Current news directly from IAFF locals, councils, and state/province associations
in the US and Canada.
Union Meeting - Saturday 11th May 2024
05/10/24 - IAFF Local S-6
Local S-6 Membership,
Please note there is a union meeting tomorrow, Saturday 11th May 2024, training room at Fire Station One @ 0745 sharp. B-Shift will be going off duty and C-Shift will be coming on duty. It's YOUR union... be involved!!!
Next month's union meeting... Saturday 8th June 2024. C-Shift will be going off duty and B-Shift will be coming on duty. |
Press Release for HB 1632 PTSI
05/09/24 - PPFFA
“On behalf of the Pennsylvania Professional Firefighters Association (PPFFA) and our 7,000 members, we applaud the passage of House Bill 1632. This legislation, sponsored by Representative Jennifer O’Mara, establishes a standard for First Responders to be entitled to worker’s compensation benefits due to Post-Traumatic Stress Injuries (PTSI).
PPFFA understands firsthand the mental and emotional toll of this line of duty. An estimated 30% of first responders develop behavioral health conditions, including depression and PTSI. Sadly, more first responders die from suicide than in the line of duty.
PPFFA looks forward to working with the Pennsylvania Senate and Governor Josh Shapiro on the final passage of this crucial legislation.”
– Robert Brooks, PPFFA President
About PPFFA
The Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association is a 501(c)5 representing more than 7,000 career professional Fire Fighters, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics throughout Pennsylvania. For more information about PPFFA, please visit PPFFA.org.
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Twin Cities Boxing Charity Event
05/06/24 - IAFF Local 21
Tickets are now on sale. All ticket proceeds will go to YWCA’s youth mentorship program, “Teensworks!”?? Vs ??????? ??
YWCA Saint Paul has a long history of doing good for the community. They have four pillars: housing, employment, health / wellness and youth. Since the pandemic they’ve lost most of their funding to maintain youth programming. |
UNION MEETING REMINDER (CORRECTION)
05/03/24 - Cambridge Fire Fighters
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SB249 Passed!
05/02/24 - IAFF Local 2629
"Today after nearly two years the Michigan legislature passed SB 249, the Michigan only paramedic license.
Thank you to Senator Hertel and all our friends who helped get this done. |
Members Attend Biennial MPFFU Convention
05/02/24 - IAFF Local 2629
A few of your Independence Firefighters are in attendance at the biennial MPFFU Convention in Traverse City. They have heard various presentations, both from the MPFFU Executive Board, different committees within the union, as well as guest speakers and vendors. They are assisting in making important decisions for the future of the MPFFU. |
Firefighters Receive Praise from Resident
05/02/24 - IAFF Local 2629
Fine work from firefighters Brent Turner and Lee Green! How rewarding to have this email sent to Chief Piché giving such high praise:
“Hello,
I wanted to reach out to you to tell you how amazing a couple of your firemen are! We had a call at our house and these two responded, and made our three year old feel safe and comfortable. |
Recent Benefits Fund Board Elections Results
05/01/24 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund
We are pleased to announce that Traci Moore has been re-elected (Trustee 8) to the Board of Trustees by acclamation. Traci has been an invaluable member of our Board, and we are thrilled to continue working with her to serve the best interests of our members.
Additionally, we would like to welcome Nicholas George to the Board of Trustees. |
2024 | Local 21 Golf League Starts May 1st!
04/30/24 - IAFF Local 21
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Regional Peer Support Classes
04/30/24 - IAFF Local 274
Brothers,
The NYSPFFA will be funding 2 Regional Peer Support Classes for the IAFF this year on May 20-21 in Batavia NY and May 21-22 in Kingston NY.More Information in the attached document. |
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Hubie Widmer - KARE 11 Land of 10,000 Stories
04/29/24 - IAFF Local S-6
On Monday 4th March, MSP Airport Fire hosted Hubie Widmer and his wife Denice… but this wasn’t just any tour… after a 10 year journey to have his photo taken in front of every Minnesota fire department (775 in total), his goal was finally achieved. Please tune in tonight at 10:00 p.m. for Boyd Huppert’s Land of 10,000 Stories for all the heart-warming details. |
Presidents Message April 2024
04/29/24 - GFFA L776
Subject: April 2024 Update
Dear Members,
I hope all is well! As we move through Spring I wanted to keep you informed and updated about the latest developments and updates within the GFFA and the Glendale Fire Department. In addition, we continue to participate in upcoming events that promise to be both enjoyable and fun. |
EXPANDING CANCER COVERAGE
04/29/24 - OPFFA
On April 29, 2024, the Ontario government announced their intent to introduce legislation that, if passed, will expand presumptive coverage for skin cancer - lowering the service time required for firefighters to receive compensation from 15 to 10 years, bringing Ontario to the lowest required duration of service in the country. |
Levy Campaign Meeting !Amended!
