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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 |
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Oct. 15 11:30
NOVA Lunch |
Oct. 15 11:30
Chambersburg Lunch |
Oct. 17 12:00
Annapolis Lunch |
Oct. 19 12:00
RFA Cookout |
Oct. 30 11:00
S. MD Lunch |
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Oct. 15, 2024
Update on Bobby Bradshaw: Bobby is now home recovering from his surgery. He is feeling a lot better, and glad to be home, but requests no phone calls at this time. Sept. 23, 2024
Discharge petition for Social Security Fairness Act will get a vote on House floor In a historic development, a majority of House lawmakers side with fire fighters and other public servants as they seek to eliminate the costly WEP/GPO penalties Click on link below for more info: https://www.iaff.org/news/discharge-petition-for-social-security-fairness-act-will-get-a-vote-on-house-floor/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFe7fRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHdhXR89ZiBjvlyivXumvQZQg_8rDtD8MFj2IRwdlKKHgC9CHYHwImHUflQ_aem_Udks8qiaxK_iPn73R5t8NQ Sept. 14, 2024
List of upcoming DC Firefighter Memorial Helmet Project dates E17 Memorial Helmet Project Ceremony Sept. 20, 2024 09:00 @E-17's Quarters E17 LODD # 56 Sergeant Vernon C. Richardson and LODD # 62 Captain Raymond E. Oden Private Allen Lewis (76) Engine Company Number 31. September 20, 1952 Quarters of E-31 Driver William Caton (23) Engine Company Number 18. February 14, 1910 Killed in the line of duty on February 14, 1910, while responding on a Local Alarm to 1308 1st Street S.E., Box 531. Point of contact: Captain Sam Cutler - E-18-2 Engine Company 11/ Truck Company 6/ Battalion Chief 4 Memorial Helmet Ceremony Lieutenant Francis M. Smith (24) January 10, 1909 Engine 11 Private William H. Richards (33) October 11, 1918 Engine 11 Private John F. Farr (38) December 29, 1918 Engine 11 Captain Charles A.E. Watt (31) December 18, 1916 Truck 6 Private Frederick W. Cheeney (36) October 18, 1918 Truck 6 Battalion Chief Peter R. Davis (47) June 13, 1930 Battalion Chief 4 See flyer below from E-11 for more info Sept. 10, 2024
2025 Florida Reunion Flyer below. April 25-27 Punta Gorda Florida When making your reservations make sure it's with the Hotel front desk 
Aug. 23, 2024
A message from Ed Smith regarding the WEP reduction to Social Security. First responders are uniting to restore fairness in Social Security. Click on link below for more info: www.iaff.org/news/iaff-fop-endorse-discharge-petition-for-social-security-fairness-act/ 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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Oct. 15, 2024
Good News! Billy Crapo would like to be taken off of the sick list!! Oct. 14, 2024
Robert Lohr retired from E-24 who is also a member of the American Legion Riders in Wv. is assisting with others in helping Hurricane Victims Relief in North Carolina who need food, water, clothing, medicine, and other essentials in the effective areas. Keep the donations coming everyone we have made about 5 trips so far. Another 2 big loads are in the making. We are starting to make a difference now. See photo below Sept. 28, 2024
Latest DCFD Personnel Actions below:
Sept. 5, 2024
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member Andrew "Andy" Wade. Brother Wade passed away today, Aug. 2, 2024 at the age of 87. Brother Wade was appointed to the DCFD on 5-26-1958 to E-21 and retired on 7-8-1984 BFC 2. Funeral Arrangements for Andy Wade Nov. 2, 2024 See Flyer below:
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
Feb. 22, 2023
Explanation of COLA, and Equalization Police & Fire: Cost-of-Living Adjustments If there is an increase in the yearly cost of living, your retirement benefit may be adjusted to reflect such an increase. The increase (if applicable) is payable in April each year. To establish if a COLA is paid, at the beginning of each calendar year the Mayor determines the percentage of change in the Consumer Price Index – All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the previous calendar year. The determination is based on the difference between the CPI-U published for December of the year that just ended (the preceding year) and the CPI-U published for December two years prior (the second preceding year). Where the determination indicates a rise in the CPI-U, you may receive a COLA. The increase in your annual retirement benefit is calculated as follows: • If your retirement is effective on or before March 1 of the preceding year, you will receive the full percentage COLA adjusted to the nearest 1/10th of 1%. • The COLA for Tier 3 members is capped at 3%. Below is an attached documents explaining Equalization written by Kenny Cox Jan. 28, 2022
Federal Tax deduction info for retirees below
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Aug. 22, 2024
Mark your calendars: FALL REUNION PICNIC RFA Fall reunion Picnic Saturday, October 19, 2024 12:00 -5:00 PM American Legion Post 238 6265 Brandywine Rd Hughesville, MD 20637 Cost - $25. per person Mail Checks made out to the RFA to Joe Healy 7511 Woodville Rd. Mt. Airy, MD 21771-9209 You are encouraged to bring any sides and/or desserts. No outside alcohol allowed. County law. Sept. 21, 2024
Funeral Arrangements for Bernie Bowerman: Friday October 18th at 1:30 at the Sarasota National Cemetery. 9810 State Road 72 Sarasota, FL 34241. That’s only 30 minutes. There will be a memorial service before at 11:00 at the Church of Hope at 2300 Lakewood Ranch Blvd Sarasota, FL 34240. Since the cemetery is only 30 minutes (Taps and folding of the flag), we’ll be having a Celebration of Life right after Below are flyers for upcoming retirement dinners for Marco Baylor, and Steve Shipp
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 
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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3002 12th St. N.E Washington, D.C. 20017
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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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