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Governor released today concerning the Fire Programs Fund
CHESAPEAKE fire dept. dedicates station to fallen members
PEARISBURG, Va. -- Virginia State Police said six Pearisburg volunteer
      firefighters have been injured in a truck accident during training
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WAYNESBORO Council seeks to limit fire station costs
Firefighters Have Narrower-Than-Normal Arteries
Portsmouth retirees try to help budget
Turning Point in the Gubernatorial Race
VPFF Firefighters Converge on Richmond for Legislative Conference
Check out DFP Classes in Lynchburg
VA Sub-committees Votes to be recorded
GROUP SEEKS MORE RECORDED VOTES
Firefighters Fear Budget Cuts
Staunton Firefighters concerned about budget cuts
State high court rules in favor of Louisville firefighters in overtime pay dispute

Perriello Prepares for Transition to D.C.
Goode - Perriello race are a cause of the mass canvassing
Confirmed:  Obama Rally in Manassas
Letter from Senator Webb Endorsing Obama
OBAMA VISITS VIRGINIA AGAIN!
OBAMA VISITS IN VIRGINIA
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell Endorses Senator Obama for President
Letter from President Mohler on the Election
McCain on Health Care

  IAFF applauds choice of Sen. Biden for VP
Union members kick off convention in Denver
Obama to hold town hall meeting in Martinsville
Kaine's budget cuts "just the start"
Don't think they are not watching and listening
Fire truck involved in crash; 2 killed
House Fire In Loudoun Injures Six Firefighters
Department of Homeland Security Opens Application Period for Staffing for Adequate Fire and
      Emergency Services (Safer) Grants

Charleston SC. draft LODD report
Roanoke Fire Chief jeopardizes FF's and citizens
Danville FF's fight major blaze
Virginia Firefighter In Line for Benefits After Tornado
Local 1132 Roanoke in the fight!
VEOC Situation report 4/29/08 17:00 hrs
Suffolk FD proves it mettle during long night
Photo gallery of yesterdays storms in Suffolk
200 people injured in Suffolk tornados
Lynchburg L-1146 new website
IAFF History Online
Charleston S.C. union and mayor meet on issues
Arrangements for Fallen Brother Cletus Ritzenthaler
?Escape and Wait? Could Be Next ?Stop, Drop and Roll?
Pres. Bush budget threatens FF. safety
GOP games defeat State Collective Bargaining Bill (Video)
Va. Dept. Fire Programs Logbook 1/08

Federal rule requiring high visibility garments
Divisions behind the smiles, Va. Gen Assembly
2008 Gen. Assembly opens
The hide and seek game at the Virginia General Assembly
3 firefighters hurt in collision
Janet Evans, Bristol Virginia's first female firefighter

Brother Killed in Auto Accident
Delegate seeks better high-rise fire safety
Justice Dept. reviewing Portsmouth police, fire dept. hiring
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department announces the passing
      of Retired Captain William (Bill) Jordan

Passing of Past President Jack Carper
Republicans set Nov 10 for 1st District Convention
Richmond Firefighters Save Man From Apartment Blaze
Two more Republicans enter race to replace Davis
Two Virginia FF's trapped in rollover
Wreck with fire truck leaves one man dead
Virginia Firefighters Injured During Rescue
Firefighters allege disparity in pay
New Fire Chief Sworn In
AFL-CIO Presidential candidates forum
Virginia Beach medics, firefighters get cash boost
Va. Has Big Stake in Bill on Public Safety Unions
The great GASB puts Beach on notice
City of Alexandria Selects Adam Thiel New Fire Chief
Your e-mails: Tributes to fallen firefighters
Volunteers may relinquish station, operations to county
Sen. McCain and Obama fail with firefighters? union.
Petersburg names Hairston fire chief
It is with deepest regret to report the line-of-duty death of Battalion
      Chief/EMS Director Joseph E. Newsome of IAFF Local 2803

Hospital Says Firefighter Critical After Weekend Wreck
Fairfax County yesterday named Ronald L. Mastin, Fire Chief
Virginia Member Repeats As World Police & Fire Games
IAFF Mourns Loss of DVP Michael D. McNeill
Firefighters' heart attack risk soars at the scene
Firefighter Injured In Norfolk Apartment Blaze
Session yields heavy workload for the Governor
Emergency Service Provider Magazine to be Published in Lynchburg
Gov. Kaine expected to back Obama
Register now for IAFF Legislative Conference
Former AG Kilgore to assist Giuliani in Presidential Bid
You may not know about these Suffolk firefighters - but the world does
Richmond Firefighters Investigated for 'Inappropriate E-Mails'
Scholarship Available For Dependents Of Virginia Firefighters
VA, MD responders get digital ID cards
Portsmouth to change leave policy
State Supreme Court refuses fire chief case
More information about Prince William FF Kyle R Wilson
Prince William firefighter has died fighting a house fire.
     
 NEWS VIDEO

Contributing factors in FF Fatalities (IAFF Report)
NIOSH offers updates on PPE activities 
Va.Beach Chief chosen to head US Fire Administration
Virginia's Emergency communication system praised
Acting Director Shelton chosen to lead Fire Programs
Richmond, Virginia Firefighters Survive Attic Flashover
Roanoke Co FF's qualify for World Challenge Games
HELPS Program implementation resources 
Beach to review health care increases for retirees
Ex-firefighter brothers' themed sub-shop chain expands into Henrico
Firefighters at Increased Risk for Four Cancers
IAFC/ USFA Develop Model Policy and Procedures Guide
      for Emergency Vehicle Safety

VPFF and IAFF endorses Webb 11/02/06
Local firefighters step up for the BG US Challenge 10/26/06
Woman dies in Radford house fire 10/24/06
Virginia Fire Fighters Endorse Jim Webb for U.S. Senate
Virginia Firefighter's Complaint Leads to Forced Changes in Department
Other voices, other heroes
Forbes Announces $303,308 for Franklin Fire and Rescue
Downtown Franklin reopens after flooding
IAFF endorses J. Webb in Senate Campaign 10/17/06
Firefighter dies in line of duty in Baltimore 10/10/06
Chicago FD lowering standards to get recruits?? 9/26/06
Supreme Court to hear case on dues / politics 9/26/06
Gov. Kaine vows to protect public safety budget 9/21/06
State money, which side of the story is the truth 9/21/06
GOP leaders don't reach transit accord 9/21/06
IAFF Fallen Firefighter ceremonies (video) 9/18/06

Sen. Allen hoping marriage amendment increases turnout
Va. should continue with open primary law 9/18/06    
Pataki Signs Bill to Expand Disability Pay  
Unsung union hero's still need our help 9/16/06
Internet Web Videos a potent tool 9/16/06
Pregnant Portsmouth FF's consider suing the city 9/12/06
Illness persist in 9/11 workers 9/6/06
Online, it's a matter of degrees with ease 9/01/06
Sufflok Fire Fighters Fill the Boot 8/25/06
Ch'ville -Albemarle hire Consultant to look at merger
Pataki Signs Increasing Death Benefits for Ground Zero FF
Global Fire Alliance amongst other Fire Unions 8/4/06
9/11 responders suffer rapid lung aging 8/4/06
Search for Boca fire chief near end 7/23/06
Michael Cline reappointed Director of VDEM 7/20/06
York firefighter in heroic rescue 7/20/06
Independent candidates hope to ride the rail 7/18/06
A Haven for Healing 7/18/06

Lawmaker accused of making threats 7/16/06
Roanoke College will consider installing devices after 
     gas leak kills one 07/15/06

