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Supplemental Dental and Vision plans will be with "United Healthcare"
Contact Customer Service New 11-16-23 Iris West, Benefits Advisor 410-337-7577 ext. 162 iwest@sfandc.com For more info Click Here |
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July 23, 2024
Please keep John Hampton's son Johnny, and family, along with all the others involved in this tragic incident in your thoughts and prayers This is John Hampton, retired in 1993. My son, Johnny, is a Lieut with the Dallas, TX, Fire Dept. They were responding to a call this past Sunday morning. The engine they were in hydroplaned and went off the highway, landing on railroad tracks about 25’ below. All 4 F/F’s were transported to Baylor Hosp in Dallas, Johnny was admitted to ICU. He’s known quite a few DC F/F’s over the years. Anyway, I’m sending this to ask you to ask the membership to pray for a complete recovery for him and his crew. See news story in the link below: www.wfaa.com/article/traffic/dallas-texas-firetruck-crash-interstate-345-dart/287-b48f2225-f61c-4414-b59b-43ebb06c1a04 July 20, 2024
Sick List Addition: Bill "Bird" Taylor broke his other hip and is in Brick Memorial Hospital in NJ for surgery. June 13, 2024
Update on John Anton: John Anton has condition has improved to the point that he has been transferred from Sentara hospital to a rehabilitation hospital to begin in house physical therapy. He is now a patient in: Encompass health rehabilitation hospital 300 Park Hill Dr Fredrickburg VA 22401 Main number 540-368-7300 Visits and phone calls are ok May 26, 2024 Sick List Addition: Please keep John Anton in your thoughts and prayers John Anton Retired Wagon Driver E-26 had a subdural hematoma. He is in ICU of Sentara Hospital located in Woodbridge Va. Yesterday he had an operation, and his condition is listed as guarded. He is not accepting phone calls at this time, but one can visit. Visitation is limited to number of people and time limitations. May 30, 2024
An event is being planned for E-5 in Sept. Now the oldest Firehouse in the city. Robert Rawman Washington would like to hear from anyone who was assigned to that Firehouse (either Truck 5 or Eng. 5) Please contact him at. robert.washington3@dc.gov May 14, 2024
Sick List Addition Please keep Wilmer (Bill) Heishman in your thoughts and prayers. Brother Heishman was diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. April 15, 2024
Another fun and very successful RFA Florida Reunion. A huge thanks to Joe Rainwater, and all that helped him in making this reunion a total success!! Absolutely a great time. If you haven't been to one, you owe it to yourself to make it! Same location next year. Details will be posted once they are available. Pictures below: There is now a Washington DC Fire Fighters Memorial Foundation this is a 501c non profit. They are collecting money to put up a permanent memorial to the Fallen DC Firefighters. They are looking for sites, getting permits, hiring an artist to design the memorial. It is all in the early stages, but money is needed to get things moving.
https://www.dcfallenfirefightersfoundation.org ![]()
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July 14, 2024
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member William "Bill" E. Hopkins. Brother Hopkins passed away today 7-14-24 at the age of 89. Brother Hopkins was appointed to the DCFD on 8-18-1963 to E-4 and retired on 12-31-1988 E-18 Capt. Funeral Arrangements will be posted as soon as they are available. June 5, 2024
Celebration of Life for Donald Derner Sat. Aug. 17, 2024 12 noon to 4 Front Royal Moose Lodge 1340 John Marshall Hwy. Front Royal, VA 22630 See Flyer for more info. ![]()
May 29, 2024
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Life Member Philip Charles. Brother Charles passed away on May 27, 2024 at the age of 86. Brother Charles retired from the DCFD on 10-13-1979 from E-13 (we don't have his appointment date or assignment) A memorial service is being planned for the middle of October. Contributions can be made to Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department. Obit below maddoxfuneralhome.com/11002-2/ May 28, 2024
The DCFD has launched a new project to honor members who have died in the line of duty. DC Firefighter Memorial Helmet Project. On Tuesday May 28, firefighters from DC will launch the DC Firefighters Memorial Project and hang the first of 102 memorial helmets on DC streetlight and Pepco utility poles throughout the District to honor firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty. Links below to both the DC Fire and EMS Foundation website, and the story on WUSA 9 www.dcfireemsfoundation.org/so/84O_yCxC5?languageTag=en&cid=ae664f96-9389-4313-becc-c88a41a9ddb1 www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/dc/memorial-helmets-to-honor-dc-firefighters-who-lost-their-lives-in-line-of-duty/65-6f70b363-0b6b-414d-8156-e221deaabba7 May 10, 2024
Sick List Addition: Mike Weissmueller is in Anne Arundel Hospital. Entered Hospital 5/3/2024 with labored breathing. At this time Mike has fluid on in lungs. All the information we have at this time Feb. 5, 2024
