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This page is designed to keep the retired members up to date on issues, from a "Sick List" to Pending Legislation and anything else we can think of. Hopefully anyone reading this will pass the word around to all other retired members. This is here for your use.
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Fla Reunion |
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L-36 Meeting |
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April 22, 2018
The RFA regrets to announce the death of RFA member Ronald W. Smith. Brother Smith passed away April 21 after a battle with cancer. Brother Smith was appointed to the Dept. 5-13-60 to E-19 and retired on 5-13-84 from FPD. Brother Smith will be cremated, but a celebration of his life will be held on June 9, 2018 4:30 PM at Hawk Rec. Center, The Villages, Florida. April 4, 2018
Below is a link to the interview by Mark Seagraves that aired on NBC Channel 4. www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Firefighters-Remember-1968-Riots_Washington-DC-478582643.html April 2, 2018
Today's RFA meeting had a good turn out. We had Mark Seagraves from NBC Channel 4 news in attendance to interview any members who had worked the 1968 Riots. New members applications were read and accepted. A warm welcome to all of them. We hope to see them at future events. Donald A. Crabill John R. Selestok Darryl Lloyd Kevin Green Michael Proctor Michael Montgomery Larry DiPietro Chris Floyd Richard Ward Jr. Nathaniel Bias Mark West Ransom Washington Kevin Rogan Tom Neal Garry L. Wilson Daniel Tyler John M. Morgan Charlie Glaze James Carter Stephen Fennell Sr. Michael A. Jackson Gregory F. Thompson Sr. (attended meeting) Richard L. Watson Robert W. Ward George H. Johnson Jeffery S. Deitz A wonderful BBQ lunch was provided by Mike Skahill Below are pictures from the meeting. 5 former Truck Drivers from Truck 6. Left to right Stefan Ventura, Jim Embrey, Bill Embrey, Steve Souder, Mike Gilson Feb. 18, 2018
COLA is 2.1% for 2018 Below is the announcement from the District of Columbia Human Resources. 
Dec. 28, 2017
The RFA now has a Twitter account and Facebook page to better get the message out. A huge thanks to newly elected Sec. Jimmy Partridge for putting these pages together. We hope that the more ways to communicate the better. People use different platforms to keep in touch, so we hope to get any new or information out to everybody in as many different ways as possible. For those of you how use these types of social media, please add them to your accounts. On Twitter @ret_dcfire https://twitter.com/ret_dcfire https://www.facebook.com/retiredDCFD/ |
April 22, 2018
Jim Funk is off the Sick list!!! April 18, 2018
The RFA regrets to announce the death of RFA member Ronald M. Agriesti. Brother Agriesti passed away in his sleep yesterday April 17, 2018. Brother Agriesti was appointed to the dept on 5-21-72 to E-28 and retired on 6-11-94 Capt. T-5 Funeral Arrangements will be private. 
April 6, 2018
This effects retired members who are under equalization Message from Local 36: Brothers and Sisters, I would like to thank the membership for their patience over the past two years, as your Union has been engaged in contract negotiations with the City. While the Local entered the process with an open mind and a will to negotiate in good faith, the administration had very different intentions. From day one they lodged an unexplained assault on every article in our contract, with special emphasis on unilateral changes to the disciplinary system, the promotion process, and contractual protections of our existing rights and benefits. It was the belief of your negotiating team that these rights must be protected and we could not give the fire chief and his appointee's unilateral control over your future. Although we were able to protect our rights we could not come to an agreement on wage increases for the membership. For this reason, we entered into Interest Arbitration over compensation in December of 2017. Local 36's last best final offer was 17% over 6 years as follows: 2015-0% 2016-4% 2017-4% 2018-3% 2019-3% 2020-3% The administration offered 12% over 6 years as follows: 2015-0% 2016-3% 2017-3% 2018-2% 2019-2% 2020-2% We received notification today that the arbitrator accepted the District's last best final offer of 12% over 6 years while keeping the existing contract language. Additionally, we will be receiving significant increases in our supplemental insurance's. There is still work to do, however, we are hopeful that you will see changes in your pay implemented as quickly as possible, with backpay checks issued shortly thereafter. I will post all documents in the member's section of the web page as soon as possible. Fraternally, Dabney S Hudson President Jan. 31, 2018
Mark your calendars!! The next RFA Maryland Cookout/Reunion date is set for Sept. 22, 2018. Same location as last year. Enter the hall thru the front door to register and get a wrist band. No wrist band no service. St. Michael's Church 17510 Horsehead Rd Brandywine, MD 20613 United States Directions: 495 take Rt. 5 south to left on Rt. 381 about 6 miles to hall on left. 301 south to left on Rt. 381 about 6 miles on left. From Va. 301 north thru Waldorf to right on Cedarville Rd. to right on 381 to hall on left. From Calvert and St. Mary's take 231 to 381 north about 8 miles to hall on right. Thanks again to "Rip" Gardiner for heading this up again! Any questions, or want to help Rip out, contact Rip on his cell phone 301-659-0924 |
April 25, 2018
