John Wallace

Pawtucket Firefighters IAFF Local 1261 Secretary/Treasurer

[Firehouse News @FirehouseNews]

This past week's most-read story is from Rhode Island, where a firefighter who was reinstated after being terminated with a group of members, was promoted. https://t.co/vv1oIGQBbg

[Firehouse News @FirehouseNews]

An arbitrator reduced Firefighter Clinton Lyle's punishment from termination to a 60-day suspension, which means Pawtucket has to pay him for 10 months. https://t.co/pW02jfd9rA

[NBC 10 WJAR @NBC10]

Four firefighters fired by the city of Pawtucket a year ago have returned, or will return, to work, the NBC 10 I-Team has learned.

https://t.co/eexmzcn3fj

[IAFF Local No.1261 @LOCAL1261]

Our members were not invited to attend any event this weekend honoring the first responders for their efforts at the horrific shooting @ the ice rink. Regardless of the neglect,we will continue providing Pawtucket with nothing but the excellence & professionalism it deserves.

[IAFF Local No.1261 @LOCAL1261]

Local 1261’s membership was in full force for the endorsement celebration.

[IAFF Local No.1261 @LOCAL1261]

IAFF Local 1261’s E-Board at last nights endorsement celebration for Adam Greenman.

[IAFF Local No.1261 @LOCAL1261]

The Pawtucket Firefighters IAFF Local No.1261 Honor Guard representing today for the Pawtucket St. Patrick’s day parade!
Long standing tradition of our members showing pride in our local.

[IAFF Local No.1261 @LOCAL1261]

Press release by IAFF Local No.1261 regarding the Pawtucket fire departments Deputy Chiefs situation.
@DonGrebien @CityofPawtucket @wpri12 @wpro @TheValleyBreeze @RISenate @RIHouseofReps @RhodeIslandEMA

[IAFF Local No.1261 @LOCAL1261]

The city growing can be a good thing for sure, but to continue providing the ever growing population with the same amount of public safety employees is not a good thing.

2024-over 18k calls
2008-12k calls
Both with the same minimum manning.

[IAFF Local No.1261 @LOCAL1261]

Fyi there is a 22yo Probationary firefighter in charge of the city of Pawt right now, as he is acting as the city’s 3rd in command. The city’s 1 and 2 in command are out of the city at a labor hearing since 8am till this afternoon
@CityofPawtucket
@wpri12
@ABC6
@wpro
@NBC10

[John Wallace @jwallace3366]

@LOCAL1261

[John Wallace @jwallace3366]

Firefighters’ union donates AED to Slater Park https://t.co/AZRxckE88L via @WoonsocketCall

[John Wallace @jwallace3366]

Firefighters’ union donates AED to Slater Park https://t.co/AZRxckE88L via @WoonsocketCall

[IAFF Local No.1261 @LOCAL1261]

New Radios in the stations purchased because of a grant that was secured by local No.1261 members. A grant committee that was well in place prior to the current fire chiefs arrival but the city nor the fire chief fail to recognize their efforts publicly.

[IAFF Local No.1261 @LOCAL1261]

All grants awarded were crafted and orchestrated by the members of Local No.1261 grant writing committee.
Although others may try to take credit for them, let it be known that our members worked diligently to provide the public with these resources.
Give credit where it is due.

[Coastal ABC @CoastalABC]

Local No. 1261 firefighters in Pawtucket said they have voted “overwhelmingly” in favor of having no confidence in Fire Chief John Trenteseaux’s leadership abilities.

https://t.co/3nzW8idsrp

[Firehouse News @FirehouseNews]

"...to have this poor kid in charge of the department as the third-in-command is irresponsible and reckless," Local 1261 President Eric Cordeiro said. https://t.co/QhscELbT51 #Firefighter #FireChief #IAFF #LaborManagement

[Coastal ABC @CoastalABC]

Firefighters said they were upset after a probationary firefighter was ordered to report as a deputy chief on Nov. 5.
https://t.co/LIM5Rpx0Nd

[RISAFF @risaff]

Press release from Pawtucket Firefighter Local 1261 regarding a reckless decision by the Pawtucket Fire Chief ordering a 22 year old probationary firefighter into a Deputy Chief position, who is now 3rd in command of the City Fire Department!

[City of Pawtucket RI @CityofPawtucket]

We’re excited to share that the Pawtucket Firefighters Local 1261 has donated a new AED to the Slater Park Pavilion. This vital addition will help ensure the safety of all visitors, including those at the nearby Carousel and Dog Park. Thank you to all that supported this donation

[AndyStarnesFire @KTFBurnsDC]

"We are having trouble locating the fire."

This is a common statement mentioned in several MAY-DAY and LODD incidents. Through proper thermal data interpretation, this can be prevented.

Identification of the following can assist firefighters with the following:

Convection currents can lead firefighters to the fire (Convection equals direction)

Convection current speed and height can indicate if they are in an exhaust or conditions are changing.

Colorization can provide information about superheated surfaces, hidden locations of fire, and areas that should be aggressively cooled.

Learn how to interpret thermal data on YOUR BRAND/MODEL of TIC. We have provided a free resource document to assist with this endeavor at our website.

Learn more here:

https://t.co/rtNVN1xIu8