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Attention FMESA Members at Cal OES: It has come to the attention of FMESA and CSLEA that resolving any pay issues within Cal OES must now be done through a ticket system. Contacting payroll personnel by phone or email appears to no longer be an option. FMESA and CSLEA are inquiring about this change […]
BERKELEY- On June 17, 2024, CALFIRE announced the arrest of Casey Robert Goonan, 34, of Oakland in connection with the firebombing attack of a UC Berkeley Police Department vehicle and three other arson attacks on UC Berkeley campus during the month of June 2024. The June 17th arrest was the result of an investigation by […]
By FMESA President BJ Jones FRESNO COUNTY – It was a euphoric moment when a search and rescue team found missing four-year-old Chrstian Ramirez who became separated from his family on June 20, 2024 around 11:00 a.m. while camping at Rancheria Campground at Huntington Lake in Fresno County. The young boy was the focus of […]
Congratulates union members on their promotions to State Fire Marshal III Specialist SACRAMENTO – On May 22, 2024, Fire Marshal & Emergency Services Association (FMESA) Director Thomas Becerra attended CAL FIRE’s Office of State Fire Marshal Promotion and Badge Pinning Ceremony in Sacramento to proudly witness the promotion of three California Statewide Law Enforcement Association […]
SACRAMENTO – In February 2024, CALFIRE announced the return of the Canine Unit to the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM). Celebrating the return are two California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) members who began training with their canine partners in July. Arson and Bomb Investigators Nicholas Schroeder and Charles Elder are now teamed […]
The State Fire Marshal Arson and Bomb Unit (OSFM B/U 7) is actively investigating the major fire that broke out on November 11, 2023, along Interstate 10 in Los Angeles. This incident has significantly impacted traffic and daily commute in Los Angeles, causing considerable disruption.
MERCED – On September 27, 2023, BJ Jones, president, and Jose Sanabria, vice president (OSFM) of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Services Association (FMESA) attended an inaugural safety conference at UC Merced, a conference designed to bring together the community and public safety partners in an effort to improve campus safety and build a culture […]
SACRAMENTO – On September 22, 2023, the Fire Marshal and Emergency Services Association (FMESA) Board of Directors announced its decision to donate $500.00 in the name of Chief Ronny J. Coleman to the California Fire Museum. Chief Coleman, retired State Fire Marshal, passed away on September 21, 2023 at Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento. He […]
“We are very proud of our members at Cal OES who never hesitate to be deployed to disaster areas to assist. Whether it is within California or another state, they assist with emergency help, lending their expertise to recovery efforts. We thank them for their service and dedication to public safety.” – CSLEA President Alan […]
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY – On August 19, 2023, California state firefighters at Camp Roberts Fire Department responded to assist with the Plant Fire burning in Santa Barbara County. The Camp Roberts firefighters were assigned to Strike Team 1471C from San Luis Obispo County. The fire, which started on August 19th and prompted some evacuations, scorched […]
Hello FMESA Members, As many of you are aware, the CALFIRE family and all of California is mourning the loss of CALFIRE Assistant Chief Josh Bischof, CALFIRE Captain Tim Rodriguez, and Pilot Tony Sousa who all lost their lives on August 6, 2023 in a tragic helicopter collision while working a fire incident in Riverside […]
“No matter who we are, what walk of life we come from, when we need emergency help, we all call 911 and rely on the operators and dispatchers who pick up at the other end, to assist us. They direct us on the phone, they direct officers and medical personnel to get to us. They […]
HUMBOLDT COUNTY – On March 6, 2023, The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office announced that with the help of the California Office of Emergency Services, and other local, state and federal assistance, a response to cattle starving in areas stranded due to recent storms. The record-breaking winter storms impacting California left mountain roads across Humboldt County […]
FOLSOM – On February 15-16, 2023, the Fire Marshal Emergency Services Association (FMESA) Board of Directors met in Folsom for the Board’s 2023 first quarter meeting and to review white papers submitted for upcoming contract negotiations. “Due to workload and then the Covid 19 pandemic, this was the first time we have met in person […]
“At CSLEA, we never lose sight of the impactful, life-saving work that our members do, particularly in a widespread, statewide emergency. Our members don’t hesitate to jump in to coordinate resources and perform their public safety duties.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona An overview of emergency services work being provided by FMESA members by […]
SACRAMENTO – Congratulations to five California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) and Fire Marshal Emergency Services Association (FMESA) members who graduated from the 2022 Deputy State Fire Marshal Academy on December 9, 2022. The eight-week academy includes intense training and time away from families. This was CALFIRE’s third Deputy State Fire Marshal Academy. The newest […]
The election results for OSFM Vice President and OSFM Director seated on the FMESA Board of Directors are as follows: OSFM Vice President (VP) – Jose Sanabria and OSFM Director – Jena Garcia FMESA will be meeting with the incoming and outgoing representatives next month and would like to thank you for participating in the election […]
SACRAMENTO – During the first week of April, Fire Marshal and Emergency Services Association (FMESA) 2nd Vice President Shelly Fontes reached out to new CALFIRE communications operators in St. Helena and at the fire academy in Ione to introduce herself and to speak about the importance of union membership. “Even if you are not involved […]
IONE – On March 9, 2022, Fire Marshal and Emergency Services Association (FMESA) Second Vice President and CALFIRE Communications Operator Shelly Fontes spent the day meeting with new CALFIRE communications operators training at the CALFIRE Academy in Ione. Fontes conducted a new employee orientation which allowed her to introduce the new first responders to their […]
IONE – On February 2, 2022, CALFIRE Communications Operators training at the Ione Fire Academy received a visit and union presentation from Fire Marshal and Emergency Services Association (FMESA) Second Vice President and CALFIRE Communications Operator Shelly Fontes. “It’s always nice to speak to our newest Comm Ops and welcome them to CALFIRE and our […]
