IAFF Local F116

IAFF Local F116 Continuously working to secure and protect the rights, safety and working conditions of its members for over 50 years through the IAFF and CPF.

🚨Captain James Mellor needs our support🚨For over 20 years, James has served others — from Crew 7 at California Poly in S...
03/01/2026

🚨Captain James Mellor needs our support🚨
For over 20 years, James has served others — from Crew 7 at California Poly in San Luis Obispo, to the Los Padres Hotshots, and now as a Captain with Santa Barbara County Fire Department.
Recently, James suffered a stroke and will be out of work during treatment and rehab. Now it’s our turn to answer the call.
Please consider donating, sharing, and keeping James and his family in your thoughts. ❤️🚒


https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-captain-james-mellors-recovery

All,We have a brother in need at Camp Pendleton. Danny Hopcus, a former member of our Vandenberg Hotshot Crew, has been ...
01/29/2026

All,
We have a brother in need at Camp Pendleton. Danny Hopcus, a former member of our Vandenberg Hotshot Crew, has been dealing with major health complications following the government shutdown. While working on duty and assigned overtime, Danny suffered a massive heart attack.
As his chiefs work to have his condition recognized as work-related and properly placed under OWCP, Danny is currently in need of leave support. Any one of us could experience a major medical event and find ourselves in this same situation. Right now, Danny needs our help.
We are asking those who are able to please consider donating leave to help support Danny during this difficult time. Even one day can make a meaningful difference.
Please see the details below for instructions on how to donate leave.
Thank you for taking care of one of our own. In solidarity

From:
Joe Jackson
President
IAFF Local F-85
Cell: (562) 810-8089
[email protected]

For the widest possible distribution

Brothers and Sisters,

The Camp Pendleton Fire Department has a member in need of leave donations. One of our members, Danny Hopcus, suffered a devastating heart attack in November and remains hospitalized at UCLA Medical Center. He is currently fighting several infections and will likely require heart and lung transplants before he can leave the hospital.

While we are working to have his claim accepted by the Department of Labor under the presumptive law, the claim has not yet been approved. Danny has exhausted his leave, and we want to ensure that he and his family do not face the additional burden of lost income during this difficult time.

Please consider donating leave to Danny through the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (VLTP). To donate, complete the attached OPM 630-B form and email it to [email protected]. Please include a copy of your latest leave balance report from your Leave and Earnings Statement (LES). Alternatively, you may fax these forms to (760) 725-8418.

Coming together to support one another is one of our most important responsibilities as a Union. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Best regards,

Great spouse supportPlease get with your spouses and get them signed up🍸
01/23/2026

Great spouse support
Please get with your spouses and get them signed up🍸

With new years comes new loss😔 I'm sad that Karen Payne has left us with so many great memories of her time here. I was...
01/01/2026

With new years comes new loss😔

I'm sad that Karen Payne has left us with so many great memories of her time here. I was privileged to be a part of her life in a ig way. Karen has helped us count money for our Lompoc Fill The Boot Drive for 20 years. She has showed selfless support for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Even though we had to help her in and out of her wheel chair every year we did it without issue knowing she also helped Drive us to raise more money. We will miss you so much but know God has called you to him so there will be no more suffering and no more pain.

The services for mom, Karen Payne will be this coming Friday, 1/2/26.

Graveside service: 11:00 AM at Lompoc Cemetery.

Memorial service: 2:00 PM at Lompoc Valley Baptist Church with a reception following.

The memorial service will be live-streamed and will be able to view after the live stream.

https://www.youtube.com//featured

https://www.starbucklind.com/obituary/karen-payne

Going to Floriano’s for lunch and hanging out between the services.

https://www.florianos.net/

12/30/2025

Here’s what the new 2025 federal tax laws (especially the One Big Beautiful Bill Act / Big Bill) mean specifically for firefighters —

IRS just came out with some guidance Federal tax laws for 2025 new Big Bill. Please check out the link and see the details. Its important to understand but not importantly get with your CPA so they can guide you or so they understand how to calculate what you are entitled to!

https://www.stellarwm.com/federal-firefighter-overtime-irs-guidance?fbclid=IwdGRjcAPBAp9jbGNrA8EB0WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHs7AOziz7lxaMWvIIsvIfrILNOkQL-a7o-N4LfRkskV-2wKQXUwSmERtGSJY_aem_rVqjZNkrL6km6fEzHbpzsg

This is why it is important to report your exposures!!
12/28/2025

This is why it is important to report your exposures!!

Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 from LOCAL F-116 TO YOU🎄🎅🎄🎅🎄🎅🎄🎅🎄
12/24/2025

Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 from LOCAL F-116 TO YOU🎄🎅🎄🎅🎄🎅🎄🎅🎄

49 years since this tragedy in our Vandenberg Fire Department but spurred our Vandenberg Shots! We will never forget tho...
12/20/2025

49 years since this tragedy in our Vandenberg Fire Department but spurred our Vandenberg Shots! We will never forget those that gave their all all on this day in history.

Great weekend raising money for Muscular Dystrophy Association. Good job Muscular Dystrophy Association
12/08/2025

Great weekend raising money for Muscular Dystrophy Association. Good job Muscular Dystrophy Association

12/06/2025

Come to H and Central in Lompoc and help us fill the boot for Muscular Dystrophy Association

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Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA
93437

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