Metro-Dade IAFF Local 1403

Metro-Dade Firefighters

IAFF Local 1403

Metro Dade Firefighters Local 1403 regrets to announce the passing of Retired FF Steven Bahr on August 11, 2019. He just turned 70 this year as well. Steven proudly served MDFR for 30 years. He was hired 3/18/74 and retired in 6/30/04.

Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace. Services to be announced.

Retired Chief Patrick Lyons

Metro-Dade Firefighters Local 1403 regrets to announce the passing of Retired Chief Patrick Lyons on August 11, 2019. He just turned 70. Chief Lyons proudly served MDFR for 35 years. He was an avid mountain biker and frisbee golf player and lived his life to the fullest.

Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace. Services to be announced.

Retired FF Michael McFall

Metro Dade Firefighters Local 1403 regrets to announce the passing of Retired FF Michael McFall on August 11, 2019. He was surrounded by family. Mike retired in 2006 and was 63 years old. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.

Membership Information Update

During the up-coming weeks, Local 1403 will begin the process of updating its membership database in an effort to continue improving our communication with our members. Local 1403 is looking to utilize modern platforms that facilitate getting information out to large groups.

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Paycheck Workshop

Tuesday July 30th before General Membership Meeting come by an participate in our first "Paycheck Workshop" presented by Rick Fernandez. 1900- 2000 at the Union Hall.

Lt. Dewey Henry Scholarship Fund

Metro-Dade Firefighters Local 1403 will like to congratulate the winners of this year's scholarship. First we would like to congratulate the entire High School class of 2019 on their graduation and wish them the best on their upcoming journey. The selection of essays gets more difficult every year and this year it was no exception. The upcoming freshman class that turned in essay this year all did a terrific job. The two female winners are Samantha Salvi Cruz - Al Cruz and Erin Hall - Lena and Donny Hall. The male winners are Dylan Blake - Paul Blake and Giovanni Abril Jr - Giovanni Abril. Once again CONGRATULATIONS !!!!

Golf Tournament

Every September, professional firefighters/golfers, (including retirees) from all around the country and Canada get together in a different city to trade hats, shirts, and war stories and play some golf! It is a 3-day tournament for golfers of all abilities. You can enter as a four-man team, two-man team, or individuals. (Individuals will be flighted). The package includes 3-days of golf, three breakfasts, three lunches, and three sit down dinners, (including a final night awards banquet), nightly hospitality rooms, lots of prizes and awards, and tons of fun! This year‘s package is $374 plus lodging per player. $134 per/night. (Two Bedroom Villas- 4 people = $34 per person per night) Spouses are also welcome at a non-golfer rate. Last September we were in Washington D.C. This September our tournament will be at the Legends Golf Resort in Myrtle Beach, Sep. 23-25, 2019. Check out the website at www.firefightersgolftournament.com

This is a great camaraderie event!. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at Ltsparkee@aol.com, or call me at 954-658-8215

Historic Day in Tallahassee

Local 1403 would like to say THANK YOU to Florida Governor Ron De Santis for signing SB 426 into law today. Today Florida is demonstrating its commitment to provide coverage for treatment for firefighters battling cancer. Thank you to the bill sponsors and representatives for your unwavering support. On behalf of Florida's firefighters and their families we THANK YOU.

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FF Jeffery Roper

In a moment's notice within the blink of an eye Stephanie Roper unexpectedly passed away. Stephanie Roper is the wife of our MDFR brother Jeffery Roper who works on R 78 C Shift. I was fortunate enough to have met Stephanie, and let me just say she was a very special person, a great mother, and a dedicated and caring wife.

The IAFF's 100 Year History

Take a look at the history of The IAFF during the last 100 years.

IAFF Recovery Center

Looking for Web design help

We are looking for a member or members that have experience in web design. The local wants to improve our webpage and need your help. Thanks Please contact Gabe Nemeth 305-281-1184 cell Gabe.nemeth@local1403.org

The BrotHerhood Initiative

Brotherhood as defined by Merriam-Webster; feelings of friendship, support, and understanding between people: a group or organization of people who have the same interests, jobs, etc. In the fire service, we know it means so much more. Brotherhood means that we are there for one another. It means we have each other’s backs.

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