Local 4045 Benevolence Fund Pickleball Tournament Pickleball tournament, hosted by Local 4045 and the Red and Blue Foundation, Jan. 24, 2025 @ the Post Falls PEAK Fitness
PFFI Convention 2024 Local 4045 members attending the Idaho State Capitol in Boise.
Hands-Only CPR 2018 Brother Eric Foti teaching high school sophomores Hands-Only CPR and AED awareness.
Seattle Stairclimb 2018 Local 4045 Brothers participated in this fundraiser for the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society.
CDA School Pantries Fundraiser Local 4045 members, past and current, with Starbucks crew fundraising for area schools.
Honor Guard ~ Rathdrum Days Parade Presenting the National and State colors at Rathdrum Days 2017.
MDA Summer Camp 2017 Brother Michael enjoying time with the campers at the annual MDA Summer Camp in our area.
Pancake Benevolence Fund Breakfast 2017 Local 4045 Brothers serving our wonderful constituents at our annual fundraiser.
Winter Structure Fire 2017 Green Shift Brothers working hard, no matter what the weather does.
First Day of School 2016 Brother Avilla and Brother Kramer working to keep the kids safe on their walk to school.
Hayden Meadows Field Day 2015 Sister Tams spending time with the kids at the local schools.
Cape Horn Fire July 2015 WUI Fire in Bayview, ID
MDA Fill the Boot 2015 Brother Lyon at Fill the Boot in Hayden, ID 2015
KCEMSS Paramedic of the Year 2015 Brother Usher recognized as Paramedic of the Year 2015
Forcible Entry Training Props Recognition Brother Avilla and Other 4045 Members w/ Community Partners
CPR Save Personal Thank You Brother Maines got a personal thank you for his work in saving his life.
Good Evening,
Draft language for the proposed By-Laws changes and Article 27 of the CBA (Temporary Reassignment) has been uploaded to the Union website. The draft C&B proposals are in the "Const./By-Laws" tab and the Article 27 draft language is in the "downloads" tab. There currently isn't any draft language for wage negotiations but it will be uploaded soon.
Good Afternoon Brothers and Sisters!
Our next regular Union meeting will be tomorrow, July 15th, scheduled to begin @ 0930 in the conference room of Station 1. We'll be voting in a prospective new member to our Local tomorrow, so it would be great to have everyone show up for support.
Good Morning Everyone,
Our next regular Union meeting will be next Tuesday, May 20th, 2025, @ 0930 in the conference room of Station One. We will be voting-in four (4) new members to our Local and discussing the summer wage opener as well.
Good Morning Brothers and Sisters!
Following yesterday's Union meeting, a Word document with the proposed language for Union officer pay has been uploaded to the Union website in the "downloads" tab. This is conceptual language that would be voted on at our next regularly scheduled Union meeting on Tuesday, 4/15/2025, @ 0930 in the conference room of Station 1.
Good Morning Brothers and Sisters!
The timely resolutions for PFFI Convention 2025 have been uploaded to the Union website. They're located under the "downloads" tab on the left-hand menu screen, in a folder titled "PFFI 2025 Timely Resolutions." I will be adding them as a New Business agenda item for the February Regular Union Meeting, 2/18/2025.
Good Morning Brothers and Sisters!
Tomorrow, October 15, 2024, will be the date for our next regular meeting, which will also include the elections for Local President, Local Secretary and Local Treasurer. Elections will be conducted commensurate with IAFF Local 4045 Constitution/By-Laws Article 5, Sec's. 6, 7 & 8.
Current news directly from IAFF locals, councils, and state/province associations
in the US and Canada.
Yonkers Firefighters Local 628 07/18/25 - IAFF Local 628
Proudly representing the 342 members of Yonkers Firefighters Local 628 — dedicated to protecting the lives, property, and community of Yonkers with honor, courage, and commitment.
