Shows
PFFA PodThe Value of Sick LeaveWhat is the value of our SL benefit? We all know it accrues slower than VL and that the retirement payout is a variable percentage of final salary. However, there is more to it than that and members have a variety of thoughts about using vs saving this leave. It is an interesting topic to kick around the table, we hope you find something of value in the discussion.
2026-02-0255 minPFFA PodPFFA Senior Fire Fighter Podcast - Recruit Training with Eli Armstrong and Sean FogartyThe Senior Fire Fighter Podcast from PFFA, hosted by Josef Kuehnast. These long form interviews discuss the life and career of some of Portland Fire & Rescue's high performing, dedicated members.
2026-01-221h 15PFFA PodPFFA Senior Fire Fighter Podcast featuring Tim DonovanThe Senior Fire Fighter Podcast from PFFA, hosted by Josef Kuehnast. These long form interviews discuss the life and career of some of Portland Fire & Rescue's high performing, dedicated members.
2025-12-272h 49
Through The Garden GateSam @sams_growingfood 😆👍🏻Great to chat to Sam about her love for growing food and her passion to get more and more people to start growing and cooking their own food. It’s always fab to talk with someone so driven to change the way we do things.Website: https://www.the-pffa.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peoplesfoodandfarmingallianceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePeoplesFoodFarming Calendar Link: https://pffa.newzenler.com/courses/pffa-calendar-2026To...
2025-12-051h 30PFFA PodMake the Most of Your Money - What VOYA offers PFFA membersInspired by Matt Fullerton, Kyle and Matt sit down with VOYA experts Greyson Stefani and Dan Gregory. There is a ton of information to convey regarding VOYA and how we can utilize their services. Whether it is for deferred comp, either of our pension programs, investing goals and planing, or anything thing money related, VOYA is a great resource. This may the first of a two or three part series, but the hope is to help members be more knowledgable and engaged in managing their finances.
2025-11-251h 01
360 PodcastPreventative Physical Therapy for Firefighters | AFMA 360 Podcast ft. Terry Foster (Solve Global)In this episode of AFMA 360, we sit down with Terry Foster from Solve Global, a physical therapy company partnered with the PFFA Healthcare Trust. Solve Global provides preventative physical therapy services to firefighters and first responders, helping them stay healthy, strong, and ready for the challenges of the job.Terry shares insights on how proactive physical therapy reduces injuries, improves long-term wellness, and supports the demanding work of the fire service. Whether you’re a firefighter, a healthcare professional, or simply interested in innovative approaches to wellness, this conversation offers valuable takeaways.To...
2025-11-1531 minPFFA PodPFFA Senior Firefighter Podcast featuring Greg RoseThe Senior Fire Fighter Podcast from PFFA, hosted by Josef Kuehnast. These long form interviews discuss the life and career of some of Portland Fire & Rescue's high performing, dedicated members.
2025-09-292h 19PFFA PodMeet Chief JohnsonA sit down with Chief Johnson and President McLennan. We wanted to learn a little about where Chief Johnson came from, some of the high points of her career in Dallas and where she is headed as the Chief of PF&R.
2025-09-171h 23
Live - Love - Learn with Catherine Edwards#111 If They Control Your Food, They Control YOU: How to Take Back Your PowerOur food system is sick, and so are we. From pesticides and monocrops to fragile global supply chains, convenience has cost us our health, our animals, and our soil. In this timely, uplifting episode, Catherine sits down with Vikki Ede (nutritional therapist, co-lead at the People’s Food & Farming Alliance and community coordinator at My Little Farm) to unpack how food sovereignty restores health, resilience, and freedom. Vicki shares her own beginner-to-grower journey, why even a windowsill sprout can be a radical act, and exactly how communities are rebuilding local, regenerative food networks that nourish peop...
2025-09-0341 minPFFA PodPFFA Senior Fire Fighter Podcast featuring Tony BaldwinThe Senior Fire Fighter Podcast from PFFA, hosted by Josef Kuehnast. These long form interviews discuss the life and career of some of Portland Fire & Rescue's high performing, dedicated members.
2025-08-252h 31PFFA PodPFFA Senior Fire Fighter Podcast - Managing the JobFor this PFFA Senior Fire Fighter podcast, host Josef Kuehnast organized a panel discussion with Matt Coffey, Eli Goldman-Armstrong, and Ryan Lougeay to offer some insight to the different phases of ones career.
