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Going Direct with CAL FIRE Local 2881

News and discussions covering topics that are important to CAL FIRE Local 2881 firefighters and their families. Hosted by President Tim Edwards and produced by Communications Director Kelly Boyles.

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26:40

Conversation with L2881 President and State Rank & File

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2025/10/23

Join us for a conversation with L2881 President and State Rank & File as we dive into the contract and recent legislation impacting our members.

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38:45

Ready Rebound

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2025/10/09

In this episode, we sit down with the team behind Ready Rebound to discuss how they are transforming recovery for first responders who are injured on the job. Ready Rebound is accelerating access to care and improving outcomes for first responders and is an added benefit to all CAL FIRE firefighters.

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73:18

Union Mentorship

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2025/09/03

In this episode, we explore how union mentorship builds up the next generation of leaders, fosters solidarity, and strengthens our collective voice.

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36:56

Stronger Together: The Power of Union Engagement

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2025/06/17

We're back with two more Local 2881 members, both from District X, who are stepping up in the Advanced Leadership Class. In this episode, we talk more about why active participation is essential in the fight for fair wages, benefits, and working conditions.

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26:36

Leading with Strength: The Power of Union Leadership

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2025/05/20

Step into the world of leadership with two Local 2881 members as they attend the Local 2881 Advanced Leadership Class. This episode dives into the key traits of effective leaders and explores why an engaged membership is the foundation of union strength.

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41:00

Workers Comp, Part 2

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2025/04/01

We continue our conversation with Jason and Kevan about navigating workers comp and resources available to L2881 members. Be sure to go back and listen to part 1!

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54:59

Workers Comp, Part 1

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2025/02/25

Join us for a conversation with Kevan Fox from the L2881 Injured Member Liaison (IML) Committee and attorney Jason Wells as we discuss navigating workers comp.

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34:08

Episode 19: History of the Union, Part 2

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2024/11/26

We continue the conversation about the history of the union with former L2881 President Ray Snodgrass and former L2881 State Rank & File Ken Hale. We pick up the conversation at the first MOU and talk about some of the changes and successes we've seen through the years.

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39:14

Ep. 18: The History of the Union, Part 1

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2024/10/29

Join us for the first episode in our history series! Today we are talking with former L2881 President, Ray Snodgrass, and former State Rank & File, Ken Hale. We talk about the beginning of the union through the first contract.

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50:57

Retirement and the Union

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2024/10/01

Join us for a discussion with two of our Chapter Retiree Directors on the preparing for retirement, retirement life, L2881 retiree benefits, how to become an L2881 retiree member and more!

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39:46

Open Enrollment and Benefits

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2024/09/03

Join us for a discussion on the Open Enrollment - important dates to keep in mind, how to change your health benefits, resources, and more!

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31:24

What it Means to be an L2881 Union Rep

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2024/06/18

Join us for a discussion on what it means to be a union rep! This episode was recorded during one of our rep class trainings this year and features some of our rep class trainers. For more information on the rep class or any of our L2881 trainings, visit the member side of the L2881 website.

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01:01:01

Women in CAL FIRE

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2024/04/23

Last month we talked with four women in CAL FIRE about the perspective women bring to the fire service and the unique challenges they might face. We hope you enjoy the discussion!

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41:23

Conversations from the Membership Support Class

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2023/06/20

Join VP Pete Munoa, District II VP Nick Garcia, District X VP Patrick Walker and the Honor Guard Commander Chris Bruno as they talk about the Membership Support class how the Union assists its members in times of need.

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01:14:07

Episode 12 - Conversation from Advanced Leadership...

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2023/05/09

Guest host Sean Edwards is back, leading a discussion with President Tim Edwards, District I VP Josh Smith, and former District 10 Deputy VP Jeremy Salizzoni.

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25:26

Episode 11 - Local 2881 Trainings

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2023/02/21

In the first episode of 2023, President Edwards sits down with District II VP Nick Garcia and District III VP Brad Niven to talk about the different union trainings offered by Local 2881.

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54:30

Episode 10 - Podcast Takeover Part2 with Jordan Motta...

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2022/07/27

Listen to part 2 of the conversation President Edwards had with Chapter Directors Jordan Motta and Sean Edwards. Note, the bargaining update provided in the episode is still the most current update as of today, 7/27/22.

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53:53

Episode 9 - Podcast Takeover Part 1 with Jordan Motta...

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2022/07/25

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19:51

Episode 8 - Convention recap & looking ahead with...

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2022/02/21

In the first episode of 2022, you get a recap on our annual convention and President Edwards gives a vaccine update and gets frank on negotiations and staffing. We also hear from your new State Rank & File Director Peter Boctor.

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47:05

Episode 7 - Update with Labor Attorney Gary Messing

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2021/10/15

President Tim Edwards talks with your labor attorney and Chief Legal Counsel, Gary Messing, about current issues and updates that affect our members.

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