The Final Alarm 07/18/25 - IAFF Local 628
The New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Albany, New York is dedicated to the New York firefighters who have died in the line of duty. Governor of New York George Pataki officially dedicated the memorial on October 5, 1998. It features a 54-foot (16 m) by 15-foot (4.6 m) gray granite wall, with 2,312 names permanently etched into the stone. In front of the wall stands a 10-foot (3.0 m) high dark bronze sculpture of two firefighters rescuing an injured colleague created by New York sculptor Robert Eccleston. The sculpture rests on a paved plaza with charcoal and red bricks forming a Maltese Cross. The Memorial stands on the northeast side of the Empire State Plaza in the park-like area bordered by Norway maples. It is easily accessible to the hundreds of thousand of visitors who travel to the New York State Capitol and Plaza each year.
City of Yonkers 07/18/25 - IAFF Local 628
Yonkers is the third-most populous city in the U.S. state of New York and the most-populous city in Westchester County. A centrally located municipality within the New York metropolitan area, Yonkers had a population of 211,569 at the 2020 United States census. Yonkers is classified as an inner suburb of New York City, immediately north of the Bronx and approximately 2.4 miles (4 km) north of Marble Hill (the northernmost point in Manhattan).
MSCFF Convention Booking 07/17/25 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
Our room rate at Lodge of the Four Seasons for Convention expires tomorrow, 7.18.25. If you want to take advantage of the room rate please book ASAP at The Lodge of Four Seasons -Book Here. You can also call the Lodge at 573.365.3000.
Delegate registration is still open, everyone should have received a delegate package. If your Local has not, contact Secretary-Treasurer Stephen Davis.
Scott Maynor Retirement Party! 07/17/25 - Northern Ohio Fire Fighters
After more than 26 years of dedicated service to the City of Lyndhurst, IAFF L1676, NOFF, OP&F, and firefighters all across Ohio, Scott Maynor is retiring!
Please join us for an open house from 2-5pm on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the Lyndhurst Community Center to celebrate Scott's retirement
1341 Parkview Dr. Lyndhurst, OH 44124
Draft Articles Posted 07/15/25 - IAFF Local 4045
Good Evening,
Draft language for the proposed By-Laws changes and Article 27 of the CBA (Temporary Reassignment) has been uploaded to the Union website. The draft C&B proposals are in the "Const./By-Laws" tab and the Article 27 draft language is in the "downloads" tab. There currently isn't any draft language for wage negotiations but it will be uploaded soon.
FINAL REMINDER: July Regular Union Meeting 07/14/25 - IAFF Local 4045
Good Afternoon Brothers and Sisters!
Our next regular Union meeting will be tomorrow, July 15th, scheduled to begin @ 0930 in the conference room of Station 1. We'll be voting in a prospective new member to our Local tomorrow, so it would be great to have everyone show up for support.
Mt. Lebanon L5089 CBA 2023-2027 07/14/25 - PPFFA
The 2023-2027 CBA and various MOU's for Mt. Lebanon L5089 has been added to the contract area of the website. A log-in is required to view.
Letter 07/10/25 - Fort Wayne Professional Firefighters
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Shift Coverage for Local 21 Brother Dylan Mills 07/09/25 - IAFF Local 21
Local 21 Brothers and Sisters,
As many of you are aware, Firefighter Dylan Mills was seriously injured in an off-duty motorcycle accident. The Mills Family is grateful for all the support Dylan has received while in the hospital.
County Chapter 4th Steward Vacancy 07/08/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
County Chapter 4th Steward Vacancy
July 8, 2025:
The IAFF Local 244 Executive Board is accepting letters of interest for County Chapter Fourth Steward for the next 14 calendar days. The Executive Board will appoint a member to serve in this position on August 7, 2025, until the next General Election in accordance with the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & Bylaws, Article VI, Section 5.
Contracts Added to the Website 07/07/25 - PPFFA
The collective bargaining agreements for Malvern L4860, Township of Spring L4755, and Upper Providence L5367 have been added to the contract area of the website.
2025 FCSN Symposium 07/01/25 - PFFA
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IAFF Memorial Ceremony 06/30/25 - IAFF Local 3631
IAFF Memorial Ceremony
Saturday, September 20, 2025
1315 E Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
The IAFF Memorial honors the sacrifice made by lAFF members who have given their lives in the line of duty.
