Local 1624
 Sanford Firefighters Association IAFF Local 1624
Welcome and thanks for visiting.
This web site was developed to help keep our members informed and up to date on any activities and issues concerning the Sanford Firefighters Association Local 1624 IAFF. . There are 43 members in our Local, Which are comprised of career Fire Captains, Lieutenants, Firefighters, Paramedics, Fire Prevention Officer, Fire Marshal and Training Officer.
The Sanford Firefighters Association was first organized in May 1966 and for almost 40 years now, we have been the key in making sure that firefighters, and EMS personnel along with their families, receive quality health care insurance, fair pay, and line of duty death benefits for survivors. This Union has also been responsible for improving emergency services to the community as well as mandating firefighter safety. I hope you find this web site informative.Please feel free to contacts us if you have any questions.
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Next Meeting
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Fund Raising
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On: Jun 11, 2008 (21:40:00)
The Sanford Firefighters Association Local 1624 will be conducting its annual fund raising drive beginning June 25th via phone calling. If anyone has any questions please contact the union by email.
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Member of IAFF Local 1624 met with US Senator Susan Collins.
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On: Apr 01, 2008 (20:56:00)
Front Row:
Brian Smith, Local 1624 President Gerry Gay, US Senator Susan Collins, Local 1624 Vice President Steve Ouellette, PFFM President John Martell.
Back Row:
Eric Beecher, Al Noble, Chris Gay, Bob April, PFFM 1st District Vice President Mike Crouse
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Passing of the gavel
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On: Jan 22, 2008 (12:30:12)
Past President Gay (R) Passes the gavel to Incoming President Martell
January 15, 2007 -
Out going President Gerry Gay passes the gavel to incoming PFFM President John Martell. Both members made a speech to the membership, and the duties were passed from President Gay on to John. We wish Past President Gay the best of luck and hope he stays involved with us. Good luck to New President Martell, and with his plans we will go on to bigger and better things.
Past President Gay receives a brass ax from District 1 VP Mike Crouse (L) and incoming President Martell
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Wood Stove Safety
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On: Oct 15, 2007 (18:15:31)
Selection and Installation
To ensure that your wood stove is safe, particular care and attention must be paid to the selection and installation of the stove.
The stove that you select should be one that is listed by an approved testing laboratory. If you purchase a second-hand wood stove, make sure that the stove does not have any broken parts or large cracks that might make it unsafe to operate.
Furthermore, you should make sure that the stove is not too large for the room or area it will be heating.
Prior to installing the stove, read and follow the manufacturer's installation instructions. The following items should be carefully checked prior to the initial fire-up of the stove.
- A layer of sand or brick has been placed in the bottom of the firebox, if suggested by the stove manufacturer.
- The stove is located on a noncombustible floor or an approved floor protection material is placed under the stove.
- Floor protection extends out 6 to 12 inches from the sides and back of the stove and 18 inches from the front where the wood is loaded.
- The stove is placed at least 36 inches away from combustible materials, if not, fire-resistant materials are used to protect woodwork and other combustible materials.
Know Your Wood Stove
Once the wood stove is installed, you should become familiar with its parts and their operation. The proper and timely maintenance of your wood stove can reduce the possibility of a fire. The following points concerning your stove pipe and chimney should be carefully checked during the initial set up and maintenance of the stove.
- The stove pipe shoould be of 22 or 24 gauge metal.
- The total length of the stove pipe is less than 10 feet.
- There is at least 18 inches between the top of the stove pipe and the ceiling or other combustible material.
- The stove pipe enters the chimney higher than the outlet of the stove firebox.
- The stove pipe does not extend into the chimney flue lining.
- The inside thimble diameter is the same size as the stove pipe for a snug fit.
- The stove pipe does not pass throughh a floor, closet, concealed space or enter the chimney in the attic.
- A UL approved "All Fuel" metal chimney is used where a masonry chimney is not available or practical.
- The chimney should extend at least 3 feet above the highest point where it passes through the roof and 2 feet above any portion of the building within 10 horizontal feet of the chimney.
- The chimney flue lining should not be blocked and the chimney flue and stove pipe kept clean.
- If you connect the stove to an existing chimney, the chimney should be inspected before using the stove.
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