2025-07-172h 04PFFA PodPFFA Senior Fire Fighter Podcast featuring Travis ChipmanThe Senior Fire Fighter Podcast from PFFA, hosted by Josef Kuehnast. These long form interviews discuss the life and career of some of Portland Fire & Rescue's high performing, dedicated members.
2025-06-181h 42PFFA PodCampbell Memorial UpdatePortland Fire retiree and historian Don Porth talks with VP Jay Fink about the state of our David Campell Memorial Park.
2025-05-0733 minPFFA PodWhat the Hell with our Healthcare: Part 2Get the details of the changes to our healthcare benefits with Isaac and Rob. City benefits webpage below.
https://www.portland.gov/bhr/benefit-offerings/events
2025-04-2449 minPFFA PodPFFA Senior Fire Fighter Podcast featuring Aspen BreuerThe Senior Fire Fighter Podcast from PFFA, hosted by Josef Kuehnast. These long form interviews discuss the life and career of some of Portland Fire & Rescue's high performing, dedicated members.
2025-04-223h 00
Dividend StockpilePFFA & PFFR: Preferred ETFs from InfraCap | Interview with Jay Hatfield, Founder & Portfolio ManagerWe sat down with Jay Hatfield, Founder, CEO, and Portfolio Manager at Infrastructure Capital Advisors (InfraCap). Jay shares his investment background and gives a behind-the-scenes look at InfraCap’s focus on income-oriented investing, infrastructure, and preferred securities.We dive deep into InfraCap’s two flagship preferred stock ETFs — PFFA (Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF) and PFFR (InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF) — exploring what sets them apart, their yield potential, risk profiles, and how they’re managed. Jay also gives his expert take on today’s market conditions and how preferred stocks can play a critical role in a diversified...
2025-04-2226 minPFFA PodPaid Leave Oregon for Local 43This is an attempt to provide useful information to Local 43 members for accessing Paid Leave Oregon. I speak with Austin Kelly, Ryan Schenk, Tara Stein, and Jared Laws who each have a different knowledge base regarding the use of PLO. At the very least, several good resources are discussed for anyone who may need or want to apply for this state benefit that we all fund.
2025-04-011h 35
Risk Parity RadioEpisode 409: The PFFA Fund, TSP Allocation Considerations And Those New-Fangled Return Stacked FundsIn this episode we reflect on our recent meet-up and answer emails from Chris, Gigi and Mark. We discuss preferred shares funds and PFFA in particular, considerations about allocations in a TSP based on goals and current progress in your financial life, and them thar new-fangled return stacked funds.Links:PFFA Summary: PFFA – Virtus InfraCap US Preferred Stock ETF – ETF Stock Quote | MorningstarReturn Stacked Funds Page: Home - Return Stacked® ETFsAmusing Unedited AI-Bot Summary:Welcome to the dive bar of personal finance and do-it-yourself investing, where Frank Vasquez...
2025-03-2734 minPFFA PodPFFA Senior Fire Fighter Podcast featuring Matt FullertonThe Senior Fire Fighter Podcast from PFFA, hosted by Josef Kuehnast. These long form interviews discuss the life and career of some of Portland Fire & Rescue's high performing, dedicated members.
2025-02-063h 44PFFA PodPFFA Senior Fire Fighter Podcast featuring Ty CallicotteThe Senior Fire Fighter Podcast from PFFA, hosted by Josef Kuehnast. These long form interviews discuss the life and career of some of Portland Fire & Rescue's high performing, dedicated members.
2025-01-063h 06
Labor Radio-Podcast WeeklyUnion Talk; Class Matters; The Teamster View; PFFA Pod; School MeOn this week’s Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: On AFT’s Union Talk podcast, Randi talks to union members who supported Trump and searches for common ground…Adolph Reed and Mark Dimondstein discuss the 2024 election and its aftermath, on Class Matters…Then, on The Teamster View, Zach Duke, who plays for the Inland Empire Strikers team at Toyota Arena….Laurent Picard talks about becoming a Licensed Psylocybin Facilitator, on the PFFA Pod…In our final segment, Read and rap across America with Dwayne Reed, on the School Me podcast. Plus Harold’s Shows You Should Know.