Virginia asks law makers to fund security 7/9/06
A place closer to Mattie 7/9/06
Virginia MN OKs on-call hiring's 7/3/06
Pres. Schaitberger editorial in Detroit News paper
Gov. Kaine set to use veto pen on state budget
Four D.C. FF's face internal charges 6/28/06
Non-Union members sue local over fees. 6/24/06
Changes proposed for jobs policy in Va. Beach 6/18/06
Memorial Interference 6/17/06
Virginia Honors Fallen Firefighters 6/9/06
Power of Blogs on the rise in Politics 6/5/06
Senator Allen clueless in Iraq 6/2/06
Gov Kaine makes stop at VPFF Convention
Firefighters endorse Ellmore in Republican primary
Retired Chief wins City Council 5/3/06
Former VPFF President J.A. Whitehead Funeral Arrangements
Politicking at the Planking 4/20/06
Civility absent from Budget Talks 4/16/06
Fall Congressional Races 4/14/06
Winning the virtual campaign 4/10/06
Paulison named permanent FEMA Director 4/10/06
Governor Bestows Firefighter Grant to Arlington 4/06/06 
FSLA Resource Material 
CQ article on Pres. Schaitberger 3/29/06
Delegate Harry Parrish 3/29/06
Female Firefighters Win Case 3/28/06
?? Additional funding for firefighters 3/28/06
Kaine to Present Fire Training Grant Check 3/28/06
Beach plan would boost pay of public safety staff 3/26/06
Firefighters to get governor's award 3/23/06
Hill City has new fire Chief 3/22/06
Alfred K. Whitehead Legislative Conference News 3/21/06
Budget negotiators begin trying to craft the deal 3/20/06
How big givers get out of pension responsibilities 3/20/06
Political Endorsements Mean Money & Manpower 3/17/06
G.A. session overview 3/12/06
Former Ch'ville Fire Chief runs for City Council 3/8/06
Game On, House Republicans Axe LeBlanc 3/8/06
Roanoke Co member honored for work in Katrina effort 3/8/06
Former Delegate Van Yahres accused by Republicans 3/8/06
Bill would give reservists full eight hours off 3/7/06
Va. General Assembly warned of possible OT 3/3/06
United Steel Workers broaden base 3/3/06
Judge makes no decision in Blackberry case 2/24/06
Deadline Looms for Blackberry Users 2/22/06
Critics hype threat from ex-labor chief 2/21/06
Firefighter shortage means longer response time 2/16/06
Chesterfield looks to change retirement plan 2/11/06
2007 Homeland Security Budget "Irresponsible"  2/11/06
Transportation Debate set to begin 2/11/06
Benefiting Public Safety 2/10/06
Homeland Security grant workshop 2/3/06
Gov. Kaine search for Transportation Commissioner 2/2/06
Are you proud of your job? 2/01/06
Make them Provide Pensions 1/29/06
Gen. Assembly News 1/29/06
White House will not release Katrina papers 1/29/06
Race for 2009 already beginning 1/28/06
Lt. Gov. Bolling "Surplus will fund roads" 1/25/06
Cabinet Secretaries interviewed under oath 1/25/06
One killed in house fire 1/25/0
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Fire training center will become a reality 1/22/06
Attorney General "state of the law firm" address 1/19/06
Capital Brief 1/18/06
Valentine wins House of Delegates race 1/8/06
Gov. Warner recognizes L-3194 members for rescue 1/9/06
Firefighter dies after becoming ill Local 995 01/06/06
Region passed over again on Homeland Security list 01/06
Delegate Bryant leaves GA to serve in Kaine Administration
Lynchburg Firefighter survives car bombing in Iraq
Comment on State EMS Plan 12/12/05
Kaine picks safety officials 12/10/05
Ex-JCC fire chief to serve 1 year for embezzlement 12/10
Pipes and Drum band: 'Loud and proud' 12/05/05
Blaze Kills Child 11/30/05
Don't be fooled by an imitation Burn Fund Calendar 
Sen. Chichester urges caution on state spending 11/20/05
Explaining the Kaine Victory 11/20/05
Fire Chief Leaving for Another Locality 11/14/2005
Firefighter Funding - Where Is The Money Going? 11/10/05
Pandemic Influenza Fact Sheet 11/02/05
LOCALITIES  RECEIVE $5.4 MILLION FOR EMS 11/02/05
Survivor Lessons (John Vollmer) 11/01/05
Fire Truck Overturns In Stafford County 11/01/05
VPFF endorsed Criegh Deeds wins NRA endorsement
Lt. Gov. Candidate Byrne talks about our endorsement
Va. Gov. race remains close 10/30/05
Are Firefighters Overrated? 10/25/05
VPFF Pres & Sec present Charter to Local 4466 City of Manassas
Former James City County Fire Chief Enters Guilty Plea
10/17/05
The Kilgore Low Road 10/17/05
L-995 wins suit against city
VPFF 2005 Endorsed Candidate list 
Don't let cynicism cancel your vote 10/7/05
Potts sues Sabato over debate rule 10/6/05
Project Heroes' turnout gear successful test 10/6/05
Who really controls EMAC ? 10/01/05
Rescue companies ask supervisors for more paid career paramedics 9/28/05
Local Firefighters Head to Gulf Coast 9/28/05
New Labor Coalition leader chosen 9/26/05
Federal Retiree benefit cuts may help fund Katrina relief.
Fla. Chief rescinds policy on female firefighters 9/22/05
Fried fish and Politics 9/21/05
As fall nears, campaigns get going 9/16/05
New face of organized labor ? 9/16/05
Firefighters Return from Hurricane Relief 9/15/05
In search of storm's survivors 9/2/05

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE! SCOTT AV-3000 POWER POINT
Virginia  Significant Accident Fatality Examination

Pres. Schaitberger goes to Louisiana to assist members
Pittsburgh Privatization spurs Strike Talks 9/1/05
Firefighters pose to send kids to camp 8/31/05
Hampton Roads responds to help hurricane victims 8/30/05
Fire chief implores board to reinstate 6 positions 8/30/05
'The Empty Chair'
County's Deputy Fire Chief Dies Suddenly At Home 8/22/05
Pres. Schaitberger addresses IAFC Convention 8/18/05
Former Governor Wilder weighs in on elections 8/18/05
FDNY firefighters are urged to be tested 8/17/05
9/11 recordings, documents released 8/12/05
Lighting Destroys Fairfax Station Home 8/11/05
Crash injures 11   8/11/05
Firefighters in right place for rescue 8/10/05
JAMES CITY -- Acting Chief Tal Luton will be new Fire Chief 8/10/05
Fighting fires and flat notes 8/7/05
Virginia Firefighters to Receive IAFC Valor Award 8/5/05
Trooper loses finger in device explosion Suffolk FFs injured  8/4/05 
Changes set at Richmond's city's 911 call center 8/4/05

