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 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.
Good Morning Brothers and Sisters!
The October Regular Meeting, on 10/15/2024 @ 0930 in the conference room of Station 1, will be the date when the elections for the following positions will occur:
1.) Local President
2.) Local Secretary
3.) Local Treasurer
This announcement is commensurate with Local 4045 C&B Art. 4, Sect. 1: Time and Place and Art. 6, Sect.
Good Evening Brothers and Sisters!
Sorry for the late notice but our regular meeting for the month of August will be tomorrow, 08/20/2024, @ 0930 in the conference room of Station 1. The meeting agenda has been added to the Union website. If there is anything last minute that needs to be added prior to the meeting, please contact President Pitts and he will get it added.
Current news directly from IAFF locals, councils, and state/province associations
in the US and Canada.
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
Your 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.
Shift Coverage for Local 21 Brother Dylan Mills 06/14/25 - 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.
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.
Nominations for Local 1826 Trustee 06/12/25 - IAFF 1826
Notice of Nomination
Pursuant to Article 5.4 of our Constitution & By-Laws, nominations will be accepted for the Trustee position at the Bi-Monthly meeting on June 26th. The position of Trustee is a non-voting member of the Executive Board.
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.
Staffing Cuts 06/06/25 - IAFF Local 1664
Montgomery County Council's Staffing Cuts Jeopardize Public Safety
The Montgomery County Council's recent decision to eliminate all career firefighter positions at Hyattstown Volunteer Fire Department (Station 9) has raised serious concerns about public safety in the region.
Saint Paul Fire’s BLS Division is Hiring 06/04/25 - IAFF Local 21
The City of Saint Paul is seeking applicants for the role of Emergency Medical Technician! EMTs in this role are part of Saint Paul Fire’s BLS Division, which responds to 911 calls and provides interfacility medical transport. This is a position proudly represented by Local 21, and many of our EMTs have gone on to become Saint Paul Firefighters. Apply today at the link below.
PETITION 06/04/25 - Fort Wayne Professional Firefighters
PETITION FOR THE
RESIGNATION OF
FWFD FIRE CHIEF
ERIC LAHEY
Fort Wayne’s firefighters put their lives on the line every day to protect this city, but their safety is being ignored.
Fire Chief Lahey has failed to prioritize firefighter safety. We are calling on residents and city leaders to demand change.
1st Annual Gary Arconti Memorial Golf Outing 05/29/25 - IAFF Local 801
The Danbury Fire Department, IAFF Local 801, is proud to announce the 1st Annual Gary Arconti Memorial Golf Outing to Benefit the Connecticut Burns Care Foundation. The outing will take place on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Richter Park Golf Course in Danbury, CT. This is a great opportunity to play one of the nicest public golf courses in Connecticut.
2025 | Local 21 Match Play Golf Series 05/25/25 - IAFF Local 21
Sign-up today and play in the Local 21 inaugural Match Play Tournament!
$30 Entry Fee (does not include green fees.) REGISTER HERE!
TIMEFRAMES FOR EACH ROUND:
ROUND 1 | June 9 --> July 13 / ROUND 2 | July 14 --> August 10 / ROUND 3 | August 11 --> August 31.
Wake for Lt. Mark Dranbauer, Jr. 05/22/25 - Baltimore Fire Officers
Brothers and Sisters,
Immediately following the memorial service for Brother Mark R. Dranbauer, Jr., a wake in his honor will be hosted by IAFF Local 964 Baltimore Fire Officers. Here are the details:
Jarrettsville Vol. Fire Company Hall
Time: Immediately following the service until 5PM
Location:
3825 Federal Hill Road
P.O.
Saint Paul Fire Dept. is now taking applications 05/21/25 - IAFF Local 21
The application deadline has been extended to June 6, 2025 for lateral hiring. Visit the following link for additional information click the link below.
May 23, 2025: Safer Grant Application - Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response 05/21/25 - UPFFA
The Fiscal Year 2024 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant application period will open on May 23, 2025. The SAFER program provides critical funding to help departments recruit and retain fire fighters.
The application period closes on Thursday, July 3.
2025 UPFFA of Ct. 2025 Scholarship Recipients 05/21/25 - UPFFA
Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut
2025 Scholarship Recipients
2025 Michael C. Osiecki Memorial Scholarship
Gabrielle V. Thompson, East Hartford, Local 1548, IAFF
2025 George Crowley Memorial Scholarship
Ryan D. Corvo, Bristol, Local 773, IAFF
Olivia J.
