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Hendricks County Professional Firefighters

International Association of Fire Fighters Local 4406

6319 E. US Hwy 36, Suite 9

Avon, Indiana 46123

www.local4406.org

David Brock, President

president@local4406.org

Danny F. Brock, Jr, Vice-President

vicepresident@local4406.org

Jeff Schlageter, Secretary-Treasurer

treasurer@local4406.org

LOCAL 4406 DISTRICT LEADERS

Jan Tate, Brownsburg District

President

Marc Davis, Brownsburg Trustee

Bryan Fleck, Danville District

President

Eric Rollings, Danville Trustee

Keith Ross, Pittsboro District

President

Steve Milstead, Pittsboro Trustee

Roberta (Bobbie) Dixon, Plainfield District

President

-, Plainfield Trustee

Robert (Bob) Phipps, Washington Township/Avon District

President

-, Washington Township/Avon Trustee

GENERAL COUNSEL

Matthew G. Langenbacher, Esq.

Attorney At Law

NEWSLETTER

Publisher

Danny F. Brock, Jr.

Creative Services, Art/Promotion

Danny F. Brock, Jr.

*If interested in creating the cover for the next issue, please

contact Danny Brock at 317-717-0299 to discuss and submit

artwork for consideration. Material must be appropriate in

nature and reflect the fire service or Local 4406 in a positive

manner.

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PRESIDENT

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VICE-PRESIDENT

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DISTRICT NEWS

p. 4-6

POLITICS AND THE FIRE SERVICE

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UPCOMING EVENTS/RUN TOTALS 2014

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ABOUT THE COVER

Simply made in the spirit of the Super Bowl given the timing of the

publication and the portrayal of how the status of a Champion

relates to much more than just sports. Our line of work and each

person we serve often sees us as a Champion for them personally.

We need to recognize that, embrace it, and live it each day. The

negativity that often takes over daily conversations and brings down

moral does not exist in a Championship environment. Being a

Champion is more than just words.

“We the willing, led by the unknowing, have been doing the impossible for the ungrateful for so long, with so little, we are now qualified to do anything with

A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT

DAVID BROCK

Members,

This has been a very busy start to the year preparing

the budget and gathering ideas with the executive

board on how to better serve the members of our

local. I would first like to congratulate District

President Bryan Fleck and the members of Danville

on getting Meet and Confer in place. I want to thank

President Fleck for inviting me to Danville’s district

meeting late last year to witness their process. I will

educate the district leaders throughout this year on

the benefits our members receive by bei

recognized in having Meet and Confer.

With over 160 members in this local we need to

unite our district leadership and make a more

streamline operation in this county. It’s time that

we truly lookout for our membership regardless of

what district the member or group of members that

need support are in. If there is a need brought to my

attention that requires a call to action, I will be

calling on members from all of the districts to come

together and stand united with the union leadership

until our voices are heard and the issue at hand is

resolved. There is strength in numbers, and it is time

that our membership gets the proper recognition

that we have always deserved. Recognition and

respect isn’t just going to be given out by us

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“We the willing, led by the unknowing, have been doing the impossible for the with so little, we are now qualified to do anything with

This has been a very busy start to the year preparing

the budget and gathering ideas with the executive

board on how to better serve the members of our

local. I would first like to congratulate District

President Bryan Fleck and the members of Danville

getting Meet and Confer in place. I want to thank

President Fleck for inviting me to Danville’s district

meeting late last year to witness their process. I will

educate the district leaders throughout this year on

the benefits our members receive by being officially

recognized in having Meet and Confer.