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2024-12-2029 minPFFA PodLaurent Picard talks about becoming a Licensed Psylocybin FacilitatorLt. Laurent Picard speaks with PFFA Pod host Kyle MacLowry about his experiences as an Oregon Licensed Psilocybin Facilitator. In 2020 Oregon voters passed Measure 109 legalizing and regulating psyilocybin use for therapeutic purposes. Enjoy.
2024-12-151h 00PFFA PodPFFA Senior Fire Fighter Podcast featuring Christian LapainisThe Senior Fire Fighter Podcast from PFFA, hosted by Josef Kuehnast. These long form interviews discuss the life and career of some of Portland Fire & Rescue's high performing, dedicated members.
2024-11-222h 11PFFA PodPFFA Senior Fire Fighter Podcast featuring Jerry BartolomeThe Senior Fire Fighter Podcast from PFFA, hosted by Josef Kuehnast. These long form interviews discuss the life and career of some of Portland Fire & Rescue's high performing, dedicated members.
2024-11-053h 33PFFA PodPFFA Senior Fire Fighter Podcast featuring Jamie ZieglerThe Senior Fire Fighter Podcast from PFFA, hosted by Josef Kuehnast. These long form interviews discuss the life and career of some of Portland Fire & Rescue's high performing, dedicated members.
2024-10-112h 40
Labor Radio-Podcast WeeklyWork Stoppage; Working to Live In Southwest Washington; Heartland Labor Forum; 3rd & Fairfax; PFFA Pod; Labor ForceOn this week’s show: John, Dan, and Lina discuss the East Coast dockworker strike, on the Work Stoppage podcast…What is the Clark PUD? The Working to Live In Southwest Washington podcast explains why you should care…Then, on the Heartland Labor Forum, Emily Guendelsberger, author of On the Clock…Allison Jones and Sherry Thomas from Teamsters Local 399’s Casting Department in Hollywood, on the WGA’s 3rd & Fairfax podcast. On the PFFA Pod -- the official podcast of the Portland Fire Fighters' Association, IAFF Local 43 in Portland Oregon -- PFFA President Isaac McLennan and OSFFC President Karl Koenig discu...
2024-10-0437 minPFFA PodPFFA Senior Fire Fighter Podcast featuring Ed ReschThe Senior Fire Fighter Podcast from PFFA, hosted by Josef Kuehnast. These long form interviews discuss the life and career of some of Portland Fire & Rescue's high performing, dedicated members.
2024-09-284h 19PFFA PodIAFF 57th Convention ConversationPFFA President Isaac McLennan and OSFFC President Karl Koenig share a synopsis of the 57th Convention and the debates behind the resolutions passed. If ever you wondered what the IAFF does for you, listen and you will know.
https://www.iaff.org/convention/
2024-09-281h 04PFFA PodPFFA Senior Fire Fighter Podcast featuring Ed ReschThe Senior Fire Fighter Podcast from PFFA, hosted by Josef Kuehnast. These long form interviews discuss the life and career of some of Portland Fire & Rescue's high performing, dedicated members.
2024-09-214h 18PFFA PodPFFA Senior Fire Fighter Podcast featuring Sean FogartyThe Senior Fire Fighter Podcast from PFFA, hosted by Josef Kuehnast. These long form interviews discuss the life and career of some of Portland Fire & Rescue's high performing, dedicated members.
2024-08-292h 11PFFA PodHRA VEBA Roundtable DiscussionPFFA's VEBA client consultant Christopher Carnahan, Secretary Treasurer Jacob Domeyer, and District Representative Brent Cavanias sit down with Kyle to talk about our VEBA plan. This is an informational discussion on how the plan works and what benefits VEBA offers to our membership. Enjoy.
2024-06-0852 minPFFA PodPFFA Senior Fire Fighter Podcast featuring Mark TildenThe Senior Fire Fighter Podcast from PFFA, hosted by Josef Kuehnast. These long form interviews discuss the life and career of some of Portland Fire & Rescue's high performing, dedicated members.
2024-05-223h 18PFFA PodOSFFC Overview And Legislative UpdateOregon State Fire Fighters Council President Karl Koenig and Legislative Director Alan Ferschweiler start the discussion with a 10,000 foot view of the OSFFC and then go into more details on the latest legislative sessions. The second part is where they talk about some of the recent wins for PERS members. Enjoy.