Workers prepare for new AFL-CIO 7/31/05
On-Duty F.F. Fatality Statistic's1/05-6/05
Straight talk from Bruce Roemmelt 7/30/05
The Wild West of Political News 7/30/05
Spanking the CAFTA 15 editorial 7/30/05
Foundation for Virginia letter to the Governor 7/24/05
To Fill Jobs, Some Counties Become Landlord, Too 7/23/05
Davis asks city about firefighters' insurance 7/23/05
Latest PAC Reporting figures for candidates 7/22/05
Foundation for Va. offers support to state leaders 06 Budget
Virginia Political Notebook 7/13/05
Suffolk Firefighter wins World Police/Fire Games 7/12/05
VRS Director severance package deemed excessive 7/12/05
IAFF submits resolutions to AFL-CIO Convention 7/12/05
South Carolina Commission says Rock Hill FF should stay.
Delegate Marshall looks to overturn Roe v. Wade 7/11/05
Virginia Political Notebook 7/7/05
Geared for emergencies 7/3/05
Pittsburgh EMS issues continue 7/2/05
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Statewide Primary Results 6/15/05
Roemmelt giving Marshall a run for his money 6/8/05
JAMES CITY -- Firefighters are angry 6/4/05
Firefighter Safety Stand Down Day June 21st
Roanoke Co Fire Video 5/23/05
SAFER Guidance Program 5/23/05
SAFER Grant process to begin May 31st 
House approves amendment for SAFER Funding 5/20/05
Suffolk wins major pay increase 5/20/05
Politics and the effect on FDNY  5/11/05
Pittsburgh still at odds over Fire Service agreement 4/30/05
Orange extends benefits Firefighter, EMS workers eligible
Police officers, firefighters seek new pay plan in Portsmouth
SAFER INFO
IAFF comments on D.O.D. personnel regulations 4/23/05
The city spend $1.5 million to bring police and firefighter pay and benefits up to same level as in neighboring localities.
Scott SCBA face piece problems 4/20/05
IAFF unveils new PPE at FDIC 4/20/05
IAFF Local 2 has major change in leadership 4/20/05
VA Firefighters successfully amend Boot Drive Reg's"
Officials question IAFF study on cell sites 4/20/05
Firefighters hope to stall new development 4/06/05
Follow the money in Virginia Politics 4/03/05
Tim Kaines web blog 4/03/05
Political blogs by-pass mainstream media 4/03/05
Lynchburg Delegate to have challenger 4/03/05
Stop Wasting Efforts on So-Called Monuments 04/03/05
Chesterfield picks new Chief 3/27/05
Prince William member enters race for 13th House seat
IAFF Receive $$ From Department of Homeland Security
Sen. Hanger enter race for GOP Lt. Gov. 3/8/05
Sen. Edwards drop out of race for Attorney General
VDFP upcoming training courses 3/6/05
James City County Chief to Retire 3/6/05
Allen's options and the political domino effect 3/6/05
Firefighter union leader not happy with suit result 3/5/05
Puckett enters race for Lt. Governor 3/2/05
Governor's popularity continues 3/2/05
One man's view of the 2005 Gen. Assembly 3/2/05
Sen. Potts enters race for Governor 2/25/05
The perks of state politics 2/25/05
Western Virginia Political News 2/25/05
Firetrucks rolling billboards 2/24/05
A Legislative message to our members 2/23/05
Virginia Gen. Assembly, tempers flare 2/16/05
Sen. Potts hires political staff 2/13/05
AFL-CIO  gets behind Kaine 2/12/05
Virginia Significant Accident Fatality Examination
Fall Gubernatorial race looks to be competitive 
Kilgore to have challenger 2/8/05
One critic left behind 2/8/05
AFL-CIO look to revamp Political Operations, IAFF
Indianapolis Locals Union Hall
Capital Briefings 2/3/05
Local 91 Firefighters win suit against City 2/02/05
Numbers don't add up, social security 2/1/05
Vehicle exhaust and strokes 1/23/05
Sen. Potts may run for Governor 1/20/05
Delegate gets House Rules post 1/20/05
GOP Hopefuls reach milestone 1/19/05
E.E.O.C. finds discrimination in hiring of Staunton Chief
1 Dead in Potomac River Helicopter Crash 01/11/05
Panel urges Beach to focus on recruiting minorities. 01/08/05
New idea for funding of Fire Service (Iowa) 1/7/05
Court rules against union logos 1/6/05
Panel recommends giving Gov. 2nd Term 1/6/05
Ridge pledges to bust Homeland cash logjam 01/04/05
New rules give more police, firefighters pay for overtime 12/25/04
Loudoun's New Chief Must Tackle Changing Fire Dept. 12/19/04
State Budget provides police and firefighters with $15.5 million
Charlottesville Fire Chiefs Retires 12/17/04
TWO FF Injured @ Row-house Fire at VCU. 12/16/04
Making High School More Relevant? 12/16/04
Hepatitis C: America ?s Unknown Terror 12/03/04
Loudon Chief candidates down to three 11/30/04
Governing magazines Public Official of the year. 11/24/04
Lynchburg Fire Fighters successful in pay parity battle. 11/24/04

City Council ponders how to pay off N.O. firefighters 11/18/04
Think twice before volunteering. 11/08/2004
Statewide election results
Newspapers start the endorsement process
National AFL-CIO News 10/17/04
Airport fire units lacking 10/05/04
Tax issue and future political races 9/9/04
National AFL-CIO News 9/8/04
In Va. Picnic's and Politics 9/8/04
Poll show's Virginia in play come Nov. 9/1/04
The Politics of my trial, Enron 9/1/04
Culture change and Highway Safety 9/1/04

Think twice before volunteering. 11/08/2004
Statewide election results
Newspapers start the endorsement process
National AFL-CIO News 10/17/04
Airport fire units lacking 10/05/04
Tax issue and future political races 9/9/04
National AFL-CIO News 9/8/04
In Va. Picnic's and Politics 9/8/04
Poll show's Virginia in play come Nov. 9/1/04
The Politics of my trial, Enron 9/1/04
Culture change and Highway Safety 9/1/04
Pentagon Personnel System "top secret" 8/31/04
Beach's disability retirements six times higher than Va. rate
Pres. Schaitberger stands up for candidate
National AFL-CIO News 7/27/04
Presidential Debate Schedule 
Kerry to make stop in Norfolk 7/20/04
E.O.C. for Democratic Convention 7/18/04
National AFL-CIO news 7/18/04
Bush doing less, not more to prepare for response
Sen. Kerry chooses Edwards as running mate.
Sound familiar?? 6/30/04
National AFL-CIO News 6/29/04
Va. Staffing Amendment Passes General Assembl
y
Safer Act
Doug Wilder, "He's Back....." 6/13/04
Fahrenheit 9/11 opening to huge crowds.  6/12/04
Pres. Schaitberger named Fire Service "King of the Hill"
Political reality show 6/6/04
Democratic State Convention news 6/6/04
Republican State Convention news 6/6/04
Kerry makes stop in Va. 6/1/04
Pittsburgh Local 1 in tough budget fight 6/1/04
Life Safety Summit wrap-up 5/19/04
Nextel & the Public Safety Airwaves 5/4/04

National AFL-CIO News 5/3/04
Virginia Tax Plan could roil GOP 4/11/04
Firefighters battle a blaze in downtown Richmond 4/05/04
Fire Fighters settle suit in Suffolk case. 3/22/04
National AFL-CIO News 3/2/04
Kentucky death prompts review 2/18/04
Hastily drawn tax plan. 2/18/04
New article in the "Lyons Den" 2/16/04
50 Employee's file suit against Suffolk Fire Chief 2/13/04
National AFL-CIO News 2/12/04
Suffolk Local raises $63K for Charity 2/12/04
Senate Bill 68 killed in Committee 2/3/04
Lawmakers warned not to defeat Gov. Tax Plan
J.J. Dinner line-up continues to grow 1/31/04
Gov. Warner tells Assembly to "hurry up" 1/30/04
Sen. Kerry picks up key endorsements 1/28/04
Sen. Allen rejects Gov. Tax Plan 1/27/04
Sen. Bill 68, in depth. 1/22/04
Woman rescued but still in critical condition.
Sen. Chichester's Tax plan raises ante 1/11/04
Tax relief, a split decision 1/6/04
National AFL-CIO News 1/6/04
Pres. Mohler comments on Va. Tax Reform Plan
Richmond Chief/Union Pres. differ on leave policy 12/30/03
2004 VPFF Convention wrap-up

