Honolulu Retirees Yearbook Picture Taking
See, February Kapolei Schedule
Dates shown in white are the only dates available at the Station 43 East Kapolei in the portable trailer indicated on the station aerial.
HFD MUSEUM
March 6 through 15 from 0900 to 1200
Aloha or collared shirt is recommended. Those who have retired within the last 5 years may wear their duty shirt if they would like and a badge will be provided for them to use that day.
Legacy photos for relatives that were/are a part of HFD are also being taken. Relatives can show up at either location that is available to take their group photo and individual photo.
No need to schedule appointments. Please contact FF2 Scott Matsumoto at [email protected] before coming down to ensure the schedule did not change
HFFA NEWS: HFD Retirees Yearbook Picture Taking Update
Do you family member in the department?
The Honolulu Fire Department is seeking retirees who have a direct family member, i.e., spouse, parent, child, grandchild, brother, or sister, who is or was in the HFD. The information gathered from legacy firefighters will be used to highlight personal stories in the HFD yearbook or the Na Lei Kukui newsletter.
Interested retirees shall send an email to Firefighter I Blake McElheny (E11/1) at [email protected]. A short questionnaire and additional information will be requested as needed.
Brady Perreira
Battalion Chief
Battalion 1, 2nd Platoon
HFD Central Fire Station
[email protected]
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Updated 2/5/2024
Bill Repealing Social Security’s WEP and GPO
May Come to House Floor Vote
Legislation that would repeal programs that eliminate or reduce Social Security retirement benefits for some federal employees may come to a House floor vote soon. Representative Rodney Davis (R-IL) has secured more than 290 cosponsors for the Social Security Fairness Act (HR 82) which would eliminate both the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Under House rules, Davis filed a motion last month to force a vote on the bill, which has never been voted on before in the House.
The WEP and GPO provisions reduce or eliminate Social Security benefits for those who are covered by a government (federal, state or local)-sponsored guaranteed pension plan, such as federal employees who are covered by the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS).
Mahalo to Honolulu Retiree Gary Lum for sharing this news on HR 82.
Updated August 25, 2022
Honolulu Magazine Spotlights
15 Trailblazing Women
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino
Spotted in the April issue of Honolulu Magazine, Leading Wahine: Meet 15 Who Inspire and Push Honolulu Forward in Everything showcased retired battalion chief Debbi Eleneki who, 35 years ago, was the only female firefighter. Her path to serve the community was instilled from her dad, Peter Akiona, a retired rescue firefighter who never expected her to follow in his footsteps. He instilled in her the values of respecting others, giving back and keeping your word. Those ethics prepared her to enter the firehouse in 1987 with heart, humility and hard work. She is one of 15 women featured in the article.
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