2024-05-1654 minPFFA PodWhat the Hell is Going on with Our HealthcarePFFA's LMBC members Isaac McLennan and Rob Hutchens sit down with Kyle to talk about the current chaos surrounding our health insurance and some changes to open enrollment.
2024-05-101h 03PFFA PodPFFA Senior Fire Fighter Podcast featuring Audrey TollefsonThe Senior Fire Fighter Podcasts from PFFA, hosted by Josef Kuehnast. These long form interviews discuss the life and career of some of Portland Fire & Rescue's high performing, dedicated members.
2024-04-281h 48PFFA PodPFFA Senior Fire Fighter Podcast featuring Eli ArmstrongThe Senior Fire Fighter Podcasts from PFFA, hosted by Josef Kuehnast. These long form interviews discuss the life and career of some of Portland Fire & Rescue's high performing, dedicated members.
2024-04-112h 30PFFA PodPFFA Senior Fire Fighter Podcast featuring Aimee RooneyThe Senior Fire Fighter Podcasts from PFFA, hosted by Josef Kuehnast. These long form interviews discuss the life and career of some of PF&R's high performing, dedicated members.
2024-03-312h 52PFFA PodPFFA Senior Fire Fighter Podcast featuring Matt CoffeyThe next installment of the Senior Fire Fighter Podcasts from PFFA, hosted by Josef Kuehnast. These long form interviews discuss the life and career of some of PF&R's high performing, dedicated members.
2024-03-182h 30PFFA PodPFFA Senior Fire Fighter Podcast featuring Dusty MillerPFFA Senior Fire Fighter Podcast featuring Dusty Miller by PFFA Pod
2024-03-063h 27PFFA PodExit Interview with Travis ChipmanA discussion with Travis Chipman acknowledging his 9 years of service as Secretary/Treasurer of our Union. Travis and office manager Nicole Jacobson sit down with Kyle to talk about his time on the executive board, and what is next. This also serves as an opportunity for me to thank Travis for his dedication to Local 43.
2024-02-281h 10PFFA PodPFFA Senior Fire Fighter Podcast featuring Anthony BraxtonThe next installment of the Senior Fire Fighter Podcasts from PFFA, hosted by Josef Kuehnast. These long form interviews discuss the life and career of some of PF&R's high performing, dedicated members.
2024-02-222h 09PFFA PodPFFA Senior Fire Fighter Podcast featuring Jason KellyThe fourth installment of the Senior Fire Fighter Podcasts from PFFA, hosted by Josef Kuehnast. These long form interviews discuss the life and career of some of PF&R's high performing, dedicated members.
2024-02-122h 39PFFA PodPFFA Senior Fire Fighter Podcast featuring Michael SheridanThe third installment of the Senior Fire Fighter Podcasts from PFFA, hosted by Josef Kuehnast. These long form interviews discuss the life and career of some of PF&R's high performing, dedicated members. In this episode Josef talks with Mike about his time at FDNY, September 11th, and his journey to Portland.
2024-02-031h 52PFFA PodPFFA Senior Fire Fighter Podcast featuring Jasen StensgaardThe second installment of the Senior Fire Fighter Podcasts from PFFA, hosted by Josef Kuehnast. These long form interviews dive into the life and careers of some of Portland Fire's high performing, dedicated members.
2024-01-242h 35PFFA PodPFFA Senior Fire Fighter Podcast featuring Chris FukaiThe first in a new series of podcasts from PFFA, hosted by Josef Kuehnast. These long form interviews dive into the life and careers of some of Portland Fire's high performing, dedicated members.
2024-01-161h 33PFFA PodIAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial 2023VP Terry Foster, FF Tom Houston and FF Marcus Donaldson talk about their experience in Colorado Springs at the Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial weekend.
Video of the service can be viewed at link below.
https://www.iaff.org/fffm23/
2023-10-0938 minPFFA PodContract Ratification DiscussionIsaac McLennan, Travis Chipman and Kyle MacLowry go over the new PFFA contract. This is one of our longer recordings, we hope you find some of the information useful or interesting.
2023-08-291h 16PFFA PodPaycheck Committee InformationJason Cunningham and Kyle talk about the Paycheck Committee. A newly formed PFFA committee organized to establish some best practices to address discrepancies or issues related to pay and accruals.
2023-06-1032 minPFFA Pod2023 Seattle Stair Climb UpdateTamara Eidler, Tom Clawson and Kyle talk about the Seattle Stair Climb experience. Find out how PFFA members faired in the worlds largest on-air climb last March.
