Garry Collins (PD)

RFPA President

The news has been dominated these past few weeks with the catastrophic wild- fires on the island of Maui. It’s become a familiar story here in California but not something usually associated with Hawaii. I think Hawaii, I think volcanos, not wildfires.

As I write this article, we have received word of several first responders on the island of Maui who have lost their homes. The numbers currently stand at 25 fire- fighters, 10 police officers and four life- guards. Some of these individuals lost their homes while fighting the fires and answering calls for service.

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MAUI WILDFIRE RELIEF

The devastating wildfires that ravaged the island of Maui and the town of Lahaina last week have caused many people to wonder how they can help the victims of these fires. Unfortunately, first responders such as Fire, Police and Lifeguards were also among those who lost family members, their homes and all their valuables. Charitable giving websites have popped up all over the internet, but many of those can be suspect and should be avoided.

The RFPA has researched this directly through the following organizations and we recommend that donations should be made through the websites below in order to make sure that all of the funds go to those who they are intended for.

We know that everyone has a choice as to how and who they make charitable donations to. A note on donations made thru GoFundMe: they charge 2.9% plus $0.30 for each individual donation made through their website which will come out of your total donation. They may even try to get you to pay an additional 15% tip. You can decline this simply by clicking on “enter custom tip” – 0 and proceed from there.

Maui Firefighters: www.hawaiifirefighters.org (processed via the California Fire Foundation).

Click on DONATE NOW

Maui Police Officers: www.shopohawaii.org

Scroll down and click on DONATE TODAY

Maui Lifeguards:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/maui-lifeguards-that-lost-their-homes-to-the-fire

Click on Donate now

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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.)

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JANUARY 2023 LUNCHEON

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

they are NOT promoted by the RFPA board:

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Security Officers Wanted

PS 121 Security is looking for security officers. Our business is comprised of retired/former/active LE and military officers. We have regular contracts and provide armed security for various private schools and religious locations. Our work is very clean and actually easy and enjoyable. Our customers count on our expertise and former training to provide them piece of mind and safety at these private religious schools, churches and synagogues.

Work a lot or work a little. Great extra money to subsidize your current income or to help you earn social security credits.

$30.00 per hour is our current average pay. California guard and exposed carry credentials required. I can assist you in obtaining these credentials if necessary.

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Contact Info:

For more information, please text or call John Rodinec, retired SDSO, 619-562-2636.

Ending Date: 7-31-2023

Help the Red Cross install FREE smoke alarms

On average, seven people die every day in home fires in the U.S. People are 50% more likely to survive a home fire if they have a working alarm in their home. That's why the American Red Cross offers free smoke alarms and installations throughout San Diego County.

We are in need of volunteers interested in joining our Hot Shots team to help us reach clients without working smoke alarms. Teams of 2 or 3 are assigned a route and go home to home in a specific area to install free smoke alarms and educate residents on home fire and wildfire safety. Each resident's installation and education takes about 15-20 minutes.

It's a great way to help serve your community by making people safer. We've documented 8 lives saved in San Diego County because of this program and over 1,788 lives saved throughout the nation. Help us continue to save lives and become a Red Cross Hot Shots volunteer.

Contact Info:

For more information, contact: Melissa Altman
Regional Preparedness Manager

American Red Cross Southern California Region 3950 Calle Fortunada
San Diego, CA 92123
858-357-6472

Melissa.Altman@redcross.org

Ending Date:

07/01/24

Rest Lots Available - El Camino Memorial Park

Two Plots in row 230, Spaces 5 & 6
My late husband (retired San Diego City Firefighter) purchased and instead chose to be buried at Riverside National Cemetery. Currently being sold for $12,500 each from the Memorial Park. I would like $10,000 each ($20,000 total) or best offer.

Sandy Landis (my husband was Lamont Landis) (760) 702-4371

08/01/2023

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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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