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8 new firefighters sworn into Springfield Fire Department
10/24/20 - IAFF Local 648
8 new firefighters sworn into Springfield Fire Department
HAMPDEN COUNTY
by: Ariana Tourangeau
Posted: Oct 22, 2020 / 01:44 PM EDT / Updated: Oct 22, 2020 / 01:44 PM EDT
(Photo: Springfield FD)
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Springfield Fire Department swore in eight new firefighters Thursday morning. |
One person injured after car crashed into utility pole on Central Street in Springfield
10/24/20 - IAFF Local 648
One person injured after car crashed into utility pole on Central Street in Springfield
HAMPDEN COUNTY
by: Stephen Underwood
Posted: Oct 24, 2020 / 05:17 AM EDT / Updated: Oct 24, 2020 / 08:08 AM EDT
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – One person was taken to the hospital after a car struck a utility pole in Springfield. |
Meeting Notice | November 2020
10/23/20 - IAFF Local 21
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1403 Elections
10/23/20 - IAFF Local 1403
This is list of members who accepted their nomination and are candidates for the upcoming election. There are 2 candidates for 1st VP and 19 candidates for the Executive Board. |
Membership Meeting
10/23/20 - IAFF Local 1403
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Condolences to Our Brothers and Sisters of Manchester NH Fire Department
10/23/20 - IAFF Local 902
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Grief counselors have been called in to assist Manchester fire personnel mourning the loss of a 20-year member of the city's fire department. |
Public Health Alert
10/23/20 - IAFF Local 902
Per the Governor’s COVID-19 Order No. 51, effective October 26, 2020, the City must revert back to Step 1 of Phase III of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan. |
Lieutenant Promotions
10/23/20 - IAFF Local 801
Congratulations to the newest Lieutenants of the Danbury Fire Department. LT Walter Arteaga (D), LT Dennis Rickard (A) and LT Seth Ambruso (B). |
Ratification Meeting Reminder
10/23/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Ratification Meeting Reminder
As we abide by the State COVID Regulations for the Event Center, we ask that all members sign up on our Sign-Up Genius. At this time, we have reached 80% for our Wednesday morning meeting and have added a second meeting on Wednesday, at 5:30 pm. |
Friday Update 10-23-20
10/22/20 - IAFF Local 1014
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Open Enrollment Assistant Session TODAY
10/21/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
2021 Benefits Open Enrollment takes place October 12-30, 2020.
During this time, employees can elect new benefits or make changes to existing benefits effective January 1, 2021. |
DFD Peer Support Suicide Training Series Session 2 TODAY
10/21/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
SESSION 2 - TODAY
Session 2 - Connect to Protect: This session will focus on knowing when and how to connect Veteran peers who is at risk for suicide.
The session is TODAY October 21, 2020 at 9:00am - 10:30am and is scheduled to go from 9am to 10:30am
I hope that you will be able to attend a class Click here to register. |
Choice Enrollment for CAPE Beginning Thursday, Oct. 22nd
10/20/20 - IAFF Local 1014
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November 3, 2020 Endorsed Candidates
10/20/20 - IAFF Local 42
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L21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired Fire Captain Dick Leitner
10/20/20 - IAFF Local 21
Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of retired Fire Captain Dick Leitner.