With over 160 members in this local we need to

unite our district leadership and make a more

streamline operation in this county. It’s time that

we truly lookout for our membership regardless of

istrict the member or group of members that

need support are in. If there is a need brought to my

attention that requires a call to action, I will be

calling on members from all of the districts to come

together and stand united with the union leadership

until our voices are heard and the issue at hand is

resolved. There is strength in numbers, and it is time

that our membership gets the proper recognition

that we have always deserved. Recognition and

respect isn’t just going to be given out by us

demanding it. I will be working hard to earn the

recognition and respect on behalf of this

membership with the administrations and

politicians. This membership does a great job at

serving the needs of the residents. My goal is to

bring the recognition that you

politicians and the administrations when they forget

the sacrifices that you make during budget times, or

during the times when politicians take from us to

fund projects that the people we serve in the

community may not be in favor of at th

public safety. I am looking forward to serving our

membership this year and I know together we can

become an asset to the community we serve by

making sure that public safety is a priority in our

communities.

VICE-PRESIDENT

DANNY BROCK

Members of Hendricks County Firefighters of L

This month’s newsletter will not be as long as the

past two as we adjust to new leadership and take

care of the Local’s Administrative issues. We have

been busy verifying our 501(C)

proper Liability Insurance, aligning our

the state required Work Comp

budget presentation/approval, attending

meetings around the county, introducing ourselves

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“We the willing, led by the unknowing, have been doing the impossible for the with so little, we are now qualified to do anything with nothing"

-Bill Kindrick

ing it. I will be working hard to earn the

recognition and respect on behalf of this

membership with the administrations and

politicians. This membership does a great job at

serving the needs of the residents. My goal is to

bring the recognition that you deserve to the

politicians and the administrations when they forget

the sacrifices that you make during budget times, or

during the times when politicians take from us to

fund projects that the people we serve in the

community may not be in favor of at the expense of

public safety. I am looking forward to serving our

membership this year and I know together we can

become an asset to the community we serve by

making sure that public safety is a priority in our

Members of Hendricks County Firefighters of L4406,

s newsletter will not be as long as the

past two as we adjust to new leadership and take

s Administrative issues. We have

ng our 501(C)5 status, securing the

nsurance, aligning ourselves with

required Work Comp, verifying dues for our

budget presentation/approval, attending political

meetings around the county, introducing ourselves

to the Chief’s of each department, and making sure

L4406 is on target to be organized and succes

our members.

As part of our involvement around

County, I would like to congratulate Bryan Fleck and

the Danville Firefighters in their efforts to pass Meet

and Confer. At the end of the process as sent in

earlier communications, Chief Morgan and I sat

down to verify the final vote which passed

unanimously. Bryan’s steps, along with the support

of the department all the way to the Chief and the

political leaders they deal with, are a symbol of the

unity our districts need to strive to achieve.

Chief Morgan, Bryan has put the Danville Firefighters

back in front of the public in a positive light and

keeps them involved in the community. His efforts

are readily apparent in his Quarterly Newsletter

posts.

Avon, Brownsburg, and Plainfield have also been

busy in their own right. Robert Phipps

been busy meeting with the Administration and

State Rep Greg Steuerwald over items concerning

the direction of the department and possible

solutions to some issues within their walls. Jan Tate

(Brownsburg) has been busy setting up committees

and meeting with the Fire Territory Admin over his

views and wishes for the members. Bobbie Dixon

(Plainfield) is working on a solution to streamline

dues and dues payment for membership so it is

simplified for the members and more co

L4406.

Pittsboro has been relatively quiet lately

to District President Ross. Under the department

leadership of Chief Bill Zeunik (Brownsburg Fire)

Assistant Chief Keith Rinehart (Brownsburg Fire),

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and making sure

L4406 is on target to be organized and successful for

ound Hendricks

County, I would like to congratulate Bryan Fleck and

r efforts to pass Meet

and Confer. At the end of the process as sent in

earlier communications, Chief Morgan and I sat

verify the final vote which passed

along with the support

Chief and the

a symbol of the

districts need to strive to achieve. Per

Chief Morgan, Bryan has put the Danville Firefighters

back in front of the public in a positive light and

ved in the community. His efforts

are readily apparent in his Quarterly Newsletter

field have also been

Robert Phipps (Avon) has

been busy meeting with the Administration and

over items concerning

the direction of the department and possible

solutions to some issues within their walls. Jan Tate

etting up committees

and meeting with the Fire Territory Admin over his

views and wishes for the members. Bobbie Dixon

eld) is working on a solution to streamline

dues and dues payment for membership so it is

simplified for the members and more consistent for

lately according

to District President Ross. Under the department

Bill Zeunik (Brownsburg Fire),

Assistant Chief Keith Rinehart (Brownsburg Fire),

long time Middle Township Tru

(Brownsburg Fire), and Township Advisory Board

Member Andy Zeunik (Brownsburg Fire),

Advisory Board Representative to the Territory

Board Pat Carmean (Brownsburg Fire)

understand the comfort level of the department.

