SAFETY (& OTHER) INTERVIEWS OF UFA MEMBERS
Interrogations or interviews by official representatives of the Fire Department shall be conducted while members are on duty. If it takes place while you are off duty, you shall be compensated by overtime. When you become a witness or a subject in anything that may lead to disciplinary action, you shall break off the interview by stating your contractual right to union and/or legal representation. Notify the UFA immediately!
Once questioning by any representative of the fire commissioner seems to go beyond fire actions, you break it off by again citing your contractual provisions guaranteeing you proper representation. In a situation like this, it is most likely the representative is operating under orders from their superiors. Notify the UFA immediately!
You DO NOT give ANY interviews to outside agencies unless you have previously conferred with your borough trustee as to representation and direction. You DO NOT give ANY interviews over the phone to anyone, including Fire Department personnel. You can never be certain of the identity of a person when speaking over the phone (as opposed to in person).
Back To Top DEPARTMENT QUESTIONING OF FIRE SCENE OPERATIONS
Certain fires and incidents have prompted Department officials to question companies who worked at the scene. Although these officials are claiming that they 'are not looking to hurt anyone', it may be beyond their powers to prevent it. As usual, you must respond to questioning pertaining to your actions in the performance of your duties. If questioning see ms to change direction, whereby you feel uncomfortable, cease the interview and call your union representative ASAP. Do NOT repeat hearsay. If you were not at the scene or (even if you were there, but) did not personally witness an occurrence - then don't give a report on it. Repeating a story third hand may be dangerous. If you didn't see it - keep quiet!
Back To Top BUNKER KNEE PADS - WEAR THEM OR BE FOREWARNED
Both unions are advising their members to make sure that kneepads are properly attached to your bunker pants. Officers have been reminded to ensure that all firefighters under their command comply with Department guidelines. The FDNY administration has stated it's intent to take action against anyone found without any kneepads installed. Engine company recommendation is # 2 or # 3 pads, while ladder company recommendation is # 1 or # 2 pads. Properly attached kneepads are an integral part of your safety/protective gear. Official FDNY Policy Guidelines still allow you to choose which pad to wear. There is no mandatory rule for #2 pads until such time that the administration revises the written policy, after giving us the required 7 days notice. Chiefs in the field can not supercede this contractual process. Any problem, call us. Back To Top HOLY NAME SOCIETY CELEBRATION AT ST. PATRICK'S
The Holy Name Society, Manhattan, Bronx and Staten Island, will hold their 76th Annual Communion Mass and Breakfast on April 30, 2000. The Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Cathedral at 10:15 and the breakfast will follow at the New York Hilton Hotel, 53rd Street and Ave. Of Americas.
During the Breakfast the Holy Name Society will honor two outstanding men, Deputy Chief Edward J. Dennehy, Division 3 and William 'Bill' Treanor, Dispatcher, Bronx CO.
For information and Tickets contact : Joe Angelini Rescue Co 1 (212) 570-4202, Bob McGrath Batt 21 (718) 494- 4250, Ray Phillips SOC (212) 755-8684 or send a check payable to the Holy Name Society to Joe Bryant, 4 Maple Drive, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Please respond before April 20. Back To Top QUARTERMASTER PROBLEMS
When turning in old garments at the store, don't be too quick throwing your old clothes into the garbage bin. Regardless what may be told to you at the counter, verify that your requested replacement items are actually in stock or else you'll find yourself picking through that junk pile on the way out to retrieve those tossed clothes. New replacement in hand - then toss your junk. Also, make certain before you leave the store that all the items on the bill are actually in your bag and are correct.
FIREFIGHTER APPRECIATION WEEKEND AT RHINEBECK
AERODROME MUSEUM
You and your family are invited to attend a July 22 & 23 police/firefighter appreciation weekend at world famous Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum in historic Hudson Valley. Proof of identification will make you eligible for 1/2 off admission (applicable to 2 adult tickets). That's only $5 for adults. Two hour action packed air shows feature the oldest flying aircraft in the U.S., WW I aerial dogfight reinactments, balloon bursting barnstorming biplanes of the 20's and 30's, and much more! Open at 10am, with air shows both days at 2:00pm. See over 60 antique aircraft and more than 40 antique vehicles of all types. Open cockpit 1929 biplane rides available for $30 per person (15 minutes-seats four). Dozens of antique police and firefighting vehicles will be on display all weekend. Museums, food court, gift shop, picnic area on premises. Stone Church Road, Rhinebeck, NY, (914) 758-8610 or www.oldrhinebeck.org.
Back To Top TELEPHONE REPAIR SCAM - WARN YOUR FAMILY
You might receive a warning message to 'Dial 90#' to complete an AT&T service technician's line test. The repair person falsely identifies himself as a telephone company employee and asks you to touch 'nine-zero pound- hang up.' By doing that, you ( just gave that bogus repairman access to your) telephone line and allows him to place a long distance call ANYWHERE!!! This scam usually originates from a jail or prison. Telephone company security advises not to press '90#' for ANYONE at any time .
Back To Top Fraternally, WILLIAM F. MIRRO
Recording Secretary, KEVIN E. GALLAGHER
President
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