated On: Nov 17, 2008 (00:55:00)
Recently, an initiative has been started to "name your station".  Currently, PFD Stations 1, 2 and 3 all have "unofficial" monikers however nothing that has been adopted as the universal nickname of the station.  We are trying to cure that by soliciting ideas and suggestions for station names that "fit" us Read More...

Download: Name Your Station Voting Form.xls
This Ain't No Ball Game!

Updated On: Nov 10, 2008 (15:24:00)
  The winds of change are blowing in America.  On November 4th, 2008, American’s around the country got out in record numbers to vote.  It was the most spirited elections I have ever seen, where the candidates as well as their followers were fighting (respectfully, of course) toe to toe over issues that touch each one of us Read More...
PFD Women's Club

Posted On: Nov 08, 2008 (17:59:59)
Portage Women’s Club has been off for a month while the women collect their breath and prepare for the next monthly meeting.  In the meantime, several of the women have been starting their own “tradition” of meeting at the club, COWBOY UP for line dancing.  They meet on Wednesdays at 7pm Read More...
Jimmy Kelecava - Free At Last!

Posted On: Nov 08, 2008 (15:19:20)
As many of you know, Brother Jimmy Kelecava has been injured for the better part of two years.  The latest of Jimmy’s injuries, a back injury, occurred during confined space training Read More...

Did you know?  - Portage Fire Department is 12.5% ahead of last year's call volume and 23% ahead of 2006! 




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