Current news directly from IAFF locals, councils, and state/province associations
in the US and Canada.
2023 Minnesota Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service
09/22/23 - IAFF Local S-6
Since 1881, 243 Minnesota firefighters have died in the line of duty. Since 2011, a memorial service has been held on the last Sunday in September to honor these men and women. This day has been designated as the state’s official day to honor Minnesota’s fallen firefighters. |
PFAS in Turnouts and Best Practices
09/22/23 - IAFF 7th District
It is a fact that PFAS is in our turnouts that we don every shift, adding to our risk of contracting cancer. Attached is information you may find useful to share with members and talk with management about. This is just a stop gap until there are PFAS free turnouts available to us. |
Nomination of Fire Captain Chis Parsons
09/21/23 - IAFF Local 21
This morning the Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters at their 87th convention in Austin, MN, made it their first order of business to historically confer upon our brother, Christopher J. Parsons, the honor of President Emeritus. Chris' mother was in attendance to receive the award. |
2024 BFIT CHALLENGE
09/20/23 - Cambridge Fire Fighters
Good afternoon,
The 8th Annual BFit Challenge has been announced, it will take place January 28, 2024 at the TD Garden. This is a Group 1 day & D Vacation Group. Interested members please contact me prior to signing up so we can have the appropriate amount of people per team. |
October Meeting Notice
09/19/23 - IAFF Local 42
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IAFF Local 244 Kids Halloween Party 2023
09/19/23 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
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Local 244 Kid’s Halloween Party!! Costumes Welcome!
The 2023 Annual Kid’s Party will be held on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Main Event from 10:00am(check-in)-2:00pm.
Please text/call Kelly with Local 244 @ 505-288-2313 before October 10, 2023 for your family's reservation, an RSVP is required. |
2023 Chrirtmas Party Room Reservation Link Info
09/19/23 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
The IAFF Local 244 Christmas Party will be held on Friday December 15, 2023, at Sandia Resort & Casino. The link for HOTEL RESERVATIONS is now available for this year’s IAFF Local 244 Christmas Party. To find out more information & to get the link, select this article. The cut-off date for room reservations is November 15, 2023. |
09.23.2023 | VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
09/18/23 - IAFF Local 21
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Local 21 is teaming up with the MDA for in person Fill the Boot again this year. However, we are trying a new way.
The Saint Paul Saints have generously agreed to have us before their game this Saturday!
I am asking for 6 volunteers to come with your gear, and help Fill the Boot for the MDA before the game. |
McIntyre for Mayor
09/18/23 - IAFF Local 1164
Your Livonia Professional Firefighters are proud to endorse Kathleen McIntyre for Mayor of Livonia.
Kathleen McIntyre is an ardent supporter of Livonia's public safety and will maintain that commitment beyond her campaign. |
Friday Update 9-15-23
09/15/23 - IAFF Local 1014
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PFFNH ALTS Scholarship
09/15/23 - PFFNH
The 2023 ALTS Scholarship period is open for PFFNH Locals! The board will be accepting applications from September 15 through October 10 for consideration. Please find more information in the member's only section. |
PROSTATE CANCER RESEARCH funded at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, N.Y.
09/14/23 - Lets Fire Cancer
Members of the Prostate Cancer Research Program at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, N.Y. pose with YOUR recent $25,000. donation to their program. "THANK YOU". |
LUNG CANCER RESEARCH in Philadelphia funded.
09/14/23 - Lets Fire Cancer
A $25,000. research grant was recently made to Lung Cancer Translation Center of Excellence (Lung Cancer Research Program) at Abramson Cancer Center Philadelphia, Pa. "THANK YOU"!Posing with YOUR donation are members of the research team (L to R) Christina W. Davis, MD, SteveM. Albelda, MD and Corey J. Langer, MD. |
September '23 Update
09/13/23 - IAFF Local 1747
Here are a few updates from the Executive?Board after the September Union Meeting, thank you to everyone who attended. Our next membership meeting will be held on October 5th at Station 46, starting at 6pm.