Firefighters battle a blaze in downtown Richmond.
2.gif (1588 bytes) Seattle F.F.'s & Medic's unite to save lives 7/29/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) National AFL-CIO News 7/29/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Deadly delays 7/28/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Fire Act sixth & seventh rounds to Va. Depts.
2.gif (1588 bytes) Fire Act fifth round awards to Va. Depts. 7/13/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) National AFL-CIO News 7/7/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) U.S. still unprepared for terrorism C.F.R. Report
2.gif (1588 bytes) FIRE ACT fourth rounds awards to Va. Depts. 7/4/03 
2.gif (1588 bytes) Hampton Roads Traffic Incident Management Report
2.gif (1588 bytes) Office of Domestic Preparedness Grant Awards 
2.gif (1588 bytes) Fairfax New Chief grapples with challenges 6/29/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Internet becoming candidate's domain 6/29/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) FIRE ACT second/third round awards to Va. Depts.
2.gif (1588 bytes) Patient's Privacy: Lessons to Be Learned 6/25/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) National AFL-CIO News 6/23/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Haz-Mat Filed Operational Safety/Security Plan D.O.T. 
2.gif (1588 bytes) Suffolk suit should go forward 6/17/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Suffolk ask court to dismiss lawsuit 6/17/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) FIRE ACT first round awards for Va. Dept's 6/15/03
Virginia Significant Accident Fatality Examination POWER POINT PRESENTATION
2.gif (1588 bytes) Lawmakers push to locate wireless 911 calls 6/15/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Virginia receives $33.7 Million for Homeland Security 6/8/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Unions lobby against Comp-Time Bill 6/4/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Commonwealth Medal of Valor Award 5/29/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Firefighter seeks nomination 5/23/03    Art Lipscomb
2.gif (1588 bytes) Norfolk/Fairfax Equity Conference 5/16/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Roanoke F.F.'s successful in restoring positions 5/15/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) State Senator to run for Lt. Gov 5/10/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) National AFL-CIO News 5/6/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) National Fire Academy enrollment 5/1/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Democrat to challenge M.Griffith in House race 5/1/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Roanoke man dies in flour silo accident 4/27/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) California Prof. Fire Fighters article 4/27/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Calif. Supreme Court rules against Fire Fighters 4/27/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Fire on Ice Hockey Team 4/27/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Ride for Life with IAFF Gen. President (MDA) 4/18/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Organizational Diversity Conference (Norfolk) 4/18/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Gov. Warner receives fourth round recommendations Secure Va.Panel
2.gif (1588 bytes) IAFF Honor Roll of those serving in Armed Forces 4/15/03
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Congress OKs Smallpox Vaccine Compensation Package
2.gif (1588 bytes) Va. Dept. of Fire Programs Stakeholder Questionnaire 4/11/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Haz.-Mat, T.T.T. First Responder Operations (Roanoke)
2.gif (1588 bytes) Haz.-Mat, T.T.T. First Responder Operations (Va.Beach)
2.gif (1588 bytes) Congressional Group puts spotlight on E-911 4/11/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Emergency Workers to Highway Public "Slow Down"! 4/11/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Va. Fire/Police Museum closes 4/9/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) NFIRS 5.0 Audit complete 4/7/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Homeland security on the cheap 4/7/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) 9/11 commission starved for funds 4/7/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Delegate Christian decides not to seek re-election 4/7/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Suffolk shouldn't muzzle fire union President (article Va. Pilot)
2.gif (1588 bytes) Hill City firefighter to challenge Putney 3/31/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) L-2801 President to take city/fire chief to court over "gag order"
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Gov. Warner signs Secure Va. Bills 3/26/03
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National AFL-CIO News 3/26/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Remarks from Speakers at IAFF Legislative Conference 3/20/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Changes called for in dealing with Highway Incidents 3/20/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Pres. Schaitberger opening remarks to Legislative Conf
2.gif (1588 bytes) Communications will be key if level increases 3/18/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Gov. Warner's raises Va. Threat Level (Orange) 3/18/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Firefighters Grant Program, Final Rule/Notice
2.gif (1588 bytes) Highway Incident Management (Draft Document)
2.gif (1588 bytes) GOP Leader Challenges Bush on Homeland Security
2.gif (1588 bytes) Va. General Assembly passes the torch 3/10/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Nat. Fire Academy Training (Fairfax) 3/9/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) FEMA Grant writing seminars 3/9/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Fire Grant program moves forward 3/9/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Roanoke Co adds staff 3/9/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Tragic accidents take toll on rescuers 3/9/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Boating in Va. & High Terror Alerts 3/9/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) FCC increases E-911 efforts 3/9/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Fairfax Co Fire Chief to retire 2/28/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) CFD Fire Captain makes rescue 2/27/03
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Team meets test in dangerous swift-water rescue 2/25/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Fire Damages 7 Apartments, Winchester 2/24/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) NIOSH Report 3/18/96
2.gif (1588 bytes) Johnny Hudgins and Frank Young Dinner 2/23/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Gov. Warner remarks on G.A. adjournment 2/23/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Gas Mask failure in Arlington 2/18/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Put Homeland first Mr. President 2/18/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) FDNY 9-11 Memorial Golf Event 2/9/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) What does "Threat Level Orange" mean 2/8/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) NFPA 1901 Annex D Apparatus spec's 2/8/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Federal Gov. pressed for Interoperability Funds 2/8/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Rapid Intervention Team Reality 2/5/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) National AFL-CIO News 2/5/03
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IAFF 16th District Vice President Nick Davila dies in car wreck1/31/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Ambulance Safety Analysis 1/29/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) N.Y. firefighters to protest for aid at Bush speech 1/28/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) National AFL-CIO News 1/27/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Va. EMS regulations update 1/27/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Tension pervades Legislators 1/24/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Legislative Alert to all VPFF members 1/22/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Fire Service Higher Education Symposium 
2.gif (1588 bytes) Man Unhurt in House Fire 1/20/2003 
2.gif (1588 bytes) Gov. Warner forced to use fixes he once deplored 1/20/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) 2003 Virginia Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service
2.gif (1588 bytes) Roanoke City fire damages home 1/20/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Roanoke County FF's battle low temp's. 1/20/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Breakdown of the 2002 LODDs 1/16/2003
2.gif (1588 bytes) Virginian's make plea for money 1/16/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Limit on G.A. Resolutions fail 1/16/03
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2.gif (1588 bytes) Welcome to Mount Legislation 1/12/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) GOP blames Gov. Warner for raiding VRS 1/10/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) FDNY gets much needed respite in 2002
2.gif (1588 bytes) Wildfire cost don't seem to bother insurance co. 1/5/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Local formed in Orange Co. Va. 12/30/02
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2.gif (1588 bytes) FDNY Union sues over cuts 12/24/02
2.gif (1588 bytes) IAFF Smallpox guidelines 12/24/02
2.gif (1588 bytes) VDFP Adjunct Instructor In-service 12/19/02
2.gif (1588 bytes) National AFL-CIO News 12/18/02
2.gif (1588 bytes) FEMA Director to resign 12/18/02 
2.gif (1588 bytes) Cuts at Chesterfield fire stations 12/15/02
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2.gif (1588 bytes) IAFC Appointments to Homeland Security Panel
2.gif (1588 bytes) Waiting for Two-in / Two out article 12/10/02
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Heart Attacks leading cause of FF's Deaths
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Kitchen Range Cause Of Germain St. Blaze 11/09/02
2.gif (1588 bytes) Arkansas Local President win's in Court 10/29/02
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2.gif (1588 bytes) NY Times article on Memorial Service 10/13/02
2.gif (1588 bytes) Will the South decide the "political power issue" 10/13/02
2.gif (1588 bytes) Nov 5 elections, other issues. 10/6/02
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2.gif (1588 bytes) Revised Logistic info for FDNY Memorial Service 10/04/02
2.gif (1588 bytes) VDFP 5 Minutes to Stay Alive Program 10/03/02
2.gif (1588 bytes)National AFL-CIO News 10/03/02
2.gif (1588 bytes) Thermal Imaging Camera Advisory Panel 9/23/02
2.gif (1588 bytes) USFA Emergency Vehicle Safety 9/19/02
2.gif (1588 bytes) West Nile FAQ
2.gif (1588 bytes) Will Labor flex its muscle again ? 9/8/02
2.gif (1588 bytes) Richmond Chief heads to Ga. 9/8/02
2.gif (1588 bytes) Secure Virginia Panel releases second report 9/5/02
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2.gif (1588 bytes) National AFL-CIO News 9/5/02
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2.gif (1588 bytes) Gov. Warner deals with triple whammy 9/1/02
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2.gif (1588 bytes) Latest on West Nile from CDC 8-10-02
2.gif (1588 bytes) L-2801 to host "Poker Run" for MDA
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2.gif (1588 bytes) National AFL-CIO News 7/27/02
2.gif (1588 bytes) IAFC recommendations for 9-11 memorial 7/17/02
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VPFF Richmond Office Update with pictures Workday Aug. 23-24
  National AFL-CIO News 6/1/02
  Hurricane Amnesia, are we prepared ? 6/1/02
  D.C. Fire Chief resigns 5/30/02
 Governor Warner to sign H.B. 757 & 814 into law. 5/29/02
  IAFF Memorial set for Sept 21.  5/28/02
 
