The Senior Fire Fighter Podcasts from PFFA, hosted by Josef Kuehnast. These long form interviews discuss the life and career of some of Portland Fire & Rescue's high performing, dedicated members.PFFA Pod

The Senior Fire Fighter Podcasts from PFFA, hosted by Josef Kuehnast. These long form interviews discuss the life and career of some of PF&R's high performing, dedicated members.PFFA Pod

The next installment of the Senior Fire Fighter Podcasts from PFFA, hosted by Josef Kuehnast. These long form interviews discuss the life and career of some of PF&R's high performing, dedicated members.PFFA Pod

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A discussion with Travis Chipman acknowledging his 9 years of service as Secretary/Treasurer of our Union. Travis and office manager Nicole Jacobson sit down with Kyle to talk about his time on the executive board, and what is next. This also serves as an opportunity for me to thank Travis for his dedication to Local 43.…

The next installment of the Senior Fire Fighter Podcasts from PFFA, hosted by Josef Kuehnast. These long form interviews discuss the life and career of some of PF&R's high performing, dedicated members.PFFA Pod

The fourth installment of the Senior Fire Fighter Podcasts from PFFA, hosted by Josef Kuehnast. These long form interviews discuss the life and career of some of PF&R's high performing, dedicated members.PFFA Pod

The third installment of the Senior Fire Fighter Podcasts from PFFA, hosted by Josef Kuehnast. These long form interviews discuss the life and career of some of PF&R's high performing, dedicated members. In this episode Josef talks with Mike about his time at FDNY, September 11th, and his journey to Portland.…

The second installment of the Senior Fire Fighter Podcasts from PFFA, hosted by Josef Kuehnast. These long form interviews dive into the life and careers of some of Portland Fire's high performing, dedicated members.PFFA Pod

The first in a new series of podcasts from PFFA, hosted by Josef Kuehnast. These long form interviews dive into the life and careers of some of Portland Fire's high performing, dedicated members.PFFA Pod

VP Terry Foster, FF Tom Houston and FF Marcus Donaldson talk about their experience in Colorado Springs at the Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial weekend. Video of the service can be viewed at link below.https://www.iaff.org/fffm23/PFFA Pod

Isaac McLennan, Travis Chipman and Kyle MacLowry go over the new PFFA contract. This is one of our longer recordings, we hope you find some of the information useful or interesting.PFFA Pod

Jason Cunningham and Kyle talk about the Paycheck Committee. A newly formed PFFA committee organized to establish some best practices to address discrepancies or issues related to pay and accruals.PFFA Pod

Tamara Eidler, Tom Clawson and Kyle talk about the Seattle Stair Climb experience. Find out how PFFA members faired in the worlds largest on-air climb last March.PFFA Pod

What is the IAFF Legislative Conference? Why should we care? Who goes and what do they do there? Turns out these are important questions to ask. PFFA welcomes TVFR VP Chris Hart for our first multi fire union podcast. Isaac McLennan, Terry Foster and Kyle talk all things Leg Con.Issues Bookhttps://www.iaff.org/wp-content/uploads/LegCon2023_IssuesBo…

E-board members Isaac McLennan, Matt Smith, and Amy Quinn talk with Kyle about how the CHD became part of Local 43, concerns with changes to our Union, and a day in the life of Chat/PSR members. The idea here, as always, is to start a conversation. Please reach out to Kyle with any ideas for future discussions.…

A State of the Union address by President McLennan. . . Well, not really, actually a presidential update with Isaac, but I like calling it State of the Union. Enjoy, Kyle.PFFA Pod

Tara Stein is our new Behavioral Health Coordinator. The position encompasses coordination of our EAP benefits and the Peer Support Team. Kyle and Tara sit down for an informal chat. The discussion is meant primarily to be an introduction of Tara to the membership.PFFA Pod

FPDR Liaison Brent Cavainas and FPDR Trustee Kyle MacLowry talk about all things Fire Police Disability and Pension. We try to avoid going down too many rabbit holes and talk about the two positions responsibilities and how we can serve the membership.PFFA Pod

Tom Clawson sent me a quick update for the 2023 Seattle Stair Climb. Registration is opening on Thursday, don't miss it.PFFA Pod

An in depth update with PFFA President Isaac McLennan. Kyle and Isaac sit down for a wee sip of whiskey and a discussion of the issues of the day. This podcast will pair nicely with the two recent informational zoom recordings. Enjoy.PFFA Pod

Vice President Mariya Fuge and Kyle sit down to talk about her assignments at Local 43. We discuss Wellness, EAP, Legislative issues and more. Thanks for listening.PFFA Pod

Lisa Knight and Sofia Onstad sit down with Kyle to talk about all things Fire Camp. We discuss the history, the current state of affairs, how members can get involved, and other important elements of Fire Camp.PFFA Pod

Matt and Kyle sit down to talk about the results of the survey used to inform the thesis for his Masters Program. The information is centered on behavioral health and suicidality in the fire service. Matt is doing amazing work. It was fascinating to hear about the data collected, the theories involved, and the conclusions drawn.…