Florida Reunion wrap-up by AJ Winterwerp Brothers All, First, lets just say you Brothers who didn't make it down for the Florida Reunion, you missed a great time by all. Some tried to start Thursday evening when Carol and I got there to drink but had to kick them out until Friday morning. It, as always is great to see your Brothers who you slept,sweat, and cried with again. And the stories as always were BIGGER than last year. A lot of new faces coming out, and saying they don't know why they didn't come before. We had 2 Brothers who were still under the equalization retirement. These Brothers retired before 1980. They have been retired longer then they worked on the job and that's a great thing, at least to me because they have screwed the man. LOL Between the silent auction and the sale of tee shirts this year, along with donations by these Brothers we raised $2500.00 for Heroes Inc. What a great thing for the younger Brothers on the job. As retired guys, WE still care about the job and the ones who have taken our place working. I want to thank a couple of people, Denny Thomas, Brother you always come through for us and donate the tee shirts for sale, Elliott Goodman, Brother you again always come through for us to auction things off. The Brothers who donated items for the auction, wow if it wasn't for you guys the money raised would be a lot lower. Also Cathy Lockrow, Carol and all those who helped load, pick up things and helped around the hospitality room. I did still have to make the coffee for the General. I told him I wasn't a rookie no more and I was told I would always be a rookie to him. Love it, Brothers it doesn't get any better. We had 142 attending the reunion this year. I am in negotiations now for next year. I do know it will be the 1st, weekend in May. May 3rd, 4th, and 5th 2019. This is the second weekend after Easter. Will let you all know as soon as I know where. Be safe out there Brothers and hope to see more come out next year. A J Winterwerp Below is the link to AJ's photos srventura.smugmug.com/DCRFA/Florida-Reunion-2018/AJ-Winterwerps-Photos/ Below is the link to the pictures taken by Stefan & Nicole Ventura srventura.smugmug.com/DCRFA/Florida-Reunion-2018/Florida-Reunion-2018/ April 8, 2018
'68 Riot Stuff: Below is a link to a story on WAMU and interview with Steve Souder from 2013 about the '68 riots. wamu.org/story/13/11/08/how_the_1968_riots_shaped_shaw/ Below is Dolph Biggs recollections from the '68 riots. "I started in January of 1967. I was cleaning a neighborhood swimming pool that Thursday. When we finished we turned on the radio and the announcer said all District of Columbia Firefighters are Ordered to report to their respective stations. I came to work from Arlington County side, as I rounded the Pentagon there was a dark haze over D.C. I reported to Engine #13, my station. Richard Twigger our WD, Sid Grahame our Pumper man, Myself, I don’t remember the 4th one, but we were all from #1 Platoon. A Fire Dept. bus picked us up and took us to 6th and H streets N.E. We passed a guy in a car driving home, he had blood running down his face where someone had thrown a brick through his window. We relieved Engine #13’s Wagon crew, which was pumping on a hydrant there. They were pumping hand lines into Morton’s Varity Store. The front wall of the store had blown out due to Gas, in the process the wall covered up the side walk gas shut off and the gas company could not find it, so we sat on that hydrant all night. During the night residents from 6th street behind the store came up and said please Mr. Fireman come and put the fire out in my house, some people have thrown a liquid in there. We drug hose up and down the streets. I saw cars screech up to our corner with New York and New Jersey tags on them. Then they would floor it in reverse. We were protected though, behind our Wagon a man was sitting in his show-window with a sawed off shotgun across his knees. He said you all will be ok. There was a lot that went on that first night. Before it got dark, on the South side of H St. between 6th & 7th people were running in and out of stores starting by 6thst. taking things out and setting the stores on fire. At that point in time, there were No companies to send to it. I believe some men from the neighborhood asked if they could take a line from us, they drug hose lines down there until some other companies came. That was just the first night. The second night we were running out of Engine #3’s Quarters. They sent us to a 6 story furniture warehouse fully involved, up off North Capitol Street, it was on the West side, on an alley in the middle of a square block." That’s all for now. Dolph Below is a picture sent in by Jim Misenheimer 
April 1, 2018
On Monday April 2, WTOP Radio (103.5) will be running interviews with some of our Retired Brothers who were on the job for the 1968 riots. This will be running throughout the day. There will also be postings on wtop.com. Jack Moore of WTOP was at our last RFA meeting and did the interviews. He will make a CD of the raw interviews for the museum, with permission for us to copy as we like. Thanks, Jim James K. Embrey March 25, 2018
DCFD Personel Actions SO 62 below
March 13, 2018
Sick List Update: Update and correction on Harry Davis. Should be that he is continuing to improve with his walking with a cane and walker. Harry is home. Feb. 27, 2018
Sick List Additions: Jeff Burriss has been diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis (lung scarring). On oxygen 24/7 Update on Bob Harrington's place of residence. He is now in the assisted living quarters at the Charlotte Hall Veterans home in Charlotte Hall, MD. Same address Charlote Hall Veterans Home 29449 Charlote Hall Rd, Charlote Hall, MD 20622. Ph. 301 884 8171 Ex.7314#. It is important to use the # sign after the extension number or it won't connect, Rm314D Update on Jim Seavey Feb. 25, 2018 At this time Jim Seavey is NOT allowed visitors due to complications from surgery. Jim Seavey had his hip replaced Feb. 22. Feb. 19, 2018
Sick List Addition: Vincent "Vinny" Austin Correction: has cancer of the kidney, and spine. Please keep Vinny in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Elliot Goodman is recovering from Eye surgery. Elliot had to remain face down with no pressure on his eye for two weeks. He is now past the worst of it. | ||||
Honor Guard
In an effort to provide our retired brothers (at the time of their demise) with a dignified, and respectable presence, the Retired Association has decided to organize a "Honor Guard". This will not be a precision - spit and polish - drill team type concept, but simply a list of retired brother firefighters who may have known and worked with the departed, or at least served during the same time frame. Participation by this Honor Guard will be ONLY By request of the family, and only to the extent that the family desires.
