Joomla! site syndication http://www.rffow.org/rffow Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:35:43 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.rffow.org/rffow/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.rffow.org/rffow Joomla! site syndication http://www.rffow.org/rffow/content/view/57/2/ On behalf of the Aberdeen retired group here is an action photo. Selmer’s Furniture occurred at 07:45 on 3/4/05. A passerby snapped this photo of the first company arriving on scene beginning the attack. Dave Carlberg, Fire Chief City of Aberdeen 700 W. Market St. Aberdeen, WA. 98520 (360)532-1254 News - Latest Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:52:52 +0100 http://www.rffow.org/rffow/content/view/59/2/ LEOFF I and LEOFF II retiree's - Now what?You’ve retired! You've made a the decisions about health insurance, finances and more. Then, as you walked out the door, you received a retired ID card, possibly a Retired Firefighter badge and a “Thank you for your service”. And then you are gone! Welcome to the ranks of the retired firefighter!How do you keep track of those lifelong friends and associates you built over the years? How do you keep track of changes to you pension There is no place in your Department or City where you can get advice or answers to questions. Being retired you are not even in your local union anymore. Your only remaining connection is with the Department of Retirement Systems in Olympia. They are mostly good folks but provide little in the way of resources and no connection back to you or your department.That is where the Retired Firefighters of Washington or better known as the RFFOW, comes in to play. The Retired Firefighters of Washington was originally established in 1932 as the Retired Firemen’s Association, representing those members who retired under the “Prior Act”. In 1970, when the LEOFF Pension System was established, the organization changed its name to the current “Retired Firefighters of Washington” and is the only politically active organization dedicated to, and representing, the interest of all RETIRED Washington State firefighters. During the Legislative Session, countless hours are spent lobbying on behalf of retired firefighters, to protect and improve their pensions, as they apply to the retired firefighter, their families, and their surviving spouses. Members of the RFFOW pay $45/year for membership. There are monthly meetings, the annual RFFOW Christmas Luncheon, the monthly newsletter, and an organization dedicated to the welfare of all retired Washington State firefighters and their families and,most importantly, the preservation of the pension you worked so hard, and for so many years, to receive. We work with, and stay in contact with, the numerous city and county Pension Boards statewide as a ready resource for the boards and their members. You probably rely on your pension as the major financial element in your retirement. However, the Legislature likes to “tweak” that pension on a regular basis. Right now LEOFF I and LEOFF II members have some strong organizations that are working to protect and improve that system. But, they are union based and active member based organizations. The RFFOW tracks pension legislation, and works with the advocacy groups to keep its members current on things that can impact their pension. Additionally, the RFFOW’s mission is to represent not only the retiree, but the surviving spouse and families as well, in matters regarding the maintenance, protection, and/or improvement of their pension benefits.The RFFOW serves as a social venue to keep you in touch will all of those folks you worked with over the years of your career. New members are always amazed at the importance of this function and how rewarding it is to see these old faces from time to time.In the past, most of our members in the RFFOW have been LEOFF I, but now LEOFF II members have started to retire. Our organization motto states: “For, about, and in Support of all Retired Washington State Firefighters.” Our organization is dealing with all the old and new issues confronting our LEOFF I and LEOFF II members. LEOFF I members have always been blessed with a Pension Board and Pension Office that could answer our questions and help keep us together. LEOFF II members do not have that resource. Hence it is doubly important that the RFFOW fills that gap.Now is the time to join the RFFOW. For any questions or information, call or e-mail President, Dick Warbrouck, 425-775-9080, (mwarbrouck@comcast.net (mailto:mwarbrouck@comcast.net)) or Secretary/Treasurer, Caroline M Brakken, 206-453-5159, (cmbrakken@comcast.net (mailto:rffow@comcast.net)). We will answer your questions and help you get signed up. Give us a try. You have nothing to lose, but a lot to gain with membership in the Retired Firefighters of Washington. News - Latest Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:00:00 +0100 http://www.rffow.org/rffow/content/view/50/2/ It will soon be time for our Snowbirds to begin their annual summer or winter migration! PLEASE REMEMBER, that for you to continue receiving the monthly newsletter you must update your address and phone number with the RFFOW Secretary, Caroline M Brakken, at cmbrakken@comcast.net. (Our Non-Profit mailing does not allow forwarding of mail.) You may also receive a copy of the current Newsletter by using the same e-mail address.Our RFFOW Newsletter, consisting of 8 pages, is publisher monthly and be in the homes by the first week of the each month. Thank You! News - Latest Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:00:00 +0100 http://www.rffow.org/rffow/content/view/1/2/ Whether you're Prior Act, LEOFF I, LEOFF II, Federal or Private, the Retired Firefighters of Washington is for YOU!The Retired Firefighters of Washington is the only politically active organization dedicated to, and representing, the interest of all retired firefighters of Washington State and their families. Countless hours are spent in Olympia, on behalf of retired firefighters, working with our state's Representatives to maintain, secure, and improve our pensions as they apply to the retired firefighters, their families and surviving spouses. In addition to this serious work, The RFFOW provides a means for retired firefighters and their spouses to keep in touch with each other, pass along information and have some fun! We have monthly meetings, held on the 2nd Saturday of each month (except June, July August) where members have the opportunity to not only meet old friends, but to hear the latest regarding pension issues.So, if you're not already a member of the Retired Firefighters of Washington I encourage you to join. There is strength in numbers. We are already a powerfull voice in Olympia but the greater the numbers the louder the voice to be heard. To join, just click on the orange square panel to go to the membership application page. There you can print an application for you to complete. All the pertinent information regarding dues and the mailing address is on the application. News - Latest Wed, 17 Jan 2007 16:00:00 +0100 http://www.rffow.org/rffow/content/view/49/2/ Compliments of the Walla Walla Fire Department News - Latest Sun, 31 Dec 2006 16:00:00 +0100