Local 1158 has received the 2nd Termination Arbitration Award in the 4th quarter of 2018. The Local was recently notified by our Legal Counsel, Donnelly & Gross from Gainesville, Florida, regarding these two Arbitration Awards.
The first Arbitration Award involved the Termination of Fire Lieutenant Nate Brooks of Clearwater Fire & Rescue. Read More...
Hello to All,
The new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Clearwater and Clearwater Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 1158, Inc., has been posted. Please contact us if you have any questions. Thank you. Read More... Download: CFR IAFF 2018-21 CBA.pdf
All members of Recruit Class #20 have successfully completed their Class and they have been assigned to their respective Shifts. We wish all of them a Safe and Successful career with Clearwater Fire & Rescue. Stay Safe! Read More...
General President Schaitberger visiting Clearwater Fire Station #46 during IAFF Leadership Training Summit. Station #46 stopped by for a quick chat and photo opportunity. Read More...
5/2/2012
What is a Firefighter Worth?
There has been so much talk recently about things like containing costs, lowering taxes, and those who work in public safety being overpaid - particularly firefighters - that it could make your head spin. We've all done the "simple math," crunched the numbers, and it all seems to boil down to a simple question. What are firefighters worth. Read More...
CONGRATULATIONS to the following members on their PROMOTIONS: Robert Palisi - Fire Lieutenant-A Shift; Jennifer Pauley - Fire Lieutenant A Shift; A.J. Ryan - Fire Lieutenant B Shift; Luke Jaso - Driver/Operator B Shift; Liz Favata - Driver/Operator B Shift; and, Scott McGrail Driver/Operator C Shift. D.J. Lawrence has been assigned to Life Safety as Fire Inspector I. Read More...
Hello and Congratulations to the following members who have RETIRED from the Fire Service. Clearwater Fire & Rescue: Lt. Tom Jensen; Lt. Vincent Booker; and, Lt. Kevin Bowler.
Congratulations and Best Wishes to all.
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