Current news directly from IAFF locals, councils, and state/province associations
in the US and Canada.
Worker's Comp
02/17/19 - IAFF Local 51
Rep. Burrows files bill to protect first responders from illegal denials of workers’ compensation insurance claims
AUSTIN - Today, Rep. |
Highway 85 Structure Fire
02/16/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
At 1 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, several 911 callers reported a house on fire at 9442 N. Highway 85 in Douglas County. First arriving Battalion Chief 1 reported smoke showing from the 2nd floor of a small, single family home and confirmed with the occupants that everyone had safely evacuated without injuries. The area doesn’t have fire hydrants, so a large response included Tenders to truck large volumes of water to the scene. Firefighters made an aggressive interior attack and quickly extinguished the fire before it could extend through more of the structure. Northbound Highway 85 was closed for about 30 minutes while emergency vehicles operated on the roadway and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Thanks to West Metro Fire Rescue for the automatic aid assistance on scene.
https://www.southmetro. |
I-25 MVA with Extrication
02/16/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
Local members responded to Interstate 25 for a reported MVA with injuries.
https://www.southmetro. |
Passing of Captain Richard Truax - Ladder Company 1, Retired
02/15/19 - IAFF Local 739
Passing of Captain Richard Truax, Ladder Company 1 - Retired
The officers and members of Lynn Local 739 regret to announce the death of Captain Richard Truax of Ladder 1; Retired.
Services are being held out of state. Please keep the Truax family in your prayers. |
4F Gaming Fundraiser
02/15/19 - Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Have fun and raise money for the PFFNH Fallen Firefighters Family Fund. This fund helps our fallen Brothers and Sisters families when they make the ultimate sacrifice in the Line Of Duty.
March 17 & 18
May 12, 13 & 14
July 8, 9 & 10
This is a public event and 35% of winnings go to the 4F Fund. Doors open at 11 a.m. |
TNPFF Seminar
02/15/19 - Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire
March 12 at the Tilton School
Lt. Pennington discusses responding to Heavy Content Fires (Hoarder Homes). |
Nashua's Family by Fire Training Conference
02/15/19 - Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire
May 9-11 Saint Philip Greek Orthodox Church
Grassroots conference for firefighters by firefighters |
Friday Update 2-15-19
02/15/19 - IAFF Local 1014
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Lake Ozark Hiring FF/Paramedics
02/14/19 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
The Lake Ozark Fire Protection District is seeking Firefighter/Paramedic candidates to take part in our employment testing process on 03/23/19 in Camdenton, Missouri. This process will create an eligibility list for 1 year. We currently have 3- Firefighter/Paramedic openings initially to be filled from this process. |
Public Retirement video
02/14/19 - IAFF Local 2866
The following link is a video of the Joint Public Retirement and Social Security committee meeting. It discusses a bill that will change our retirement.
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March Meeting Notice
02/14/19 - IAFF Local 42
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Celebrate Capt Hugh Saenz Retirement
02/14/19 - IAFF Local 1403
Retired Capt. Hugh Saenz and his family will like to invite you to come join them in celebrating 30 years of service with MDFR. |
Retired Firefighter William B. McMullen
02/14/19 - IAFF Local 1403
Metro-Dade Firefighters Local 1403 regrets to announce the passing of Retired FF William B. McMullen 2/11/2019. Bill was hired with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue on 7/26/76 & retired 7/31/2006. Most of our brother & sister firefighters know him from Battalion 2 where he served proudly. He was 71 years old. Please keep his family & friends in your thoughts and prayers. |
Secretary DeMici Inducted into the CT Firefighters Hall of Fame
02/14/19 - UPFFA
Congratulations to a true "Lion of Labor" Our very own Lou Demici, Secretary - Uniformed Professional Firefighters of Connecticut for his induction into the Connecticut Firefighters Hall of Fame!
Lou will be honored at a dinner on Thursday April 4th, 6 PM at the Aqua Turf in Southington CT. |
WTC Secondary Exposure
02/13/19 - IAFF Local 274
Brothers,
I have been in contact with Anthony Flamia/retired NYPD.Anthony is on the STAC Committee (Scientific Technical Advisory Committee) NIOSH/WTC Health Program. He is collecting data related to secondary/cross-contamination from not being deconned before walking back into our houses, the toxic dust on our skin, hair, boots, ect. |
Lynn Firefighters Day
02/13/19 - IAFF Local 739
Lynn Firefighters Day
To all Lynn Firefighters past and present, Happy Lynn Firefighters Day.
