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  • November 2024

  • Tue 12

    OAPFF 3RD District Meeting

    November 12, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Ponds Venue 10547 Manchester Ave SW, Beach City, OH, United States
    3rd District
  • December 2024

  • Wed 11

    OAPFF Peer Support CE Day at The Ohio Fire Academy

    December 11, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Ohio Fire Academy 8895 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH, United States
    $20.00
  • February 2025

  • Mon 24

    2025 OAPFF Leading Issues Training Summit – L.I.T.S.

    February 24, 2025 @ 8:00 am - February 25, 2025 @ 5:00 pm
    Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel 409 Altair Parkway, Westerville, OH, United States

    2025 Leading Issues Training Summit February 24-25 Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel. 409 Altair Parkway, Westerville, Ohio, USA, 43082     HOTEL WIFI Network: Renaissance_Conference Password: February2025

    $275.00
  • Thu 27

    Cleveland Hockey Fest 2025

    February 27, 2025 - February 28, 2025
    Euclid C.E. Orr Ice Arena and Rocket Mortgage Arena

    Hockey Fest 2025 Thursday, February 27th, and Friday, February 28th In partnership with the Cleveland Monsters, all eight first responder teams will once again play downtown on day two at […]

  • March 2025

  • Mon 24

    OAPFF New Officer Training Academy

    March 24, 2025 - March 25, 2025
    Columbus Local 67 Union Hall 379 W Broad St, Columbus, United States

        Making sure that our local officers have the resources they need to be successful is critical to the mission of the OAPFF. On March 24 and 25, 2025, […]

    Free
  • April 2025

  • Wed 16

    Second District Meeting

    April 16, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    American Legion Ohio Post 211 31972 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio

     When: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 1100 Doors Open 1200 Lunch 1300 Meeting  Where: American Legion Ohio Post 211 31972 Walker Road Avon Lake OH 44012  Cost: $35 per member $25 […]

  • Tue 22

    Fourth District Meeting

    April 22, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Hosted by Sidney Local 912 1330 S Main Ave Sidney, Ohio 45365 Social Hour will start at 5pm. Dinner will start at 6pm. Meeting to follow dinner. Make your RSVP by […]

  • Wed 23

    First District Meeting

    April 23, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Mansfield Fire Museum 12675 W 4th St, Mansfield, Ohio

    Location: Mansfield Firefighters Museum 1265 W. 4th St, Mansfield, OH 44906  Doors Open at 5pm Dinner will start at 6PM Meeting will follow dinner  Cost is $30 for Dinner and […]

  • Mon 28

    Third District Meeting

    April 28, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Water Street Tavern 132 South Water Street, Kent, Ohio

    Held in Kent and hosted by Kent Local 721, Ravenna Local 1340, and Brimfield Local 4031. WATER STREET TAVERN 132 South Water Street Kent, OH 44240  Cocktails at 5:00 p.m […]

  • Wed 30

    Fifth District Meeting

    April 30, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Ale House 1890 149 West Main Street, Lancaster, Ohio

    Fifth District Meeting Hosted by Lancaster Fire Fighters Local 291 Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Ale House 1890 149 West Main Street Lancaster, Ohio 43130 www.alehouse1890.com Social hour begins at 11 […]

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Cory Wilson

3rd District
Vice-President

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Email cwilson@oapff.org

Call 740-502-9240

Cory began his proud firefighting career with the Air Force while being stationed in Charleston S.C. After he was done serving with the military, Cory returned home to follow in his father’s footsteps by becoming a professional fire fighter with Coshocton Fire in 2004. Cory worked his way up to the rank of captain in 2011.

Cory was elected Coshocton Local 216 Secretary Treasurer in 2005 and then later became union president in 2014. In 2016 at a special meeting he was elected to the 3rd District Vice President. Cory has two children, Caden and Cammy.

Dean Marks

2nd District
Vice-President

2

Email dmarks@oapff.org

Prior to being hired by the City of Elyria Fire Department, Dean served in United States Army Reserves from 1993-2001 as a Combat Medic before being honorably discharged. He was hired in the City of Elyria Fire Department in 1995 and became a member of IAFF Local 474. Dean joined the Water Rescue Team where he was certified as an Emergency Response Diver, Ice Rescue Diver, and Swift Water Technician. He also was a member of the Lorain County Tech Rescue Team, becoming certified in Structural Collapse, Trench Rescue, Rope Rescue, Confined Space and Hazmat Technician. He also holds certifications as a Fire Instructor, CPR Instructor, Fire Inspector and Fire Officer I, II, III, IV. He currently holds the rank of Assistant Chief.

Dean did not wait long to become involved in the Union serving as a Shift Steward, Vice-President, and President, a position he has held since 2008. In 2020 Dean was honored when he received the IAFF Leadership award representing the 8th District. He has served on multiple OAPFF committees and currently is a member of the OAPFF Legislative Committee. He is proud that he has a Brother and two Sons that are on the job and members of the OAPFF.

George Davis

1st District
Vice-President

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Email gdavis@oapff.org

George, a graduate of Bowling Green State University (Fire Administration), began his career as a Firefighter/Paramedic with the Lima Fire Department in 1993 after serving in the United States Marine Corps. He quickly became involved with Local 334, serving on various committees, and steadily progressed through the ranks, starting as a Union Steward, then a trustee, culminating in his election as Union President in 2016. George has also been assigned to numerous committees with the OAPFF and the IAFF and has held the position of Ohio AFL-CIO Vice President since 2018.

In addition to his union leadership, George serves the Lima community as a Battalion Chief on B-Shift. His commitment to his community extends to his role on the Board of Directors for the United Way of Greater Lima, and most importantly, to his family as a dedicated husband to his wife Shelley and a loving father to his children.

Brian Gatley

5th District
Vice-President

5

Email bgatley@oapff.org

Brian Gatley started his career at Jerome Township in 1999. From there he moved to Prairie Township before starting at Norwich Township in 2003. Brian was elected as president of Local 1723 in 2008. He has negotiated several collective bargaining agreements. He has attended numerous IAFF and OAPFF conferences and training sessions.

Gatley spent 11 years as a member of the OAPFF Legislative Committee prior to being elected to the position of DVP. He has been a strong advocate for PEER support, cancer presumption, PTSD coverage and collective bargaining rights.

Jeff Moore

4th District
Vice-President

4

Email jmoore@oapff.org

After setting aside his engineering degree in 2000, Jeff Moore changed careers and started with the West Chester Fire Department, becoming a member of IAFF Local 3518. He did not wait long to get involved. Jeff was elected to serve on the Executive Board of IAFF Local 3518 as Secretary-Treasurer in 2002 and then President in 2004, a position he has held for 20 years. With a long history protecting firefighter’s rights, benefits and collective bargaining, Jeff was elected as the Fourth District Vice President in 2022, servicing 78 locals in South West Ohio. Among his duties, Jeff represents locals in discipline hearings, arbitrations, contract negotiations, mediation and fact finding.

Jeff has served the OAPFF on various committees, including Legislative, Secondary Employment, Constitution and ByLaws, Governmental Affairs Director Hiring, and OAPFF Policy. He is also a former trustee of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund. He has attended numerous IAFF, OAPFF, Ohio Ethics Commission, and arbitration and advocacy trainings. He has also studied at the IAFC / IAFF Labor Management Alliance, the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, and the National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems. Jeff is a third-generation firefighter, with brothers serving as police officers. He resides in Fairfield, OH with his wife and have two children.