Reminder for meeting tonight with members nominated can speak.
The meeting is at 7:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 1519 W Greenleaf St. Allentown, PA 18102.
2023 Nomination of Officers
- Vice President – 2-year term – the incumbent is Aaron Pychinka
Aaron Pychinka was nominated by Chris Groller
- Secretary– 2-year term – incumbent is Jason J Custer
Jason J Custer was nominated by Jon Hammel- Custer withdrew his nomination.
Jason Tatum was nominated by Jason Custer
- One (1) Executive Board – 2-year term – incumbent is Jason Tatum
Jason Tatum was nominated by Chris Groller- Tatum withdrew his nomination.
Joseph Hottenstein was nominated by Kennedy.
- Two (2) Trustee – 2-year term – incumbents are Jon Hammel and Mark Kennedy
Jon Hammel was nominated by Aaron Pychinka
Mark Kennedy was nominated by Jon Hammel
- Sgt.-At-Arms – 2-year term – the incumbent is Mark Kresge Jr.
Mark Kresge Jr. was nominated by Jon Hammel
- Director of the Welfare Fund – 3-year term – Incumbent is Matt Eharth
Matt Eharth nominated by Jon Hammel
- Delegate to the IAFF Convention 2024
Jason Custer was nominated by Chris Groller
Adam Perreault was nominated by Aaron Pychinka.
- Alternate to IAFF Convention 2020
John Stribula was nominated by Phil Lathrop
Aaron Pychinka was nominated by Jon Hammel
Tim Bruce was nominated by Aaron Pychinka
Adam Perreault was nominated by Aaron Pychinka
Jason Custer was nominated by Aaron Pychinka
Joe Zimmerman was nominated by Marj Kresge Jr- Zimmerman withdrew his nomination. .
Each candidate who accepts the nomination for office shall be afforded two (2) minutes at the October meeting to express his views and goals for the office that he is nominated for. The nominee’s name shall appear on the ballot in the order in which they were nominated.
The election of officers for Local 302, IAFF will be November 6, 2023, Knights of Columbus
Last Alarm For Retired FF William C Wise
NewsWe regret to inform you of the passing of retired FF William C Wise. Bill joined the AFD on 9/23/1967 and retired on 1/4/1992 as the driver of E6 on the 4th platoon. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bill’s family.
There will only be a graveside service at Grandview Cemetery on Walbert Ave on Sat, Dec 23rd at 11 am. Honor Guard will be involved. I will be working out details with Bill’s daughter in the next couple of days. We will provide Probably a flag fold and maybe carrying the urn to the gravesite.
Other AFD personnel are encouraged to attend to show support for Bill’s family. I will update as I receive more info
– Lt Trumbore
Breakfast With Santa
Charitable Events, NewsBreakfast with Santa sign up sheet
Local 302 Candidates
Political ActionLocal 302 endorsed candidates. Mostly Lehigh County and Allentown. candidates. But the Supreme Court and Superior Court candidates are Statewide.
Help at The Election Polls
MembersMeeting Reminder
MembersMeeting reminder for Monday, October 6th. The meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 1519 W Greenleaf St Allentown, PA 18102.
There will be Elections before the meeting from 1400 – 1930.
Also, there will be a Watch Ceremony for the Brothers
Taylor
Gauntner
Gostonyi
Alpha
CISM for Penn St. Fire
MembersThere will be a critical incident stress debrief regarding the 915 Penn St fire. The location will be at the FOP Hall 2101 Mack Blvd at 1800 Tuesday October 24th. This is considered mandatory for those who were directly related to the incident so overtime will be paid if you can attend. If you are on duty, please make arrangements with your command staff to attend.
Any questions call Chief Eharth.
Meeting Reminder
MembersReminder for meeting tonight with members nominated can speak.
The meeting is at 7:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 1519 W Greenleaf St. Allentown, PA 18102.
2023 Nomination of Officers
Aaron Pychinka was nominated by Chris Groller
Jason J Custer was nominated by Jon Hammel- Custer withdrew his nomination.
Jason Tatum was nominated by Jason Custer
Jason Tatum was nominated by Chris Groller- Tatum withdrew his nomination.
Joseph Hottenstein was nominated by Kennedy.
Jon Hammel was nominated by Aaron Pychinka
Mark Kennedy was nominated by Jon Hammel
Mark Kresge Jr. was nominated by Jon Hammel
Matt Eharth nominated by Jon Hammel
Jason Custer was nominated by Chris Groller
Adam Perreault was nominated by Aaron Pychinka.
John Stribula was nominated by Phil Lathrop
Aaron Pychinka was nominated by Jon Hammel
Tim Bruce was nominated by Aaron Pychinka
Adam Perreault was nominated by Aaron Pychinka
Jason Custer was nominated by Aaron Pychinka
Joe Zimmerman was nominated by Marj Kresge Jr- Zimmerman withdrew his nomination. .
Each candidate who accepts the nomination for office shall be afforded two (2) minutes at the October meeting to express his views and goals for the office that he is nominated for. The nominee’s name shall appear on the ballot in the order in which they were nominated.
The election of officers for Local 302, IAFF will be November 6, 2023, Knights of Columbus
John Kalynych’s service
MembersAnyone interested in standing urn watch at John Kalynych’s service on Friday, September 8th from approximately 1200-1500, please follow this link to the sign-up form.
– Lt Trumbore
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Ribbon Cutting & Dedication of Allentown’s Fire Academy
NewsHoliday Meetings & Nominations
MembersMonday August 21, 2023
ATTENTION LOCAL 302 MEMBERSHIP
Due to the Labor Day holiday the regular monthly meeting will take place on
September 11th & 18th
Knights of Columbus, 1519 Greenleaf Street. at 7:30 PM
At the September meeting there will be nomination of officers, the following offices will be up for election.
Mark Kennedy
Each candidate that accepts the nomination for office shall be afforded two (2) minutes at the October meeting to express his views and goals for the office that he is nominated for. The name of the nominee shall appear on the ballot in the order in which they were nominated.
The election of officers for Local 302, IAFF will be November 6, 2023, at the Knights of Columbus, at 1519 Greenleaf Street. The balloting will begin at 14:00 hrs. and conclude at 7:30PM. Elections shall be by secret ballot.