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Supplemental Dental and Vision plans will be with "United Healthcare"
Contact Customer Service New 11-16-23 Iris West, Benefits Advisor 410-337-7577 ext. 162 iwest@sfandc.com For more info Click Here |
Feb. 26 11:00
S. MD Lunch
S. MD Lunch
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Feb. 15, 2025
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA member Kenneth S. Stephens. Brother Stephens passed away suddenly on May 7, 2023 at the age of 77. Brother Stephens was appointed to the DCFD on 5-2-1968 E-29 and retired on 1-9-1993 E-9 Tech. The funeral has already taken place. Save the date
Fall Cookout October 11, 2025 American Legion Post 238 6265 Brandywine Rd. Hughesville, Md (301) 274-3522 October 11, 2025 12:00 - 5:00 PM Cost - $25 - No personal alcohol - County Law Side dishes and desserts are welcomed if members want to bring them Mail checks made out to the RFA for $25.00 each to Stephen Kuhn 8339 Wagon Wheel Rd. Alexandria, VA 22309-2143 Feb. 14, 2025
The RFA regrets to announce the death of non RFA member Patrick C. McMahan. Brother McMahan passed away on 2-13-25 at the age of 72. Brother McMahan was appointed to the DCFD in September of 1980 to T-15 and retired in July 2008 as T15 Truck Driver. A Celebration of Life will be held on March 2nd from 12pm-4pm at: The Manor at Silo Falls 19501 Georgia Ave Brookeville, MD 20833 Feb. 12, 2025
Upcoming Retirement dinner for Shannon Simister to be held on March 1 at E-9/T-9 See Flyer below for more info: E-30 T-17 70th Anniversary Dinner.
All active, retired, and former members are invited to a dinner on April 5th. See Flyer below for more info. Feb. 3, 2025
Sick List Update on Milton Miller Milton Miller is in Holmes Hospital in Melbourne, Fl. No calls or visitors at this time. Feb. 1, 2025
The DCFD is offering Esophageal Cancer screening for retired members. President Partridge, The department's Cancer Advisory Council is hosting an Esophageal cancer screening event and would like to extend the invitation to our retired members. I have attached the order that will be published to the department for more information. Retired members are welcome for walk-in appointments at 4 Engine anytime during the three days of screening between the hours of 0700-1500. I would greatly appreciate If you could distribute this information and invitation to all the retired members in the area. Thank you! Joshua R. Smith Lieutenant - No. 22 Engine Co, Platoon #2 District of Columbia Fire Department Direct: 202-673-3222 Cell: 214-734-4632 Email: joshua.smith@dc.gov See flyer below for more info 
There is now a Washington DC Fire Fighters Memorial Foundation this is a 501c non profit. They are collecting money to put up a permanent memorial to the Fallen DC Firefighters. They are looking for sites, getting permits, hiring an artist to design the memorial. It is all in the early stages, but money is needed to get things moving.
https://www.dcfallenfirefightersfoundation.org 
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Feb. 18, 2025
Sick List Addition: Kim Mattox has requested to be added to the sick list. A message from Kim below: Tomorrow is surgery number 3 in last 12 months. It’s a long story from a dog knocking me down in parking lot almost a year ago to the day. Prayers please tomorrow’s surgery is the beginning of complete recovery with L4-5 nerve decompression w/Discectomy. In excellent hands… already scheduled my first PT April 10th!! Please give my love, greetings to everyone. With the deepest of gratitude, Kim Feb. 15, 2025
Message from Brother Phil Buffa regarding the Social Security Act. I found a youtube video about Congressman John Larson saying that the SSA is aiming to process the new SS Fairness Act changes by the end of March. So there is a possibility we will start getting the increases soon. I'm so excited about it..I hope it's true! Here is the video link: (about 4:05 when Larson started talking about the timeline) PLEASE NOTE: The March date is NOT concrete. Larson said that the SSA is HOPEFUL they can be done by that date. So please think about this as an estimated date. Hopefully there will be NO delays. Let's pray everything will go smoothly. We will believe it when we see it. https://youtu.be/JBy2icDsR3A Feb. 10, 2025
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member Arthur "Art" Tudge. Brother Tudge passed away suddenly on 2-9-25 at the age of 89. Brother Tudge was appointed to the DCFD on 5-12-1963 to T-10 and retired on 6-26-1983 E-16 WD Funeral Arrangements will be posted once they are available. Feb. 1, 2025
Message from the DC Retirement Board regarding your 1099 tax form As tax season approaches, I wanted to provide some important information in case you receive inquiries related to the 2024 Form 1099-R from retirees/survivors. Please note that the 2024 Form 1099-R was mailed in late January to the address on file with the District of Columbia Retirement Board (DCRB). If a member does not receive their 2024 Form 1099-R by February 16, 2025, they can obtain a copy through one of the following methods:
Jan. 26, 2025
Message from IAFF regarding the WEP Social Security Act. This answers a lot of the questions most of us have had. Click on the link below https://www.iaff.org/news/qa-how-will-the-social-security-fairness-act-impact-me/ Jan 3, 2025
Retirement dinners for Capt. Jason Moore. See flyers below for more info: Nov. 1, 2024
The DCFIRE&EMS Foundation has put up a website on the history of the DC Fire Dept. Lots of great info, and photos. Link below https://www.dcfireemshistory.org/ May 28, 2024
