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 History & Mission-
The International Association Of Fire Fighters is a
strong family that proudly represents its membership
throughout the United States and Canada.
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- It is an organization that was established by
firefighters for fire fighters in February, 1918.
With a present membership of over 225,000, its
purpose is to protect and represent its members on
issues such as health and safety, civil rights, job
security, family welfare and retirement. This is
accomplished through education, research, public
relations, training and addressing legal issues at
all levels of government.
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- South Kitsap Professional Fire Fighters Local
2876 was established in June 1982, in 1987 Local
2876 joined Local 2819 which included all
professional fire fighters in Kitsap County. In July
1997, Local 2876 was re-established to the
organization that it represents today.
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- Local 2876 Background
- The South Kitsap Professional Fire Fighters Local 2876 represents 57 sworn suppression and 11 non-uniformed support personnel members of Kitsap County Fire District #7. Local 2876 represents probationary fire fighters, fire fighters, fire fighter/paramedics, Lieutenants and Captains. The South Kitsap Professional Fire Fighters Local 2876 are affiliated with the International Association Of Fire Fighters (District7), Washington State Council Of Fire Fighters (District 4) and The Kitsap County Central Labor Council. The Local meets bi-monthly and is governed by a five member Executive Board.
- The professional fire fighters of I.A.F.F. Local 2876 are proud to live and work within the fire district's boundaries. With over 75 percent of our members residing in South Kitsap, we are genuinely interested in participating as team members in the delivery of the best fire and EMS protection possible for our citizens and neighbors.
- The term "union" is defined as "people grouped together for a specific purpose". What makes our membership unique is the fact that we are professionals who have chosen the fire service as a career. Both individually and as an organization, we are proud of the professionalism we represent and the dedication to the citizens that we serve.
- The Local is operated by an Executive Board consisting of a president, a vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and political action coordinator. It is the responsibility of the Executive Board to enforce the I.A.F.F's
constitution and by-laws and to be the
representative for Local 2876 to the Washington
State Council of Fire Fighters.
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IAFF Local 2876
- Executive Board
- Dan Eastlick - President
- Doug Richards - Vice President
- Shane Jones - Treasurer
- George Roller - Secretary
- Mark Yergeau - Community Relations
Contact Us:
IAFF Local 2876
PO Box 670
Port Orchard 98366
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