However, as all districts should know, we are not

always planning for the “now

the future when favorable leadership does not ex

With that said, Pittsboro is exploring the opportuni

to get a new ambulance, have recently purchased

new ice suits, and appears to be financially sound in

their budget. The members of

happy and confident.

We hope you enjoy this newsletter and look forward

to the Second Quarter Edition as some of our new

leadership settles into their roles

AVON DISTRICT PRESIDENT

ROBERT “Bob” PHIPPS

Local 4406 Members,

A lot going on in Avon we have had 2 of our senior

members retire John Ruebeck a 21 year veteran And

Dwayne Little 20 year veteran. C

the both of them and wish them luck and we wish

them luck on their new ventures. The two of them

leaving has resulted in several promotions LT Jason

Porter has been promoted to BC on A shift we have

3 new LT’s LT Bessler is at143 on B shi

Miller is at station 142 A shift and LT Brian Anderson

is at Station 141 C shift. When you see them out on a

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Middle Township Trustee Tim Griffith

Township Advisory Board

Andy Zeunik (Brownsburg Fire), and

Advisory Board Representative to the Territory

Board Pat Carmean (Brownsburg Fire) it is easy to

mfort level of the department.

owever, as all districts should know, we are not

now”, we have to plan for

the future when favorable leadership does not exist.

With that said, Pittsboro is exploring the opportunity

ance, have recently purchased

new ice suits, and appears to be financially sound in

bers of Pittsboro should be

We hope you enjoy this newsletter and look forward

er Edition as some of our new

their roles.

A lot going on in Avon we have had 2 of our senior

members retire John Ruebeck a 21 year veteran And

Dwayne Little 20 year veteran. Congratulations to

the both of them and wish them luck and we wish

them luck on their new ventures. The two of them

leaving has resulted in several promotions LT Jason

Porter has been promoted to BC on A shift we have

3 new LT’s LT Bessler is at143 on B shift LT Mark

Miller is at station 142 A shift and LT Brian Anderson

is at Station 141 C shift. When you see them out on a

run make sure you congratulate them.

With that said, we are hiring four new personnel in

the near future. We met with Greg Steward the

other day about trying to change legislation to allow

a transitional transfer in to PERF. We will se

goes. It will be a long and challenging process but we

will keep you advised of our progress!

BROWNSBURG DISTRICT PRESIDENT

JAN TATE

Local 4406 Brownsburg Report:

We are starting 2015 off with a positive attitude

toward the future. We have had much discussion

about how we can best serve our members and have

a newly formed committee to explore Bid System

options for our department.

The Labor Committee has met to brainstorm future

positive benefits for our members as well.

looking forward to working with the Brownsburg

Administration in these endeavors.

I am thankful for the unity and support of all our

members.

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With that said, we are hiring four new personnel in

the near future. We met with Greg Steward the

other day about trying to change legislation to allow

a transitional transfer in to PERF. We will see how it

goes. It will be a long and challenging process but we

We are starting 2015 off with a positive attitude

toward the future. We have had much discussion

about how we can best serve our members and have

a newly formed committee to explore Bid System

The Labor Committee has met to brainstorm future

positive benefits for our members as well. We are

looking forward to working with the Brownsburg

I am thankful for the unity and support of all our

DANVILLE DISTRICT PRESIDENT

BRYAN FLECK

We are extremely pleased to report that meet &

confer passed in an election held last month in

Danville. Brother Danny Brock met with Danville Fire

Chief Mark Morgan to count the votes and certify

the election. The Danville membership formally

acknowledges and sincerely appreciates the

cooperation of the Town of Danville, the Danville

Fire Department administration, and the Local 4406

Executive Board.