National AFL-CIO News 5/25/02
  Salem family loses home to afternoon fire 5/23/02
  FEMA grant review information 5/19/02
  Lynchburg Firefighters make endorsement in council election
  Arkansas Local President Terminated 5/7/02
  Southern Federation of Firefighters now on-line.
  Lynchburg Firefighter recruits 5/2/02
  National AFL-CIO News 4/29/02
  Lynchburg Local to host MDA Golf Event 4/29/02
  York County Launches Nation's First "Tracker" of Wireless 911 Calls 4/18/02
  Winchester L-3401 endorse Butler 4/17/02
  National AFL-CIO News 4/17/02
  Adam K. Thiel, new Director to D.F.P. 4/16/02
 Va. Senate race, Forbes vs Lucas re-match 4/14/02
  Va. Beach Chief and BC injured in auto accident 4/14/02
 VPFF Member to Head Fire Programs 4/12/02
 Virginia's Professional Firefighters to be honored 4/10/02
  National AFL-CIO News 4/9/02
  Va. Fire Chiefs Assoc hires Executive Assistant.
 NIOSH Report on Traffic Hazards to FF's. 4/5/02
 York Co. L-2498 advances retirement system 4/5/02
  Bristol Brother runs for Office. 4/3/02
  Dispatching of Fire Resources, can we do better? 4/2/02
  National AFL-CIO News 4/1/02
  Equity - Diversity Conference for the fire service 

 Pres. Mohler comments on Gov. Warner's 90 days.
  Maryland Career / Volunteer debate 3/26/02
 IAFF website updates 3/26/02
  National AFL-CIO News 3/20/02
  Phoenix fire investigation (LODD 3/01) 3/18/02
  Judge Pattisall re-districting ruling ( full text ) 3/16/02
  Proposed FTC Regulations could effect IAFF Locals 3/16/02
  D.C. Firefighters win arbitration case 3/15/02
  Two Norfolk Firefighters hurt on I-64 3/13/02
  Re-districting decision heats up 3/13/02
  Memorial Service for Firefighter Joshua Brandon Earley 3/7/02
  National AFL-CIO news 3/5/02
  Proposed elimination of Fire Act draws response 3/4/02
  Raiding VRS for raises ? 2/27/02
  National AFL-CIO News 2/26/02
  IAFF & Unite join forces 2/23/02
  Va. Naval Firefighters join IAFF 2/23/02
  Political training academy 2/21/02
 
On-Duty Firefighter Fatalities (1977-2001)
  National AFL-CIO News 2/21/02
  FEMA to broadcast "tips for the fire grant" 2/19/02
  Fire Grant Information from FEMA 2/18/02
  G.A. Bill would delay election returns 2/18/02
  Henrico member appointed to VRS Board 2/7/02
  Suffolk Firefighters helping out. 2/7/02
  Hopewell Weighs Ambulance Fees
2/03/02
  Bush bans Unions from Justice Department 2/1/02
  Va. Colleges now teaching classes on Terrorism 1/29/02
  F.E.M.A. Grant Program 1/29/02
  Lynchburg train incident 1/29/02
  National AFL-CIO News 1/23/02
  Lynchburg promotes 8 people. 1/23/02
  Interview with new Sec. of Public Safety 1/21/02
  Norfolk Safety Officer training class 1/20/02
  Local 1146 stays busy. 1/18/02
  Grant Program has now been increased to a total of $360 million 1/14/02
  2002 G.A. Tracking / Committee Assignments
  Laptops in Firetrucks 1/11/02 
  National AFL-CIO News 1/10/02
  Virginia General Assembly opens today 1/9/02
 Schuler wins in 12th House Election 1/9/02
  Va. Beach fights heavy snow & major house fire 1/5/02
  12th House District Special  Election 1/2/02
  Norfolk Fire Safety Symposium 1/1/02
  Once a Tiny Hero 12/24/01
  IAFF  $96 million to 9-11 Fund. 12/21/01
  Appointments to Fire Services Board 12/20/01
  IAFF First Responder Operations hazardous materials 12/11/01
  FDNY to interview responders 12/9/01 
  D.C. staffing remains an issue 12/9/01
  Message from Pres. Schaitberger 12/2/01
  National AFL-CIO News 12/2/01
   L-2498 York Co. Informational request survey 12/2/01

