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ABC's Extreme Makover: Home Edition is Searching for Heroic Families

Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council Present: Angora Fire, May 15, 2008

Revocable Living Trust or a Will, Which Really "WORKS" For You?

New CSFA Bylaws Posted

3/08 Board Meeting Minutes (ZIP)

Access Your CSFA Email Here

CSFA Political Action Committee Trustees and Field Representatives Sought
The Board of Directors of the California State Firefighters' Association (CSFA) is soliciting resumes from active and retired firefighters interested in serving on the CSFA Political Action Committee (PAC) Board as a Trustee or Field Representative. This is a unique opportunity to bring your interest in public policy, legislation, ballot propositions and political candidate endorsement to bear on behalf of California's firefighting community. [more]

CSFA Surplus Equipment Program
If you have surplus fire and rescue equipment or are in critical need of equipment, please use the forms below to let us know.

The CSFA Steamer
Celebrating over 104 years of service, the horse drawn steam fire engine was fully restored to its original glory. Today, as a salute to the California Fire Service, and known as the "CSFA Steamer Team" this colorful display can be seen traveling throughout the state attending community events, in the interest of fire prevention and life safety education.

Benefits Focus & New Benefits

Identity Theft Resolution Service -  - New Benefit from CalCas!

Online Records Management -  professional NFIRS, NEMSIS and VISION reporting systems.

FireFiles -  Software for today's fire investigator

TargetSafety Partnership -  online fire and EMS training

Training & Events

Online EMS Continuing Education - Year Round


Insurance Products for Members
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Pensions & Worker's Compensation Focus
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Workers' comp: What's new in 2008
Since 2004, I have tried to bring CSFA members up to date on the many changes that have occurred in workers' compensation due to the passage of Senate Bill 899 (aka: the "Workers' Compensation Reform Act of 2004"). I have advised you of the benefits that have been taken away including the limitations on medical care and the drastic reduction of permanent disability compensation.

Latest Pension-Watch Headlines - 

CalPERS losing its chief investment officer
Russell Read, the chief investment officer for the California Public Employees Retirement System, announced Wednesday that he will resign effective June 30 to pursue a long-standing interest in environmental and clean-tech investing.

Vallejo citizens' group launches initiative ro end binding arbitration
Frustrated with the financial train wreck in Vallejo, a group of residents said Wednesday that they hope to place an initiative on the fall ballot that would give the city more power in negotiating with its unions.

Vallejo, California council seeks all available options to avoid bankruptcy
Disappointment and frustration filled the Council Chambers on Tuesday night as the deadline passed for devising a long-term labor pact and fiscal plan to solve Vallejo's fiscal crisis.

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Fire & Life Safety Tip
Upright fire sprinklers cannot be inverted for use in the hanging/pendant position. Pendant fire sprinklers cannot be used in the upright position. (NFPA 13 3-2)