Mark your calendars: FALL REUNION PICNIC RFA Fall reunion Picnic Saturday, October 19, 2024 12:00 -5:00 PM American Legion Post 238 6265 Brandywine Rd Hughesville, MD 20637 Cost - $25. per person Mail Checks made out to the RFA to Joe Healy 7511 Woodville Rd. Mt. Airy, MD 21771-9209 You are encouraged to bring any sides and/or desserts. No outside alcohol allowed. County law. Nov. 9, 2023
District of Columbia Police Officers and Firefighters’ Retirement Plan Summary Plan Description 2023 See attached file below ![]()
Feb. 22, 2023
Explanation of COLA, and Equalization Police & Fire: Cost-of-Living Adjustments If there is an increase in the yearly cost of living, your retirement benefit may be adjusted to reflect such an increase. The increase (if applicable) is payable in April each year. To establish if a COLA is paid, at the beginning of each calendar year the Mayor determines the percentage of change in the Consumer Price Index – All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the previous calendar year. The determination is based on the difference between the CPI-U published for December of the year that just ended (the preceding year) and the CPI-U published for December two years prior (the second preceding year). Where the determination indicates a rise in the CPI-U, you may receive a COLA. The increase in your annual retirement benefit is calculated as follows: • If your retirement is effective on or before March 1 of the preceding year, you will receive the full percentage COLA adjusted to the nearest 1/10th of 1%. • The COLA for Tier 3 members is capped at 3%. Below is an attached documents explaining Equalization written by Kenny Cox Jan. 28, 2022
Federal Tax deduction info for retirees below ![]()
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July 26, 2024
Sick List Addition: Please keep RFA Life Member Bernard "Bernie" Bowerman in your thoughts and prayers. Brother Bowerman is not doing well, and has entered Hospice care. July 20, 2024
Latest DCFD Personnel Actions below: ![]()
July 12, 2024
The DC Bar Pro Bono Center has made an offer to do Pro Bono wills for our members making less than 60k a year. See below for more info, and attached flyer. Dear Mr. Partridge: I am writing to follow up on our conversation earlier this week regarding the “Wills for Heroes” estate planning project we are organizing for 09/11. Please find attached a flyer to send out to your membership and post on your website. We would really like to get interested individuals signed up and started on preparation by the end of this month, so anything you could do to bring this to the special attention of your disabled or older retired firefighters who would qualify would be appreciated. Thank you so much for your interest and all you do for fellow firefighters! Very truly yours, Murray MURRAY D. SCHEEL (he/him/his) Managing Attorney, Future Planning & Probate D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center 901 4th Street NW Washington, DC 20001 202.780.2593 www.dcbar.org/pro-bono ![]()
June 20, 2024
There will be no Eastern Shore luncheon in July or August. May 14, 2024
A message from Joe Rainwater: Fellow Retirees I want to thank everyone who made it to the reunion this year and and it turned out great. The attendance was approximately 130 hope to pick back up for 2025. After all is said and done we raised $1800.00 plus 2 additional checks for $150.00 totaling $1950.00 for HEROES and a year to date total of $8250.00. A second check for the Firefighters Memorial Foundation for $600.00 with a year to date total of $3300.00. We will be back in Punta Gorda next year the dates as of now are April 25,26,27-2025 I’m looking forward to it and once again auction items would be greatly appreciated and for the many who help out with special thanks to Catherine Lockrow, Jackie and I wouldn’t be able to pull this off without help however Jackie and Carol’s leave periods will be canceled for next year. Who got all the pictures wonderful job. Many Thanks, Joe Feb. 26, 2024
2024 COLA The following message was on this months pay statement. COLA: The 2024 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be 3.4% for police and fire members hired before Nov. 10, 1996. For police and fire members hired after on or after Nov 10, 1996 will receive a capped 3.0% cost of living adjustment. Individuals who retired after March 1, 2023 will received a pro-rated COLA amount. This COLA will be applied to eligible recipients, effective March 1, 2024 and paid beginning with your April 1, 2024 monthly annuity. 1099-R: The 2023 forms 1099-R were mailed to the address listed on file with the DC Retirement Board. To request a duplicate copy, you may contact DCRB's members services center at 202-343-3272 Monday through Friday 08:30 to 5:00. Also for your convince, your 1099-R is available for digital download at DCRB's self-service portal. dcrb.dc.gov/page/dcrb-self-service |
Honor Guard
In an effort to provide our retired brothers (at the time of their demise) with a dignified, and respectable presence, the Retired Association has decided to organize a "Honor Guard". This will not be a precision - spit and polish - drill team type concept, but simply a list of retired brother firefighters who may have known and worked with the departed, or at least served during the same time frame. Participation by this Honor Guard will be ONLY By request of the family, and only to the extent that the family desires.