  ICHIEFS ask for 75,000 more Firefighters 9/22/01
  Roanoke Memorial Service 9/14/01
  Legislative Milestone: Senate Panel OKs Bargaining Bill 9/13/01
  AFL -CIO News concerning terrorist attack 9/12/01
  Roanoke Firefighters to hold memorial service 9/12/01
  Updates from Pentagon 9/12/01
  National AFL-CIO news 9/6/01
  Breaking ground in Firefighting circles, Lynchburg 9/3/01
  Like father, like daughter, Lynchburg FD. 9/3/01
  D.C. Firefighters experience radio problems 8/30/01
  National AFL-CIO News 8/28/01
  Fall Educational Seminar Agenda 8/27/01
  3rd Annual Leadership/Partnership Registration Information 8/27/01
  Salem Fire Chief to retire at the end of year 8/22/01
  IAFF Haz-Mat training to be offered in Va. Beach 8/21/01
  "PR 101" the handling of the media in the Baltimore tunnel fire 8/21/01
  National AFL-CIO News 8/21/01
  Va. AFL-CIO Endorse Democratic Ticket 8/21/01
  "Fireman's Rule" repealed in California 8/21/01
  Virginia Fire Kills Mother And Daughter 8/17/01
  ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM 8/13/01
  U.S. Fire Deaths Rose 13 Percent in 2000, NFPA Report Finds 8/9/01
  President Schaitberger blasts Orlando Mayor 8/7/01
  Local 3478 assistance request 8/7/01
  Va. Democratic Event Schedule 8/7/01
  National AFL-CIO News 8/7/01
  ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM UPDATE 8/7/01
  Roanoke Apartment Fire 8/2/01
  Firefighters Grant Program Recipients as of July 30, 8/1/01
  National AFL-CIO News 8/1/01
  Local 2801 awards college scholarships 8/1/01
  Local 2801 Suffolk becomes Nationally Certified 7/29/01
  Va. Political Landscape ( Post Commentary ) 7/29/01
  Eight more step forward in Fla. medical case 7/28/01
  Virginia Fire Kills Mother And Daughter 8/17/01
  ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM 8/13/01
  U.S. Fire Deaths Rose 13 Percent in 2000, NFPA Report Finds 8/9/01
  President Schaitberger blasts Orlando Mayor 8/7/01
  Local 3478 assistance request 8/7/01
  Va. Democratic Event Schedule 8/7/01
  National AFL-CIO News 8/7/01
  ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM UPDATE 8/7/01
  Roanoke Apartment Fire 8/2/01
  Firefighters Grant Program Recipients as of July 30, 8/1/01
  National AFL-CIO News 8/1/01
  Local 2801 awards college scholarships 8/1/01
  Local 2801 Suffolk becomes Nationally Certified 7/29/01
  Va. Political Landscape ( Post Commentary ) 7/29/01
  Eight more step forward in Fla. medical case 7/28/01
  Chesapeake, no cell-phone tax or Firefighter raises 7/25/01
  Florida Firefighters say Hep "C" results not disclosed 7/25/01
  Bristol refinery fire leaves employee critically injured 7/24/01
  Va. Capital Building is in need of desperate repairs 7/24/01
  Chesapeake to tax cell-phones to pay for raises ? 7/24/01
  FEMA AWARDS MORE THAN $2.9 MILLION IN FIRE GRANTS 7/23/01
  NFPA Council Decision: 1710 and 1720 Will Be Issued 7/17/01
  AMR/Laidlaw EMS file Chap. 11 7/11/01
  National AFL-CIO News 7/11/01
  Minority Leader Cranwell decides not to run 7/6/01
  VDOT Emergency response project 7/6/01
  Fire Fighters & Paramedics Night @ Camden Yards 7/5/01
  Bristol Firefighters lose pay parity with police 7/5/01
  Va.Democrats announce election plans 7/4/01
  National AFL-CIO News 7/2/01
  Hampton Roads highway Incident Management Conf. 7/2/01
  EMS Governor Awards, don't miss out 6/26/01
  D.C. Firefighters win grooming case 6/24/01
  Senator Allen co-sponsors Bill to increase PSOB Payment 6/21/2001
  Democrats' Bid to Remove Cuts From FEMA's Budget Thwarted 6/22/01
  Former Virginia Firefighter Sues City for $4 Million 6/21/01
  Special Travel rates to attend funeral 6/19/01
  Virginia Fire Services Board minutes June 2001
  3 NYFD Bravest die on Father's Day 6/18/01
  8th Annual Central Virginia Burn Camp opens 6/17/01
  17 New York City Firefighters injured in 5 Alarm Blaze. 6/17/01
  27-year vet-Birmingham, AL Fire & Rescue dies of a heart attack 6/17/01
  Henrico Local Charity Hockey Game 6/12/01
  Pennsylvania Considers Hep C Work Related 6/7/01
  VPFF Endorses Louise Lucas for Congress 6/5/01
  Delegate Rhodes 68th district decides not to run. 6/5/01
  Jon Hansen Declines Nomination to Head U.S. Fire Administration 6/3/01
  IAFF new Web Site opens June 6th  
  Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program Update 5/31/01
  National AFL-CIO News 5/31/01
  Hoax Alert - SULFNBK  5/31/01
  2001 General Assembly Voting Record 5/30/01
  Central Va. Burn Camp ( note address change ) 
  NIOSH fatality reports ( updated ) 5/29/01
  Five Henrico Firefighters hurt in House Fire 5/29/01
  Quints, the Richmond Va. experience 5/29/01
  IAFF response to 1710 article. 5/24/01
  NFPA 1710 "blessing or curse" article 5/24/01
  Diary of a Firefighter, Oakland Ca. 5/23/01
  Firefighter dies of apparent heart attack, two injured battling blaze 5/23/01
  Democratic Party of Va. event schedule 5/23/01
  Republican Party of Va. event schedule 5/23/01
  "Civil disservice" Florida system. 5/23/01
  IAFF Members Pass Historic NFPA Standard 5/21/01
  Is there someone at your Firehouse at all times? 8/21/01
  Minutes of April 2001Va. Fire Services Board
  Notice of Firefighter Fatality - Republic, MO 5/18/01
  Beware another Virus 5/18/01
  Prince William Firefighter recruits training fire (video) 5/18/01
  NFPA 1710 / 1720 pass with overwhelming margin 5/17/01
  NFPA 1710 vote today 5/16/01
  Cranwell vs Griffith ? Roanoke Valley heats up 5/14/01
  Training comes to an end for Chesterfield recruits. 5/13/01
  Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program Update 5/11/01
  Notice of Firefighter Fatality - Passaic, NJ 5/11/01
  Fire Third Suspected Arson This Month In Waynesboro 5/11/01
  Fire Ruins Birthday For Rockingham County Family 5/9/01
  Three firefighters are injured in blaze . 5/8/01
  Charlottesville experiences first fatality fire in three years. 5/7/01
  Roanoke Council restores positions in budget 5/7/01
  Officials Extend Fire Season 5/4/01
  OSHA Needlestick Requirements Are in Effect 5/3/01
  They just don't get it! Colorado Chiefs speak out against NFPA 1710 5/3/01
  Inside a "NIOSH" Fatality Investigation 5/3/01
  Firehouse opens Technology Zone 5/3/01
  Fatality Fire in Lynchburg 5/2/01
  Letter from Governor Gilmore 5/1/01
  Fire Act Grant request start "rolling in" 5/1/01
  Could happen to you!? 4/25/01
  Mixed signals sent on fire pact;Boston 4/25/01
  National AFL-CIO News 4/24/01
  Roanoke Budget Meeting 4/24/01
  Roanoke Fire to face job cuts in Budget 4/23/01
  Staunton's Leaders talk about staffing. 4/23/01
  New Fire Station Opens In Reston for NW Areas 4/19/01
  National Thermal Imaging Camera Legislation 4/17/01
  Firefighters Picket Near Marathon 4/17/01
  NIOSH Report on Iowa FF Deaths 4/17/01
  National AFL-CIO News 4/16/01
  Inside a "NIOSH" Fatality Investigation 5/3/01
  Firehouse opens Technology Zone 5/3/01
  Fatality Fire in Lynchburg 5/2/01
  Letter from Governor Gilmore 5/1/01
  Fire Act Grant request start "rolling in" 5/1/01
  Could happen to you!? 4/25/01