04/29/24 - IAFF Local 4045
Apologies, I accidentally mistyped the post below. Our levy meeting is on May 1st, the below post is now correct.
Good Morning,
Due to a conflict with Chief Riley's schedule, the Levy Meeting has been moved to May 1st, 10:30 am. It will follow the Labor/Admin Meeting, and is being held in Station 1's conference room. During this meeting both the Local and the District will present their plans for the upcoming levy campaign. Your attendance would be greatly appreciated. |
April 28, 2024, Ct. AFL-CIO Workers Memorial:
04/28/24 - UPFFA
April 28, 2024, Ct. AFL-CIO Workers Memorial: Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut, President Peter Brown received the Connecticut AFL-CIO Health & Safety Award on behalf of the membership of the UPFFA of Ct., in recognition of
President Brown’s dedication to protecting all Fire Fighters in the State of Connecticut. |
2024 SoCal Ride for ALS
04/28/24 - GFFA L776
Subject: 2024 SoCal Ride & Rally to Cure ALS
Dear Members,
Hope all are doing well. We are reaching out to extend an invite to the 2024 SoCal Ride & Rally to Cure ALS, taking place on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Newbury Park, CA.
As Glendale firefighters, we understand the importance of supporting causes that impact our communities & families. |
Retired Firefighter Brad Harper: Funeral Announcement
04/27/24 - IAFF Local S-6
Bradley Alan Harper
3rd April 1961 - 26th March 2024
Funeral Service Details:
Saturday 4th May 2024
11:00 a.m.
Peace Christian Reformed Church
6600 C Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Lunch reception to follow service
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Please reach out to President Dan Olson with any questions. Godspeed, Brother Harper. We will take it from here. |
"Updated Funeral Information for Retired Fire Captain Larry Goodman"
04/27/24 - IAFF Local 21
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Welcome New Recruits!
04/27/24 - IAFF Local S-6
Airport Fire has hit another milestone recently! We added an extra firefighter to each shift, bringing staffing up to 16 firefighters on all three shifts. We also welcome 5 great firefighters to our team: Sam Kitzmann, Seth Patchen, Matt Allard, Ryan Kiernan, and Josh Gaffke. |
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Friday 4-1-1
04/26/24 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters
Just a few quick updates from the CPFF this Friday:
1st Annual Lafayette CPFF Classic
Join Lafayette Professional Firefighters Local 4620 for the 1st Annual Lafayette CPFF Classic. This year's tournament will be held at Eagle Trace Golf Club in Broomfield. |
Labor/Admin Meeting
04/25/24 - IAFF Local 4045
Good Evening Brothers and Sisters!
The next Labor/Admin meeting has been scheduled for next Wednesday, 5/1/2024, which is a deviation from our regularly scheduled date of the last Tuesday monthly. The agenda has been emailed out to everybody on the District mail server and attached to the Master Battalion Calendar event. |
IAFF Center of Excellence Upcoming Webinars
04/25/24 - UPFFA
The IAFF Center of Excellence is hosting an online education series with topics for first responders, health care providers, clinicians and the community at large. |
Updated IAFF MERP Proposal
04/24/24 - GFFA L776
Subject: IAFF MERP Benefit Program Updated Proposal
Dear Members,
I hope this message finds you well. We are writing to bring to your attention the updated proposal regarding the upcoming IAFF MERP Benefit Program. |
Henry Picco is Retiring!
04/23/24 - International Association of Firefighters
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Firefighter Henry Picco is retiring after 24 years of service to those who defend America. Henry will work his last shift at NWS Earle FD on April 23rd. We wish Henry a very long, healthy and happy retirement. |
SAVE THE DATE: 14th Annual Wishes & Heroes Benefit Concert
04/23/24 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters
Mark your calendars for 14th Annual Wishes & Heroes Benefit Concert! Supporting local Firefighters and Make-a-Wish Foundation.
Join us in helping our local heroes and wish kids!
