Santa Maria Firefighters shipped 18 packages that Si Tenenberg and his foundation created to our troops in Iraq and Afganistan. The packages contain ordinary items that we take for granted at home, but are pricless to our troops including socks, battery powered fans, beef jerky and other items. Local 2020 is committed to continue working with Si to ship more pakages to our troops.

If you are interested in helping with this great program, contact Si Tenenberg at sitenspot@aol.com

PERSONAL EXPOSURE REPORTING SYSTEM

California Professional Firefighters' Online System for Documenting Exposures

Most firefighters don't need to be reminded about the risks of the job. But the risks don't end when the fire goes out.

Even when the call doesn't involve flames, firefighters risk exposure to a broad range of environmental and biological toxins. Because of this, firefighters and EMTs are at dramatically greater risk of contracting cancer, tuberculosis, and other blood-borne diseases. California's cancer and tuberculosis presumption laws require that firefighters document occupational exposures to hazardous agents.

In short, you need proof!

CPF's Personal Exposure Reporting System meets the linkage requirements for cancer. It meets the test for proving exposure in rebuttable presumption cases. And by documenting exposures and their effects, the PER system furthers efforts aimed at prevention.

Click here to go to the PER Online web site. It is simple to register if you have not yet.