May 16, 2012

SendOutCards has been changing people’s lives one card at a time. They are an online greeting card and gift company with over 43 million cards sent, making them the largest first-class mailing company in the U.S. and one of the fastest growing network marketing companies in the world.

The Professional Fire Fighters of Maine has just joined the Send Out Cards Family and will be utilizing the Send Out Cards Program to generate funds for the PFFM and the various charities we support. In addition, the PFFM is now offereing this program to our affiliates and/or their members so they to, can join the team offer their respective communities a quality producty and service while at the same time continuing to raise the necessary funds to support their day-to-day operations and chartities. 

The prompting to reach out and touch someone’s life is something every person experiences. The PFFM by partnering with SendOutCards will enable people to act on these promptings by providing an online service which helps you/them send personalized, printed greeting cards and gifts as a way to make a difference in the lives of others. Click Here for additional information about Send Out Cards.

PFFM's On-Line Card Store: If you are interested in just buying, customizing and sending a card to someone special or in your thoughts, check-out the PFFM's Retail Card Shop. Click Here to access our on-line card store.  

PREVENTING CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING

• Service all heating systems and all gas-, oil- or coal-burning appliances by a technician annually.

• Install a battery-operated and electric-powered carbon monoxide detector in your home and check or replace the battery when you change the time on your clocks each spring and fall. If the detector sounds, leave your home immediately and call 911.

• Contact a doctor if you believe you have carbon monoxide poisoning.

• Do not use gas-powered devices such as a generator, grill or stove inside your home, basement or near a near a window or door. Generators should be operated more than 15 feet from the home.

• Do not run any gas-powered motor inside a closed structure, such as a garage.

• Do not heat a home with a gas oven.

Source: Maine Center for Disease Control and Maine State Fire Marshal

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LERA MAINE CHAPTER LUNCHEON MEETING May 14, 2012 Maine Turnpike Authority Noon - 2:00 p.m. COMMISSIONER ELAYNE TEMPEL FEDERAL MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION SERVICE What is the FMCS: Its history, mission and services available to the public and private sectors. Elayne will share some of her mediation experiences. Mail check for $15.
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New England Conference of Fire Fighters May 30 - June 1st
  To All: Federal, State &Local Affiliates of the New England Conference of Fire Fighters   This notice has been sent to all Locals in the US Mail, the credentails are contained within it.  This electronic version is being sent to allow Locals to quickly make hotel reservations and plan to attend the event.
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IAFF Leader wins Primary
May 9, 2012 Dear Affiliate Leaders, Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin (PFFW) President and Madison Local 311 member Mahlon Mitchell on May 8 won the Democratic primary election for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin. He now faces incumbent Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch in the June 5 recall election. Read More...
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Senator Troy Jackson calls out Governor LePage and his allies on Workers Comp bill and other issues for Maine working families

Please listen as Senator Troy Jackson calls out Governor LePage and his allies

on Workers Comp bill and other issues for Maine working families.

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Everyone Loves Ramon - Fundraiser

     You are invited to join us in our quest to help our dear friend Ramon Nolette.

     Ramon was born and raised here in the town of Wells. He has been a firefighter here in the town of Wells for over 32 years, dedicating over half his life to helping and serving the public here and in surrounding communities. He has been married to his loving wife Melissa for 37 years. They have 2 daughters of their own and 5 granddaughters.

     In December of last year Ramon fell ill and endured several emergency surgeries along with countless treatments including 11 blood transfusions over the course of his 2+ months stay in the hospital. Now he is currently undergoing 6 months of Chemo Therapy to combat/prevent the growth and spread of cancer.

     OUR goal is to alleviate some of the financial stress that a poor economy, poor health and BIG medical bills can impose on the life of our dear friend Ramon who has already given so much for our safety.

Allages are WELCOME to register for the 5k run/walk online @ Active.comor Coolrunnings.comany additional donations are very welcome and appreciated! 100% of the proceeds will go directly to Ramon Nolette. For more information visit the websites above or contact Nat Pierce at NPierce@wellstown.org.  We thank you and hope to see you on race day! 


Download: EVERYONE+LOVES+RAMON+5K+FLYER.docx , EVERYONE+LOVES+RAMON+sponsor+form.docx
Senate Votes to Overhaul Worker's Compensation System.
The dangerous overhaul of the Maine Workers Compensation statute - It does nothing to help Maine working people and only benefits the insurance carriers. Workers Compensations rates have fallen 60.5% since 1992 with millions of dollars in dividends returned to employers. Call you legislators today--tell them to oppose LD 1913. Read More...
Union Leaders deliver message to LePage
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Study: Ground Zero and First Responder Cancer Rates Are Linked
  Finally it has been proven that FDNY Firefighters who worked at Ground Zero have a 19% greater chance of contracting cancer than those who did not, a new medical study found. The issue is one of those things that "you know" the answer to, but understandably, the science must back up the claim. Read More...
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