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
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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Your Kern County Firefighters L1301 had the special privilege to prepare lunch for the people of Tehachapi at this year’s Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park Districts fishing derby. Your Kern County Firefighters are thankful for the support the people of Tehachapi have provided throughout the years. Also we would like to thank Supervisor Chris Parlier (@parlier.chris) for stopping by to help flip some burgers! ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank You, Bakersfield & Kern County!
We are beyond grateful for the incredible outpouring of love and support shown at the pancake breakfast fundraiser for Randy Raymond. Thanks to the generosity of our amazing community, we were able to raise $43,000 to help Randy in his fight against cancer.
From the firefighters flipping pancakes and grilling sausages to every single person who showed up, donated, or simply spread the word — you made a difference. Your kindness and compassion continue to show why Bakersfield and Kern County are truly one of a kind.
Randy felt the love, and so did we. Thank you for standing with him — and with each other.
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Friday, March 21st, dozens of your Kern County Firefighters along with the dozens of the extremely generous and caring Bakersfield Firefighters teamed up to host a pancake breakfast in support of Randy Raymond who is currently battling cancer. The support from you, our community, is extremely overwhelming and the thank yous are endless! We would also like to thank Assemblywoman Jasmeet Bains (@asmjasmeetbains) and Kern County Board of Supervisor Chris Parlier (@parlier.chris)for their generous donations and continued support of your Kern County Firefighters. This fundraiser would not have been made possible without our amazing sponsors and donors; Bakersfield Firefighters, Bakersfield Fire Department, Bakersfield Firefighters Burn Foundation, Bakersfield Firefighters Historical Society (@bakersfieldfirehistory), Saint Florian Leather Company, Station Strap (@stationstrap), Golden Empire Towing and finally Raymond’s Trophy’s (@raymondstrophyandawards)! We would also like to extend a huge heartfelt thank you to Happy Jacks (@happyjackspien)for allowing us to use their kitchen when lines got busy. All the personnel listed above were grilling up sausage and flipping pancakes since 5am and didn’t stop until the last car drove through the line after 10am! THANK YOU again, Kern County! Your Kern County Firefighters are forever grateful for your dedicated support! ... See MoreSee Less
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🚒🍽️ Pancakes for a Purpose! 🍽️🚒
Join us as we rally behind Randy Raymond in his fight against cancer! 💪❤️
🔥 Kern County Firefighters and Bakersfield Firefighters are teaming up with Golden Empire Towing, Saint Florian Leather Company, and The Station Strap to host a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser to support Randy and his family during this challenging time.
📅 Date: Friday, March 21st
📍 Location: 2020 G Street
⏰ Time: 6AM-10AM
💲Cost: $5 (All proceeds go directly to Randy)
Enjoy a delicious breakfast, connect with our amazing community, and show your support for one of our own. Every plate served helps make a difference!
Let’s stand together for Randy! 🙏🔥
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Kern County Firefighters & Bakersfield Firefighters Advocate in Washington, D.C.
Over the past three days, three of your Kern County Firefighters teamed up with six of your Bakersfield Firefighters @bakersfieldfirefighters to meet with elected officials in Washington, D.C. Their mission: to advocate for the resources, funding, and policies that help us better serve and protect our communities.
These dedicated firefighters worked tirelessly to ensure that our voices are heard at the highest levels, discussing critical issues that impact emergency response, firefighter safety, and public service.
We are proud of their commitment and grateful for the support of our leaders in strengthening Fire and Emergency Services for Kern County and beyond.
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Congressmen David Valadao @repdavidvaladao and Congressmen Vince Fong @repvincefong ... See MoreSee Less
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Today’s the Day!
Come hang out with your Kern County Firefighters at Whiskey Flats! Enjoy a day filled with fun, history, and community while supporting those who keep us safe. Stop by, say hello, take some pictures, and make some great memories!
See you there! 🚒🔥 #WhiskeyFlats #KernCountyFirefighters #KernCountyFire ... See MoreSee Less
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Yesterday, February 7th, over 100 of your Kern County Firefighters participated in a cancer research study hosted by UCLA (UCLA), UC Davis (UC Davis Athletics) and LA County Fire Department (@lacountyfd LA County Firefighters IAFF Local 1014). This research will be used to measure biomarkers of exposure from the fire ground such as heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants. This study will also measure biomarkers effecting DNA methylation, markers of DNA damage and repair capacity and levels and expression of immune markers. The results from these samples and research will be delivered back to your Kern County Firefighters and the Kern County Fire Department. Your Kern County Firefighters L1031 want to give a huge shout out to UCLA, UC Davis and LA County for spear heading this research study and want to extend a special thank you for allowing us to participate. ... See MoreSee Less
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