We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our oldest living member, Captain Benny Ashley who returned to quarters peacefully this morning at the age of 105. Benny was a living legend amongst us and will be greatly missed.

Big fan of Santa’s newest reindog

An amazing thing to watch. Thank you Moldovan family for the sacrifice and service you have given the City of Phoenix.

The perfect video to highlight first responders day. Response times and crucial, life saving services such as this depend on public safety having adequate resources and staffing. #phxfirecrisis

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Today, our recently retired President Emeritus, Steve Beuerlein was honored at the IAFF 10TH District PEP event in San Francisco.

We have been blessed by his visionary leadership. It is our honor to run with the torch he has passed to us.

Thank you City of Phoenix, AZ and NFFF for honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

This weekend, we had the solemn honor of adding the following brothers to the wall of the Firefighter Memorial in Colorado:
Phoenix Firefighter Rick Telles
Phoenix Firefighter Brian Beck Jr.
Tempe Firefighter Tommy Arriaga
Phoenix Firefighter David Mathis

We are thankful that concerned residents such as Mr Sadauskas are taking the time to voice their concerns over the #phxfirecrisis .

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The darkest day that will be forever etched onto our hearts and souls. May 9/11 continue to fortify and inspire the brave men and women who run towards danger to protect others.

This should concern everyone living in Phoenix.

As the city of Phoenix continues to be one of the fastest growing cities in the country, firefighters are growing concerned as their resources are already stretched to capacity. fox10phoenix.com/news/phoenix-f…

Stat of the Day: 71%

At 71%, U.S. Approval of Labor Unions at Highest Point Since 1965 according to Gallup.

That is a +23 approval increase since 2010

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These large-scale, joint responses of PD/Fire are exactly why public safety needs to be prioritized in the upcoming Phoenix General Obligation Bond process. Our hearts grieve for the victims and we wish the heroic officers a speedy recovery.

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Phoenix Fire needs new stations, trucks, ambulances and personell to keep pace with the relentless growth of our city. The upcoming 2023 Bond process is the best way fund the infrastructure we need to keep Phoenix safe. #phxfirecrisis

The PFD “way” personified!

Thank you too azfamily 3TV CBS 5 for sharing our concern for the #phxfirecrisis

Phoenix Fire Department leaders are sounding the alarm over a lack of resources, which is leading to an 80% increase in call response times as the Valley’s population continues to boom.

More from Taylor Kinnerup:
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