2023-05-0921 minPFFA PodWhat is Leg Con?What is the IAFF Legislative Conference? Why should we care? Who goes and what do they do there? Turns out these are important questions to ask. PFFA welcomes TVFR VP Chris Hart for our first multi fire union podcast. Isaac McLennan, Terry Foster and Kyle talk all things Leg Con.
Issues Book
https://www.iaff.org/wp-content/uploads/LegCon2023_IssuesBook-Online-1-1.pdf
Joe Biden Speech
https://youtu.be/a6YJngN5sQw
2023-04-0258 minPFFA PodCommunity Health Division DiscussionE-board members Isaac McLennan, Matt Smith, and Amy Quinn talk with Kyle about how the CHD became part of Local 43, concerns with changes to our Union, and a day in the life of Chat/PSR members. The idea here, as always, is to start a conversation. Please reach out to Kyle with any ideas for future discussions.
2023-03-201h 00PFFA PodState Of The UnionA State of the Union address by President McLennan. . . Well, not really, actually a presidential update with Isaac, but I like calling it State of the Union. Enjoy, Kyle.
2023-01-1652 minPFFA PodIntroduction to Tara SteinTara Stein is our new Behavioral Health Coordinator. The position encompasses coordination of our EAP benefits and the Peer Support Team. Kyle and Tara sit down for an informal chat. The discussion is meant primarily to be an introduction of Tara to the membership.
2022-12-2231 minPFFA PodAll Things FPDRFPDR Liaison Brent Cavainas and FPDR Trustee Kyle MacLowry talk about all things Fire Police Disability and Pension. We try to avoid going down too many rabbit holes and talk about the two positions responsibilities and how we can serve the membership.
2022-12-0654 minPFFA PodThree and a Half Minute PSA for Seattle Stair ClimbTom Clawson sent me a quick update for the 2023 Seattle Stair Climb. Registration is opening on Thursday, don't miss it.
2022-09-2103 minPFFA PodHappy Hour with IsaacAn in depth update with PFFA President Isaac McLennan. Kyle and Isaac sit down for a wee sip of whiskey and a discussion of the issues of the day. This podcast will pair nicely with the two recent informational zoom recordings. Enjoy.
2022-09-041h 03PFFA PodChatting with VP Mariya FugeVice President Mariya Fuge and Kyle sit down to talk about her assignments at Local 43. We discuss Wellness, EAP, Legislative issues and more. Thanks for listening.
2022-08-0134 minPFFA PodPortland Fire Camp PodLisa Knight and Sofia Onstad sit down with Kyle to talk about all things Fire Camp. We discuss the history, the current state of affairs, how members can get involved, and other important elements of Fire Camp.
2022-07-0741 minPFFA PodMatt Coffey Thesis Wrap UpMatt and Kyle sit down to talk about the results of the survey used to inform the thesis for his Masters Program. The information is centered on behavioral health and suicidality in the fire service. Matt is doing amazing work. It was fascinating to hear about the data collected, the theories involved, and the conclusions drawn.
2022-06-2429 minPFFA PodHealth Trust Station VisitKyle and Rob, both members of the Health Care Committee, discuss the merits of a health care trust. The committee members are making station visits, but are unable to speak with everyone personally. This pod is intended to be like one of those visits with the intent to get information out to all the membership.
2022-06-0747 minPFFA PodPFFA members at the Seattle Stair ClimbHear Tom Clawson, Kyle and two special guests talk about the Seattle Stair Climb experience, the significance of the fund raising, and all things PFFA stair climb team.
2022-05-0325 minPFFA PodDavid Campbell Memorial UpdateVP Terry Foster, Lieutenant Sean Fogarty, Retiree Don Porth and Kyle discuss the latest information regarding the David Campbell Memorial.
2022-04-2636 minPFFA PodVEBA Info and UpdateMost of us don't often think about our VEBA contribution and what benefit it offers. This is your chance to get a quick review of the program and some new ideas for the future. Cameron Homan, Travis Chipman, and Don Porth join PFFA Pod host Kyle MacLowry for this conversation.
2022-03-3130 minPFFA PodCoffee with IsaacKyle and Isaac sit down for a coffee and a chat. This one wanders a bit from topic to topic. I just wanted to check in with Isaac to see how things were going a few months into sitting at his new desk, in a new office, with a newish executive board.
