The Hamilton Professional Fire Fighters Association - local 288 - The Hamilton Professional Fire Fighters Association - local 288
2006-2008 Contract Update
Curently we have nothing new to report on the 2006-2008 Collective Agreement. The Nominees and the Arbitrator have not met as of yet for Executive sessions. Hopefully they will do so soon and get the award out as quickly as possible. However, there is no time frame.
Fraternally, Executive Committee
Hamilton Fire Fighter recieves Ontario Medal for Firefighter Bravery
Hamilton Professional firefighter Robert Walker, an eighteen year veteran of the Hamilton Fire Department, will be in attendance at Queens Park on Friday January 18, 2008 to receive the Ontario Medal for Firefighter Bravery. The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Rick Bartolucci will be in attendance to recognize 22 Ontario firefighters and police officers for their acts of exceptional bravery and courage.
On December 14, 2006, while off duty, Firefighter Walker came upon a head-on motor vehicle collision on Osler Drive in Dundas. He stopped at the scene and was informed by bystanders of a victim trapped in a car that had now caught fire. Firefighter Walker entered the burning vehicle and found that the passenger compartment was filling with smoke and flames were impinging on the trapped and unconscious female driver. He was able to free the driver from the collision damage and remove her from the vehicle through the rear door. With the assistance of another citizen, they carried the woman to a safe location away from the burning vehicle. Firefighter Walker assessed the driver as being vital signs absent and initiated cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on the driver until he was relieved by Emergency Medical Services paramedics. Unfortunately, the driver of this vehicle succumbed to her injuries.
On behalf of all of the Hamilton Professional Fire Fighters, the Executive Committee would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Brother Rob Walker on being awarded the Ontario Medal for Firefighting Bravery. Brother Walkers actions went above and beyond the normal call of duty and is indicative of what fire fighters do.
2008 HPFFA Committees
The Executive Committee calls for applications for the HPFFA 2008 Committee Chairpersons under Article 10 of the Constitution. Committees include: Health and Safety Committee (4), Compensation Committee (2), Public Relations and Fundraising Committee (2), Occupational Health and Exposure Committee (2), Pensions, Entertainment, Maintenance, Sports and Benevolent Fund (1).
Applications are to be in the hands of the Secretary by the February union meeting with appointments being made by the March union meeting. Members wishing to be on the Health and Safety Committee must have thier applications in to the Secretary by January 20th and will be appointed by February. Emails or faxes will be accepted.
Fraternally, Executive Committee
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