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Pueblo Firefighters Local #3 |
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Pueblo Firefighters Local #3 |
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| The earliest formation of
fire unions in the United States came at the turn of the
century. Prior to this time, members of the fire
departments were wholly dependant to the good will of the
municipal officials for salaries, working conditions, and
other benefits. The continuous duty system in the early
years allowed firefighters to leave the station only
three times per day to obtain meals. They may have
received one day per month off. The concept of pensions,
insurance and other basic benefits was unheard of.
Vacations were available, but if a manpower shortage
existed, vacations were cancelled. Promotions were made
almost wholly upon the political pull of a firefighter
and his friends. It was because of these conditions that the birth seed of fire unions was planted. Pueblo Firefighters orgainized with the American Federation of Labor on October 12, 1912, approximately 6 years before the formation of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), in February of 1918. The First 5 Locals of the IAFF: Pittsburgh, PA #1 Chicago, IL #2 Pueblo, CO #3 Des Moines, IA #4 Colorado Springs, CO #5 |
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| Key Local 3 personnel: |
| Chad Thomas, President |
| Cris Gillisipie, Vice President |
| Secretary/Treasurer |
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Adjustment Committee:
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Trustees:
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| Public Information Committee |
| Gary Micheli, Fire Prevention Officer |
| Bob Falcone, Webmaster |