H.I.P. - MEDICARE TO REMAIN IN SUFFOLK COUNTY
In a last minute turn of events, H.I.P. has decided to reverse it’s decision to pull out of Suffolk County on medicare eligible retirees. We were just notified by H.I.P. President Dan McGowan of the good news. He told us Senator Chuck Schumer was quite instrumental in helping to broker this deal. Regretfully, the pull out in Florida of HIP remains imminent. The City will now be responsible for notification to affected retirees, who have already chosen alternatives. Details have not been worked out yet. DO NOT call the UFA or SBF offices with your inquiries about staying with H.I.P., because we don’t have the answers. Please wait a week before calling N.Y.C. Health Benefits at (212) 306-7760 or 7360. DELEGATE’S SPECIAL VACATION REQUESTS
All delegates, whether requesting a special vacation split or not, are directed to read page 3 of Section White 7, Delegate’s Manual. This outlines all details concerning your 2001 vacation approval (or possible denial).
Back To Top 2001 UFA PARKING PLACARDS
These parking placards will not be made available to the delegates until the 2nd of January. They will be available for delegate pick up at the January 11 union meeting or at any time during the month of January pursuant to prior arrangement. They will NOT be at the Health and Safety seminar.
DISASTER ASSISTANCE RESPONSE TEAM (D.A.R.T.) ORIENTATION
Help victims of disaster by becoming an FDNY volunteer with DART. You’ll go with American Red Cross emergency workers to large-scale disasters when help is needed locally or anywhere in the United States and U.S. territories. The Red Cross will train you and provide accommodations, travel and living expenses. Register by telephone for an orientation (212) 875-2267, option # 1 or by e-mail joindart@fdnydart.org. American Red Cross headquarters is located across from Engine Company 40 at 150 Amsterdam Avenue (near 66 Street), Manhattan. The orientation will take place there on Friday, December 15th, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Find out more about DART and the free training courses made available for these disaster functions.
Back To Top UFA PLATINUM VISA CARD IS DROPPED!
First USA Bank has dropped it’s Bravest Visa Card arrangement with the UFA effective December 1, 2000. This was the plan that was to generate money for the pre-1971 UFA retirees. No other details at this time. If applications exist in your firehouse, please discard them. For delegates, disregard the Visa card information in Section Blue 21 of your Delegate’s Manual at this time. We will have to think of another way to generate funds to assist our pre-1971 retirees. More later.
CFR-D TRAINING FOR FIREFIGHTER ELIGIBLES
If you know anyone who has taken Firefighter Exam # 7029, you are aware that all applicants will be required to have CFR-D certification by the date of appointment. Any recertification thereafter is the responsibility of the FDNY (not the member), as per the UFA contract. The UFA does not endorse any particular CFR training center, but does provide contacts for the three locations we are currently aware of. You must ask for the training course covering “Certified First Responder Original†that issues written N.Y. State Certification.
a) Orange County Fire Training Center, Goshen. Cost is approximately $320 including books. Contact Mike Walton (914) 374-1920 or Matt Miller (914) 987-1645.
a) New York University (NYU) Downtown Hospital, Manhattan. (212) 240-3710.
b) LaGuardia Community College, Queens. (718) 482-5768.
Back To Top NYC JOB OPENING FOR RETIREE
The manager of two commercial properties on Park Avenue South currently has a lobby position open on 4 PM through 11:30 PM shift. This is a union position with benefits. The job description is as follows: to provide a service that will ensure tenant safety both from a fire safety aspect as well as basic building security. Familiar with a Class E system and the ability to respond to an alarm condition. Enforcing after hour sign in and out procedures. Maintain a legible logbook. Request tenant identification to ensure only authorized personnel enters the building after hours. This position requires a sport jacket, white shirt, tie, dress slacks and shoes, which the company provides. The individual that will be considered for the position should have a fire safety director’s certificate, be neat in appearance and speak fluent English. Contact John Moran directly at 212-505-9525 should you have any questions, or be a potential candidate.
CORPORATE MOVIE CLUB - DISCOUNT TICKETS ALWAYS AVAILABLE
For years, the Corporate Movie Club has offered UFA families savings of up to 33% on movie tickets at 9 national theater chains, and more recently for Blockbuster Video Rentals. Now, they provide discount savings ($4 - $12 off) on ski tickets at resorts nationwide. Order tickets by mail, phone (800-565-3712), or their secure website www.corporatemovieclub.com. All you need is the UFA company code CORP033101 and member ID # 9904261M. Keep the enclosed flyers readily available on your firehouse bulletin board.
Back To Top Fraternally, WILLIAM F. MIRRO
Recording Secretary, KEVIN E. GALLAGHER
President
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