  Mixed signals sent on fire pact;Boston 4/25/01
  National AFL-CIO News 4/24/01
  Roanoke Budget Meeting 4/24/01
  Roanoke Fire to face job cuts in Budget 4/23/01
  Staunton's Leaders talk about staffing. 4/23/01
  New Fire Station Opens In Reston for NW Areas 4/19/01
  National Thermal Imaging Camera Legislation 4/17/01
  Firefighters Picket Near Marathon 4/17/01
  NIOSH Report on Iowa FF Deaths 4/17/01
  National AFL-CIO News 4/16/01
  Florida Firefighter Dies in Fall 4/11/01
  White House Announces Nomination for USFA Administrator 4/11/01
  911 still can't pinpoint cell phone calls 4/10/01
  National AFL-CIO News 4/10/01
  Fatal Store Fire Brings Changes to Phoenix Fire Department 4/8/01
  Suffolk Firefighters rescue disabled man 4/8/01
  Phoenix Fire Chief speaks out on Fatality fire 4/5/01
  Widows of two Fort Worth firefighters to receive benefits;4/4/01
  Muslims Hold News Conference In Support Of D.C. Firefighters;4/4/01
  NJ. expands Thermal Camera Bill, will Va. have one? 4/3/01
  Norfolk's New Fire Chief  4/3/01
  IAFF / IAFC Physical Ability Standards 4/3/01
  Earley / Hagar, now up to the undecided 4/3/01
  Firefighter's Family Thanks Public 3/30/01
  Lynchburg Firefighters fight for positions in budget 3/30/01
  Rep. Norman Sisisky Dies at 73- 3/30/01
  AFL-CIO 100 years of struggle & success 3/29/01
  Cops, Firefighters Want Higher Wage (Cleveland City) 3/28/01
  Tangling With A Fire Truck Can Get Ugly 3/28/01
  MDA / IAFF lets take a ride! 3/27/01
  Kansas City firefighters push for collective-bargaining agreements 3/27/01 
  Bush & Unions 3/27/01
  Va. Political Calendar 3/27/01
  Virginia Fire Services Board Meeting (February 9, 2001)
  Paycheck Deception defeated in Senate 3/23/01
  Highway Incident Safety Plan Document 3/23/01
  LODD William "Doc" Ellison III of Local 3111- 3/21/01
  Phoenix "bells ring for Tarver" remembrance 3/21/01
  IAFF comments on Fire Act funding renewal 3/21/01
  IAFF Legislative Conference on-line 3/20/01
  AFL-CIO Sweeney, "We are in a Battle with Bush" 3/19/01
  Candidates schedules/events 3/19/01
  Two Missouri firefighters killed 3/19/01
  IAFF Hepatitis C website 3/16/01
  Latest NIOSH Fatality Reports 3/16/01
  Pres. Bush now goes after Forest Service 3/16/01
  An 8-year Phoenix Fire Department veteran was killed.
  President Bush cutting FIRE Act Funding, Immediate Action Requested !
  Pres. Schaitberger address to FDIC, NFPA 1710 3/10/01
  Latest Information on "Fire Act" 3/9/01
  National AFL-CIO News 3/7/01
  Gov.Gilmore " Stubborn or Steadfast ?" 3/7/01
  Memorial Fund Chesapeake FF 3/7/01
  Candidates Schedules/Events 3/05/01
  "Scotts Law" article 3/5/01
  Virginia Political News 3/2/01
  IAFF Condemns Bush for Cut to FIRE Act 3/2/01
  President Bush Says Cut FIRE Act, Project Impact 2/28/01
  National AFL-CIO News 2/28/01
  Three mile pileup on I-95, would you have been ready ? 2/28/01
  New Feature, 2001 Candidates Schedules/Events 2/26/01
  Gilmore continues with "My way or the Highway" 2/26/01
  Va. General Assembly " Sine Die" 2/25/01
  Workers Rights "Is the U.S. a role model?" 2/25/01
  Gov. Gilmore pushes for united GOP front 1/30/01
  National AFL-CIO News 1/29/01
  Va. Political Re-Districting Meeting Schedule 1/29/01
  Richmond Firefighters "coming up short" need help 1/29/01
  A chief's perspective on IAFF Human Relations Conf. 1/28/01
  Help the IAFF build a better web site
  2000 Highway Incident Report 1/23/01
  National AFL-CIO News 1/23/01
  VDFP Training Calendar
  G.A. Update 1/23/01
  Campaign advertising & the net. 1/21/01
  National AFL-CIO News 1/17/01
  NYFD Commissioner defends bunker gear 1/17/01
  Va. Fire News 1/17/01
  G.A. Update 1/16/01
  Detroit FD continues to struggle 1/16/01
  Va. Political News 1/13/01
  G.A. Update 1/12/01, House slams Gilmore Car-Tax
  Rep. Jo Ann Davis committee assignments 1/11/01
  G.A. Update 1/11/01, car-tax, bill limit, criticism
  Gimore prepares for opening session 1/10/01
  Hampton Roads Highway Incident Plan
  Gilmore to talk taxes, education in speech. 1/10/01
  Virginia Fire Services Board meeting December 7, 2000
  2001 Gen. Assembly "spirited" 1/8/01
  Allbaugh to head FEMA in Bush cabinet 1/5/01
  Schaitberger climbs to top of IAFF Ladder 1/5/01
  Diamonstein enters crowded Lt. Gov. race 1/4/01
  "VOIS" keeps state agencies informed. 1/4/01
  The Overall Fire Picture  1999
  Lynchburg Tech-Rescue Teams Ingenuity. 12/28/00
  VDOT road conditions on-line map. 12/28/00
  Judge upholds that Hepatitis is a work-related injury  12/24/2000
  Recent Developments In Public Safety Labor Relations
  *** Staffing Power Point Presentation ***
  Pushed Beyond the Call of Duty12/22/00
  "The Car-Tax Crash" buckle up 12/21/00
  The GOP Cabinet Advantage 12/19/00
  RECALL OF RANGER AND SERVUS FIRE BOOTS
  National Terrorism Panel Report 12/7/00
  "E" Commerce and Fire Trucks 12/7/00
  A look at this years fatalities 12/6/00
  Williamsburg FF sues city and chief over promotion 12/5/00
  Philadelphia must pay for Hep C Testing and Treatment 12/5/00
  IAFF Deck the Fire Halls Contest 12/5/00
  Roanoke Hopes to Buy a TIC for Every Fire Truck - 12/1/2000
  Corrections to 2000 Emergency Response Guidebook 12/01/00
  Minutes from Va. Fire Services Board Meeting
  IAFF In the Line of Fire. 11/30/00
  The assault on Columbine High School 11/28/00
  Manassas may ban smoking for new police & firefighters 11/26/00
  Pensacola, Fla. Firefighter Killed Battling House Fire 11/25/00
  NIOSH releases  New Reports on Firefighter Fatalitites11/25/00
  Roanoke woman died following a late-night fire at her home 11/22/00
  Report: Work Injury Ruling Expected 11/12/00/
  Chesterfield may add 18 full-time firefighters 11/12/00
  ICHEIFS response to NFPA 1710 & 1720. 11/12/00
  Sen Robb defeated after serving better part of the last
  quarter-century 11/08/00
  Dedicated Website for Shenandoah wild land fires 11/05/00
  General President Schaitberger at the podium were 
  General Secretary-Treasurer Vincent Bollon and 
  Virginia Professional Fire Fighters  President Mike Mohler 11/03/00
  L-2363 has article in Oct, Firehouse.10/15/00
  Calif. Governor signs Hep C legislation. 10/8/00
  Dick Cheney, voted against LODD Benefits 9/28/00
  Chesterfield EMS billing issue 9/28/00
  Fiddling while fire service burns 9/24/00
  Compton, Calf. Mayor wants to "outsource" 9/12/00
  Rep. Herbert Bateman dies at age 72.  9/11/00
  K.C. Firefighters "air" their frustration. 9/11/00
  Pres. Schaitberger remarks to IAFC Conv. 9/9/00
  Fire Service Board Minutes 8/2000
  IAFF / MDA Television appearance schedule 8/31/00
  New NIOSH Reports 8/26/00
  Va's other political war of 2001. 8/25/00
  NFPA Report on Keokuk Tragedy. 8/24/00
  True Stories - Fire on the Mountain 8/21/00
  Union voices heard at Convention 8/20/00
  New Money & the Net, here they come. 8/13/00
  Va.Democrats Line up for Lt. Governors race. 8/8/00
  Complete IAFF convention coverage 8/7/00
  Al Gore addresses IAFF Convention 2000. 8/5/00
  March on Philadelphia Firefighters Rally to Support Victims of Hepatitis C
 
