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Metro-Dade FirefightersIAFF Local 1403
Metro Dade Firefighters Local 1403 regrets to announce the passing of Retired FF Willam Edgman on 4/15/19. Bill was hired in 7/26/1976. Most of you know him from Station 35 where he served proudly. He was 73 years old. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.
Brothers and sisters it is that time of year again to announce the 19th year of The Lt. Dewey Henry Scholarship Fund. Members of Local 1403 that donate to Firefighters Charities and have a dependent son or daughter that will be continuing their education as a freshman for the school year 2019-2020 can participate.
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2019 Scholarship Letter.pdf
Metro Dade Firefighters Local 1403 regrets to announce the passing of Retired FF D/O Daniel Waters on 03/19/2019. Daniel was hired with MDFR on 03/06/1978 and retired 07/31/2006. Most of you know him from the airport where he served proudly. He was 70 years old. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace. Services will be held at Vista Funeral Home 5755 .N.W. 142 St. Miami Lakes. Tuesday 3/26/19 viewing is between 4-8PM. Wednesday church services at 930 am.
In a moment's notice within the blink of an eye Stephanie Roper unexpectedly passed away. Stephanie Roper is the wife of our MDFR brother Jeffery Roper who works on R 78 C Shift. I was fortunate enough to have met Stephanie, and let me just say she was a very special person, a great mother, and a dedicated and caring wife.
Last week members of Local 1403 where in the Capitol courtyard were 500 pairs of empty boots, each representing Florida firefighters who died of or are battling cancer. It’s a somber reminder that these brave men and women are 17% more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than the general public.
Boots at the Capitol: Florida firefighters push for cancer benefits 
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www.wtxl.com - TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — It's not what you'd expect to see as you enter the State Capitol but these boots are there for a reason. Each one representing a firefighter whose life was cut short by
Take a look at the history of The IAFF during the last 100 years.
We are looking for a member or members that have experience in web design. The local wants to improve our webpage and need your help. Thanks Please contact Gabe Nemeth 305-281-1184 cell Gabe.nemeth@local1403.org
Brotherhood as defined by Merriam-Webster; feelings of friendship, support, and understanding between people: a group or organization of people who have the same interests, jobs, etc. In the fire service, we know it means so much more. Brotherhood means that we are there for one another. It means we have each other’s backs.
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