2022-03-251h 03PFFA PodQuick Matt Coffey Survey UpdateKyle and Matt have a quick (ten minute) conversation to update the membership on his research project. You should have received an email recently about the project. We hope you will all take the time to sit down and fill out the survey . He can be reached for further questions at:
mattcoffey@lclark.edu
2022-02-1610 minPFFA PodHealth and Wellness with Jessica ConeJessica and Kyle sit down to talk all things health and wellness.
2021-12-1355 minPFFA PodLocal 43 Building Committee UpdateThe Building Committee formed after the current building remodel vote did not pass. The group has done a tremendous amount of work and has an update for the membership.
2021-09-2435 minPFFA PodThe Future of PFFA Local 43Alan and Jason talk with Kyle about the future (and some of the past) of Local 43. Changes lie ahead for our Union and these two long standing leaders discuss their plans for the future as well as a little reminiscing about the past.
2021-09-1751 minPFFA PodMandatory Overtime PolicyVice President Rob Garrison and BHQ Captain Jeremy Paul talk about the Mandatory Overtime Policy. Kyle mostly sits and listens and learns about the challenges of Crew Sense, the work BHQ does every day, some future plans to make the policy better, and much more.
2021-09-1335 minPFFA PodVaccine Mandate DiscussionAspen Breuer, Isaac McLennan and Kyle MacLowry sit down to discuss the vaccine mandate. We all recognize it is an emotional issue. This is just one conversation among three friends. Continued conversations with your Local 43 brothers and sisters can help us all understand one another better and hopefully bridge the gap that the mandate has created.
2021-09-0347 minPFFA PodConversation with Matt CoffeeKyle and Matt sit down to talk about the Masters Program Matt is finishing up and an ask for the membership to help with his research project.
2021-08-2421 minPFFA PodOHSU Sleep StudyThis one is a round table discussion with Dr. Nicole Bowles, Shelby Watkins, Josh Ward, Travis Chipman, and Kyle MacLowry. We talk about the 2 different sleep studies OHSU and PFFA has conducted over the past year and a half as well as the exciting opportunity to capture more sleep data over the course of our upcoming schedule change. We tried to keep it brief, but there is so much good information that we went a little longer than expected. Please take the time listen to the end to get all the good stuff.
2021-07-0439 minPFFA PodLocal 43 UpdateDiscussion with Alan Ferschweiler and Kyle MacLowry. We talk about the past few months and much of the information that will be discussed at the informational meeting scheduled for this Monday at 09:00.
2021-05-0831 minPFFA PodJanuary 2021 Update with AlanA wide ranging discussion with President Ferschweiler covering a number of the current issues being addressed at our IAFF Local 43.
Topics Include:
0:00 Budget
6:30 Work Week Reduction
9:25 Schedule Change
15:50 PERS
19:55 Covid Staffing
24:40 VL Issues
28:50 Miscellaneous
38:10 Committees
2021-01-1847 minPFFA PodMandatory Overtime PolicyDiscussion with VP Terry Foster. An update on the history and the current state of Mandatory Overtime Policy negotiation.
2020-11-0722 min
Tenacious ThoughtsCANCER and FIREFIGHTERS ***Captain Brian Jeffries, President of the PFFA AZ shares his storyCaptain Bryan Jeffries, Captain with the Mesa Fire Department and President of the PFFA Arizona Chapter sits down with me to share his harrowing story. Starting in the service of Fire and public safety early in life, he grew passionate about finding a way to expand coverages if injured on the job. A large part of that battle is extended coverages for certain cancer not usually covered yet, they are 200% more likely to come down with cancer because of the toxins they are exposed to on every shift. 25 years into his lobbying, Captain Jeffries himself discovered he had cancer...
2020-10-1740 minPFFA PodTalking PERS and OPSRP with Aruna MasihTalking OPSRP with one of the Oregon's leading PERS attorneys.
0:00 - 4:17 Introductions
4:17 PERS acronyms - OPSRP
6:10 IAP and Defined Benefit
8:10 UAL
10:02 Employer Rates
14:25 EPSA
17:05 SB 1049
20:43 Tier 1 and 2 UAL effect
23:13 Voluntary Contributions
27:15 TDF
30:30 Current Negotiations for pension protection
2020-09-1038 minPFFA PodThe State of Our MembershipThis is a topical discussion covering Commissioner Hardesty's remarks, the protests in Portland, the recent Willamette Week article, the budget and more Local 43 issues.