Captain Leitner started with the Saint Paul Fire Department on July 21, 1986 and retired on June 28, 2013. Dick also served as IAFF Local 21 President from 2002 - 2004. |
2021-2025 Nanticoke Local 2655 CBA
10/20/20 - Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association
The CBA for Nanticoke Local 2655 has been added to the contract area in the member's section of the website. A log in is required to view. |
10/18/2020 33 Hilltop Road
10/19/20 - Norwalk Professional Firefighters
Norwalk fire responded to a chimney fire at 33 Hilltop. The fire extended to the wooded chimney enclosure. FD dismantled the enclosure and extinguished the fire. |
Monday Morning Headlines
10/19/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Good Monday Morning,
This week:
10/21 - DFD Peer Support Suicide Prevention Training Series - Session 2 Connect to Protect
10/24 - MDA Kevin Hart Kids Telethon
Ratification Sign-Up
Collective Bargaining Polls are open. |
W. Ponds Circle Structure Fire
10/18/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
On Thursday October 15, 2020 at 10:30 a.m., Local Members responded to a fire inside a condominium on W. Ponds Circle in Unincorporated Arapahoe County. Initial reports stated a fire started in the bathroom of the home and may have extended into the attic space. When members from Engine 13 arrived on scene, they could not see any active fire from the outside of the condo. |
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U-Haul Forklift Accident
10/18/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
At 7:46 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2020, Local members responded to an entrapment at the U-Haul facility located at 1750 E. County Line Road in Douglas County. Upon arrival, members found a forklift on its side with the driver trapped underneath it. Paramedics immediately began treating the injured person while lifting and stabilizing equipment was put in place. |
Marathon of Hose
10/18/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
A marathon of hose. 26.2 miles. 138,435 feet. Stretched by the crew of Engine 33 in a self-challenge to be better at their job. What started as a funny idea in January became a reality by October. They did it. And they’re still going.
10 months of walking, crawling and running with hose during a variety of basic, advanced and unheard-of scenarios. |
DAD's Landfill Brush Fire
10/18/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
At 12:06 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2020, Local members responded to a brush fire at the Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site landfill, located at 3500 S. Gun Club Road. An electrical problem on a power pole sparked a small grass fire that quickly grew to over an acre. Workers at the facility used fire extinguishers and heavy equipment including water tenders and tractors to fight the fire. |
Lora's Donuts Flag Presentation
10/18/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
On October 3rd, our members got the chance to give back to a community member who has given so much. Lora, of Lora’s Donuts & Bakery Shop in Englewood, was presented with a hose flag as a sign of appreciation from the emergency responders she has impacted over the years. |
Blakeland Dr. HazMat
10/18/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
At 4:40 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2020, Local members responded to 8109 Blakeland Drive to assist Douglas County Sheriff Deputies with investigating a suspicious package. The building was evacuated, a unified command was established, Hazardous Materials Technicians went through a medical status check and geared up to go inside. |
Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut Endorsements Election 2020
10/16/20 - UPFFA
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Important Information on CAPE Healthcare Plan
10/16/20 - IAFF Local 1014
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10/15/2020 26 Belden Ave
10/16/20 - Norwalk Professional Firefighters
Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
October 15, 2020
Norwalk Firefighters responded to an apartment fire this morning at the Avalon Apartments, 26 Belden Avenue. The reported fire came in along with the building alarm at 9:12 am. Firefighters made their way to apartment 1103 and found a small fire in the master bedroom of the 2 bedroom apartment. |
2021 Benefits | Virtual Open Enrollment
10/15/20 - IAFF Local 21
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Local 21 Winter 2020 Golf League
10/15/20 - IAFF Local 21
Contact Bryan Sullivan (A SHIFT, POOL FF) at 651.347.5572 for questions and additional information. |
Friday Update 10-16-20
10/15/20 - IAFF Local 1014
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Carroll Ave MVA
10/15/20 - IAFF Local 892
Upon arrival, NFD found a vehicle that had crashed into the rear yard of a residence after leaving the parking lot behind the Holy Trinity Church on Washington Street. One occupant was evaluated and transported. |
Ratification Meeting Sign-Up
10/15/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Good morning!
