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Click below 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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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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April 25-27
Florida Reunion |
April 30 11:00
S. MD Lunch |
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April 22, 2025
Upcoming retirement dinner. Sunday May 4, 2025 13:00 Hrs North Beach FD 8536 Bayside Rd. North Beach MD See Flyer for more info. April 17, 2025
The RFA was notified of the death of Non Member Jon Wesley Jackson. See obit below for more information. www.stricklandfuneralservices.com/obituary/jon-jackson 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 April 19 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 
April 4, 2024
Sick List Addition: 1St VP Steven Mills will be having total knee replacement surgery. March 30, 2025
Below are pictures sent in by the family of Elvin Davis E-12 1950 to 1968 March 3, 2025
The RFA voted Steven Mills as the new 1st VP at today's meeting. Welcome Brother Mills, and thank you for stepping up! Stefan Ventura will still be doing the website, Facebook page, e-mail, and membership. 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 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.
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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April 20, 2025
Sick List addition: Please keep Butch Oliff in your thoughts and prayers. Butch has been going through a rough patch the last few months. He had two rods, and 3 screws put in his back. Then a total hip replacement. Now he is dealing with pneumonia. Butch is up for some calls, but still needs his rest. Thank you in advance. April 15, 2025
BFC Mike White is retiring. There will be a retirement dinner at the Quarters of Engine 11 on May 31st at 1800. There is a flyer attached with all the information below. RSVP by 5/20. Pass along to anyone that you think may be interested, but please don't post to social media. Thanks April 10, 2025
A nice tribute article in the local paper about Billy FitzGerald, and his service. See link below www.thecentralvirginian.com/news/burning-bright/article_f2b01d09-93a6-4c92-81fb-680d56a5ff65.html 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/ 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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April 15, 2025
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Member Stephen Shipp Jr.. Brother Shipp passed away today April 15, 2025 from occupational related cancer. Brother Shipp was 47 years old. Brother Shipp was appointed to the DCFD on 4-19-2004 to E-33 and retired on 5-18-2024 T-7 Tech. Funeral Arrangements will be posted once they are available. April 15, 2025
Assit Fire Chief Jim Hanson is retiring after 25 years. Luncheon on April 25 11-2 2215 Adams Place. See flyer below for more information April 10, 2025
Message from Local 36 and the RFA Brothers & Sisters, There are still spots remaining for Ultrasound Health Screenings! We encourage members to participate in these screenings. Early detection is the name of the game when it comes to occupational illnesses. Please see the flyer below for more information on the services provided and sign-up instructions. March 30, 2025
The Emerald Society is hosting a golf tournament May 5th to raise money for the fight against ALS. They are also looking for hole sponsors at $50.00 per hole. See Flyer below for more info: 
Jan. 22, 2025
DCFD 2025 Work Schedule below: 
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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