Arnie Garcia (FD)

RFPA President

We are already into March of 2025. I hope this newsletter finds you in good spirits and good health. January started off with a bang. The Palisades and Eaton fires erupted in the City and County of Los Angeles.

On display for the world to see was what we did in these catastrophic events. The Police and Fire Departments do what they do best under the most harrowing conditions.

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RETIRED FIRE & POLICE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION

Dear RFPA Brothers and Sisters,

Many of you may not realize that the Retired Police and Fire Association also runs a Foundation, with 501(c)3 status. The purpose of the

RFPA Foundation is to assist retirees and their spouses in their time of need. The RFPA also sponsors worthy causes that support the

interests of retirees and enhances the reputation of the RFPA in the community at large.

The RFPA Foundation partners with Hand in Hand. Hand in Hand is the organization run by volunteer coordinator Pat Nunez and staffed

by her dedicated volunteers from both Police and Fire. These men and women all donate their time to assist the spouses/family of our

members at the time of their death. They have helped many widows and widowers with making funeral arrangements, ascertaining their

benefits and protecting their assets during a difficult time. Many spouses are completely unfamiliar with our retirement system and

benefits, and the volunteers guide them through the entire process. Our support makes this service to our members possible.

Please consider giving to the RFPA Foundation to assist in our charitable efforts. Here are some examples of how our Foundation has

offered assistance:

· A scholarship fund was created for a police officer who died in the line of duty and a donation was made to support its funding.

· A police sergeant was shot in the head and his family needed assistance during his rehabilitation.

· Support of the 911 Memorial Stair Climb.

· Support for an officer suffering from Stage IV colon cancer.

· Support for the injured firefighters responding to assist with Hurricane Helene.

· Support for two officers (one killed and one critically injured) who were involved in a serious car crash during a chase.

· A couple working for the Police Department after their home burned down.

· A Lifeguard who was severely injured in a surfing accident in Nicaragua.

The Foundation also supported a number of organizations this year, including the SD Emerald Society Pipes & Drums, SDPD Honor

Guard, SDFD Honor Guard, the Burn Institute, SDPOA Widow and Orphans' Fund, Red Cross, Sports for Exceptional Athletes, STAR/Pal,

Shop with a Cop, Firefighter Aid and the Fire Relief Association.

A donation of any amount would be welcomed. Please be sure to make your check out to the "RFPA Foundation" for the funds to be

placed into the Foundation, and to allow you to utilize the tax deduction. Donations should be mailed to:

RFPA Foundation

4926 La Cuenta Dr.

San Diego, CA 92124

*Our 501(c)3# is: 33-0847533. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

RFPA Event Calendar

News and Information:

MEMBERSHIP ROSTER:

If you currently have a login and password, you can access the online roster here. (If you need a password, click on CONTACT US above.)

Member Roster

ADS AND NOTICES:

Members are welcome to post ads or notices on the website (subject to RFPA Board approval). They will appear on the home page.

AD or NOTICE

JOIN NOW...

If you were a full-time sworn member and retired from the San Diego Police, Fire Department, or Lifeguard Service, you can join the Retired Fire and Police Association. Just complete the form below for membership. Dues are $24.00 per year, paid only by automatic pension check deduction, at $2.00 per month. (Dues are subject to change by vote of the Board of Directors.)

NOTE: The current newsletter is always posted on the website. In order to save printing and postage costs, it is mailed only to members without computer access upon special request to the secretary.

You are also eligible to join the RFPA if you have entered the DROP program and are still working. (Note: Lifeguard's in DROP must pre-pay dues at $24.00 per year as the Teamster's Union will not process payments.)

Membership Application

The following are private postings of Ads or Notices for your information;

they are NOT promoted by the RFPA board:

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Official Website:

This is the official website for the Retired Fire & Police Association of San Diego, CA. You are invited to share information with the membership (Ads & Notices) or contact any member of the board for additional information.

For a membership application, click on JOIN NOW above and follow the instructions for the online form. We welcome your suggestions and feedback, just click on CONTACT US for an online form. All contents of this website are (c) 2016 Retired Fire & Police Association of San Diego, CA. All rights reserved.

Monthly Board Meetings:
First Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m.

4926 La Cuenta Dr - 92124 (Firefighters Federal Credit Union across from station 39 - Tierrasanta.) Members are always invited to attend.

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2023 Memorial Service

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