Attention :

Local 302 Members

Due to the cancellation of the regularly scheduled IAFF Local 302 May Union Meetings, the proposed By-Law change meeting will take place during Junes meetings which will be rescheduled to June 22nd and 29th.

   The meetings will be held at the American Legion Post 576,

1615 Sumner Ave. Allentown, Pa 18102.

   

    Fraternally,

    Jeremy Warmkessel

    President, Local 302 IAFF

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of retired Allentown Firefighter Alan D. Whitehouse.

 

Alan David Whitehouse, 81, of Whitehall, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, in the Gardens for Memory Care at Easton. He was the husband of the late Hyang Nan “Jackie” (Kim) Whitehouse, who died in 2019. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late John C. and Eleanor C. (Bitting) Whitehouse. Alan attended Allentown High School and participated on the J.V. Wrestling team. He went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force as a radar and computer technician in Air Defense Command. In 1962, Alan was appointed to the Allentown Fire Department. He briefly worked for Bendix Field Engineering in Baltimore, MD as a senior service technician and served in the Republic of Korea. In 1968, Alan was re-appointed to the Allentown Fire Department and after serving in all Allentown Fire Stations, retired after 31 years in 1994. Alan was a former member of Local #302 International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) for 25 years, serving as trustee, on the executive board, chairman of the Fire Fighter’s Ball and on the Safety Committee. He was also a member of the L.V. Timing Association, the Firemen’s Relief, and the Fearless Fire Company. Alan enjoyed hot rods, custom cars, volunteered for the American on Wheels Museum and loved hunting and fishing. Survivors: Alan is survived by cousins and close friends. Services: Due to gathering restrictions, services will be private and interment will follow at St. Mark’s Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Inc., Allentown.

Tune in at 4:30 April 16 to the IAFF Local 302 Facebook Page for a live stream with Congresswoman Wild.

COVID-19 discussion with Representative Susan Wild

Join us for a discussion with Representative Susan Wild about COVID-19 and how the Firefighters and Paramedics of Allentown have handled it. The panelists will be Allentown Firefighters Union President Jeremy Warmkessel, Allentown Fire Chief Jim Wehr, and EMS Chief of Operations Eric Gratz.

Posted by Local 302 Allentown International Association of Firefighters on Thursday, April 16, 2020

Attached is the second MOU for the time period April 13, 2020- April 27, 2020.  On pay stub, it currently lists the day as Sick Leave incentive.  On eservices with your explanation of benefits page, it is listed as COVID 19 Days.  The City admin is currently looking to see why it is listed differently.

 

Please review and make sure it has 12 hours listed.  If it does not contact me.

 

[email protected]

 

484 223 7276.

Click for COVID_2_banked day MOU Download…

IAFF Local 302 Allentown Firefighters stand side-by-side with the citizens of Allentown in the fight against the Coronavirus.

A steadfast partnership with our community. IAFF Local 302 Allentown Firefighters stand by the side of our local restaurants in these uncertain times. We have given each Firehouse on each shift money to purchase 48 dinners from Allentown restaurants. We are here to help the City of Allentown come out of this stronger than ever.