The Collective Bargaining Committee has set the dates of October 28th and 29th to present and vote on the Memorandum of Understanding regarding our current Collective Bargaining Agreement. The ratification meeting will be held in our Event Center at 12 Lakeside Lane. Sessions on both days are set to begin at 8:30 am. |
2020 Election Results
10/13/20 - IAFF Local 42
The following members were Elected by Acclamation: Effective Jan. |
IAFF Disaster Relief Fund for IAFF Members
10/12/20 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
Throughout what has been an extremely active wildfire and hurricane season - made even more difficult by the COVID-19 pandemic - the IAFF has been providing assistance to our members through our disaster relief operations, including food and water, supplies, financial assistance, behavioral health counseling, emergency home repairs and anything else they need. |
Monday Morning Headlines
10/12/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Good Monday Morning,
This week:
E-Board - 10/15/20 at 8:30 am
Collective Bargaining Polls are open!
COVID 19 Reminder
The Executive Board will be meeting on Thursday 10/15 at the 8:30 am in the board room at 12 Lakeside Lane. Be sure to let your Vice Presidents know any issues you would like brought to the meeting. |
HONORING THEIR MEMORY
10/12/20 - Lets Fire Cancer
Friends,
There are many ways to honor the memory of a LOVED ONE. Please consider honoring their memory with a donation to CANCER RESEARCH. When you make a donation to The Retired Professional Fire Fighters Cancer Fund - 100% of your donation goes directly to established, promising, world class cancer research. |
Basement fire in Springfield house leaves residents temporary without home
10/11/20 - IAFF Local 648
Basement fire in Springfield house leaves residents temporary without home
HAMPDEN COUNTY
by: Nick DeGray
Posted: Oct 10, 2020 / 06:46 AM EDT / Updated: Oct 10, 2020 / 06:47 AM EDT
Credit: Springfield Fire Department
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. |
Fire in Springfield’s McKnight neighborhood displaces 4; causes major damage to 100-year-old home
10/11/20 - IAFF Local 648
Fire in Springfield’s McKnight neighborhood displaces 4; causes major damage to 100-year-old home
Updated Oct 08, 2020; Posted Oct 08, 2020
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Fire in Springfield's McKnight neighborhood
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President Update - Collective Bargaining - New Video Link
10/10/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
2021 MOU
Concession Summary
In accordance with Local 858 Constitution and Bylaws, Article XIV Section 9, the Collective Bargaining Committee has unanimously requested a Ratification Meeting to approve the tentatively agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding which will be presented to the membership on October 28th and 29th, 2020. |
Local 1014 Voter Guide
10/09/20 - IAFF Local 1014
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2020 Nomination & Election Notice
10/09/20 - IAFF Local 42
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42CARES Retiree Program
10/09/20 - IAFF Local 42
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October Union Meeting
10/09/20 - IAFF Local 739
October Union Meeting
The October Union Meeting of Lynn Local 739 will take place on Monday, October 12, 2020 at 7:30 PM at the Broadway Firehouse. Regular order of business and nominations of union officers for upcoming term.
All members are encouraged to attend. |
Learning Partner at Columbia Southern University
10/08/20 - IAFF 1826
Southwest Florida Professional Fire Fighters & Paramedics Local 1826 is pleased to announce it has become a Learning Partner at Columbia Southern University. As a member, this partnership provides reduced tuition, plus many additional benefits. And, for your convenience, all programs are offered in an online format. |
Coronavirus Update #16
10/08/20 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund
Original message sent October 07, 2020 Currently the number of people that show up at the Wellness Center with symptoms that could be considered possible COVID-19 related is less than 10 per day, and most days it is around 3-5 per day. Additionally, the rate of positive results has dropped significantly, plus we haven't had a hospitalized COVID patient in quite some time. |
Livonia Fire Department one step closer to sponsoring high school fire cadets
10/07/20 - IAFF Local 1164
Fire departments don't get the recruits they used to. To boost their workforce, the Livonia Fire Department is sponsoring high school students to dual-enroll at Schoolcraft College and become cadets with the department.
“We’ve been pretty low on our staffing for many years," Sr. Captain Robert Jennison, the department's training officer, said. |
2020 Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association Election Endorsements
10/07/20 - Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association
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