Last week, our new gym was delivered to Station

We would like to thank Marion Township and Chief

Morgan for providing us with top of the line fitness

and weight training equipment. The health and

safety of our firefighters is a priority in Danville, and

we anticipate providing many more ways to ass

our men and women in this area.

Our 2015 Mini Marathon

team is 12 members

strong at this point, and

we are excited to see

them all finish strong in

the month of May.

Finally, here are a few important dates to remember

for the upcoming year:

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DANVILLE DISTRICT PRESIDENT

We are extremely pleased to report that meet &

confer passed in an election held last month in

Danville. Brother Danny Brock met with Danville Fire

Chief Mark Morgan to count the votes and certify

the election. The Danville membership formally

acknowledges and sincerely appreciates the

cooperation of the Town of Danville, the Danville

Fire Department administration, and the Local 4406

Executive Board.

Last week, our new gym was delivered to Station 92.

We would like to thank Marion Township and Chief

Morgan for providing us with top of the line fitness

and weight training equipment. The health and

safety of our firefighters is a priority in Danville, and

we anticipate providing many more ways to assist

our men and women in this area.

Our 2015 Mini Marathon

team is 12 members

strong at this point, and

we are excited to see

them all finish strong in

the month of May.

Finally, here are a few important dates to remember

• Mayberry Downhill Soap Box Derby 4/24

4/26

• National Night Out Against Crime 8/14

• Danville Christmas on the Square 11/27

We plan to participate in these events, so please

mark your calendars and join us. Or, better yet, build

a soap box derby car and try to beat us!

One a sad note, I would like to inform everyone

about the passing of one of our Life

Members:

Rex Goodwin, 80 Danville, passed away January 28,

2015 in St. Vincent’s Hospital

in Indianapolis. Born

September 27, 1934 in

Danville, he was the son of

Floyd Goodwin and Frances

Hiatt Goodwin Emberton.

He married Katherine Poole

on December 5, 1969. At the

age of 17, Rex joined the U S

Navy during the Korean War. There he began his

career as a fireman and continued serving with the

Danville Fire Department, Indianapolis Motor

Speedway and Raceway Park Fire Services.

member of the Danville American Legion Post #118.

He worked as a truckdriver for TSC for 18 years

before retirement. In his younger days, he was a P R

C A bull rider with the rodeo. Survivors include his

wife of 45 years, Kathy Goodwin of Danville; sons,

Rex Goodwin, Jr. (Janice) of Illinois, Kenny Lee Bishop

of Kentucky; daughters, Tara Michelle Funneman

(Todd) of Illinois, Brenda Leigh Pierce (John) of

Pittsboro; 8 grandchildren and 8 great

grandchildren.

Stay Safe,

Bryan Fleck

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Downhill Soap Box Derby 4/24-

National Night Out Against Crime 8/14

Danville Christmas on the Square 11/27

We plan to participate in these events, so please

mark your calendars and join us. Or, better yet, build

a soap box derby car and try to beat us!

One a sad note, I would like to inform everyone

about the passing of one of our Lifetime DFD

Rex Goodwin, 80 Danville, passed away January 28,

There he began his

career as a fireman and continued serving with the

Danville Fire Department, Indianapolis Motor

Speedway and Raceway Park Fire Services. He was a

rican Legion Post #118.

He worked as a truckdriver for TSC for 18 years

In his younger days, he was a P R

Survivors include his

wife of 45 years, Kathy Goodwin of Danville; sons,

) of Illinois, Kenny Lee Bishop

of Kentucky; daughters, Tara Michelle Funneman

(Todd) of Illinois, Brenda Leigh Pierce (John) of

Pittsboro; 8 grandchildren and 8 great

PITTSBORO DISTRICT PRESIDENT

NO PHOTO

KEITH ROSS

No news. Nothing has changed since the last report.