To include but not limited to pallbearers, (active or honorary) - liaison between the family and visiting fire fighters, or simply lending a fire service presence.
The "uniform of the day" for this honor guard shall from this day forward be known as the "Lockrow Suit" which will consist of a navy blue blazer, white shirt, gray slacks, and black shoes (properly polished) and official Honor Guard tie issued by the Association.
For those who wish to participate, and do not own a "Lockrow Suit" we have made arrangements with "Men's Warehouse" for a very good discount on the blazer and slacks.
The more members who participate in this honor guard will provide for a large cadre to draw from meaning less travel and less frequent events.
Please give this Honor Guard serious consideration, and join us in providing our departed members with class, dignity, and proper respect.
To volunteer please contact :
Tom Scherer Joe O'Neil
301-609-7923 410-507-2450
chieftom77@verizon.net joeoneil9@hotmail.com
To include but not limited to pallbearers, (active or honorary) - liaison between the family and visiting fire fighters, or simply lending a fire service presence.
The "uniform of the day" for this honor guard shall from this day forward be known as the "Lockrow Suit" which will consist of a navy blue blazer, white shirt, gray slacks, and black shoes (properly polished) and official Honor Guard tie issued by the Association.
For those who wish to participate, and do not own a "Lockrow Suit" we have made arrangements with "Men's Warehouse" for a very good discount on the blazer and slacks.
The more members who participate in this honor guard will provide for a large cadre to draw from meaning less travel and less frequent events.
Please give this Honor Guard serious consideration, and join us in providing our departed members with class, dignity, and proper respect.
To volunteer please contact :
Tom Scherer Joe O'Neil
301-609-7923 410-507-2450
chieftom77@verizon.net joeoneil9@hotmail.com
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RFA Pocket Badge Order Form
EXAMPLE JOSEPH C. HEALY RETIRED FIREFIGHTER’S ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON DC FIRE DEPARTMENT T-9 Please send a check for $45 with your name and address and the way you want your badge to read to: Joe Healy 7511 Woodville Road Mt. Airy, MD 21771 (A fourth line can be added for an extra $2) 
2014 DCFD Challenge Coin $10 each. Sales benefit DCFD Firefighters Burn Foundation. Contact Elliot 301-807-8192 or dcfirebye@aol.com
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Members of the Retired Association can now order an official Fire Dept. badge on-line. Just click on the site below and find the badge you want and follow the instructions. (The difference between the active badge and our badge is that it has the word "RETIRED" is on the top.)
Thanks to Jimmy Martin, the link has been fixed. They advised that if you are still having problems, to turn off your pop-up blocker. Click Here to order 
Friendship Fire Assn. Celebrates 75 Years of Dedicated Service to the DCFD. Challenge Coin is available for a $10 Donation.Thanks to All For Your Support and the Privilege to be a part of our Great Department , The DCFD. To Obtain Coins Contact Elliot 301-807-8192 , Vito or any FFA Member.
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Meetings are held the first Monday of each month 11:00 hrs. except July, August and September.
Local 36 Kenny Cox Building
2120 Bladensburg Rd. NE, Suite 210
Washington, D.C. 20018
Snow Policy:
IF SNOW CLOSES OR DELAYS THE PRINCE GEORGE'S SCHOOL SYSTEM , THERE WILL BE NO RFA MEETING THAT DAY.
Local 36 Kenny Cox Building
2120 Bladensburg Rd. NE, Suite 210
Washington, D.C. 20018
Snow Policy:
IF SNOW CLOSES OR DELAYS THE PRINCE GEORGE'S SCHOOL SYSTEM , THERE WILL BE NO RFA MEETING THAT DAY.
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