It is with a heavy heart we announce the Memorial Services for our Brother Johnny Walker. Services will be as follows: Memorial Service September 10, 2014 4:00pm First United Methodist Church 314 Lead Ave SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 IAFF Membership Memorial (at the request of Brother J.

IAFF-MG MOTORCYCLE RALLY

Attention All Local 244 Motorcycle Riders:

The NM Chapter of the IAFF-Motorcycle Group is heading out to Flagstaff on September 14^th, 2014, for the IAFF-MG International Bike Rally. We are inviting all bikers to ride out with us to Flagstaff or as far as you would like to go.

We will meet at Einstein Bagels (Jefferson & Osuna location) at 9:00a.m. with special thanks to Brother Michael Palmer for providing free coffee and bagels to all members who attend.  Kickstands will be up at 11:00a.m.

Hope to see you all there!!

Date: September 14, 2014

Location: Einstein Bagels (Jefferson/Osuna)

Time: 9:00a.m.

Ride: 11:00a.m. to Flagstaff

The year was 1954. Dwight D. Eisenhower called the White House home, a gallon of gas averaged 22 cents, and the television show “Father Knows Best” kept Americans captivated with Hollywood’s version of the perfect family.

Nominations for the 2014 General Election officially open at the General Membership Meeting on September 11, 2014 and will close at the General Membership Meeting on November 13, 2014. In accordance with the Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters IAFF Local 244 Bylaws: Article X, Officer Elections Contract Voting, Section 4.

On August 17, 2014, IAFF members and their families gathered for the annual AFD Alarm Room Softball Game. Members from Station 13 and several retirees played in this year’s games.  This year was a huge success with a record turnout! A special thank you to Brother Johnny Sedillo for his work in organizing this event.  

Lt. Johnny Walker has had an exemplary career with BCFD and is a proud and loyal member of the International Association Fire Fighters. He served the department as a Lieutenant and a Wildland Task Force Leader. Today he was recognized by Fire Chief Barka for his meritorious service at the Thompson Ridge Fire in 2013. President Arencón, Vice-President Sanchez, Chief Steward Asi and Steward Lujan were in attendance alongside several members to honor him for his last shift.

Brother Walker thank you for your leadership!

On Tuesday, August 5, 2014 the IAFF Local 244 Executive Board will present the City Chapter Paramedic/Arson Investigator Incentive Pay MOU for approval by the membership pursuant to Article V, Section 6 Special Meetings & Article II, Section 4 Memorandums of Understanding of the Constitution & Bylaws. The meeting will begin promptly at 5:30pm.

Delegates at the IAFF 52nd Convention left Cincinnati armed with tools and resources to navigate in these challenging times after making tough decisions on a number of resolutions - including one

Message from BCFD Administrative Officer Theresa Otero-Bustamonte:

My name is Theresa Otero-Bustamante and I am a Bernalillo County Fire Department Employee: On Sunday July 20th, 2014 Tiger Toya who is like my son was intentionally run over while riding his mountain bike near Broadway. Tiger was placed on a ventilator due to required multiple surgeries to repair the damage sustained. I have known Tiger and his family since he was in middle school, Tiger lived with me and my family while he attended High school, he is a kind and great young man who is an important part of my family. Tiger will require lots of rehab and will likely miss the start of his College classes next month. It is unknown at this time if the person who ran Tiger over is insured and therefore my family and I will be having a Fund Raiser/raffle to help raise money for Tiger?s needs & medical expenses. The items to be raffled are still being gathered(Please be assured that the prizes will be awesome). The raffle ticket price will be $2.00 each; drawings will be 1st 2nd and 3rd place. We would greatly appreciate your purchase of the raffle tickets in support of Tiger. Tickets can be purchased from me at the Training Academy on Broadway. I will also make my way to the stations and Atrium in the coming week. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have at (505) 468-1312.  Thank you!

Brothers and Sisters, please be advised that payroll deductions for Benevolent and TV Fund will be withheld this pay period. Call any of your Executive Board Officers with questions.