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The generosity to help those in need. This Escambia County resident receives a check from Local 4131 Charity after their residential fire on Maxwell Street this past week. The charity is funded by donations from both firefighters and local organizations. This allows the funds raised to stay within Escambia County. This is a 501(c)3 charity, and donations are always appreciated. Pictured are Local 4131 members Lt. McGuffey from Myrtle Grove Engine 11 and Lt. Chapman from West Pensacola Engine 17.

ECFR units assisted this morning with treatment and care with EMS. Our thoughts are with the ECSO deputies and those affected by this tragedy.

Members of the ECFR Honor Guard assisted Crestview Fire Department with a retired members funeral recently. We will always try to serve the brotherhood, especially in their time of loss.

Remembering a fallen brother today, from 19 years ago. Thoughts and prayers continue to him, his family, and his fire family. RFB 201

Local 4131 hosted a Fish Fry for the Florida Professional Firefighters Executive Meeting last night. Over 100 FPF Members from all around the state of Florida are on Pensacola Beach this week developing and discussing employee safety and health items and employer relationships. Thanks to the FPF for picking beautiful Pensacola Beach for this occasion!

Today we lay a hero down to rest. Chief Bradshaw made a lasting impression on so many in Escambia County, Department of Defense, and 2 branches of the military. To say he lived his life to serve would be an understatement. We pay tribute today for a lifetime of sacrifice. Rest easy Chief, we will take it from here.

"What will it take?" Today, we received a phone call from a citizen in the Paradise Beach community, asking why his home insurance went up $2200. Short answer, after the closing of the fire station at Bauer and Lillian, ISO rezoned that area as a Class 10, or lowest level of protection, i.e. highest area of risk for fire loss. From the ISO website: "ISO's expert staff collects information about municipal fire protection efforts in communities throughout the United States. In each of those communities, ISO analyzes the relevant data and assigns a Public Protection Classification (PPC®) — a number from 1 to 10. Class 1 generally represents superior property fire protection, and Class 10 indicates that the area's fire suppression program does not meet ISO's minimum criteria." In another smoke and mirror, Escambia County officials were happy to report a lowering of ISO ratings (which set overall insurance rates) to a 4 a few months ago. Another half truth to not show the true crumbling of the public safety and fire protection. If you are not 5 miles from a fire station, you are considered at risk by your insurance, to have to pay a higher payout, due to limited or delayed fire protection. This, in turn, rolls the cost back to the consumer- the citizens who already pay for fire protection. As we have said, there are numerous "gaps" that cause this. The idea of "Mutual Aid" agreements to cover this have been advertised and told to this concerned citizen. We then informed them that Lillian Fire Department was recently removed from this agreement, due to lack of response. So now, there will be an outside, non guaranteed response re-established for tax paying citizens in Escambia County. This is not right! If you pay your fire tax, you should have representation for those taxes. To include fire, roads, etc. Do you think it is right? Are your taxes worth lowering insurance rates? This is the 3rd phone call we have received in as many months concerning this increase in insurance. You may want to check yours.

What does it take to be a great fireman? Physical fitness! Lieutenant Shaw from Engine 11 in Myrtle Grove is scheduled to complete his Ironman in Panama City Beach around 9:30 PM. This is the summary of his day of swimming, biking, and running- A LOT. Congrats to him in his physical and mental accomplishment! Follow him on the link below. https://track.rtrt.me/e/IRM-FLORIDA-2019#/tracker/RZYMNK3B Or https://ironman.com/ Select "coverage" Click on Athlete Tracker

This is brotherhood. This is what we do for each other. This is who we are. A and C shift this morning at the Brent station showing support for one of our Lieutenants wife's currently fighting breast cancer. #strongasadiamond

With the holidays coming up, consider assisting the children of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the fire service. The children of the Line of Duty Deaths will receive Christmas presents from this organization, allowing them to see the community's and brotherhood's obligation to take care of our heroes.

"What will it take?" Last night, crews from the Brent Station were first on scene with a 75% involved mobile home. Because of quick response and aggressive training, crews were able to search survivable areas and found no one trapped or injured. Fire was contained and had no spread to other nearby homes. With staffed stations and fully staffed crews, fires damage is able to be limited in protected areas. Crews that have to return to the station for apparatus are limited in survivability of the occupants and minimal damage, due to not being available for quick response. There are still areas that have this lack this type of protection in Escambia County. Contact your commisioners and tell them that the Public Safety interest is in staffed stations and fully staffed fire trucks. If this was your house, you would want the same response for you and your family.

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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Get out, stay out! Have a plan, have a meeting place! Check your detectors monthly! 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 meeting Do you support a MSBU increase to support the fire budget? 17 yes 13 no Disclaimer: 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 money The 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.

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