Congratulations to I.A.F.F. Local 639 on being recognized as one of best fire departments in the country. The Insurance Services Office (ISO) has awarded Parma with a Class 1 rating. Parma Local 639 is a fantastic group of firefighters who are dedicated to the work of protecting their community.
Firefighters in Lakewood and Rocky River will be the beneficiaries of support raised at the Rotary Club of Lakewood-Rocky River’s Swim-a-Thon on March 1 at the Rocky River Recreation Center indoor pools from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
How the HRA Works
Established as a Voluntary Employee Benefit Association (VEBA) trust under Section 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code, the HRA offers employers the opportunity to help their employees pay for post-employment health care expenses on a tax-free basis.
The plan allows employers to make tax-free contributions to their employees’ accounts.
“Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants; electric light the most efficient policeman.” JUSTICE LOUIS D. BRANDEIS.
The Ohio Police and Fire Pension Board made a decision to replace the retiree group health insurance plan with a stipend system. Starting last January, retires will buy individual plans online through a company called AON.
Please help Parma I.A.F.F. Local 639 raise money for a good cause. They are raising money through GoFundMe for Youth Challenge of Northeast Ohio. This is an organization that provides sports and recreational activities for children with disabilities. Please encourage you members to help Parma with this "No Shave November" fundraiser.
Brothers and Sisters,
Willoughby Ohio Firefighter, Seamus Culligan was diagnosed with a brain tumor and ultimately diagnosed with brain cancer on January 5th 2017. We are awaiting Seamus's disability pension hearing which should be held in August.
The Northern Ohio Firefighters would like to thank Representative Dave Greenspan for sponsoring Ohio House Bill 38 to protect fire fighters. The bill passed the Ohio House of Representatives and will now be heard in the Ohio Senate.