Pahrump Valley Firefighters IAFF Local 4068 will be fundraising for LIVING FREE and ACORN in front of the Pahrump Walmart on May 12, 19, 27 and 28 from 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Please stop by and make a donation! #pahrump #NyeCounty #Local4068
Learn more about ACORN and LIVING FREE organizations:
ACORN - Formerly known as Pioneer Territory CASA, Inc. from 2010-2022, Advocates for Children of Rural Nevada is an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that is dedicated to providing training and support for volunteer, court-appointed, guardian ad litem who serve as advocates for children of rural Nevada. Primarily serving Nye & Esmeralda Counties in Southwestern Nevada, we train and support advocates who represent neglected or abused children in the foster care system by giving them a voice in the court system.
Living Free Health and Fitness is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving Pahrump and rural communities. Found in Nevada 2013 and based in Pahrump since 2017 with no interests in Las Vegas or Reno/Carson City, but rural focused. Our organization offers SAPTA-certified intensive outpatient, outpatient, early intervention, prevention and transitional living treatment and services. This includes help for adults, adolescents and their families. Living Free Health emphasizes a “Whole-Health” solution to recovery. There is a significant emphasis on physical fitness, healthy eating and proper sleep habits in conjunction with treatment, behavioral interventions and sober social support.
Fifth open letter and update to the public. Thank you again for all of your support! #pahrump #nyecounty #nevada #safety
www.fox5vegas.com/2023/04/03/pahrump-valley-firefighters-union-demands-resignation-fire-chief/?fb...
news3lv.com/news/local/pahrump-valley-firefighters-union-announces-second-no-confidence-vote-for-...
pvtimes.com/news/firefighters-union-town-ignored-warnings-that-department-was-on-life-support-119...
pvtimes.com/opinion/talk-of-the-town-pahrump-fired-up-after-claims-from-firefighters-unions-11979...
“Pahrump Valley Fire and Rescue only has 4 front-line ambulances protecting the Town of Pahrump (if staffed and not broken down) and up to 2 of those ambulances are still being sent out on interfacility transports from Desert View Hospital to the Las Vegas area. This does not include any simultaneous auto or mutual aid assignments that we respond to in Fire and/or EMS apparatus. This creates an avoidable delay in response times, pending calls and preventable understaffing in the Town of Pahrump. We cannot effectively protect you, your loved one’s or your property under these current circumstances,” Local 4068 Firefighters wrote in their fourth open letter. #safety #pahrump #NyeCounty #Nevada
www.fox5vegas.com/2023/04/03/pahrump-valley-firefighters-union-demands-resignation-fire-chief/?fb...
news3lv.com/news/local/pahrump-valley-firefighters-union-announces-second-no-confidence-vote-for-...
pvtimes.com/news/firefighters-union-town-ignored-warnings-that-department-was-on-life-support-119...
pvtimes.com/opinion/talk-of-the-town-pahrump-fired-up-after-claims-from-firefighters-unions-11979...
pvtimes.com/news/quit-or-be-fired-firefighters-union-calls-for-pahrump-chief-to-resign-119643/?fb...
What’s the Chief doing with all the funds from interfacility transports?????
Did any of our supporters have the opportunity to watch or attend the Board of Nye County Commissioners meeting yesterday? What did you think about Fire Chief Scott Lewis’ presentation regarding the condition of the Pahrump Valley Fire and Rescue?
The Board of Nye County Commissioners entertained some good ideas, one of which was to consider hiring an Assistant Fire Chief for Pahrump Valley Fire and Rescue. Fire Chief Scott Lewis immediately rejected this idea, but Local 4068 Firefighters still encourage Town Management and the Board of Nye County Commissioners to enforce the implementation of an Assistant Fire Chief in Pahrump Valley Fire and Rescue which is very much needed.
Local 4068 firefighters will be sharing another detailed letter to the public in the coming days covering some of the important topics that were discussed and and others that were not. Thank you for your continued support! #safety #pahrump #NyeCounty #Nevada
www.fox5vegas.com/2023/04/03/pahrump-valley-firefighters-union-demands-resignation-fire-chief/?fb...
news3lv.com/news/local/pahrump-valley-firefighters-union-announces-second-no-confidence-vote-for-...
pvtimes.com/news/firefighters-union-town-ignored-warnings-that-department-was-on-life-support-119...
pvtimes.com/opinion/talk-of-the-town-pahrump-fired-up-after-claims-from-firefighters-unions-11979...
pvtimes.com/news/quit-or-be-fired-firefighters-union-calls-for-pahrump-chief-to-resign-119643/?fb...
