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Firefighter Occupational Disease Bill Signed into Law

On April 8th, 2009 Senate Bill 303 our landmark legislation for the protection of Fire Fighters became law. Governor Bill Richardson signed the bill at  Albuquerque Fire Sation #1 in the presence of IAFF General President Schaitberger, Local 244 Union President Diego Arencon, Fire Chief Robert Ortega and many fire fighters from all over New Mexico.The law will provide an occupational disease presumption for fire fighters for the purpose of making Workers Comp claims. The diseases covered are eleven cancers and five infectious disease. There is a provision for cardiovascular injuries sustained within 24 hours of worked related physical activity. With the implementation of this law, New Mexico becomes the 43rd State to recognize the unique hazards that fire fighters face every day. For pictures from the event and the Presidential Dinner go to http://abqfirephotos.com/


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NM Firefighters take issues to D.C.

Updated On: May 14, 2009 (07:24:00)
On March 17th, 2009, seven representatives of the NMPFFA and Albuquerque Area FF's Local 244  County and City Chapters paid a visit to our Nation's Capitol during the IAFF's Legislative Conference Read More...
Success in the Senate for SB 303

Updated On: Apr 21, 2009 (06:57:00)
The Fire Fighters made a come back in the Senate last week. After a devastating defeat on the floor on February 25th, we were able to get the Senate to reconsider and vote for us on Saturday February 28th. The presence of all of you in uniform at the round house made the difference Read More...
New Presumptive Law

Updated On: Mar 02, 2009 (07:20:00)
On September 30th 2008, something amazing happened. The Workers Comp Advisory Council with the support of many observers, unanimously voted to support the Firefighters Presumptive Causation Bill. Now this important legislative proposal will go before the legislature during the next session which begins January 20, 2009 Read More...
Fire Fighters Endorse Ben Ray Lujan

Updated On: Sep 05, 2008 (08:50:00)
On February 21st the New Mexico Professional Fire Fighters came out with an official endorsement for PRC Chairman Ben Ray Lujan. Currently serving on the Public Regulation Commission, Ben Lujan is hopeful of becoming the Democratic candidate for 3rd Congressional District in the US Congress. This is the position in which Tom Udall has served for the past 12 years Read More...
Firefighters Endorse Harry Teague

Updated On: Oct 09, 2008 (08:10:00)
The New Mexico Professional Fire Fighters Association is announcing their endorsement of Harry Teague for Congressional District Two. The NMPFFA represents over 1500 IAFF firefighters across New Mexico in more than 18 cities and counties, including Carlsbad, Las Cruces, Socorro, Deming, Hobbs, Silver City and Artesia Read More...
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