2026 Local 302 Endorsed Candidates

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Tomorrow is election day.

This election could be historic with the election of Bob Brooks. Bob will be the first Professional Firefighter to be elected to congress. Everyone who lives in the 7th District get out and help us get Bob elected, he will continue to be a champion for all Firefighters.

This is a copy of our Legigh County slate. If you live in Northampton County we are supporting Sen Nick Miller and Sen Lisa Boscola.

If you reside in North Whitehall, 183rd district, please consider our candidate Rep. Zack Mako who help us pass PTSI Workmans Comp and PFAS ban in Pa.

If you live in Berks or Montgomery we recommend our long time friend 24th district Sen. Pennycuick who also supported our efforts with PTSI and PFAS.

Lastly, if you live in Buck 143rd district we are supporting Tim Hayes who helped lobby for PFAS.

Please help us keep our friends who have stood by our sides get elected.

By-Law Changes

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Please see the attached document for the latest by-law changes.

 

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Local 302 Endorsed Candidates

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Here are the candidates we are supporting based on their dedication to help the Allentown Fire Department grow. These candidates truly care about the safety of all of us. Get out and vote tomorrow.

Let’s send a firefighter to congress!

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Come on out and support Bob May 2nd. See flyer for details. Let’s send a firefighter to congress!

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Formal Announcement of Services for Fire Marshal Jeff Tomczak

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Service info for Fire Marshal Jeff Tomczak is as follows :
Viewings will be Friday, August 2nd, 2024, from 5:30pm-8:00pm and Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, from 8:30am – 10:30am. Both viewings will be held at Corpus Christi Church, 900 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale, PA 19446
Funeral Service will be Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, at 11:00am at the church
Following the church service, the interment will be at Green Lawn Cemetery – Sumneytown Pike & Allentown Road, Lansdale, PA 19446

Allentown Fire Academy Class 2024-1

Congratulations to class 2024-1. This was a significant sized class. We added 17 fire fighters to our ranks, 12 of which were through a SAFER grant. These new members will help to keep our city safe and continue serving the citizens of Allentown through community outreach. It’s always exciting to see our city grow and leaders who understand the importance of having strong public safety. Serve our city with pride, dedication, and compassion.

Still Need Help

We are still looking for help at the polls tomorrow. We will take whatever you can give. We are low on help for the 1530 shift. Call Joe Hottenstein for details and availability.
5702364952
Solidarity,
Executive Board

Another Great St. Patrick’s Parade

Thank you to all the guys and their families who came out (Henry Cochran, Will Schaffer, The Richetta Family, and the Henry Family), to supported local 302 by marching in the parade with our brothers and sisters in the local trade unions. Its always great to have the families get to know each other while supporting an Allentown tradition. In 2025, we hope to have more members and their families join us and have a good time which will strength our union and build more relationships. Thank you.

Executive Board Vacancy

Attention:

Local 302 Membership

Due to the vacancy of the Office of Executive Board, created
because of Brother Keith Pierce’s resignation, in accordance
with the applicable provisions of the by-laws, the board is
now accepting names of candidates who are interested in
filling the vacancy.

Interested individuals should submit their names for
consideration to any Executive board member.

In accordance with Article V, Section 9 of the Constitution, and by-laws of Local
302, names will be accepted for a period of 20 days from the date of this posting.
That would put the deadline on July 25th, 2020.

In the event, there is more than one name submitted for consideration, an election
will take place one (1) hour prior to the next month’s regular meetings.
In the event no names are submitted, the Executive Board shall seek a
replacement for the vacancy and appoint such member for the remainder of the
vacated term.

Secretary,
Jason J. Custer
[email protected]

 

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