Just now hearing about this; but I found this video from KPVM. m.youtube.com/watch?v=KxUaVggYbT4&feature=youtu.be
Fourth open letter and update to the public. Thank you again for all of your support! #pahrump #nyecounty #nevada #safety
news3lv.com/news/local/pahrump-valley-firefighters-union-announces-second-no-confidence-vote-for-...
www.fox5vegas.com/2023/04/03/pahrump-valley-firefighters-union-demands-resignation-fire-chief/?fb...
pvtimes.com/news/firefighters-union-town-ignored-warnings-that-department-was-on-life-support-119...
pvtimes.com/opinion/talk-of-the-town-pahrump-fired-up-after-claims-from-firefighters-unions-11979...
pvtimes.com/news/quit-or-be-fired-firefighters-union-calls-for-pahrump-chief-to-resign-119643/?fb...
And now you see why former Commissioner Blundo tried to bring in an ambulance service to help with transports to Vegas, because he knew all these things. It’s a shame that company, who was granted a license to operate, was shut out by the County Manager, the Fire Chief and the local hospital. Love him or hate him, former Commissioner Leo Blundo was trying to do the best for our community and keep our firefighters and EMTs here local to help take care of US!
Keep them coming!
I stand behind these brave fire fighters. I know who this chief is he lies and thinks it’s ok. How sad!
Speak out Pahrump! These are truths. I served the community of Pahrump at PVFRS for years. And I’ve seen the degradation of fire/EMS services. It is becoming untenable. Hold your elected/appointed representatives accountable and demand a solution before the unthinkable happens.
Sarah Nicole Jerram…. Didn’t you say they are avoiding contracting with AMR??? Seems like they sure need the help what the heck!!!
Facts: FD and PD are understaffed. There's zero incentive to join either departments. The turnover rate for both are astronomical and its due to a lack of funding. PD blows past their budget yearly, as well as FD. Both departments have zero recruitment activities, zero incentives to join or stay with either department, no tuition reimbursement and fd had no incentive to advance the ranks. PD has seasoned officers LITERALLY taking pay cuts to go to other departments. This all falls back on the town to provide the funding necessary for both departments. Imagination several police cars showing up and the senior has 5 years experience. Or a fire engine showing up with 5 years experience. This is what is happening year by year. This falls back on the town for funding of ALL public services as the majority of Pahrumps public services/county departments are short staffed. From payroll to emergency services to county mechanics.
With all due respect the staffing problem is happening with departments all across the country. This isn't unique to Pahrump. Even Las Vegas and Clark County Fire are experiencing staffing shortages. The truth is people aren't lining up to work in the fire service like they used to. As for the interfacility transfers... why are you using fire personnel to run those? Why not hire non sworn EMTs and medics to handle those time consuming calls??
The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is a one-of-a-kind addiction treatment facility specializing in PTSD for IAFF members – and IAFF members only – who are struggling with addiction, PTSD other related behavioral health challenges to receive the help they need in taking the first steps toward recovery. It is a safe haven for members to talk with other members who have faced or overcome similar challenges.
The Pahrump Valley Firefighters, International Association of Fire Fighters Local 4068, was established September 1st, 2000 and is a labor representative for Career Firefighters and Active-Retirees of the Pahrump Valley Fire and Rescue (PVFR) located in Pahrump Nevada/Nye County. IAFF Local 4068 advocates for the safety of firefighters and the citizens they serve. Local 4068 members serve over 45,000 residents within a 360 square-mile area, respond to over 9,000 calls a year and provide Fire Suppression, HazMat, Fire Prevention/Inspection, and ALS EMS Services. PVFR currently staffs three (3) Fire Stations with eleven (11) firefighters and one (1) Captain. Although the local has made great strides in improving the safety of our Town and members in the past much more work is needed. We invite our elected officials and members of the public to help us achieve our goals of bringing our staffing up to the levels recommend by NFPA 1710 as well as numerous other industry and professional standards. Along with increasing our staffing, top goals for the union include reducing the span of control to a more reasonable level, increasing the training budget and the rehiring of the training and life safety positions. The safety of the citizens we serve and our members is always at the forefront of our thoughts and actions and once again we invite the political leaders of Nye County to step forward and help us in our goals for a better and safer County and Fire Department. The Pahrump Valley Firefighters IAFF Local 4068 is affiliated with the International Association of Fire Fighters, Professional Fire Fighters of Nevada, Nevada State AFL-CIO and National AFL-CIO. For more information visit www.iafflocal4068.org.
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