It is with deep regret that Local 1241 announce the passing of Retired MPO Edward “Ned” Farley.  MPO Farley passed away suddenly Tuesday morning, August 12th

DOB: February 19th, 1945

Regular FF: April 28, 1969

Driver: February 02, 1975

Retired: July, 03. 1995

26 years, 3 months "on the job".  

Rest in Peace  Brother

IAFF 2008 Convention Brief

The message was loud and clear, while over all fire activity was down LODD's where on an increase.

Though several catagories of causes such as heart disease and vehical accidents where at the top of the list, the underlining root cause for the majority of LODD's seem to be pointing at staffing as many municipalities come under economic pressures and cut costs by cutting personel. The IAFF has put this at the top of its list and will be lobbying hard for more federal dollars so no fire company rolls out its quarters with less than four of five riding on board.

The West Hartford Fire Fighters Scholarship Fund was started to honor the brotherhood of the Fire Fighters.  The first scholarship was awarded in April 2008 to Allie LeBlanc, daughter of Captain Jerry and Kelly LeBlanc of Farmington.   Allie a 2008 graduate of Farmington High School hopes to get a degree in Physical Therapy.  She has been accepted at the University of Connecticut for the Fall of 2008. 

While at Farmington High School, Allie was on the first honor roll for 4 years.  She was active in Student Council, Varsity Cross Country, Track and Field (Pole Vaulting- ranked 6^th in all conference), & Gymnastics.  She has placed in “All Conference” in many of her sports.  Her Community Service awards include Relay for Life, Special Olympics, Math & Spanish Tutoring and many other activities. 

Four members of Local 1241 complete there three class cycle of Union Labor school at Uconn.  This years class was on arbitration. 

FF Michael Boivin, LT Carl Dojan & AO Daniel Yost (Missing from picture is FF Marsha McCurdy)

Four new members are sworn in and have there badges pinned on at a ceremony on June 20th, 2008.  Three of the four new members were also sworn in to the Local on June 24th at the monthly union meeting. 

Congradulations and Welcome to Local 1241!!