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Give us a chance to save you and your family. Sleeping with the doors closed isolated the space from deadly products of a fire- smoke and heat. It only takes a few breaths to become overcome.Close the door when you snore!

***Election Endorsement Announcement ***IAFF Local 4131 officially endorsed Chip Simmons this morning with a unanimous vote from the membership. A financial contribution was also made to support a great person as the next Sheriff of Escambia County. Best of luck Chip!

Suicide is the number 1 killer of emergency responders every year. Reach out to a brother or sister, share a kind word, and be there for them. Just listening can mean a world of difference to them.#iammybrotherskeeper

All Local 4131 Members,Family Fun Day Fish fry this Sunday. Beulah Community Park, kid friendly.Starts at 11:30. Sign up by clicking Members tab on our website. 4131 members only.Beulah Regional Park. 7820 Mobile Hwy.

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Close the door before bed!So much good has come from this problem, but the fight for safety is still at an all time high. Thousands of americans still die every year from fire related deaths. If you need a detector, please call 595-HERO

"What will it take?"This week starts a new fiscal year for ECFR. Unfortunately, an increase in support has not been addressed, causing more daily maintenance just to keep trucks in service. Here, crews have to DAILY add water to horribly leaking pumps and add air to leaking tires. This happens EVERYDAY across Escambia County.Your Escambia County Firefighters have the character and ownership to constantly stay ready and find creative means to keep these trucks in service at all costs, knowing that those we serve may need us at any given time. We will always be ready. We will always come. We need your support to avoid having to put bandaid on horrible gashes.As the new fiscal year begins, some maintenance items will finally be addressed, some new trucks are being ordered, and our new air packs will be placed in service shortly. That's the good news. We will still operate short staffed, underpaid, and under supported for daily operations. That's the bad news.

"What will it take?"Good news: the new Pensacola Beach sign is up to direct our tourists to Pensacola Beach, the most beautiful beach in the world.Bad News: the only fire protection truck for the beach is broken down at the Casino Beach parking lot. The reserve truck that is usually at the beach is also out of service, due to maintenance issues.How many more areas of our County will have to be unprotected for the support to the Fire Department? How many calls will not go answered (fact)? How many more times will administration have to ask for increases to just get by before the true financial support of the Publics Safety is taken as highest priority?The fleet is old, there is one mechanic to try to keep them in service, and as seen in previous BoCC meetings, change orders for more and more money keeps being voted for.There has to be a stop somewhere, we just dont want history repeating itself with how it will happen.

Members of Local 4131 with full gear, climbed Portofino Towers today for 110 flights, in remembrance of those 343 brothers who passed away 18 years ago. There are still members of FDNY dying from cancer and illnesses from the recovery mission that continued for months after the collapse on the pile.
Other members are taking moments of silence, climbing other places, and hugging their families a little more today. RFB 343"We climb for them."

"What will it take?"How much to stand behind a counter in Gulf Breeze and check out customers? More than a dollar higher than the firefighters who respond to your emergency.There is something obviously wrong with the pay of our department when we have to compare to local gas stations for our low pay. Are they expected to respond at any time in a 24 hour shift? Are they required to see the faces of death and destruction? Are they expected to place themselves in danger for complete strangers?So, we will ask again...What will it take? What are we worth to you? When will government officials see the value of their first responders and pay them as such? How many will have to take their ECFR experience to another department that pays for their families?$10.79...think about it.

Tomorrow and Tuesday, 23 applicants test for the position of Lieutenant for Escambia County Fire Rescue. They have been studying the books for a few weeks, but have been learning through experience for years. Know that each of you will do great, and placement on a list does not equal the skills you all have shown throughout your careers. Best of luck, time to show the department how great you all are.

Another example of staffing in stations to better respond to emergencies. Great job to a human life saved! Engine 7 "B" from the Ferry Pass Station, ECEMS, and our Dispatchers!

Multiple units on scene yesterday during the record setting heat to battle a structure fire in Warrington. Homeowners treated on scene and fire quickly extinguished. Battalion 2 with command and thanks to ECEMS for rehab assistance during the hot day.

Engine 6 on scene yesterday with an extrication of a trapped occupant on Hwy 29. Assistance from Engine 7 and Squad 3 with Battalion 3 in command. 12 minutes to extricate from vehicle. Thoughts for a speedy recovery. ECEMS with patient care.