CDC Stands behind report! 8/3/00
  Va. AFL-CIO endorses Chuck Robb 7/29/00
  CDC calls Philly Firefighters Hep. C Typical??? 7/29/00
  VPFF / Central Va. Burn Camp News. 7/28/00
  Va. AFL-CIO Convention News 7/28/00
  IAFF testifies on Collective Bargaining Bill 7/27/00
  VPFF Fall Seminar Registration 7/23/00
  Baltimore Sta. Closings "Dangerous" 7/22/00
  Va. Sen. Emily Couric cancels run for Lt. Gov. 7/20/00
  Baltimore to Close 7 Fire Stations 7/18/00
  Worcester Training Seminar Information 7/18/00
  USFA Report on 1999 Fatalities. 7/15/00
  Worcester Video Released to benefit firefighter memorial 7/7/00
  Va. PSOB/Insurance Coverage Law changes 7/7/00
  Robb / Allen hit the campaign trail 7/3/00
  Fire Service takes it on "the chin" again in Congress 6/30/00
  To smart to be President ? 6/26/00
  Federal Government to create "Big Web" 6/24/00
  Chesterfield Co. to host Combat Challenge 6/24/00
  Rural Metro wins Fed-Ex. Contract 6/24/00
  Texas Firefighters make daring rescue 6/23/00
  Virginia must pay FEMA 6/21/00
  FEMA auditors request money back 6/21/00
  Hopewell Local seeks Fire Chief, application 6/15/00
  Davis wins in 1st District, Locals election effort outstanding 6/15/00
  Congressional Primary today in 1st & 7th District 6/13/00
  FDNY " big brother is watching" subpoenas AOL. 6/13/00
  F.E.M.A. approves monies for Buena Vista Project 6/9/00
  Philadelphia Commissioner comes under fire 6/8/00
  Fiery Tractor Trailer accident in Albemarle Co. 6/3/00
  Georgia chief offered job in Nations Capital 6/1/00
  Line-of-Duty Death Seminar information 5/30/00
  News from around the state, May 28, 2000
  VPFF Endorses Sen. Charles Robb in re-election bid 5/25/00
  Chicago Ladder Truck accident causes building collapse 5/24/00
  National Terrorism Drill underway. 5/23/00
  D.C. Firefighters family sues city in LOD case. 5/21/00
  Conflict of interest in Va. Gen. Assembly?? 5/21/00
  Baltimore Mayor, challenges AFL-CIO Sweeney's remarks 5/14/00
  Telemarketers target Delaware LODD 5/14/00
  Philadelphia Firefighters ask for help with "Hep C" 5/14/00
  VPFF Convention, it's almost here. Web Coverage 5/12/00
  Baltimore to close 7 Fire Stations.. 5/11/00
  D.C. Interim Chief resigns over control. 5/7/00
  Earley gears up for 2001... 5/3/00
  "Wobbler" virus turns out to be a "Turkey" 5/2/00
  Chicago Lt. killed, 12 others injured in Ladder Truck, MVA 4/30/00
  Candidate for Special Senate Election switches sides. 4/29/00
  Congressional Fire Services Dinner Webcast information 4/29/00
  D.C. metro fire, causes tactical problems for rescuers 4/22/00
  D.C. Fire Chief to revamp EMS System in the district. 4/21/00
  5 years later, Oklahoma City remembered. 4/19/00
  Telemarketers, using disabled firefighters in scam 4/17/00
  State Senator Richard J. Holland dies at age 74   4/17/00
  IAFF testimony on the F.I.R.E. Bill 4/15/00
  Roanoke County looks at alternative funding sources 4/12/00
  Local Hotel assists injured Firefighter's Family 4/12/00
  Fire Service Readies for Big Day in Washington 4/12/00
  Att.General Early outlines his vision of the future 4/8/00
  Virginia Firefighters Injured in Vehicle Accident 4/6/00
  Roanoke Area Dept.'s new recruitment style 4/5/00
  FBI investigates 911 computer virus. 4/5/00
  Worcester Firefighter Memorial Update/Reminder 4/3/00
  Business uses page out of Labor's playbook 4/2/00
  Updated "Election News 2000" information 3/30/00
  House votes on Historic Fire Service Funding Bill 3/30/00
  Sen. Couric eyes run for   Lt. Governor 3/28/00
  Commentary on the American Fire Service 3/28/00
  N.C. crash kills Fayetteville Firefighter 3/19/00
  Richmond Firefighters sue city over "comp- time" 3/18/00
  IAFF Convention information and dates 3/18/00
  Gore now deals with " Labor issue" 3/18/00
  Bateman being asked to reconsider leaving House seat 3/6/00
  2000 Census and Redistricting of the Va. electorate 3/3/00
  Sovereign Immunity causing problems in crashes 3/3/00
  Worcester Families receive PSO benefits 3/3/00
  World's Bravest Day 2000, VPFF.org associate site member 3/1/00
  R.I. Firefighter gets in trouble for not "saluting" ?? 3/1/00
  Letter Pres. Whitehead on "Fire Bill" 2/28/00
  Internet Voting, sooner than we think ? 2/26/00
  Premiering "Politics 2000" section 2/26/00
  EMS Week 2000 2/25/00
  Firefighters call for Nationwide Hep.C Testing 2/23/00
  Suffolk Firefighters "Pony Up" 2/23/00
  Keokuk,Iowa council refuses to pay for funerals 2/21/00
  Census 2000, its important to labor 2/18/00
  Iowa F.F.'s Funerals, City may not pay. 2/17/00
  Tidewater F.F.'s   Honor their Brother/Sisters 2/14/00
  VPFF Fire News 2/14/00
  Two Houston F.F.'s perish in blaze 2/14/00
  Kansas City Article on "Life of a Firefighter" 2/12/00
  D.C. House fire kills two, arson probable cause 2/12/00
  IAFF President talks about real hero's 2/10/00
  Automaker offers child safety seat inspections 2/10/00
  H.B.634 Passes House 56-42 Full Vote 2/10/00
  Worcester Community comes together  2/9/00
  Fire House Cook's spice up the menu 2/9/00
  Laptop Legislatures are here to stay  2/8/00
  Lynchburg man dies in house fire 2/8/00
  H.B.634 "Meet & Discuss" passes committee 2/7/00
  Chesterfield Local supports burn center 2/3/00
  FEMA Update, dorm fires, fire academy 2/3/00
  Al Gore, the third alarm candidate 1/30/00
  NYPD Blue makes NY Firefighters Hot 1/29/00
  Continuing Update on Philadelphia Firefighters 1/28/00
  Report: Boston Fire Dept. need for change 1/23/00
  IAFC Exe. Director speaks out on dorm fires. 1/23/00
  Seton Hall University Update - 1/21/00
  Dispatcher uses common sense to find caller - 1/20/00
  Politicians line-up to replace Rep. Bateman 1/16/2000
  Politicians line-up to replace Rep. Bateman 1/16/2000
  Roanoke FF. injured in house fire - 1/16/2000
  Speaker Wilkins poised to flex power - 1/13/2000
  IAFF Burn Camp: A Labor of Love - 1/13/2000
  Update- Philadelphia FF's "Hero's in Hell" - 1/12/2000
  Public Safety Benefits update - 1/11/2000
  Va. Att. Gen. Earley prepares for Governor run-1/9/2000
  New York FF. Widows can sue city - 1/9/2000
  Va.Gen. Assembly power players - 1/9/2000
  Worcester Firefighter Memorial - 1/8/2000
  Roanoke FF. injured in house fire - 1/16/2000
  Speaker Wilkins poised to flex power - 1/13/2000
  IAFF Burn Camp: A Labor of Love - 1/13/2000
  Update- Philadelphia FF's "Hero's in Hell" - 1/12/2000
  Public Safety Benefits update - 1/11/2000
  Va. Att. Gen. Earley prepares for Governor run-1/9/2000
  New York FF. Widows can sue city - 1/9/2000
  Va.Gen. Assembly power players - 1/9/2000
  Worcester Firefighter Memorial - 1/8/2000
  Fire Services Board Chairman re-signs
  Ft. Worth widows denied pension benefits - 1/5/2000
  Money, Campaign Reform, Politics - 1/4/2000
  Thermal Imaging wave of the future - 1/4/2000
  Va. GOP Congressman to retire - 1/3/2000
  Serial Arsonist on the loose over the Holidays - 1/2/2000
  Politics and Civility a look back - 12/29/99
  Chicago Chief shakes up department - 12/28/99
  Philadelphia FF's test positive for Hep C - 12/27/99
  Allen/Robb Draw even in latest Poll - 12/26/99
  Iowa FF. Funeral Arrangements - 12/24/99
  Study may lead to safer FF. garments - 12/23/99

 

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