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.
Annual Fund-raising is Underway
It is time for our annual fund-raising drive. We will be reaching out to Kern County residents and businesses in the coming weeks to raise money for local, worthy causes. We will also be sponsoring a Business Directory consisting of fire prevention articles, emergency phone numbers and advertisements from local concerned business owners.
Although Local 1301 has been raising money for charities this way for 26 years, there are always reasonable concerns that these solicitations by phone are part of a scam. We want to ensure our members and the public that calls the may receive in the next few weeks are in fact legitimate and have been authorized and approved by the Local 1301 Board of Directors.
We want to thank everyone for supporting us this year. If you would like to donate, please click the link below to donate.
501(c)(5) #95-2480612
501(c)(3) #95-3489994
Dear Friends, Family, and Community,
We wanted to provide an update on one of our own Kern County Firefighters, James Agee.
On August 8th, Chief Agee was involved in a tragic accident that left him with serious injuries. James spent over a month at Henry Mayo hospital where he was given incredible care, recovering and building his strength back up. On September 12th Chief Agee was transported to Craig hospital in Colorado where he will continue to recover and rehab from his injuries. The Agee family is staying so strong as a whole and they are putting it all in God’s hands. Not once have they veered from their faith in Him. The road to a full recovery is still going to be long and that’s why we want to continue doing everything we can to show our support for the Agee family. The emotional toll on his family is immense, and we are hoping to ease the burden of what life will bring financially.
Chief Agee is a fighter — strong, resilient, and has a heart of gold. Your donation, no matter the amount, will make a meaningful impact in his road to recovery. He has always been there for every single one of us when we needed his support, it’s now our time to show up and support him as he endures the long road ahead of him.
Please keep Chief Agee and his family in your prayers, share this fundraiser, and stand with us in supporting his recovery. Lift heavy, wear cut offs, and never cheat a rep. Nobody fights alone!!!!!
Please click the gofundme link in our bio to find out how you can help the Agee family.
With gratitude,
KCFF Local 1301
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Brothers, sisters, community members and all of our supporters, please see the above statement from your Kern County Firefighters IAFF L1301 President Jesse Waldowski regarding the tremendous outreach and support of James Agee. Please continue to pray and share the links in our bio to continue to assist the Agee family. We cannot thank you all enough for this amazing support! ... See MoreSee Less
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As many of you know, our Brother was in a serious accident while on the Canyon Fire and remains hospitalized. To assist with needs of the family during this time, we have set up a meal train. We appreciate any assistance you are able to provide.
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Chief James Agee was recently in a tragic vehicle accident while deployed on a fire in southern California. He is currently in the hospital and is on a long road to recovery. It's our time to show up ...3 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Please keep our brother and his family in your thoughts and prayers!!KCFD Firefighter Injured in Vehicle Rollover
NEWHALL, Calif., At approximately 6:20 p.m. on Friday, August 8, Kern County Fire Department Battalion Chief James Agee was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident while working on the Canyon Fire, which is currently being fought in Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
Chief Agee was driving a pickup truck in the Romero Canyon area when the vehicle was involved in a rollover accident. Incident personnel immediately began providing care on scene before he was transported via air ambulance to Henry Mayo Hospital in Newhall, California, where he is receiving treatment for serious injuries. Family and fellow fire personnel have been by his side and remain there to support him.
The Kern County Fire Department and Kern County Firefighters, IAFF Local 1301 stand united in support of Chief Agee and his loved ones, joined by the tremendous assistance of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Ventura County Fire Department, and Cal Fire.
“James is a strong man with a big heart, and we know he’s facing this challenge with the same strength and character he’s shown throughout his career. We are grateful for the swift actions of our crews and partner agencies, and for the kindness being shown to James and his family.” - Aaron Duncan, Fire Chief of the Kern County Fire Department.
The department deeply appreciates the outpouring of public support during this difficult time. At this moment, no additional assistance is needed beyond keeping Chief Agee, his family, and all fire personnel in your thoughts and prayers.
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This MemorialDay, Your Kern County Firefighters L1301 pause to remember and pay tribute to the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.
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