New Phone App Launches
After launching our new website this summer, we are now rolling out a phone application to go with it. |
Members at 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
09/11/23 - IAFF Local 739
Members from Local 739 and Chief Sullivan attended the 9/11 Memorial Service at the State House remembering the fallen firefighters and paramedics on 9/11. Members also honored Al Ancrum's brick being added to the Fallen Fire Fighter's Memorial at the State House. |
GO FUND ME TO SUPPORT RASHID SBAY (PRO AMBULLANCE)
09/11/23 - Cambridge Fire Fighters
Brothers and Sisters,
Rashid Sbay from Professional Ambulance is asking for our help to donate and share the link below. He is heading down to Morocco to help earthquake victims and will be working with physicians and other medical professionals to provide front line care. Donations will be used for temporary shelter, water purifiers, and cooking equipment. |
9/11 | 2023 Saint Paul Firefighters IAFF Local 21 WILL NEVER FORGET
09/11/23 - IAFF Local 21
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09.11.2023 | 9/11 Memorial Stair Claim
09/09/23 - IAFF Local 21
All other FD friends, or anyone who wants to remember the fallen on 9/11, please come to the science museum stairs on the day to walk, run, get up the stairs however you can. Saint Paul Fire Department Peer Fitness is hosting a memorial climb that morning. We will have bagpipes to kick off the memorial at 830, with the climb to start at 8:46 when the first tower was hit. |
Union Meeting - Saturday 9th September 2023
09/08/23 - IAFF Local S-6
Local S-6 Membership,
Please note there is a union meeting tomorrow, Saturday 9th September 2023, training room at Fire Station One @ 0745 sharp. B-Shift will be going off duty and A-Shift will be coming on duty. It's YOUR union... be involved!!!
Next month's union meeting... Saturday 14th October 2023. A-Shift will be going off duty and B-Shift will be coming on duty. |
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Off-duty Livonia police officer critically injured in crash
09/07/23 - IAFF Local 1164
LIVONIA — An off-duty Livonia police officer was critically injured in a vehicle crash Thursday morning.
The department announced Thursday, Sept. 7, a 10-year veteran of the department was in critical condition after his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck on Middlebelt Road near Six Mile Road shortly after 10 a.m. |
Supporting our Brothers & Sisters in Maui
09/07/23 - IAFF Local 3631
Last week, your OC Firefighters, through our firefighter-run non-profit, the Fallen Firefighters Relief Fund, presented a $50,000 check to Hawaii Firefighters Local 1463 to help those firefighters who lost their homes.
We created this fund to help our Firefighters in Orange County and across the nation who selflessly respond even as their own families and homes are in danger. |
Heroes for Hounds
09/07/23 - IAFF Local 3631
We celebrated National Dog Day on August 26th and partnered with The Little Red Dog to help find homes for these amazing dogs with our Heroes For Hounds program!
The link for our adoptable dogs can be found at, Dogs to Adopt (thelittlereddog.org).
Our adoption application can be found here: Dog Adoption Form (thelittlereddog.org). |
09.18.2023 | First Responder Golf Tournament
09/06/23 - IAFF Local 21
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Blood Drive
09/05/23 - IAFF Local 311
You are officially invited to participate in our 12th Annual 9/11 Never Forget Blood Drive, just about a week away!
On behalf of the Madison Police Department, Madison Fire Department, and the American Red Cross, we will once again be sponsoring the 9/11 Never Forget Community Blood Drive. This year we are at a new location… Garver Feed Mill. |
Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired Fire Captain Holace Nelson
09/05/23 - IAFF Local 21
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Friday Update 9-1-23
09/05/23 - IAFF Local 1014
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09.14.2023 | Veteran Firefighter's Luncheon
09/04/23 - IAFF Local 21
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HAPPY LABOR DAY 2023
09/04/23 - IAFF Local 21
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Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired Firefighter Joe Mudzinski
09/01/23 - IAFF Local 21
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08.31.2023 | Shane Clifton WOD
08/30/23 - IAFF Local 21
1. It'll be out on the pad tomorrow, not in the east bay.
2. There will be granola bars, apples, bananas and brats to eat.
3. The event kicks off at 0900. The first heat starts at 930ish, the 3 more after, aiming for 1030, 1130 and 1230, hoping this helps with coordinating with your district if you want to come out.