Keith Ross

PLAINFIELD DISTRICT PRESIDENT

BOBBIE DIXON

No News.

Bobbie Dixon

NOTICE:

*Next District Articles will be due April 15, 2015 for distribution the following week to our members. Members, if there is anything you would like noted by the District President of Local 4406, please let them know prior to the dates above. Sincerely, Danny Brock

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PITTSBORO DISTRICT PRESIDENT

No news. Nothing has changed since the last report.

PLAINFIELD DISTRICT PRESIDENT

*Next District Articles will be due April 15, 2015 for distribution the following week to our members. Members, if there is anything you would like noted by the District President of Local 4406, please let them know prior to the

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Hendricks County Professional Firefighters Of Local 4406 And

District Politics

Hendricks County Local 4406 PAC

We have already had meetings requested by State Reps, State Senators, and others about our interest

in politics that affect Hendricks County and our members. David has started the dialogue with the politicians

and we will meet with our Executive Board and E-Board soon in order to decide our course of action and

involvement since this is new territory for our local. However, we will likely put our name on someone with a

minor contribution.

Brownsburg Professional Firefighters PAC of Local 4406

Though not currently as involved in the happenings of the Town Council Meetings and Executive Board

Meetings, District Trustee Marc Davis, Local President David Brock, and I continue to keep the district

relationships built over the last few years for the benefit of the members. As District President Jan Tate

pursues his vision for the members with full support of L4406, we realize the importance our Political

Leadership can play in the direction of our Department and Department Leadership as well. Our PAC

supported Town Council seats and Brown Township Trustee seat have began their journey and we continue to

follow their progress as it relates to our members in Brownsburg.

Danville Professional Firefighters PAC of Local 4406

Recent re-organization of the DFD Professional Firefighters PAC, a PAC Board, and participation is a

promising sign for our brothers and sisters in Danville after some mishaps in the last election process. They

have better educated themselves and organized, under the leadership of District President Bryan Fleck, for the

next election process if they see a need to participate.

As mentioned earlier, they also interacted positively and consistently with Town/Township Officials

during the implementation of Meet and Confer by educating, informing, and acting.

Washington Township Avon Fire Professional Firefighters PAC of Local 4406

Plenty to consider, however, nothing to watch in the near future as it relates to the Washington

Township Avon Fire Department. Recent meetings with the Washington Township Trustee and State Reps are

a good sign of the District’s political involvement and recognition of its importance to our members. No races

of interest reported for the 2015 Primary.

L4406 President, David Brock, along with District President Phipps recently attended the State of the

Township Address for Washington Township and continue to communicate over the potential issues while

acknowledging the progress presented to the Township Board and Residents.

Plainfield Politics

Nothing to report, but there are plans to attend Town meetings and begin relationship building so they

may better understand our purpose versus having pre-conceived ideas based on “other” organized labor

groups.

Pittsboro Politics

No PAC activity planned or elections of concern forthcoming. Andy Zeunik just started his elected term

on the Township Advisory Board effective January 1, 2015.

Hendricks County Professional Fire Fighters

IAFF Local 4406 6319 E. US Hwy 36, Suite 9

Avon, Indiana 46123

www.local4406.org

FEBRUARY – Local 4406 Meeting Feb 4

and 23rd

, Washington Township Board Meeting (Washington Park Pavillion)

Meeting Feb 12th

and 26th

, Brownsburg Fire Territory Executive Board Meeting

MARCH – Government meetings (Check

APRIL – Newsletter Articles Due April, 15 for publication by the end of the month.

Hendricks County Run Totals

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Hendricks County Professional Fire Fighters

Feb 4-5. Pittsboro Town Council Meeting Feb 18th

, Plainfield Town Council Feb

Washington Township Board Meeting (Washington Park Pavillion) Feb 10th

, Brownsburg Town Council

Brownsburg Fire Territory Executive Board Meeting

Government meetings (Check with District Leadership).

sletter Articles Due April, 15 for publication by the end of the month.

Hendricks County Run Totals

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Plainfield Town Council Feb 9th

Brownsburg Town Council