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02/19/2009

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MEMBER  SERVICES  &  MISC.  INFO

*Members, be sure to visit the Bulletin Board for messages and helpful ideas to/from the field.

• 27-Pay Periods
   
• Beneficiary Forms
  For the Union's Survivor's Fund.  This link NOW takes you to a Word doc with TWO half-page forms.  Send one to the Union and keep the second copy in your personal files.  These new forms request more information, so if you haven't filed one with the office yet, don't bother to call and check on who you currently have listed -- just complete, sign, and send in the new form today.   
  
  For the Fire Department form which is handled by the Retirees'  Association, click here.  Note that their form must be notarized, which I can do for you.) 
  
  You'll also want to contact both the Insurance Office (410-887-2568) and American Income Life (800-433-3405). 
   
• Cell Phones
  • Nextel:  Call the Government Accounts Customer Service at 1-800-390-7545.
  • Verizon:  Call Joshua Cho at 410-952-0099 or email directly.
     
• CF Organizational Tags
  • For Automobile AND Motorcycle tags, contact Elizabeth at the Union Office (410-683-1311).  You can stop by to pick up an application, or we can send you one via county mail.  You can even pick your own tag number (from the available range).
  • The cost is $5 to the Union, $25 to the MVA.  Tag applications can be given to any MVA office, or you can go directly to the MVA office in Glen Burnie, Room 104 (tags are issued from there).
     
• Classifieds
  Ads for and by our membership
   
• Constitution & By-Laws
  As approved by the IAFF and effective November 2005
   
• Cotton Throws - 100% Cotton, American Made
  These have the Baltimore County Fire Department Logo and (optional) Local 1311 logo. 
  Prices are $35 (or less for more).   Orders must be placed in quantities of TWELVE (12) or more.
  
  
• D.R.O.P.
  Information on Baltimore County's Deferred Retirement Option Program
  
  
• Exchange Time Requests
  Please email the Union Office with any requests and updates to the list.
  
  

• FIRE DEPARTMENT FORMS
  Members of the Captains' Council made a list showing where to send forms and how the email subject lines are to be formatted. It is now in the BCNet Fire Library, under "Fire Department Forms," to assist any interested employees.  Here is a link to it:  http://bcnet/agencies/fire/fire_library/fire_forms.html .  Updates can be sent to the Fire Help Desk.

  Fire Fighter Cancer Support Network
  Click here for more info on how "Together We Can Make A Difference."
  
  
• Fire Brigade
  Click here for more info on our MARCHING BAND of PIPES & DRUMS!!!
  We are currently LOOKING FOR MORE members.  Wednesday night practices.
  
  
• Fire Links
  Variety of links to sites of interest to fire fighters and paramedics, including county agencies and safety sites. 
  
  

• GRIEVANCE Form in MS Word ... click here! 
  This is set up in Microsoft Word, and is formatted to print off of my LaserJet 4 Plus.  Consequently, when you open it, the document may need reformatting.  Margins are top/bottom .25 and left/right .5.  It's been cleaned up a bit (10/07); basically what you want to do is type over the X's and make sure the whole thing looks neat when you're finished.  Good luck!
  
  

• GRIEVANCE Form in WordPerfect ... click here! 
  This is set up in Corel WordPerfect 10, and is formatted to print off of my LaserJet 4 Plus.  Consequently, when you open it, the document may need reformatting.  Margins are top/bottom .25 and left/right .5.  Good luck!
  
  

• Hall Rental Contract - Updated March 2009 and Hall Alarm Form - Updated March 2009
  *You will need both of these to reserve the hall; check with Elizabeth first for date availability.  Both of these forms are in .pdf.  Send the Union a completed Lease Agreement; be sure to keep a copy for yourself, as well as the Hall Alarm form.  PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CONTRACT & CHECKS MUST BE RECEIVED BY LOCAL 1311 AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO EVENT.  THE KEY MUST BE PICKED UP WITHIN FOUR DAYS (mutually agreed date) of the event.
  
  
• HELPS
  HELPS is a new retiree health care benefit that provides a tax-free distribution of up to $3,000 from retirement plans to help retirees pay for health insurance or long-term care insurance.
  
  
• History of the Baltimore County Professional Fire Fighters Association
  A work in progress.  Please visit and contribute!
   
• Insurance
  Voluntary Benefits through SF&C, an affiliate of the IAFF-FC (link in MS Word)
  
  
• Job Opportunities with the BCoFD
  
  
• Members Assistance Committee
  Providing assistance by our members, to our members, in times of need
   
• Memorandum of Understanding (in .pdf)
  • 2009-2010 - New!
  • 2008-2009
  • 2007-2008
  • 2006-2007
     
• Moonlighting
  Job Opportunities for and from our members
  
  
• Nationwide Retirement Solutions (PEBSO / Deferred Comp)
  Contact Kevin McQuarrie at 410-519-3416
  
  
• NFPA Fax on Demand
  Fire safety tips, home fire prevention checklist, kitchen fire safety, & more.
  
  
• Notary Public
  Basic Service Available; contact Elizabeth at the Union Office.
  
  
• PAC Membership Form
  Show your appreciation for all the many benefits you receive which are a direct result of our political support -- contribute today.
   
• PAY SCALES
  Effective 01/01/2010 with hourly rates - New!
  Effective 12/31/2007 with hourly rates
  Effective 07/1/2007 with hourly rates
  Effective 12/31/2006
  Effective 07/01/2006
  Effective 06/30/2005 with hourly rates
  Effective 01/01/2004 with hourly rates 
   

• PERKSCARD
  The Local is working with Perks Cards to provide our membership benefits and discounts on local merchants and events.  Please contact Elizabeth for more information.
   

• Reference Numbers
  Fire Department, Government, Unions, etc.
  

• Scholarship Information
  Last updated 06/14/2007; please feel free to submit any new information
   

• SHIFT SCHEDULES

  • The Word Files are one month per page

  • The Excel have the whole year twice per page so you can print out FOUR (1/4 page) cards on cardstock
    
       2011  - in MS Word
    
       2010  - in MS Word
       2010  - in MS Excel
    
       2009  - in MS Word
       2009 - in MS Excel
    
       2008  - in MS Word
       2008  - in MS Excel
    
       2007  - in MS Word
       2007  - in MS Excel
    
       2006  - in MS Word
       2006  - in MS Excel
    
       2005  - in MS Word
       2005  - in MS Excel
     

• MAKE YOUR OWN SHIFT CALENDAR
  Visit http://www.fire-ems.net/calendar/make.cgi and work out your shifts ... indefinitely!

• Source Material
  What's on the list, and where to get it printed
  
  
• Station Directors (In MS Word)
  We are seeking to update this program; contact Trustee Larry Brister at the Union Office or at 19-A.
  
  
• Straight Stream Newsletter (info, advertising)
  
  
• Survivor's Benefits (Where to contact with changes) & Link to Form
  
  
• Survivor's Form for the Fire Department
  
  
• TAXES and your Union Dues
  Based on the advice of your own tax consultant, union dues are usually tax deductible.  For 2009 the total dues for full-time active dues-paying members were $503.28.
  
  
• Union Meeting Schedule
  *Updated for 2009
   
• Victims Assistance Committee
  Any member interested in participating in our community-service program, the Victims Assistance Committee (VAC), please contact LARRY BRISTER at the Union Office immediately.

  
  

• LINKS -- misc. variety!

  
  Please email the Union with any suggestions as to what YOU would like included in (or excluded from) this web site.  YOUR INPUT is valuable.  Thank you!

  -ELG

This page last updated:  02/01/2010