Lynn Firefighters Day was established by the Lynn City Council following a fire at City Box 41 on February 13, 1895 at Hutchinson Block Hardware on Munroe Street where four Lynn Firefighters made the ultimate sacrifice. |
Newest Local 2086 Members
02/12/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
Congratulations to Academy class 18-1 who were sworn in tonight to Local 2086. |
2nd Alarm Fire: 70 Farmington Ave
02/12/19 - New London Fire Fighters
On Monday morning 02/11/2019 the NLFD responded to a report of smoke in the building in 70 Farmington Ave Apartments. On arrival, crews found flames coming from two windows on the 4th floor. A second alarm was called due to the large number of occupancies in the apartments that needed help exiting the building. The NLFD had the fire knocked down under 15 minutes from arrival. |
Ct. AFL-CIO - Essay Contest
02/12/19 - UPFFA
This year the Connecticut AFL-CIO Health and Safety Committee is offering a scholarship essay contest to inspire Connecticut high school seniors to think about the importance of workplace health and safety, of the consequences that arise when workers are forced to toil in unsafe working conditions and of the role that organized labor has played in protecting workers both in the past and present. |
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CHaD Baseball Tryouts
02/12/19 - Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire
2019 CHaD Battle of the Badges Baseball Classic Fire Tryouts 2/19 and 3/5
Register by 2/15
http://dhmc.convio.net/site/TR. |
County Chapter Committee appintments
02/11/19 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
Please see attached letter for the recent appointments to this Year's County Chapter Committees. |
Captain Joel Musselman retirement
02/10/19 - IAFF Local 4416
Congratulations to Noblesvilel member Captain Joel Musselman. On February 2, 2019, Brother Musselman retired with 34 years of service at NFD. IAFF Local 4416 Executive Board designated Captain Musselman Emeritus At-Large Trustee for his strong comitment to the members of the IAFF, his example as a trade unionist and five terms as Trustee for Local 4416. |
Union Meeting
02/10/19 - West Bloomfield Professional Fire Fighters Union
Union Meeting scheduled for February 28th. |
Annual Budget Foreacast for 2019 - 2020
02/10/19 - IAFF Local 1805
Posted: 2/10/19
Annual Budget Forecast for 2019 - 2020 |
Special Olympics
02/09/19 - IAFF Local 2866
Some of Local 2866 members helping out with the Special Olympics in Field Hockey. |
Special Olympics
02/09/19 - IAFF Local 2866
Some of our members helping out the Special Olympics by participating in Floor Hockey. |
February 4, 2019: UPFFA of Ct. Hosted New Legislators Breakfast
02/09/19 - UPFFA
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Friday Update 2-8-19
02/08/19 - IAFF Local 1014
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South Metro Professional Firefighters Foundation
02/07/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
Check out the new name and website for the South Metro Professional Firefighters Foundation (Formerly the Local 2164 Foundation). Tickets are on sale now for the annual SMPFF Gala event. Get yours today for a great evening and help support a great cause.
https://smpff. |
February 28, 2019: Ct. Firefighters PAC Fundraiser
02/07/19 - UPFFA
Connecticut Firefighters PAC Fundraiser
Grace O’Malley’s Irish Pub
1494 Post Road
Fairfield Ct
February 28th 7-11 PM
Please consider coming out to support and make a contribution to our 2019 fundraising efforts. |
Passing of Retired District Chief Peter Zetes
02/07/19 - IAFF Local 739
Passing of Retired District Chief Peter Zetes
The officers and members of Lynn Local 739 regret to announce the death of District Chief Peter Zetes, Division 4, Retired. Services have been completed. Please keep the Zetes family in your prayers. |
Shirts
02/07/19 - Taylor Professional Fire Fighters
The 2019 St.Pattys shirts will be available for purchase starting tomorrow. All orders must be placed online through LetLoveRule. Shirts will be navy blue so they can be worn on duty and all sizes including kids and hoodies will be available for purchase. Items will up for purchase for 1 week only. Any questions, contact Nelson.