Kyle and Rob, both members of the Health Care Committee, discuss the merits of a health care trust. The committee members are making station visits, but are unable to speak with everyone personally. This pod is intended to be like one of those visits with the intent to get information out to all the membership.…

Hear Tom Clawson, Kyle and two special guests talk about the Seattle Stair Climb experience, the significance of the fund raising, and all things PFFA stair climb team.PFFA Pod

VP Terry Foster, Lieutenant Sean Fogarty, Retiree Don Porth and Kyle discuss the latest information regarding the David Campbell Memorial.PFFA Pod

Most of us don't often think about our VEBA contribution and what benefit it offers. This is your chance to get a quick review of the program and some new ideas for the future. Cameron Homan, Travis Chipman, and Don Porth join PFFA Pod host Kyle MacLowry for this conversation.PFFA Pod

Kyle and Isaac sit down for a coffee and a chat. This one wanders a bit from topic to topic. I just wanted to check in with Isaac to see how things were going a few months into sitting at his new desk, in a new office, with a newish executive board.PFFA Pod

Kyle and Matt have a quick (ten minute) conversation to update the membership on his research project. You should have received an email recently about the project. We hope you will all take the time to sit down and fill out the survey . He can be reached for further questions at:mattcoffey@lclark.edu…

Jessica and Kyle sit down to talk all things health and wellness.PFFA Pod

The Building Committee formed after the current building remodel vote did not pass. The group has done a tremendous amount of work and has an update for the membership.PFFA Pod

Alan and Jason talk with Kyle about the future (and some of the past) of Local 43. Changes lie ahead for our Union and these two long standing leaders discuss their plans for the future as well as a little reminiscing about the past.PFFA Pod

Vice President Rob Garrison and BHQ Captain Jeremy Paul talk about the Mandatory Overtime Policy. Kyle mostly sits and listens and learns about the challenges of Crew Sense, the work BHQ does every day, some future plans to make the policy better, and much more.PFFA Pod

Aspen Breuer, Isaac McLennan and Kyle MacLowry sit down to discuss the vaccine mandate. We all recognize it is an emotional issue. This is just one conversation among three friends. Continued conversations with your Local 43 brothers and sisters can help us all understand one another better and hopefully bridge the gap that the mandate has created.…

Kyle and Matt sit down to talk about the Masters Program Matt is finishing up and an ask for the membership to help with his research project.PFFA Pod

This one is a round table discussion with Dr. Nicole Bowles, Shelby Watkins, Josh Ward, Travis Chipman, and Kyle MacLowry. We talk about the 2 different sleep studies OHSU and PFFA has conducted over the past year and a half as well as the exciting opportunity to capture more sleep data over the course of our upcoming schedule change. We tried to k…

Discussion with Alan Ferschweiler and Kyle MacLowry. We talk about the past few months and much of the information that will be discussed at the informational meeting scheduled for this Monday at 09:00.PFFA Pod

A wide ranging discussion with President Ferschweiler covering a number of the current issues being addressed at our IAFF Local 43.Topics Include:0:00 Budget6:30 Work Week Reduction9:25 Schedule Change15:50 PERS19:55 Covid Staffing24:40 VL Issues28:50 Miscellaneous38:10 CommitteesPFFA Pod

Discussion with VP Terry Foster. An update on the history and the current state of Mandatory Overtime Policy negotiation.PFFA Pod

Talking OPSRP with one of the Oregon's leading PERS attorneys.0:00 - 4:17 Introductions4:17 PERS acronyms - OPSRP6:10 IAP and Defined Benefit8:10 UAL10:02 Employer Rates14:25 EPSA17:05 SB 104920:43 Tier 1 and 2 UAL effect23:13 Voluntary Contributions 27:15 TDF30:30 Current Negotiations for pension protection…

This is a topical discussion covering Commissioner Hardesty's remarks, the protests in Portland, the recent Willamette Week article, the budget and more Local 43 issues.PFFA Pod

A remote sit down with Peer Supporters Scott Pearson and Chris Riddell talking about our experiences during the quarantine.The FRC website referred to in the 13th minute is: https://www.firstrespondercenter.org/behavioral-The NORMALIZE acronym Scott talks about near the end is spelled out below:N - name the people you love and practice gratitudeO -…

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A sit down with President Ferschweiler for a contract update on November 1st. Also a quick discussion regarding our mandatory overtime issue.PFFA Pod

Our pipers and drummers are kicking ass and need your support. This one is easy - they are committed to the band and are going to be representing all of us for years to come. Learn a bit about the group, it's organizers and the pride behind developing a professional level performing group.PFFA Pod

Approaching mediation update. Roundtable discussion with Ferschweiler, Chipman, McLennan, Lehman, and MacLowry.PFFA Pod

A short informational podcast detailing some PERS organizing efforts and the new LTD and STD from the city found in the current benefits open enrollment. Click on the link below to view the Salem/PERS signup calendar. Click, View, Sign Up.https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d4cacaa2da6fc1-portlandPFFA Pod