California Professional Firefighters

It only takes a few minutes, but it can make a big difference if you get a job-related illness: Personal Exposure Reporting. On CPF Fire Wire, CPF President Brian Rice talks to two firefighters who faced death from job-related illness about their experiences and the importance of exposure reporting. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO CPF FIRE WIRE.

With recent coronavirus outbreaks, we urge all members to stay up-to-date with the latest news on protections and exposures. 

The latest edition of CPF's podcast features Pres. Brian Rice in conversation with Stockton Pres. Mario Gardea and Tracy Pres. Paul O'Neal, discussing the ongoing battle against full-scale private EMS takeover in San Joaquin County, and how locals came together to win their fight. LISTEN TO THE LATEST CPF FIRE WIRE PODCAST HERE.

From underhanded anti-firefighter bureaucrats to anti-retirement hard liners, California firefighters are confronted with a systematic effort to demean, discredit and weaken the fire service.READ THE MESSAGE FROM CPF PRESIDENT BRIAN RICE.

The 2019 Legislative Session produced important wins for firefighters, including a groundbreaking presumption law for post-traumatic stress injury and next-level confidentiality protection for firefighters and peer counselors. READ THE FULL STORY

Participants in the 2019 CPF Photo Contest brought some stunning views of the profession, and those who serve in it. SEE THE WINNING ENTRIES HERE

President Trump has issued statements via Twitter that suggest federal disaster assistance could be withheld over forest management practices. CPF President Brian Rice has issued a statement on the issue.

As the 2019 legislative session comes to a close, California firefighters gain a historic win as Governor Gavin Newsom signed significant CPF-sponsored bills that reached his desk. CPF-backed behavioral health bills SB 542 and AB 1116 and EMS dispatch bill, SB 438, go into effect January 2020.

Retired firefighters on fixed incomes are being hit with unfair retroactive bills because of mistakes made by their employers. CPF-backed SB 266 ensures government employers can't take back benefits -- promised and paid for -- from retirees on fixed incomes.