Union Firefighter/Paramedic. Comms Director @IAFFlocal4416 and @PFFUI. Runner. FSQ dweller. Chicago sports. @USIedu alum. Tweets are mine, RTs ≠ endorsement.
.@IAFFlocal357 members battled a structure fire on Monday during the peak totality of the solar eclipse. Engine 10 arrived to find smoke coming from the attic. #Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, no injuries were reported. #Eclipse#indiana
Do you have questions about the pieces of legislation the @PFFUI supported this past session? We have you covered. Episode 12 of The PFFUI Podcast is now available! President Tony Murray & VP Mike Whited recap the 2024 Legislative Session.
🎧 Listen: https://t.co/tiQI3yOFQg
Indiana Professional #firefighters and #paramedics joined @iaffofficial & @GLFOP members on Capitol Hill yesterday to urge Congress to pass the Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal the WEP/GPO. For info on how this affects our members, visit https://t.co/HlFRKu4X21.
Washington Township/Avon Fire Department Local 4406 members rescued a #dog after it ran into a ravine. Once the dog was retrieved, the ravine was too steep to ascend. #Firefighters utilized a low angel rope system to safely remove the dog from the ravine. #indiana
Join @iafflocal4416 for the 2024 Firefighters Fathead Challenge on March 2, 2024. This night of trivia benefits Local 4416 members who have children with extraordinary medical needs. Register today at https://t.co/w4Ysi8Cym1.
Have you ever wanted a challenging but satisfying career that helps people daily? Now is your chance. Several #Indiana fire departments have open hiring processes. For a complete hiring list, visit https://t.co/xPzDrZNZLC. #nowhiring#firefighters
Episode 10 of The PFFUI Podcast is now available! President Tony Murray and Vice President Mike Whited discuss the 2024 Indiana Legislative Session and pieces of legislation the PFFUI is following. Download and listen wherever you find podcasts. https://t.co/tiQI3yOFQg
A Mishawaka man who was pinned inside his truck for six days was reunited with the Portage Firefighters Local 3151 members who came to his rescue. #firefighters#indiana https://t.co/7phjDYqGlb
The Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana welcomes back the Indiana General Assembly for the first day of the 2024 Legislative Session. On behalf of our members, we look forward to working with law makers this session. #inlegis
Have you ever wanted a challenging but satisfying career that helps people daily? Now is your chance. Several #Indiana fire departments have open hiring processes. For a complete hiring list, visit https://t.co/y6n9cfKNmh. #nowhiring#firefighters
One county, two great career opportunities. Do you have what it takes to become a Hamilton County Professional Fire Fighter? #nowhiring#firefighters@FishersFireDept: https://t.co/tHqQg4xypx
@SheridanFire: https://t.co/uSi6yJ49Ld
.@Elkhart338 members rescued a woman and 2 children from a Sunday morning house fire. Units reported heavy fire on arrival, with trapped occupants calling for help from a second-story window. Crews made a rapid rescue of the occupants, along with two pets. All in good condition.
Occupational #cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths among #firefighters. By following best practices, fire fighters can reduce exposure to cancer-causing carcinogens in the fire station. https://t.co/Nk2g81jkYE.
January is Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month. The @PFFUI joins the @IAFFofficial and @FCSNnational in providing members with the best prevention methods to reduce their risk of #cancer.
Portage Firefighters Local 3151 members rescue a man who was trapped in his vehicle for 6 days after the accident went unnoticed. The scene was found by 2 fishermen who were scouting locations.
https://t.co/C7dDcrdXlr
Merry Christmas from the Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana! We are grateful for our #firefighters, #paramedics, and 911 Telecommunicators serving on the frontlines today across Indiana, keeping their communities safe. #MerryChristmas
The substance protecting #firefighters contains a chemical that creates illness and cancer. President Tony Murray spoke with @wrtv about two new state laws that raise awareness about #PFAS, a cancer-causing chemical in fire fighters' gear.
@IAFFofficial
https://t.co/GfK45V5jwo
Episode 9 of The PFFUI Podcast is now available! @IFD_NEWS Coordinator of Fire Fighter Wellness and Support, Brandon Dreiman, discussed #firefighter#mentalhealth and #wellness.
Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/4rM1usgWpt
Spotify: https://t.co/OSG4SmObe7
.@WestfieldFire Local 4416 members used their technical rescue skills after a horse named Eva wandered into an old well. With the help of community partners and specialists, Eva was rescued with just a few scrapes and bruises. #horse#rescue
Episode 8 of The PFFUI Podcast is now available! @marksandersiaff joins the show to discuss his career in the fire service, and the future of the @IAFFofficial 8th District.
Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/zNklvddiMR
Spotify: https://t.co/4GUZeDVyrT
YouTube: https://t.co/nGrIKrGYVm