On April 12th, 2022
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 […]
On March 10th, 2022
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 […]
On February 3rd, 2022
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 […]
On November 4th, 2021
It is with deep sadness in which the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) shares with you the news of the passing of CSLEA Member Eric Padgett. Eric passed away on November 3, 2021 after a brave and hard-fought battle with cancer. He worked as a firefighter/security officer at Yountville Veterans Home, a firefighter at […]
On July 8th, 2021
“Illegal fireworks put people and property at risk. Anyone who is aware of the sales and possession of illegal fireworks should alert law enforcement. We cannot risk the fire and public safety danger.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona RIVERSIDE - On July 2, 2021, the Cal Fire Office of the State Fire Marshal and Riverside […]
On March 10th, 2021
SACRAMENTO – On March 9, 2021, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Senior Counsel Andrea Perez conducted a new employee orientation with two new emergency services coordinators at Cal OES. “It was a pleasure to speak with Jasen Vela who will be working in Sacramento County and Chris Valenzono who will be working in Orange […]
