ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SIXTH EDITION |
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Have you listened to the latest episodes of Going Direct? Episode 9 & 10 are out now! Listen to Chapter Directors Jordan Motta and Sean Edwards takeover the pod and interview President Edwards.
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What does your CAL FIRE look like? |
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Upload your photos and videos so we can show California and beyond how CAL FIRE is California's All Risk Fire Department! |
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California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony
Saturday, July 30, 2022
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All of the fallen firefighters will be featured in the Summer issue of the Fire Front Magazine.
On Saturday, July 30th, we honored the following CAL FIRE firefighters at the California Firefighters Memorial:
2020
Stacy Hamilton, TCU
Paul Rotondaro, MMU
Yaroslav Katkov, MVU
2021 Rollover
Stanley F. Craig, RO4
Hans Bolowich, RRU
Jason O'Brien, MVU
Mark Roedel, RRU
Bruce Turbeville, SAC
2022
Ryan Mitchell, MVU
Jacob Flores, RRU
Douglas Shank, RRU
Christopher Wurster, NEU
Jorge Loera, BEU
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CAL FIRE Local 2881 is now on TikTok!
Give us a follow!
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Historic Night for CAL FIRE |
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July 6, 2022: First-ever night flight for a CAL FIRE Blackhawk in assisting with fire suppression.
We are an ALL RISK department – from the ground to the air. These new CAL FIRE Blackhawks with night flying capabilities are a huge leap in fire suppression abilities.
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Love wine? Buy a bottle and support the CAL FIRE Benevolent Fund! |
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Josh Cellars and the CAL Fire Benevolent Foundation have partnered to say thank you to firefighters. For every bottle sold in California, Josh Cellars will donate $1 to the CAL Fire Benevolent Foundation. Visit the Josh Cellars store locator to support the cause and find a store near you.
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Tips for Open Enrollment 2022
This year, open enrollment takes place from September 19 – October 14. Open enrollment is when active or retired employees have the opportunity to make changes to their health plans, and any changes will take place starting January 1, 2023.
During Open Enrollment, you can:
- Change your CalPERS health plan
- Add eligible dependents
- Remove dependents
- Cancel your existing CalPERS health coverage
Where to start
If you go to the CalPERS webpage (www.calpers.ca.gov), you can find a link for Open Enrollment or health benefits. This is a good page to bookmark – you will most likely reference it throughout your career.
Then choose the link matching your member status – Active or Retired.
You can view Annual Health Plan Changes for details on health plans, service areas, and benefit design changes for 2023. This is typically available several months before open enrollment.
But wait, the best place to start is on your myCalPERS page. If you log onto your personal page and select the Health tab, you will find the open enrollment information you need already customized for you. Since myCalPERS knows your zip code, all available plans and their costs are here for you.
Here you can:
Access Your Health Account Details (these will be active links if signed in)
- Review your Health Summary for current: Health plan
- Monthly premium (your share & employer's share)
- Covered dependents, if any
- Access your historical Health Plan
NEW This Year - Active Members Health Enrollment Self-Service
For the first time, CalPERS will allow all Active State members to submit most health enrollment changes, along with supporting documentation, online through their myCalPERS account. This is useful for Unit 8 members assigned to incidents during Open Enrollment.
These are the links that most people will need.
Additional Forms & Publications
A few weeks before Open Enrollment begins, CalPERS will add specific information and resources here to help you choose the right health plan:
- CalPERS Open Enrollment Newsletter
- Health program highlights
- Changes to health benefits
- CalPERS Health Benefit Summary
- Side-by-side health plan comparisons
- Covered services and co-payment information
- Health Program Guide
- Eligibility and enrollment requirements
- How and when to make health plan changes
- Health plans and premiums for next year
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Videos
If you have not signed up for my CalPERS
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Family Wellness Webinar
August 10, 2022 from 6-8PM
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Employee Support Services and the Wellness Unit are teaming up for a family wellness webinar on August 10th from 6-8PM through Teams. All CAL FIRE employees and their families are welcome to attend. Many factors influence our well-being, and with just a few lifestyle adjustments we can all lead ourselves to a better quality of life. In this webinar, we will discuss tips and ideas that you can implement in your family’s daily routine to become more health conscious.
