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11.21.02 CBS News Exposes Volunteer Fire Bugs... CBS news anchor Dan Rather took on the troubling phenomenon of volunteer fire fighters starting fires when Wednesday night's 60 Minutes II delivered a telling expose on volunteers and arson.
11.19.02 Fitness on the Front Line: Staying Prepared...The IAFF's latest on-line learning module, "Fitness on the Front Line: Staying Prepared," helps fire fighters explore choices that affect their health and job performance every day.
11.04.02 Local President Bitner, City Settle Suit...Springdale, AR Local 3007 President Dean Bitner has settled his legal battle with the City of Springdale. Faced with a strong likelihood of losing on appeal, city attorneys offered to settle last month's jury verdict in Bitner's federal lawsuit against the city.
10.30.02 Bush Fires Local President....Oct. 30, 2002 - President George Bush has removed Prince George's County, MD Local 1619 President Thomas McEachin from his Medal of Valor Commission, the group that decides which fire fighters and other public safety officers are recognized for actions above and beyond the call of duty.
10.03.02 Purchase Burn Foundation Holiday Calendar and Cards...Oct. 3, 2002 - Order your 2003 IAFF Burn Foundation calendar and newly designed Christmas cards today. Your purchase will contribute to burn research and programs supporting burn survivors.
IAFF Unveils Election 2002 Web Site - Election 2002 web site to provide members with information about the IAFF's endorsed federal candidates and efforts to elect a pro-fire fighter Congress. It also contains the latest on IAFF members running for office at all levels of government across the country.