West Virginia State Firemen's Association

This is a preparation alert. Between now and Monday, we may request
that all available personnel show up at the Capitol to help get this
bill passed, without amendments, in the Senate.

For those available on Monday 2/13/2012, please be prepared to rush to
Charleston for assistance on HB 4107, pertaining to training and
Legislative oversight of training. We will need an “all hands on deck”
response from all available firefighters throughout the State. For
those available and willing, prepare to take days off of work,
vacation days, etc. This bill is this important.

Will are also initiating an email campaign to all Senators regarding
these issues and HB 4107 showing our support. There’s misinformation
being spread by those against this bill and we need to set the record
straight. The correct information will be sent out by the WVSFA over
the weekend. Please copy/paste and/or send out your version of our
mailing to your Senators after you receive it from the WVSFA.

More info to follow over the weekend, including some very shocking
quotes from so-called “leaders” within the fire service.

Thanks and have a safe day!

/john

Please help support the Raleigh County Fire Levy that is coming up on their ballots.

Here’s an image you may link to or copy to your Facebook Page.

www.rcffa.net for more information.

To link to this image, copy/paste this link: http://www.bcffmaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/support_raleigh_fire_levy-300×225.jpg
Thanks!

/john

The Officers and Committee lists have been updated and posted.

/john

TO: West Virginia Volunteer Fire Departments

FROM:  W.Va. State Firemen’s Association

Statewide Fund-Raising Drive For VFDs

We would like to make you aware of an upcoming fund-raising effort and to seek your support and participation.  Starting in early September, the members of the West Virginia Beer Wholesalers Association will be spearheading a statewide fund-raising campaign in conjunction with the W.V. State Firemen’s Association. The campaign is designed to generate donations from the public and companies to help volunteer fire departments across the Mountain State.  Monies that are raised will be put into a fund so volunteer fire departments may apply for assistance with training and/or equipment needs.

The fund will be managed by the WVSFA, but any volunteer fire department will be eligible to apply for assistance, regardless of membership.  Funds will be provided on case-by-case basis, in order to serve as many VFDs as possible.

For more information, download and distribute the letter by clicking here.

Notice of Sealed Bids

The WVSFA will accept sealed bids for the casting model of the memorial mini-statues.

The casting model was donated to the Association by the artist to raise money for the scholarship committee and for future upkeep of the memorial.

Minimum bid considered will be $1,000.00.

Sealed Bids must be received by David C. Harman, Scholarship Committee Chairman no later than 5:00 pm September 6, 2011. The successful bidder will be announced at the Annual Convention Banquet on September 9th. Full payment is due within 30 days of award and prior to taking possession of the statue.

Mail bids to:
David C. Harman, Chairman
Memorial Statue Bid
136 James Street
Keyser, WV 26726