LAKE HAVASU CITY PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION

What's New at LHCPFFA 2974

Posted On: Aug 10, 2009 (20:28:01)

A benefit fund has been created at Bank of America for donations for Matt Maloney. Donations can be dropped off at any LHC fire station or at Bank of America. Checks should be made out to Matt Maloney Benefit Fund.

Current List of Positions slated to be CUT.

Updated On: Mar 18, 2009 (11:19:00)

Below is a list of positions that are slated to elimintated from the Lake Havasu City Fire Department. If these positions are not filled it will mean we will not be able to provide the same level of service to the community that they deserve.

Positions already vacant:

1. 1 Division Chief- Technical Services

2. 1 Public Education Specialist

3. 1 FF Position vacated due to resignation

4. 1 FF Position vacated because member transferred back to water department to save someone else’s job, position slated not to be filled.

5. 2 FF positions slated for Reduction In Force (RIF) and currently on Admin Leave

6. 3 Part-time positions (clerical staff) eliminated (2 laid off, 1 open positions)

7. 2 Fire Inspector positions eliminated, Personnel transferred to suppression to assist with staffing

These positions will be lost in the upcoming months due to retirement:

8. 4 Suppression personnel slated to retire prior to May 31, 2009. These positions are slated not to be filled.

9. 1 Fire Inspector slated to retire in February 2010. Slated not to be filled

10. 2 Suppression Personnel Slated to retire in February 2010. These positions are slated not to be filled.

There are also 3 additional suppression positions that could be lost if the agreement between the LHPFFA and the City in not signed. This agreement states that the Association will take an additional 1% Pay Cut (on top of the 5% the city is initiating) and agree to forfeit Holiday Straight Pay for the 09/10 fiscal year with the contract to expire June 30, 2010. Upon the expiration of the contract the 1% pay cut will expire and holiday straight pay will recommence as of July 1, 2010.

Response to Citizen Concerns: Possible Fire Department Cuts

Updated On: Apr 03, 2009 (10:06:00)

Over the past week the Lake Havasu Professional Firefighters have received numerous phone calls, emails and direct questions from concerned residents in response to the recent newspaper article which stated 6 firefighters were slated to be laid off due to budgetary constraints. As a result, many rumors have begun to surface about reductions in service and manpower. We feel it is important for our citizens and visitors alike to be aware of the consequences of the proposed fire department budget being unveiled to the City Council on March 24, 2009.

2009/2010 Fire Department Budget Cuts:

Possible closure of Fire Station #6 servicing auto dealers, airport, mall and other big box retailers (Lowes, Home Depot, Havasu RV, etc.)
Elimination of 6 active firefighters and one public educator
Elimination of 8 additional FD positions due to retirement (firefighters, engineers, captains and one inspector)

Consequences of proposed budget cuts:

Risk of increased insurance rates due to reduction of ISO rating
Increased risk to LHC residents and visitors
Increased risk to fire department personnel due to reduction in manpower
Increased response time to emergencies due to fewer units available for response
Increase in overall scene time due to reduction in manpower
Increased property loss due to less available firefighters on scene
Decrease in the number of off duty firefighters available for call back during large incidents
Reduction of firefighter resources by 20%

Call volumes for Lake Havasu City continue to rise. In 2008 there were 9,900 Fire Department Apparatus Responses to your calls for help. If you are opposed to compromising service delivery through a reduction of available fire and EMS resources you are strongly encouraged to contact your Mayor, City Council, City Manager and Fire Chief to express your concerns.

There are no second chances in response to fire and medical emergencies

Please contact the Mayor and Council at:

Lake Havasu Municipal Offices

2330 McCulloch Blvd.

LHC AZ, 86403

PH: 928-453-4152

Fax: 928-453-6909

"Anything Less Than Outstanding Is Unacceptable" Captain Terence Hatton FDNY Rescue 1, Died 9/11/01

Updated On: Jul 13, 2007 (06:37:00)

Paramedic Program In Lake Havasu

Updated On: Mar 18, 2009 (11:20:00)

If you are interested in a Paramedic program in Lake Havasu this year look at our message board. Brother Lawless is setting a program up in LHC around the 2/4 work schedule. He needs 10 students. If your interested contact him. All his info is in the post he put on the member message board. J.Stello