MPFFU Podcast

Geoff Lassers

The intent and purpose of the Michigan Professional Fire Fighter Union (MPFFU) Podcast is to support the mission to improve wages, working hours, and working conditions for its members through the dissemination of evidence-based relevant information, resources, and strategies. To accomplish this, the MPFFU podcast will provide reliable, factual, and actionable information that strengthens, empowers, and supports MPFFU members and locals through united action. Contact us at MPFFUpodcast@gmail.com

  1. 09/11/2023

    Episode 19 - The importance of adequate staffing

    In this episode, we welcome Jeff Lentz and Adam Ferrell.  Jeff Lentz is a Battalion Chief with Dearborn FD Local 412, as well as their local president.  Adam Ferrell is a lieutenant with the Dearborn FD, the Secretary for Local 412, as well as a member of the MPFFU Political Education Committee. Jeff and Adam are here to discuss the importance of adequate fire department staffing.  Specifically, our guests will help us understand the value of adequately staffed fire departments for Michigan communities.  Then, we’ll discuss the laws and standards that dictate fire department staffing in Michigan. Finally, we’ll dive into House Bill 4688 which, if passed, will amend the Public Employee Relations Act, to make staffing a mandatory topic of collective bargaining.  MPFFU Rally in Lansing on September 14, 2023.  Join the MPFFU for a Rally at the Capitol on September 14th as we fight to improve our bargaining rights and increase our ability to train more paramedics, we need your help!  Use the link for more information and registration:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yIk3kHAfjQv5Xcv-NMicQmHDPOT5MG-3/view?usp=drive_link  mpffupodcast@gmail.com. Instagram @m.p.f.f.u. Please subscribe to the MPFFU YouTube channel #recruitment #MPFFU #iaff #union #fraternal #family #firefighter #firefighters #fire #firedepartment #fireman #firefighting #firetruck #rescue #firerescue #paramedic #firefighterlife #brotherhood #ems #firedept ...

    26 min
  2. 08/01/2023

    Episode 16 - Contracts 101

    In this episode, we welcome back Mickey Wiewiura and introduce you to Matt Czarnecki. Mickey retired as a captain from the Dearborn Heights FD Local 1355 and is currently the MPFFU Eastern Trustee, as well as the Union Education Committee Chair.  Matt Czarnecki is a sergeant with the Harrison Twp. FD Local 1737 and is currently a member of the MPFFU Union Education Committee.  During this episode, Mikey and Matt will help MPFFU members and locals appreciate the value of understanding your contract.  In addition, our guests will list and describe key points to be consider prior to contract negotiations. This episode covers the basics by providing a clear, concise, and high-level overview of labor contracts.  MPFFU Member Orientation Class:  September 19, 2023, from 10AM to 12PM.  Lunch to follow.  Location:  Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan.  MPFFU Member Orientation Class Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPgvYpH3stcksg215ZjoWJqPKEIR9CljiAufuWcOdTuIqWew/viewform?usp=sharing MPFFU contract worksheet:  In future episodes, we’ll dive into the MPFFU contract worksheet, which breaks down all aspects of your contract to consider, prior to negotiations.  Although we don’t cover the worksheet in this episode, we’ve made it available for download by scanning this QR code or clicking the link in the episode description.  MPFFU contract worksheet link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u3wjVLMmfIlH8v56w7WgJ2sdB29L7iz9/view?usp=drive_link mpffupodcast@gmail.com. Instagram @m.p.f.f.u. Please subscribe to the MPFFU YouTube channel #recruitment #MPFFU #iaff #union #fraternal #family #firefighter #firefighters #fire #firedepartment #fireman #firefighting #firetruck #rescue #firerescue #paramedic #firefighterlife #brotherhood #ems #firedept ...

    27 min

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The intent and purpose of the Michigan Professional Fire Fighter Union (MPFFU) Podcast is to support the mission to improve wages, working hours, and working conditions for its members through the dissemination of evidence-based relevant information, resources, and strategies. To accomplish this, the MPFFU podcast will provide reliable, factual, and actionable information that strengthens, empowers, and supports MPFFU members and locals through united action. Contact us at MPFFUpodcast@gmail.com