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Letter From The DirectorChanging of the guardFire Prevention 1Bsystem. In so doing, we were also able tosecure a pension that enables firefightersSecond of a two-part series and a standard to provide State Board for their of Fire families in retirement.Services accredited course; one of ten classes Personally, required for John State Hanley was the oneFire Officer certification. A broad technical who encouraged overview of me fire as a Station Stewardprevention codes and ordinances, inspection to run practices for Director. and key With the help of Frankhazards. Includes the study of flammable Kelly, and Dennis combustible Kruger and the rest of theliquids along with gasses, explosives, fireworks Board, and I was extinguishing made to feel comfortable insystems.this new position and given guidance as tohow best to support the membership. ForDates: September 16 & 30, October 7, 14 & 21 (Fridays)Shon Buford, Directorthat, I am eternally grateful.Time: 08:30 to 16:30 HoursAlthough organized labor has realizedCourse: Fire Science 68B - CRN: 72129 (Fire substantial Prevention gains 1B) - in the recent past, whatBrothers and Units: Sisters, 2.0with pay raises, pensions and workingInstructor: Rocque Yballa conditions, the future is still untold.Please Enrollment: join as I thank www.ccsf.edu John Hanley for However, under the new leadership ofhis sixteen Textbook: plus years Student as President Supplement of this issued President-elect 1 st day of class Tom O’Connor, feel certaingreat Union of ours.that we are in good hands. With over 14Location: SF0 – CCSF Aeronautics, Building 928, ClassroomHanley #8 has been President for some Treasurer, and now President Elect, TomFor many of you, both active and retired, years of service to Local 798 as Director,Johntime. It was under John’s tenure Highway that 101/280/380 will provide near SF0 a smooth transition at theLocal 798 was able to Airport: negotiate take good North and Access negotiating Road exit; table, turn left and has vision that willfair contracts with the at City, Clearwater thus enabling Drive, and take right us into far the into parking the next decade.us to bridge the gap lot. between a two tier John Hanley’s vast knowledge of laborContact Info: Email: boleary@ccsf.eduPete BranniganTrusted Realator in Noe Valleyissues, combined with his political savvywill surely be missed. In his own words,“he would have not stepped down if hewasn’t confident that we were in goodhands”. Well, I’m here to tell you that asa Director of San Francisco FirefightersLocal 798, I have the utmost confidence inPresident-Elect Thomas Patrick O’Connor.The future of Local 798 is bright with thecommitment of a strong Board and acommitted leader.Brothers and Sisters, the road ahead maybe uncertain, but in that vein, the way hasbeen paved by President Hanley’s tirelessvoice and resounding commitment tolabor.In preservation of President Hanley’smany fought battles over the years, Local798 will continue to stand united, and bydoing so, we will prayerfully prevail.Shon BufordDirector3 alarm fire at 1044 Folsom Street, May4, 2011Photo by: Jeremy, LiveSOMA.comSan Francisco’s top producing agent in Noe ValleyIn 2009 is proud to have worked with many membersof Local 798. Please call or email for a list of activeand retired firefighters who can provide you withexcellent references.Or contact Pete directly if you need someone trusted andreliable to help you with your real estate needs or questions.Allow us to protect your investment with excellent service.www.sffdlocal798.org Main Line 11www.sffdlocal798.org Main Line 23