Design credit- Nelson.
https://letloverule. |
LOCAL 30 ELECTION VOTING NOTICE
02/06/19 - Cambridge Fire Fighters
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LOCAL 30 BYLAW VOTING NOTICE
02/06/19 - Cambridge Fire Fighters
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Local 1826, 2019 St. Patrick's Day T-Shirts
02/06/19 - IAFF 1826
To all Local 1826 Members, Please see attachment containing information on this year's St. |
Feb. Union Meeting Reminder
02/05/19 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
This is a reminder that the February Union meeting will take place at The Colorado Professional Fire Center (12 Lakeside Lane, Denver CO 80212) Wednesday, February 6th at 7:00 pm and Thursday, February 7th at 8:30 am. A few things to be aware of:
Please donate to Mike Somma’s Campaign! Mike is running for City Council District 1. |
North County EMS Camera MOA
02/04/19 - IAFF Local 1805
Feb 04, 2019
North County EMS Camera MOA
Click HERE to view the Memorandum of Agreement |
February 3-9, 2019 is Burn Awareness Week
02/03/19 - IAFF Local 902
February 3-9, 2019 is Burn Awareness Week.
Children under 5 are more likely to suffer burn injuries than any other age group. Hot liquid burns, or scalds, are the leading cause of burns to children under five and to seniors over 65.
This year’s theme from the American Burn Association is “It Can Happen in a Flash with a Splash”. |
Save the Date
02/03/19 - Portsmouth Fire Fighters Charitable Association
10th annual Sarah's Ride
Save Sunday September 8, 2019 for the final chapter in Sarah's Ride. We are planning a fun end to this wonderful journey we have shared. Please plan to join us for the ride or the Salute to Sara following the ride. Stay tuned here for more information on the ride.
Want to Sponsor the ride. |
2019 Scholarship Period Opens Feb 3 and Closes March 5
02/02/19 - IAFF 7th District
The annual 7th District Benevolent Fund Scholarships are poised for disbursement. We just need applicants! If you are between the ages of 16 and 23 and are entering your FIRST post-high school educational opportunity, are a dependent of an IAFF 7th District member and can write an essay, you are eligible to apply for a 7th District Benevolent Fund scholarship. |
DMV Rollover With Extrication - 1/30/2019
02/01/19 - Norwalk Professional Firefighters
On January, 30th 2019, members of Local 830 responded to reports of a rollover in the Department of Motor Vehicles parking lot. Upon arrival, Engine 1 found a pickup truck on it's side in the parking lot with a patient trapped inside, needing extrication. After Rescue Co. |
January 31, 2019: UPFFA Seminar - Huge Success
02/01/19 - UPFFA
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Friday Update 2-1-19
02/01/19 - IAFF Local 1014
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2019 4F Charitable Gaming Dates
02/01/19 - Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire
Oceanside Gaming in Hampton, NH & 33% of winnings go to the Fallen Fire Fighters Family Fund
February - 02/06, 02/07
March - 3/17, 3/18
May - 5/12, 5/13, 5/14
July - 7/08, 7/09, 7/10 |
IAFF Local 21 Regrets To Announce The Passing Of Retired Firefighter Timothy Donatell
01/31/19 - IAFF Local 21
IAFF Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of Retired Firefighter Timothy Donatell. Firefighter Donatell started with the Saint Paul Fire Department on October 14, 1975 and retired on May 27, 1997. |
Lame Duck 2018
01/31/19 - MPFFU
A Message from MPFFU President Mark Docherty
After 8 years of Republican reign, Friday morning it came to an end! The Michigan Legislature closed out its Lame Duck session after a grueling 22-hour session that ended on Friday morning.
Once again, the MPFFU stopped the lame duck attack on our pensions and retire health care. |
92nd General Assembly
01/31/19 - Arkansas Professional Fire Fighters Association
Brothers and Sisters,
So far the 92nd General Assembly is off to a bang. There is comprehensive restructuring of the state offices in the works, with over 1400+ pages being drafted. There are structured attacks on working men and women of the states’ retirement plans in the works. |