California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony 06/30/25 - IAFF Local 3631
Saturday, October 4, 2025
California State Capitol Park
1300 L Street, Sacramento, CA
The California Firefighters Memorial is a unique and stunning tribute to the more than 1500 firefighters who have died in the line of duty.
Thoughts & Prayers for Local 710, IAFF 06/30/25 - UPFFA
The Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut extends our deepest condolences to the Families, Friends, and Brothers & Sisters of Coeur d’Alene Firefighters, Local 710, IAFF, during this time of tragic loss.
Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you.
Local 282 House Reps 9/2025 - 6/2026 06/30/25 - Buffalo Professional Firefighters Assoc.
Local 282 House Representatives for September 2025 through June 2026 are listed on the attachment.
Mark Paris Golf Tournament 06/28/25 - IAFF Local 479
Mark Paris Golf Tournament
This year's Mark Paris golf tournament will be held on September 14th at Omni Tucson National.
BFO Maryland License Plate 06/23/25 - Baltimore Fire Officers
BFO FO Maryland License Plate UPDATE:
Members who ordered new tags should receive them next week by mail. They are being processed this week.
Contact David Goldman with any questions.
3-person rigs 06/20/25 - IAFF Local 385
Today is Saturday, June 21, 2025 and Callback/3-person rigs are as follows:
Pre-Callback: 5
AM Additions: 10.5 plus 1 in FIU (1 FSL, 1 Paternity, 8.5 SL)
AM 24 hr Callback: 3
AM F12 Callback: 0.5 F12 A Shift holdover
AM L12 Callback: 2.
2027 NYSPFFA Convention 06/18/25 - IAFF Local 274
Congratulations to President Ingham on his presentation to the Convention Committee for White Plains to host the 2027 NYSPFFA Convention.The Committee had to decide between Niagra Falls and White Plains.
Updates to UMR provider search and cost estimator experiences now live 06/17/25 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund
Plan members can now access an enhanced UnitedHealth Choice Plus Network online directory experience on umr.com. The Provider Search Experience (PSX) and Cost Estimation Experience (CEX) replaces the previous Find Price and Care tool (FPC) for registered members.
L-964 Fireman Series Beer Launch Party! 06/17/25 - Baltimore Fire Officers
Brothers & Sisters,
?? CALLING ALL HEROES! ??
Get ready to turn up the HEAT! ??
We're absolutely FIRED UP to announce our FIREMAN SERIES LAUNCH PARTY on Sunday, June 22nd from 12-4 PM! ??
Join us for the debut of "Harbor Hero" - our brand new Italian Pale Lager crafted to honor Maryland's bravest heroes.
Akumin Agreement Termination 06/16/25 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund
Effective June 30, 2025, our agreement with Akumin (MRI's) will come to an end.
This agreement previously allowed the Benefits Fund to cover members' 20% co-insurance for MRI services received at Akumin/ADG facilities.
What does this mean for members.
LIQUID BIOPSY CANCER RESEARCH FUNDED AT ROSWELL PARK 06/14/25 - Lets Fire Cancer
On Thursday, June 12, 2025, we had the honor, on behalf of our generous supporters, to present to the outstanding team at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, N.Y. YOUR check for $30,000. for their Liquid Biopsy Cancer Research Program. Two studies of the program are currently underway at Roswell.
Promotions 06/12/25 - IAFF Local 4208
Engineer Steven C, Engineer Victor G.
Promotions 06/12/25 - IAFF Local 4208
Lieutenant Logan B.
Promotions 06/12/25 - IAFF Local 4208
Lieutenant Luis P, Engineer Ian W, Lieutenant Devin S.
City Chapter Special Meeting-Paramedic Certification Incentive MOU 06/10/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
City Chapter MOU for ‘Paramedic Certification Incentive’ to be presented for membership approval at a Special Meeting on 6/19/25 at 1:00p.m.
A Special Meeting will be held on June 19, 2025, at 1:00pm at the Union Hall. There will be a ‘view-only’ option on zoom; you will find the link in the email notification.