Tour De Kids 05/20/25 - IAFF Local 1164
Join Breaking Barriers for Kids and Families for a fun-filled morning at Tour de Kids 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 14!
Get ready for a day of excitement where your little ones can bike, play, and meet their favorite characters—Bluey, Spiderman, and Cinderella—in person.
Passport To Safety 2025 05/20/25 - IAFF Local 1164
This year’s event will be on June 7th from 10am-2pm at Station 1
Visit safety stations and see a number of demonstrations revolving around safety for kids. This outdoor event is free and open to the public. Enjoy free refreshments and entertainment while learning important lessons on maintaining personal safety.
Battle of the Badges budget 05/20/25 - Bossier City Firefighters Association
In accordance with Bossier City Firefighters Association Local 1051 constitution and by-laws, this is to notify members that the approved budget for 2025 Battle of the Badges was exceeded. Disussion regarding budget overage will be held at the regularly scheduled meeting on, Thursday, June 5 2025.
Lt. Mark Dranbauer, Jr., Engine Co. #5, Line of Duty Death 05/19/25 - Baltimore Fire Officers
??LIEUTENANT MARK DRANBAUER, JR., ENGINE CO. #5, LINE OF DUTY DEATH ??
On Monday, May 12, 2025, 44-year-old Lieutenant Mark Dranbauer Jr., a 23-year veteran of the Baltimore City Fire Department, suffered a medical emergency while serving the people of Baltimore City on a structure fire.
Trustee 9 Election Results 05/16/25 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all of the well-qualified candidates who participated in the recent election for Trustee 9 of the Palm Beach County Firefighters’ Health Insurance Fund. We commend Mike Sedgwick, Cody Harris, and congratulate Tyler Mattson on his election to the Board. Tyler’s five-year term will begin on June 1, 2025.
FRIENDLY REMINDER: May Regular Union Meeting 05/16/25 - IAFF Local 4045
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.
County Chapter Special Meeting-Upgrade & Certs MOU 05/15/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
County Chapter MOU for ‘Upgrade & Certification Courses’ to be presented for membership approval at a Special Meeting on 5/21/25 at 11:00a.m.
A Special Meeting will be held on May 21, 2025, at 11:00am at the Union Hall. This will be an in-person meeting (no zoom option).
32nd Annual Mid-Way Golf Tournament 05/14/25 - Lets Fire Cancer
For the past thirty two years Fire Fighters from across the U.S. and Canada have gathered in Binghamton, New York to participate in the Annual Fire Fighter's Mid - Way Golf Tournament. In addition to the golf tournament, participants get together the evening before the tournament at a social event.
IAFF Local 21 Candidate Screening – Ward 4 City Council 05/13/25 - IAFF Local 21
IAFF Local 21 Candidate Screening – Ward 4 City Council
On May 20th, IAFF Local 21 Saint Paul Firefighters will be conducting our official screening process for candidates running to represent Ward 4 on the Saint Paul City Council.
Union Meeting - Saturday 10th May 2025 05/09/25 - IAFF Local S-6
Local S-6 Membership,
Please note there is a union meeting tomorrow, Saturday 10th May 2025, training room at Fire Station One @ 0745 sharp. A-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 14th June 2025. C-Shift will be going off duty and A-Shift will be coming on duty.
2025 St.Florian Fund Winners 05/08/25 - IAFF Local 42
The St. Florian Scholarship Fund Committee met this year to determine the number of scholarships that we would be able to award based upon the performance of our investments. It was determined that we would be able to provide nine (9) St. Florian Scholarships in the amount of $1000.00 and a special scholarship in the name of KCFD Battalion Chief John Tvedten in the amount of $2000.00.
Blue Card Incident Command 05/08/25 - IAFF Local S-6
Congratulations to another group of Airport Firefighters on successfully completing the Blue Card Incident Command Program!
To become certified in the Blue Card Incident Command System, individuals must first complete a 50-hour online self-study course.
National Firefighter Memorial Emmitsburg, Maryland 2025 05/08/25 - IAFF Local S-6
The MSP Airport Fire Department Honor Guard recently attended the National Firefighter Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg, Maryland, held from May 2nd through 5th, 2025. This occasion marked the first time MSP Airport Fire has sent members to this national event.
Press Conference with Comptroller Scanlon 05/07/25 - IAFF Local 801
Click on the link to watch a Press Conference with Comptroller Scanlon that recognized firefighters for their work and also addressed recruitment and retention issues for the fire service.