Celebrating the American worker today!

For all of your followers, we are on Twitter now! Handle @local4131
Follow us to keep up to the minute breaking news on fires and emergencies here in ECFR.

Slow down! Today is the first day of the school year. You will see our fire trucks in the school zone, reminding drivers that the future of our community is on their way to school.

"What will it take?"We like a good chicken sandwich like the next guy, but...something is wrong with this picture. For the largest department west of Tallahassee, our start off pay of $10.79 per hour is the lowest.We spend 1/3rd of our lives dedicated to strangers, doing a job that costs us our health, both mentally and physically, for scraps from a County that could afford to keep their citizens protected better.I guess we will have to wait until election season to have some politicians appreciate us again. Thanks to all of the citizens who have expressed their respect and support for us and the job we do. Now, contact the commissioners and ask for year round, every year support for all of ECFR.#onefight

"What will it take?"From a local town hall meetingDo you support a MSBU increase to support the fire budget?17 yes13 noDisclaimer: this is a screenshot from right after the question was asked. It is from the back of the room, this green is actually showing red toward the front, and vice versa.

"What will it take?"More FACTS from the insurance companies on how premiums can be lowered. The lack of support can end at anytime with support from the Board of County Commissioners. The ability to save money for all must be addressed by them also. If they chose to support the 5 year plan, the progress would be able to begin.More FACTS about the needed increase. The increase would be for the DEPARTMENT, not the career side. The overall mission is for Public Safety. If all are concerned about equality, you need to be able to afford it.-Second sets of gear: costs money-Apparatus in station for recall, maintenance, or Paid-on-call/Volunteer staffing: costs money-Requested fire and specialty training for services provided to all citizens: costs moneyThe mud slinging and name calling is being produced to cause infighting and turmoil while not addressing the base issue- financial support for all of ECFR. Coming together for the overall safety if the citizens and visitors of Escambia County should be the driving force.

Total missed calls in Beulah until July 1, 2019

Missed calls in Beulah until July 1, 2019

Total missed calls in Buelah 2018

Missed calls 2018 in Beulah

Total missed calls in 2017 in Beulah

Missed calls in Beulah 2017

Total missed calls until July 1, 2019 in Molino.

Missed calls for Molino 2019

Total missed calls in Molino 2018

Missed calls for Molino 2018

Total missed calls for Molino 2017

2017 Lack of Responses for Molino

"What will it take?"A misuse of wording has left many of the taxpayers in Escambia County thinking that firefighting is free- "Volunteer."As you can see in the attached photo, staffing in the volunteer ranks is down and has been for a while. The position of Volunteer Coordinator was agreed on in order to add recruitment and retention to the ranks, but has failed. That position makes $1000 per month!Pay rates for Paid-On-Call Positions:Non-Certified: $200/month
Certified Firefighter: $400/month
Lieutenant: $450/month
Captain: $500/month
Assistant District Chief: $550/month with take home car
District Fire Chief: $650/month with take home carECFR started as many individual departments centered around communities, raising money for themselves. Ultimately, they joined under a MSBU system paying for all of ECFR employees and paid-on-call staffing, equipment, etc. As the need for full time staffing was increased, the ability for citizens to give their time to those stations dwindled.**Many current stations in ECFR had to be staffed after civilian deaths directly related to the lack of staffing at those community's station.**With Commissioners throwing out fictitious numbers of personnel and refusing to acknowledge the cost of those personnel, it's time to shed light on who really responds for the $125.33 in tax dollars.Tax payers in Beulah and Molino are affected most with these numbers, as they are left uncovered for a majority of their requests for help.-Beulah Certified Firefighters: 14-Percentage of calls missed by Beulah Fire Engine by catagory:
Brush fires: 80% missed
Medical Emergencies: 39.2% missed
Public Assitance: 60.4% missed
Structure fire: 61.5% missed
Vehicle Fire: 28.6% missedMolino Certified Firefighters: 15-Percentage of calls missed by Molino Fire Engine by category:
Brush Fires: 100% missed
Medical emergencies: 66% missed
Public Assistance: 88.9% missed
Structure Fire: 50% missed
Vehicle Fire: 66.7% missedCareer Crews from surrounding districts have to cover both these lacking districts and their assigned ones. Paid-on-call firefighters have other obligations that take their complete availability, thus the need for full time staffing. The tax payers in those communities pay the same rate as staffed fire districts, but with little to no response in their time of need.This Thursday, Commissioners are being requested to address these Public Safety needs and others. Part of the plan to be voted on is the staffing of two major, understaffed districts in ECFR.Please contact your Commisioners let them know that the response for the required tax should be 100%, the increase to staff these stations should be approved, and ECFR 's ability to grow should not be hindered by politics.Commissioner Bergosh 595-4910
Commissioner Underhill 595-4920
Commissioner May 595-4930
Commissioner Bender 595-4940
Commissioner Barry 595-4950