To include but not limited to pallbearers, (active or honorary) - liaison between the family and visiting fire fighters, or simply lending a fire service presence.
The "uniform of the day" for this honor guard shall from this day forward be known as the "Lockrow Suit" which will consist of a navy blue blazer, white shirt, gray slacks, and black shoes (properly polished) and official Honor Guard tie issued by the Association.
For those who wish to participate, and do not own a "Lockrow Suit" we have made arrangements with "Men's Warehouse" for a very good discount on the blazer and slacks.
The more members who participate in this honor guard will provide for a large cadre to draw from meaning less travel and less frequent events.
Please give this Honor Guard serious consideration, and join us in providing our departed members with class, dignity, and proper respect.
To volunteer please contact :
Tom Scherer Joe O'Neil
301-609-7923 410-507-2450
capttom44@outlook.com joeoneil9@hotmail.com
To include but not limited to pallbearers, (active or honorary) - liaison between the family and visiting fire fighters, or simply lending a fire service presence.
The "uniform of the day" for this honor guard shall from this day forward be known as the "Lockrow Suit" which will consist of a navy blue blazer, white shirt, gray slacks, and black shoes (properly polished) and official Honor Guard tie issued by the Association.
For those who wish to participate, and do not own a "Lockrow Suit" we have made arrangements with "Men's Warehouse" for a very good discount on the blazer and slacks.
The more members who participate in this honor guard will provide for a large cadre to draw from meaning less travel and less frequent events.
Please give this Honor Guard serious consideration, and join us in providing our departed members with class, dignity, and proper respect.
To volunteer please contact :
Tom Scherer Joe O'Neil
301-609-7923 410-507-2450
capttom44@outlook.com joeoneil9@hotmail.com
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![]() RFA Pocket Badge Order Form
EXAMPLE JOSEPH C. HEALY RETIRED FIREFIGHTER’S ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON DC FIRE DEPARTMENT T-9 Please send a check for $45 with your name and address and the way you want your badge to read to: Joe Healy 7511 Woodville Road Mt. Airy, MD 21771 (A fourth line can be added for an extra $2) |
![]() Members of the Retired Association can now order an official Fire Dept. badge on-line. Just click on the site below and find the badge you want and follow the instructions. (The difference between the active badge and our badge is that it has the word "RETIRED" is on the top.)
Thanks to Jimmy Martin, the link has been fixed. They advised that if you are still having problems, to turn off your pop-up blocker. Click Here to order ![]() Friendship Fire Assn. Celebrates 75 Years of Dedicated Service to the DCFD. Challenge Coin is available for a $10 Donation.Thanks to All For Your Support and the Privilege to be a part of our Great Department , The DCFD. To Obtain Coins Contact Elliot 301-807-8192 , Vito or any FFA Member.
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Local 36 Kenny Cox Building
3002 12th St. N.E Washington, D.C. 20017
Snow Policy:
IF SNOW CLOSES OR DELAYS THE PRINCE GEORGE'S SCHOOL SYSTEM , THERE WILL BE NO RFA MEETING THAT DAY.
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