The DCFD has launched a new project to honor members who have died in the line of duty. DC Firefighter Memorial Helmet Project. On Tuesday May 28, firefighters from DC will launch the DC Firefighters Memorial Project and hang the first of 102 memorial helmets on DC streetlight and Pepco utility poles throughout the District to honor firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty. Links below to both the DC Fire and EMS Foundation website, and the story on WUSA 9 www.dcfireemsfoundation.org/so/84O_yCxC5?languageTag=en&cid=ae664f96-9389-4313-becc-c88a41a9ddb1 www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/dc/memorial-helmets-to-honor-dc-firefighters-who-lost-their-lives-in-line-of-duty/65-6f70b363-0b6b-414d-8156-e221deaabba7 Nov. 9, 2023
District of Columbia Police Officers and Firefighters’ Retirement Plan Summary Plan Description 2023 See attached file below
Jan. 28, 2022
Federal Tax deduction info for retirees below
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Golf Opportunities During the Florida Reunion:
We have been able to secure a limited number of Tee Times for Golf Opportunities during the Florida Reunion on a First-Come, First-Served basis on both Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26, at the following venues: Saturday, April 26, 2025: Twin Isles Country Club 301 Madrid Avenue Punta Gorda, FL 33950 (10 minutes from our venue) Tee Times begin at 0930ish. Cost: $79 PP inc. Tax, Green Fees and Cart Friday, April 25, 2025 (For those Early-Bird arrivals): Deep Creek Golf Club 1260 San Cristobal Avenue Punta Gorda, FL 33983 (13 minutes from our venue) Tee Times begin at 0930ish. Cost: $65 PP inc. Tax, Green Fee and Cart. Anyone attending the Reunion wishing to take advantage of either/both of these golf opportunities should contact John Lee by phone/text at 703.915.6994; or by email at jlee1257@gmail.com nlt March 30. Hope to see you there! Thank You!! 2025 Florida Reunion Flyer below. April 25-27 Punta Gorda Florida When making your reservations make sure it's with the Hotel front desk
Feb. 20, 2025
Photos from today's Annapolis "Lunch". Looks like everyone was on a liquid diet. Photos submitted by Paul Wood. Feb. 16, 2025
Latest DCFD Personnel Actions below:
Feb. 14, 2025
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA member James "Bo" Bojalad. Brother Bojalad passed away Feb. 2, 2025 after a long battle with MS, at the age of 83. Brother Bojalad was appointed to the DCFD on 9-2-1962 to T-14, and retired on 2-23-1991 E-21 Tech Funeral Arrangements will be posted when they are available. Feb 12, 2025
The 2025 COLA has been announced. Police/Fire Plan annuitants hired before November 10, 1996, will receive a COLA of 2.9%, and as the percentage is lower than the 3.0% cap, annuitants hired on or after November 10, 1996 will also receive a COLA of 2.9%. Annuitants who retired from either Plan after March 1, 2024 and before March 1, 2025 will receive a prorated amount of the appropriate percentage comparable to the number of months they were retired prior to March 1, 2025. In accordance with the provisions of the applicable statutes, the effective date of these increases is March 1, 2025, and they are payable to eligible annuitants effective April 1, 2025. Click on link below for more details: dcrb.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dcrb/release_content/attachments/2025%20DCRB%20Cost%20of%20Living%20-%20DCHR%20Approval%20Feb%203%202025.pdf Jan. 22, 2025
DCFD 2025 Work Schedule below: 
NEW LUNCH
The Central Virginia retired fireman's group meets the 1st Thursday of every month. It's a great group of old friends who meet to reminisce and relive old times. Please join us, bring your wives and plan for a nice meal. This month we will be meeting on Thursday, November 7th at 1pm at following location: Clearwater Grill 4276 Germanna Hwy Locust Grove Va Gary Dwyer 540-207-2153 Twiggy44@gmail.com July 12, 2024
The DC Bar Pro Bono Center has made an offer to do Pro Bono wills for our members making less than 60k a year. See below for more info, and attached flyer. Dear Mr. Partridge: I am writing to follow up on our conversation earlier this week regarding the “Wills for Heroes” estate planning project we are organizing for 09/11. Please find attached a flyer to send out to your membership and post on your website. We would really like to get interested individuals signed up and started on preparation by the end of this month, so anything you could do to bring this to the special attention of your disabled or older retired firefighters who would qualify would be appreciated. Thank you so much for your interest and all you do for fellow firefighters! Very truly yours, Murray MURRAY D. SCHEEL (he/him/his) Managing Attorney, Future Planning & Probate D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center 901 4th Street NW Washington, DC 20001 202.780.2593 www.dcbar.org/pro-bono
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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
capttom44@outlook.com 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
capttom44@outlook.com 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) |
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 |
Meetings will be announced on this site, and our Facebook page.
Local 36 Kenny Cox Building
3002 12th St. N.E Washington, D.C. 20017
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
3002 12th St. N.E Washington, D.C. 20017
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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