We believe that small changes, practiced with great consistency, can bring about lasting results. From mindfulness activities, including meditation and breathing techniques, to movement and mobility, there are a multitude of techniques that can restore balance in your daily life. We know life can be stressful at times, so we want to arm you with some effective tools that you can use to make a difference in your overall well-being.
Wanting to eat healthier can feel overwhelming if you do not know where to start, so we will cover the basics of healthier eating habits and answer any questions you may have about consuming whole foods! In addition, our staff will discuss basic nutritional techniques, including healthier swaps you can make in your office/school lunches and the benefits of adding in more plant-based food options.
If you have any additional questions, please reach out to the Wellness Unit at wellnessunit@fire.ca.gov. We can also be contacted through Instagram @calfirewellness.
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Join the CAL FIRE team for the
Heart and Stroke Walk
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STRONGER TOGETHER
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
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HELP MAKE CHANGE - GET INVOLVED |
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If you or your family uses Amazon for shopping, shop Amazon Smile and support your Local 2881 sisters & brothers! |
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Head to Smile.Amazon.com and select the CAL FIRE Benevolent Foundation as your charity and start shopping!
*The Foundation may also be found listed under its previous name,
CDF Firefighters Benevolent Foundation
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Did you know the
CAL FIRE Benevolent Foundation is on Instagram?
Give them a follow today!
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IF YOU ARE AN CAL FIRE LOCAL 2881
ACTIVE MEMBER
YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS
PROVIDED FROM OUR AFFILIATION WITH PORAC
IN ORDER TO VIEW AND ENROLL IN THESE BENEFITS
(INCLUDING HEALTHCARE AND AFLAC PROGRAMS)
WE NEED YOUR DATE OF BIRTH.
Upload your information HERE.
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Have you recently moved? Make sure your physical/mailing address is updated with us so you always receive the Fire Front magazine and other important docs.
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CAL FIRE ESS 24hr Helpline: (916) 445-4337
EAP 24hr Helpline: (866) 327-4762
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FIREFIGHTER ADVANCEMENT AT
CSU SAN MARCOS
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Did you just retire?
Make sure to sign up to be a CAL FIRE Local 2881 Retired Member and stay in the know!
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With Personal Exposure Reporting from California Professional Firefighters, firefighters can document exposures to toxins that can produce job-related illness.
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Check out the Exposure Reporting section on the L2881 Member Benefits page. It has tons of links and information on the importance of reporting, how to report, and historical air quality data for to use in your reporting.
Check it out now and document your exposures!
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No-Bake Ice Cream Cookie Cake |
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Ingredients:
- 1 package Oreo cookies, crushed
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened
- 1 jar (16 oz) hot fudge ice cream topping, warmed
- 1 carton (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Directions:
- In a large bowl, combine 3 + 3/4 cups cookie crumbs and butter. Press into a greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
- Spread with ice cream, then cover and freeze until set.
- Drizzle fudge topping over ice cream, then cover and freeze until set.
- Spread with whipped topping.
- Sprinkle remaining cookie crumbs on top.
- Cover and freeze 2 hours or until firm.
- Remove from freezer 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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Is your physical/mailing address updated with us?
Did you get the Spring 2022 Fire Front magazine mailed to your home recently? If not, then we don't have your current address.
It's important for us to have it in case you are impacted or may be impacted by a wildfire or other emergency. Use the link below, call or email us to update it today!
(916) 609-8711 / dkelsch@L2881.org
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IAFF Memorial
September 17, 2022
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Has your marital status changed? Update your L2881 beneficiary information with us today and keep your loved ones secure. Fill out this form and send it to Danielle @ dkelsch@L2881.org
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CAL FIRE BENEVOLENT
FOUNDATION
Provides funds for immediate life sustaining assistance to firefighters and their families who have suffered debilitating injury or loss of life.
Follow on Instagram!
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CAL FIRE MUSEUM
Look in the winter edition of the Fire Front magazine for an update from the museum.
Don't forget to sign up for their newsletter too!
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