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Mar. 18, 2020

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A Profile in Courage: COVID-19 ‘Strike Team’ Member Blake Anderson, EMT

“Any time something like this comes up, I try to help out as best as I can,” said Anderson. Last year, he was sent to the Camp Fire, which ravaged Butte County, California.

A Profile in Courage: COVID-19 ‘Strike Team’ Member Blake Anderson, EMT

Sep. 04, 2019

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Imperial County Emergency Medical Services Workers Join AFSCME

Taking a page from Riverside EMS workers, EMS professionals in Imperial County also took action – they voted resoundingly to join AFSCME Local 4911.

Imperial County Emergency Medical Services Workers Join AFSCME

Jul. 31, 2019

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New Southern California EMS Contract to Set Standard for the Industry

The 450 emergency medical services (EMS) workers of United EMS Workers/AFSCME Local 4911 in Riverside, California, have reached a groundbreaking, four-year tentative agreement with American Medical Response after months of difficult and contentious n

New Southern California EMS Contract to Set Standard for the Industry

Jul. 24, 2019

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At Last. Congress Authorizes Permanent 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund

After years of debate and delay, Congress has finally passed a bill to ensure that first responders who suffered health problems after responding to the Sept.

At Last. Congress Authorizes Permanent 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund

Jul. 10, 2019

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42 Years of Honorable Service – 9/11 Responder Honored During Retirement

On the evening of June 26, members and colleagues gathered to honor Jim Tucciarelli, who retired after serving the people of the city of New York for more than 42 years and acting as a staunch advocate for fellow first responders who worked at Ground Zero.

42 Years of Honorable Service – 9/11 Responder Honored During Retirement