2020-08-1150 minPFFA PodCovid-19 ConversationA remote sit down with Peer Supporters Scott Pearson and Chris Riddell talking about our experiences during the quarantine.
The FRC website referred to in the 13th minute is: https://www.firstrespondercenter.org/behavioral-
The NORMALIZE acronym Scott talks about near the end is spelled out below:
N - name the people you love and practice gratitude
O - organize your schedule
R - restructure negative thinking patterns (reality or anxiety based)
M - manage difficult emotions
A - accept difficult emotions knowing they are normal and will pass
L - listen to yourself and others
I - identify coping...
2020-05-1437 minPFFA PodTentative Contract Agreement discussion with AlanPFFA president Alan Ferschweiler and Kyle go into detail regarding the tentative agreement to the contract. We go through each article and address how the new language effects PFFA members.
2020-03-1444 minPFFA PodDiscussion with Don Porth about maintaining our hallowed groundsKyle sits down with retired fire fighter, and resident historian, Don Porth to discuss the Campbell Memorial and the Lone Fir Cemetery. We talk a little about history and more about a program Don is working on to enlist a few active members and a few retirees to help keep our hallowed grounds maintained and in better shape. Please think about stepping up and helping out, it is a small time commitment.
2020-02-2117 minPFFA PodSecretary Treasurer Travis Chipman End of the Year UpdateKyle and Travis sit down to talk about some Sec/Treas topics from 2019 and whats ahead for 2020.
2019-12-2722 minPFFA PodContract Negotiations UpdateA sit down with President Ferschweiler for a contract update on November 1st. Also a quick discussion regarding our mandatory overtime issue.
2019-11-0421 minPFFA PodPFFA Pipes & DrumsOur pipers and drummers are kicking ass and need your support. This one is easy - they are committed to the band and are going to be representing all of us for years to come. Learn a bit about the group, it's organizers and the pride behind developing a professional level performing group.
2019-07-2219 minPFFA PodBargaining UpdateApproaching mediation update. Roundtable discussion with Ferschweiler, Chipman, McLennan, Lehman, and MacLowry.
2019-06-0720 minPFFA PodPERS Protection, LTD, STD Quick TakeA short informational podcast detailing some PERS organizing efforts and the new LTD and STD from the city found in the current benefits open enrollment. Click on the link below to view the Salem/PERS signup calendar. Click, View, Sign Up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d4cacaa2da6fc1-portland
2019-05-1311 minPFFA PodCancer Insurance from Family HeritageSupplemental insurance is a personal decision and this is quick discussion about a product that Portland fire fighters may find valuable. Mark can be reached at: mark@familyheritagenw.com or 503-341-4345
2019-04-0516 minPFFA PodNon Represented Members ULP AwardPresident Alan Ferschweiler talks about the non rep Unfair Labor Practice decision that was awarded on Friday.
2019-03-1610 minPFFA PodCampbell Memorial and MDA CampDiscussion with Sean Fogarty updating the progress with the David Campbell Memorial project and details about PFFA MDA camp for adults.
2019-03-0929 minPFFA PodBargaining Update PodcastUpdate on bargaining preparation, initial proposals and time lines. Conversation with Ferschweiler, Chipman and MacLowry.
2019-01-2418 minPFFA PodCredit Union PodcastShort discussion and update with Travis Chipman about the Credit Union project.
Take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TWGW2MH
2019-01-1907 minPFFA PodL43 Budget TalkA brief 10,000 foot view of the budget process and information for the upcoming general membership meeting.
2018-11-0914 min2018-10-2711 minPFFA Pod27th Pay PeriodDiscussion of the 27th payroll period with Alan Ferschweiler and Jason Lehman
2018-10-2119 minPFFA PodLocal 43 President Alan FerschweilerA long form discussion about many of the issues currently being addressed by Local 43.
2018-10-0257 minPFFA PodChatting with TremaineA conversation with Tremaine Clayton about his work with the CHAT program.
2018-09-1330 minPFFA PodHealth Trusts BasicsDiscussion with Ron Kirkpatrick, CEO of LBG Advisors. We talk about the basic concepts and components of health trusts for about 30 minutes.
2018-08-2031 min