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June 13, 2021

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Food Truck Fundraiser

Thank you to the South Trail Fire Department for hosting the Ate Balls Food Truck Fundraiser for the family of fallen EMT Roy Vidal. Volunteers from South Trail Fire Department, staff from South Trail Fire Department, and LCEMS Local 1826 members held a raffle, handed out snow cones, and various items for kids while Ate Balls provided fabulous food.

LCEMS EMT Roy Vidal passed away after an unexpected medical event on Friday, March 12th. A gofundme account has been set up to help his family during this most difficult time.

FLORIDA MEMBER NAMED FIRE FIGHTER OF THE YEAR FOR IAFF DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS

Tragic House Fire

Local 1826 has been asked to pass along the gofundme link if anyone would like to help an extended member of our fire family through this tough time: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tragic-house-firehelp-coach-joe-koza-recover On December 4, 2020, Joe Koza was at his home in Cape Coral, Florida, when tragedy struck. An electrical fire had started in the garage.

Joint Statement on COVID Vaccines

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Joint-Statement-on-COVID19-Vaccines.pdf

Learning Partner at Columbia Southern University

Southwest Florida Professional Fire Fighters & Paramedics Local 1826 is pleased to announce it has become a Learning Partner at Columbia Southern University. As a member, this partnership provides reduced tuition, plus many additional benefits. And, for your convenience, all programs are offered in an online format.

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Learing Partner.pdf

Call for Member Assistance

https://www.gofundme.com/its-miller-time Bill Miller is a City of Fort Myers Engineer Paramedic . He was recently hospitalized for Congestive Heart Failure then a scan revealed pancreatic cancer that has metastasized to his liver. Bill lives in Sebring Florida but will be starting chemo and radiation next week in Tampa.

Peer Support Resources

To all Local 1826 Members, A Peer Support Resources page has been added to our web site, simply go to "Member Resources" and scan down to "Peer Support Resources". Peer Support Resources is a quick reference for each of Local 1826 Districts Group Insurance provider, EAP Provider and contact person.

Union Meeting

The Local 1826 Bi-monthly meeting will be held at the S.W.F.L. International Airport Training Center, 15924 Air Cargo Lane, Fort Myers, Fl. The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, June 24th, at 6:30 PM. Map & Directions to Training Center.

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Upcoming Events

Local 1826 Bi-monthly Meeting
Jun 24, 2021
SWFL Int. Airport Training Ctr., 16924 Air Cargo Ln., Ft. Myers

Local 1826 Bi-monthly Meeting
Aug 26, 2021
SWFL Int. Airport Training Ctr., 15924 Air Cargo Ln., Ft. Myers

Local 1826 Bi-monthly Meeting
Oct 28, 2021
SWFL Int. Airport Training Ctr., 15924 Air Cargo Ln., Ft. Myers

Local 1826 Bi-monthly Meeting
Dec 02, 2021
SWFL Int. Airport Training Ctr., 15924 Air Cargo Ln., Ft. Myers