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August 30, 2023: Signing of Public Act- Coverage for certain Cancers contracted in the Line-0f-Duty
08/30/23 - UPFFA
Firefighters from across #Connecticut were hosted by Hartford Fire Fighters Local 760 at Engine 11, Ladder 5 and Tac 1 to announce the signing of Public Act 23-204, which includes coverage for certain cancers contracted in the line of duty. |
Friday Update 8-25-23
08/28/23 - IAFF Local 1014
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Captain Thayer & Lieutenant Montesi Promotions
08/24/23 - IAFF Local 2519
On August 14th 2023, Local 2519 members Richard Thayer and Torey Montesi were promoted. Richard Thayer was promoted to the rank of captain, and Torey Montesi was promoted to the rank of lieutenant. |
Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial Golf Outing
08/24/23 - IAFF Local 2629
On Monday, your Independence Firefighters were proud to be able to sponsor a hole at the Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial Golf Outing at Oakhurst Golf & Country Club! |
Notice of Sept 2023 General Membership Meetings and Election Timetable
08/23/23 - Detroit Fire Fighters Association
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Boulder L900 Golf Tournament
08/23/23 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters
Join Boulder firefighters for the 4th annual Local 900 Golf Championship, played at Twin Peaks golf course in Longmont on Friday, September 8th. There will be a 9 a.m. shotgun start and unlimited range balls to warm up with before your round! We play a 2 person scramble format with 120 players from all departments around the metro area. |
Friday Update 8-18-23
08/22/23 - IAFF Local 1014
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IAFF 244 City Chapter Informational Meeting for Promotional Requirements
08/21/23 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
IAFF Local 244 City Chapter Informational Meeting
We will be holding an Informational Meeting to discuss AFR Promotional Requirements to include education requirements.
This meeting will be held in-person and will also be available via Zoom on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 1:00pm at the Union Hall. |
IAFF 244 2023 General Election Information & Nominations
08/21/23 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
Attention All Members:
The IAFF Local 244 General Election will be held in December 2023 (Exact Date-TBD)
Nominations for the 2023 General Election will officially open at the General Membership Meeting on September 14, 2023, and will close at the General Membership Meeting on November 9, 2023. |
Gregg Fuja Retirement
08/20/23 - Hoffman Estates Professional Fire Fighters Association, Local 2061
Gregg Fuja Retirement
On August 16, 2023, Brother Gregg Fuja 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, Gregg has decided to hang up his helmet and take on a new role in educating the youth of today. |
2023 Salmon Derby
08/19/23 - IAFF Local 828
On August 31st, 2023 the Longview Union Firefighters Benevolent Fund, operated by the Longview Union Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 828, jointly with the Longview Longshoremen, ILWU Local 21, will host their annual Salmon Derby charity event with a $500 top prize.
The two groups have been hosting this charity fishing derby for the past 2010. |
Greeley L888 golf tournament? Sept. 8th, 8am start, $500 for a team of four.
08/17/23 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters
Greeley L888 golf tournament? Sept. 8th, 8 am start, $500 for a team of four. |
Big John Ale by Aurora Fire Fighters Local 1290
08/17/23 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters
Big John Ale by Aurora Fire Fighters Local 1290
Saturday, August 19th, 11-2 pm at Dry Dock Brewery, 15120 E Hampden Ave. |
Pueblo Entry Level Application Posting
08/17/23 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters
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2023 Golf Tournament
08/16/23 - IAFF Local 2519
Local 2519 is excited to announce our annual golf tournament. This year’s tournament will be held on Monday September 18th, 2023, at the New Seabury Country Club.
Information and registration is available online at www.local2519golf |
City Chapter Contract Negotiations Informational Meeting Scheduled for September 12, 2023
08/15/23 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
A City Chapter Contract Negotiations Informational Meeting is scheduled for September 12, 2023, at the Union Hall.
The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss upcoming negotiations related to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the IAFF Local 244 and the City of Albuquerque. |
Executive Board Vacancy-City Chapter
08/14/23 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
Executive Board Vacancy-City Chapter
The IAFF Local 244 Executive Board is accepting letters of interest for the position of City Chapter Second Trustee for the next 14 calendar days. |
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