Going Direct with CAL FIRE Local 2881

Join us for a powerful conversation with the families of our fallen and the Family Liaisons who walk beside them. We explore how Local 2881 shows up, supports, and stands with our members and their loved ones during the most difficult moments.

Join us for a conversation led by State Supervisor Director Jeremy Salizzoni about the men and women who serve our country and protect our state — and what we can do to better support them. This episode dives into the realities of military leave, the challenges our members face, and the responsibility we share in taking care of those who step up twice.

In this episode, we sit down with ESS for an open conversation about the mental health challenges our members face, and the support systems built to carry them through. From peer support and counseling resources to crisis response and long-term wellness tools, ESS breaks down what’s available, how to access it, and why no firefighter should ever feel alone in this work.

Taking care of our own is more than a promise, it's part of who we are. In this episode, the Honor Guard and Family Liaisons share how they show up for families during their hardest moments with compassion, dignity, and unwavering solidarity.

What does real, sustainable firefighter health look like? This episode explores how Hundred Health is partnering with CAL FIRE Local 2881 to build a healthier future for California's firefighters.

CAL FIRE Director Joe Tyler and Local 2881 President Tim Edwards sit down for a candid conversation about partnership, progress, and the future of CAL FIRE.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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!

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.