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Click below This page is designed to keep the retired members up to date on issues, from a "Sick List" to Pending Legislation and anything else we can think of. Hopefully anyone reading this will pass the word around to all other retired members. This is here for your use.
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Supplemental Dental and Vision plans will be with "United Healthcare"
Contact Customer Service New 05-14-2025 Benefits Advisor Cynthia Brothers Customer Service Represenative 10075 Red Run Boulevard, Suite 550 Owings Mills, MD 21117 410-337-7577 ext 157 cbrothers@sfandc.com |
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Oct. 16 12:00
Annapolis Lunch |
Oct. 21 11:30
NOVA Lunch |
Oct. 21 11:30
Chambersburg Lunch |
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Oct. 13, 2025
Tommy Lloyd is now on the sick list. More details will be posted once they are available. Oct. 9, 2025
Update on Richard Small: He is doing better but still needs to be patient with the healing process. He still has blurred vision especially in the left eye but improving. His taste is starting to come back he can taste spicy food now. His smell is still not great. He is still getting headaches but not as many as when we first came home. We had our first big outing at the Annapolis boat show got there at 10 but he was tired by 1130. All of these things are expected and he is on the right track with the healing process He is just not on board with the fatigue and still not able to lift anything over 10 pounds. We would like to thank our friends and family for the phone calls, texts, emails, cards and wonderful food. Our son Steven Prather his wife Brooke Prather and the girls have been and continue to be a huge help with appointments, medical questions , hanging out with Richard and making sure stuff is getting done at the house. Hopefully in a couple of months or so, the doctors will give him the ok to do more and more 🙏 We go back to Georgetown on Tuesday the 7th for a follow up. 🤞 Visitors or lunch dates are great to break up the boring days. He is starting to drive a little but depends on the headaches and fatigue. Just call or text first to make sure he is having a good day. Sept. 16, 2025
Message from President Partridge: The RFA has sponsored a hole for the inaugural DC Firefighter’s Burn Foundation Golf Tournament on October. 23, 2025. This sponsorship includes a foursome to play. I am asking that any member that chooses to participate, make a personal donation to the Burn Foundation the day of the tournament. The first four members that reply to me at jpart776@gmail.com and pledge a donation at time of registration will be registered. Flyer 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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Oct. 6, 2025
Message from President Partridge: This message is directed to all retired members hired on or after October 1, 1987. I’ve been informed by DCRB that drastic changes regarding DC Life Insurance Benefits will take effect January 1, 2026. All members will be receiving letters regarding OPEN SEASON in the near future. DO NOT disregard this letter. You will need to act upon receipt of your letter. Members will have the chance to ask questions to DCRB at the next regular business meeting Monday, November 3, 2025. DCRB staff will be on hand to answer questions as well dedicated staff, with laptops to process paperwork at that time. DO NOT CONTACT THE RETIREMENT BOARD PERSONALLY AT THIS TIME, PER THEIR REQUEST AT TODAY’S MEETING. YOU MAY ONLY CONTACT THEM AFTER YOU RECEIVE YOUR LETTER. DCRB was kind enough to show up at today’s meeting to give us a heads up about what is to come. Sadly, other than the Executive Board the meeting was attended by only 2 other members. Today was the first time hearing about this and was blindsided like all of you. Once again, NOT DCRB’s Fault. Unfortunately, they are just the messenger, I can tell you that the staff there has been our advocate all along. Remember that, since you have retired that they are your HR department, please be professional when dealing with the staff there. Hope, to see you this Saturday at the annual picnic. As further information becomes available I will advise the membership. If members have any questions, please contact me directly. Fraternally, Jimmy P President Sept. 16, 2025
Anniversary for E-29 100 years and Truck 5 125 years. Celebration to be held at their quarters on Oct. 26, 2025 from 3-7 PM See Flyer below for more info: Aug. 22, 2025
Photos from this months Annapolis Lunch submitted by Paul Wood. Nov. 1, 2024
The DCFIRE&EMS Foundation has put up a website on the history of the DC Fire Dept. Lots of great info, and photos. Link below https://www.dcfireemshistory.org/ Nov. 9, 2023
District of Columbia Police Officers and Firefighters’ Retirement Plan Summary Plan Description 2023 See attached file 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 |
Oct. 14, 2025
Please keep Joe Dean in your thoughts and prayers. Joe's wife Diana Dean passed away on October 07, 2025. Oct. 12, 2025
Latest DCFD Personnel Actions below:
Oct. 6, 2025
Sick List Update Joe O'Hagan is home, but no calls or visitors just yet. Oct. 3, 2025
Truck 13 will be celebrating their 100 year anniversary on Dec. 13, 2025 at 13:00 Hrs. at their quarters 1342 Florida Ave. NE See Flyer below for more info: Aug. 8, 2025
Message from President Partridge: Regarding the Maryland Home Town Heroes Act Tax deduction The Executive Board has been getting notified of yet another round of random audits from the State of Maryland Comptroller’s Office, myself included. I ask that all members provide the documentation asked for in the audits be submitted. Additionally, I am requesting all members that have received an audit letter, provide me the information on when they received their notification, the tax year affected, the outcome of the audit, and any pertinent information submitted to the auditor. There are several members currently in the appeal process, including myself. I know of several members whom received favorable outcomes and many more who have been denied the tax credit. The purpose of this request is to garner information for a letter on behalf of the membership to the Maryland State Comptroller to show the inconsistencies of his auditing staff regarding the provisions of the Hometown Heroes Act. There needs to be consistency across the board in the decisions made by the auditor’s in his office. Thank you in advance for your cooperation regarding this matter. If any member needs any assistance the Executive Board is here to assist. Jimmy P July 24, 2025
Correction The last post regarding Dental and Vision Benefits only pertained to the Active Members of the Department. Below are both the Dental and Vision Benefits for retirees. Dental Plan below
Vision plan below
Jan. 22, 2025
DCFD 2025 Work Schedule below: 
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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 |
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3002 12th St. N.E Washington, D.C. 20017
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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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