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Movember Men's Health & Cancer Awareness Shirts

The Local 1826 2024 Movember Men's Health and Cancer Awareness are on sale until September 29th. All orders will be shipped in October to arrive before November. https://local1826.wearthefund.com/local_1826/shop/home

Brotherhood Ride and Sampaio Dental

In honor of Jim McFee, Sampaio Dental is donating to the Brotherhood Ride for every new first responder client they take on.

Golf Tournament - West Lee Fire Program

Local 1826 Candidate Endorsements

L1826 endorsed candidates:

General Election -
Florida State Representative:
District 76 – Vanessa Oliver
District 115 – Omar Blanco

Collier County Commission:
District 1 - Rick LoCastro
District 3 - Burt Saunders

Hendry County Commission:
District 5 - Michael Atkinson

Lee County Commission:
District 3 - David Mulicka
District 5 - Mike Greenwell

North Fort Myers Fire Control:
Seat 2 - Danny Ballard
Seat 4 - Mark McHugh

City of Cape Coral - L2424 Endorsements
CC Council 3 - Derrick Donnell
CC Council 4 - Jennifer Nelson
CC Council 7 - Mike Harper

Milhous Pub - Great place for First Responders

Milhous Pub; 15200 S Tamiami Trail, Ste 114; Fort Myers, FL 33908

Health & Wellness

https://www.firehouse.com/safety-health/article/21241509/health-wellness-beyond-ptsd-moral-injury-in-first-responders.

Learning Partner at Columbia Southern University

Southwest Florida Professional Fire Fighters & Paramedics Local 1826 is pleased to announce it has become a Learning Partner at Columbia Southern University. As a member, this partnership provides reduced tuition, plus many additional benefits. And, for your convenience, all programs are offered in an online format.

Peer Support Resources

To all Local 1826 Members, Our website has a Peer Support Resources page. Click on the "Members" drop-down menu and select "Peer Support Resources." Peer Support Resources is a quick reference for each Local 1826 District Group Insurance provider, EAP provider, and contact person.