"What will it take?"Crews are completing a residential fire off of Lillian Highway in District 20, Paradise Beach.Unfortunately, the BOCC has not properly planned for the protection on the west side of Pensacola. The fire station for Paradise Beach was recently closed, due to the building being on leased land and the property owner requesting purchase or eviction. The station was shut down and turned back over to the property owner shortly after. It housed Engine 20 and was staffed by volunteer members. The next closest companies responding are from Myrtle Grove and Innerarity Point.
More poor planning and lack of insight for the future again showing itself at the citizens expense.

"A" Shift on their way for fire watch and overhaul.

"C" shift returning from the scene after a long night

Take care of those you love...

ECFR Medal Day 2019

"What will it take?"What makes a firefighter? What makes him/her risk their life for complete strangers? What characteristics do they have to possess?With all of the politics going on in ECFR and ECEMS, there are some major points being missed:The departments we work for only bring out the CHARACTER we already possess.The traits of love, charity, empathy, passion, and so many more are not taught by the fire service or EMS, they are only brought to the front of their personality.At 0300 this morning, those same people who are being used as pawns by some politicians, risked a lot to save a lot. A fire in District 12- Osceola broke out in a mobile home. This was someone's home, someone's pets, someone's belongings. The crews were able to save one of the dogs, and most of the citizens belongings.So despite what is out of our control, we still respond to every need of those we serve. Yes, in older trucks, using older equipment, but with those passions that set us apart as public servants.Things can not be fixed in a week, month, or year. We have tried to make progress forward, just to be pushed aside because of the positive outcomes of our capabilities. We have asked "what will it take" so many times now, but the answer is as clear as it should be.Our forward progress: 4 new trucks being ordered to replace the aging fleet, a Squad Engine (Special Operations Team) being placed in service early next month in Brent, and LOST funds for replacing outdated Air Packs.Our unchanging steps: unable to change the $10.79/hour pay for firefighters, staffing appropriate number of firefighters on trucks, and staffing stations where a response deficit exist.We are not playing politics, we are playing the safety card. Just because it is just coming to light now, does not mean it does not exist.Instead of blaming politicians or administrative positions, why not support and promote the needs that we are presenting.Know that we will respond, risk so much, and sacrifice so much more for those we love and serve- our neighbors and families.

Happy Mother's Day

"What will it take?"At the agenda review meeting this morning, 4 total budget adjustments for Fire Rescue Fleet Maintenance were addressed. The total of all 4 items is $100,000 to the different vendors that take care of the fire apparatus for Escambia County when needing to go outside for immediate or in depth repairs.Commissioner Underhill requested information on whether this was a continuous issue or one time occurance. The answer is YES!The newest fire trucks in ECFR are from 2010. We have shown numerous pictures and instances where truck are broken down, putting the public and the firefighters serving in them at risk.Another comment from a commissioner was asking if this was part of the ongoing issues with Public Safety. Again, the answer is YES!When LOST funds are needed for fire trucks and staff vehicles, why isn't a plan for repair and replacement in place? Why didn't the former Public Safety Director make it a point of making sure that firefighters didn't have to fill leaking water tanks on the truck daily, ride in apparatus with no Air Conditioning, and break down on the side of the road?These are the issues being dealt with as a systemic problem and are finally being addressed. Yes, budgetary changes occur every year, but as Commissioner May pointed out, it would be nice to add money back into the coffers from money saved from better planning and purpose.Chief Nail has produced a plan for replacement and repair, just another one of the many reasons the Escambia County Professional Firefighters fully support him and his capabilities.

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