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Notice of Nomination Pursuant to Article 5.4 of our Constitution & By-Laws, nominations will be accepted for the Trustee position at the Bi-Monthly meeting on June 26th. The position of Trustee is a non-voting member of the Executive Board.

Local 1826 Scholarship Program

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Nominations for DVP

At the bi-monthly meeting on June 26th, 2025, the following districts' nominations for District Vice Presidents will be held.

District 21 - San Carlos Park FD BC's

District 25 - Iona McGregor FD BC's

The meeting will be held at 15924 Air Cargo Ln, Fort Myers, FL, and will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m.

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.