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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 05-14-2025 Benefits Advisor Cynthia Brothers Customer Service Represenative 10075 Red Run Boulevard, Suite 550 Owings Mills, MD 21117 410-337-7577 ext 157 cbrothers@sfandc.com |
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Sept. 16 11:30
NOVA Lunch |
Sept. 16 11:30
Chambersburg Lunch |
Sept. 18 12:00
Annapolis Lunch |
Sept. 24 11:00
S. MD Lunch |
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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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Aug. 29, 2025
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member Harry O. Burks Jr. Brother Burks passed away today Aug. 29, 2025 at the age of 91. We do not have Brother Burks appointment date. Brother Burks retired from the DCFD on 1-5-85 DFC Funeral Arrangements will be posted once they are available. Aug. 22, 2025
Photos from this months Annapolis Lunch submitted by Paul Wood. July 26, 2025
Sick List Addition: George Donahue had a major heart attack last week and thankfully he got to hospital in time. He underwent triple bypass surgery along with a stent and is expected to return to good health in due time. Right now he is in a lot of pain and asking for thoughts and prayers from his brothers and sisters from DCFD. Also George is OK with texts but please NO CALLS while he recovers. He will get back to everyone in due time and appreciates everyone concerns. Aug. 22, 2025
Latest DCFD Personnel Actions below:
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/ Nov. 9, 2023
District of Columbia Police Officers and Firefighters’ Retirement Plan Summary Plan Description 2023 See attached file 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 |
Sept. 9, 2025
Update on Richard Small Richard’s surgery went well. He is back in ICU recovering over the next few days. Thank you for all the continued prayers Sept. 6, 2025 Update on Richard Small: Richard’s family requested that no visitors are allowed right now. He is in the ICU currently. His family is thankful and appreciates all the support they have received. Sept. 4, 2025 Update: Richard Small is still in Georgetown hospital recovering from Tuesdays surgery. Unfortunately they were not able to remove all of the tumor the first time. The Surgeon has scheduled another surgery early next week to remove more. The family would like to thank everyone for all the continued prayers and support. Sept. 1, 2025 Sick List Addition: Please keep Richard Small in your thoughts and prayers. Brother Small is going in Georgetown Hospital on Tuesday Sept. 2 to have a brain tumor removed. Updates will be posted as we get them. 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 Aug. 8, 2025
Message from President Partridge: Regarding the Maryland Home Town Heroes Act Tax deduction The Executive Board has been getting notified of yet another round of random audits from the State of Maryland Comptroller’s Office, myself included. I ask that all members provide the documentation asked for in the audits be submitted. Additionally, I am requesting all members that have received an audit letter, provide me the information on when they received their notification, the tax year affected, the outcome of the audit, and any pertinent information submitted to the auditor. There are several members currently in the appeal process, including myself. I know of several members whom received favorable outcomes and many more who have been denied the tax credit. The purpose of this request is to garner information for a letter on behalf of the membership to the Maryland State Comptroller to show the inconsistencies of his auditing staff regarding the provisions of the Hometown Heroes Act. There needs to be consistency across the board in the decisions made by the auditor’s in his office. Thank you in advance for your cooperation regarding this matter. If any member needs any assistance the Executive Board is here to assist. Jimmy P July 24, 2025
Correction The last post regarding Dental and Vision Benefits only pertained to the Active Members of the Department. Below are both the Dental and Vision Benefits for retirees. Dental Plan below
Vision plan below
Jan. 22, 2025
DCFD 2025 Work Schedule below: 
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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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