Come out to Breckenridge Brewery on Saturday, June 22nd - Doors Open at 3 pm. |
Elmira, N.Y. I.A.F.F. Local 709 to again host Golf Tournament
04/20/24 - Lets Fire Cancer
What a great opportunity to join with Brother & Sister Fire Fighters in supporting CANCER RESEARCH. Great People! Great Golf Course! Great Cause! SIGN UP TODAY! THANK YOU!!! |
April 17, 2024: UPFFA of Ct. Raymond D. Shea Legislative Conference/Lobby Day
04/18/24 - UPFFA
April 17, 2024: UPFFA of Ct. Raymond D. Shea Legislative Conference/Lobby Day. Thank you to all the Legislators that have joined our members for an update on our Legislative Priorities. Following the morning program, members will proceed to the Capitol to continue conversations with our Legislators. |
A Message from IAFF President Ed Kelly
04/16/24 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters
Brothers and sisters,
It was good to be with many of you in Boston for last week’s State and Provincial Presidents Meeting. As you know, the IAFF is fighting for many legislative priorities on behalf of our members and their families – including adding occupational cancer to the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits program. |
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MDA 2024 Boot Camp Registration
04/15/24 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters
Join us at MDA Boot Camp to celebrate top performing locals from 2023,
meet local MDA families, learn about progress in research, and discuss
strategies to make 2024 a successful year for your Fill the Boot program. |
REMINDER: April Regular Union Meeting
04/14/24 - IAFF Local 4045
Good Afternoon Brothers and Sisters!
The next regular Union meeting will be this Tuesday, 4/16, @ 0930 in the conference room at Station One. The minutes from the March meeting have been uploaded to the Union website and the agenda has been posted. If there are any items that anyone would like to have added to the agenda, please contact an E-Board Member.
Thank you. |
Insurance Open Enrollment
04/12/24 - GFFA L776
Subject: Reminder of Health Insurance Open Enrollment
Dear Members,
I hope all is well. I wanted to take a moment to remind all of you on the City of Glendale Health Insurance Open Enrollment.
From now until April 24, 2024, you have the opportunity to review and make changes to your health insurance coverage. |
Jennings Local 5239 Music Festival
04/12/24 - PFFA
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2024 Legislative Seminar Agenda
04/12/24 - PFFA
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Tier 2 Call To Action
04/12/24 - Hoffman Estates Professional Fire Fighters Association, Local 2061
Your Assosciated Firefighters of Illinois Legislative Representatives have been working tirelessly down in Springfield to close the disparities between Tier 1 and Tier 2 pensions. Now they are calling on you to act and let your voices be heard down in Springfield. |
Holbrook Firefighters Comedy Show
04/12/24 - Holbrook Firefighters Local 1452, IAFF
https://www.eventbrite. |
Jeff Golden Retirement
04/12/24 - Hoffman Estates Professional Fire Fighters Association, Local 2061
On April 11, 2024, Brother Jeffrey Golden worked his last shift as a member of the Hoffman Estates Fire Department.
After 30 years of dedicated service to the residents of Hoffman Estates. Jeff has decided to join his wife Julie in retirement and is looking for suggestions for a possible new hobby or two. |
Smoke Alarm Program
04/12/24 - IAFF Local 1164
The Livonia Fire Prevention department has been installing smoke alarms and CO Detectors for Livonia Residents. If you need smoke or CO detectors for you home and your live in Livonia we will supply and install at no cost to you.
Contact Lieutenant Furstenau at 734.466.2439 to schedule an appointment. |
Union Meeting - Saturday 13th April 2024
04/12/24 - IAFF Local S-6
Local S-6 Membership,
Please note there is a union meeting tomorrow, Saturday 13th April 2024, training room at Fire Station One @ 0745 sharp. A-Shift will be going off duty and B-Shift will be coming on duty. It's YOUR union... be involved!!!
Next month's union meeting... Saturday 11th May 2024. B-Shift will be going off duty and C-Shift will be coming on duty. |
Out in the District with ACS
04/11/24 - PFFA
3rd District Vice President Bennie Ouber with Anita Bailes of the American Cancer Society delivering a petition with 60,000 signatures to the Leesville office of Speaker of the House Mike Johnson in support of the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Act. |
IAFF MERP Survey
04/11/24 - GFFA L776
Subject: IAFF MERP Benefit Program: Important Information for GFFA Members
Dear Members,
I hope this message finds you well. We are writing to bring to your attention an important proposal regarding the upcoming IAFF MERP Benefit Program. |
New Contracts Added
04/10/24 - PPFFA
The most recent CBA's for both Sharon and Farrell L0417 along with Lewisburg L4917 have been added to the contract area of the website. |
Friday Update 4-5-24
04/09/24 - IAFF Local 1014
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Friday Update 3-29-24
04/09/24 - IAFF Local 1014
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Friday Update 3-22-24
04/09/24 - IAFF Local 1014
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Congratulations to the UCONN Men’s Basketball Team
04/09/24 - UPFFA
Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut, Congratulates the UCONN Men’s Basketball Team on a Back-to-Back NCAA National Championship. |
Retired FEO Tom Follmer
04/06/24 - IAFF Local 21
Please support Retired FEO Tom Follmer if you can. |
2024 | Earth Day
04/06/24 - IAFF Local 21
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