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 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.
Good Morning Everyone,
The memorial service for former Kootenai Health Emergency Room physician, Dr. Mark Manteuffel, will be held at the Hagadone Event Center, located at 984 S Floating Green Dr, in Coeur d'Alene, on July 16th at 1830 hours. District Administration has authorized Class-A attire for this event. Dr.
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Tennessee Professional Firefighters Association Legislative Update 04/25/25 - IAFF local 140
?Sisters and Brothers,
The following is a legislative update from TPFFA President Matthew Tomek:
Cancer Presumption – The House of Representatives and the Senate have both unanimously approved the bill adding prostate cancer, breast cancer, and pancreatic cancer to the existing Barry Brady Act which will make these cancers presumed to be a job-related illness if diagnosed.
Update on the Issues in St.George 04/21/25 - PFFA
Sisters and Brothers:
Please see the article below and copy the link to the Facebook article here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16M3sVspsU/?mibextid=wwXIfr. Please get the word out statewide that our brothers and sisters from Local 4524 are under attack from a city that refuses to do what is right by sharing this post as often as possible to as many as possible.
IAFF Local 21 Candidate Screening – Ward 4 City Council 04/21/25 - 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.
Local 140 Database Update 04/17/25 - IAFF local 140
If you have not already been contacted by our Office Manager, Michele Halen, please send your personal e-mail address and cell phone number to her at: michelehalen@iaff140.org. The Union is phasing out the use of metro.
Union Meeting - Saturday 12th April 2025 04/11/25 - IAFF Local S-6
Local S-6 Membership,
Please note there is a union meeting tomorrow, Saturday 12th April 2025, training room at Fire Station One @ 0745 sharp. C-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 10th May 2025. A-Shift will be going off duty and C-Shift will be coming on duty.
Board Trustee Election Notice 04/10/25 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund
April 1, 2025
RE: Board Trustee Election Notice
To All Participants of the Employee Benefits Fund,
The Board of Trustees for the Palm Beach County Firefighters’ Employee Benefits Fund has established terms of office for Trustees. Each Trustee position will be up for election or re-election every five (5) years, with one (1) position open for election this year (2025).
Blood Drive Request for Brother Ronald Brady Baker Local 3797 04/07/25 - PFFA
Firefighter Family,
District Chief Ronald Brady of Baker Fire Dept. has recently been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). This is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow where there’s an abnormal increase in immature white blood cells (myeloblasts).
Thank you for supporting!!!!! 04/02/25 - Vernon Professional Fire Fighters Association
What a day! We’re very excited to announce that the first annual Guns vs Hoses charity hockey game raised over $9300. Sincerest thank you to everyone that came out to enjoy and support the event, from the great turn out at the barbecue to the near 500 people at the game itself.
Join the MoCo Pipes and Drums! 03/26/25 - IAFF Local 1664
The Montgomery County Firefighter Pipes and Drums are looking for new members!
Everyone is welcome to join!
Please check out the file attachment for more information and how to contact the group to get started.
Fire Safety House 03/26/25 - IAFF Local 1164
Livonia Fire & Rescue is thrilled to announce our brand new inflatable Fire House! Your Livonia Firefighters will be on hand to guide you on a safety tour through each room which features a built-in smoke feature as well as easy to read fire safety tips.
Draft C&B Language for New Article 03/26/25 - IAFF Local 4045
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.
City Chapter Special Meeting Regarding Minimum Staffing Resolution R-25-12 03/24/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
A City Chapter Special Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 10:00am in accordance with Article V, Section 6 of the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & By-Laws. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss the Minimum Staffing Resolution (R-25-122).
City Chapter Special Meeting Regarding Minimum Staffing Resolution R-25-12 03/24/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
A City Chapter Special Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 10:00am in accordance with Article V, Section 6 of the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & By-Laws. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss the Minimum Staffing Resolution (R-25-122).
Support the candidates that support our community and will make public safety a top priority! 03/22/25 - Mountain View Professional Fire Fighters
Support the candidates who support our community and will make public safety a top priority!
Mike Mrla
Tiffany Heisler
Endorsed by Mountain View Professional Firefighters
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Public Safety Peer Conference Augusta 03/13/25 - PFFMaine
SAVE THE DATE! APRIL 8th & 9th, 2025
Keynote Speakers PUBLIC SAFETY, PEER SUPPORT & WELLNESS CONFERENCE
Augusta, Maine
DOL Update on PD FMLA 03/13/25 - PFFMaine
Dear interested parties,
The Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program has added an employee resources tab to provide additional information regarding the PFML program including a estimated premium and benefit chart based on earnings. The new tab can be found on the Department’s webpage on paid family and medical leave.
Thank you.
5.3.2025 | FFU Second Annual Gala 03/13/25 - IAFF Local 21
Please Join Firefighters United and help celebrate our 2nd annual gala on May 3rd, 2025. Tickets can be purchased below. Room block for those wanting to stay can be purchased at the Hilton link and rates end April 9th.
Contact Captain Baker @ 651-239-8400 with any questions. Hope to see you there.
https://www.eventbrite.
2025 Scholarship Packet 03/12/25 - IAFF Local 31
Brothers and Sisters,
Attached to this email you will find the 2025 Tacoma Firefighters Scholarship information. I am happy to announce that through action of the membership, we will again be awarding two $2,500.00 scholarships and two $1,000.00 scholarships. Applications are due by Friday, May 16. Please contact the Local 31 Union Office with any questions.
Vernon Firefighters Charitable Society Cup 03/12/25 - Vernon Professional Fire Fighters Association
On March 9th, the first annual "Vernon Firefighters Charitable Society Cup" was awarded to the top U13 rec team in Vernon. It just so happened to be Training Officer Crawford's (coach) team, which his son Tyson is the captain of, who won it. Congratulations to the team and a big thank you to the Charitable Society for sponsoring this amazing community initiative.
Grandview LODD: Curtis W. Parker 03/11/25 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
Curtis “Curt” W. Parker, age 56, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, passed away at home on Friday, February 28, 2025.
In September 2022, Curt was diagnosed with cancer as a result of repeated exposures to carcinogens throughout the course of his firefighting career.
Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Abundant Life, 304 SW Persels Rd.
Measles Cases on the Rise – Protect Yourself and Your Family 03/11/25 - PBC Firefighters Health Clinic, LLC.
There has been an increase in measles cases across the U.S., including Florida, with 223 reported cases nationwide so far this year. Measles is one of the most contagious viruses and can spread rapidly, particularly among those who are not vaccinated.
Meeting with Senator Moran 03/11/25 - Kansas State Council of Fire Fighters
President Jackson and President Emeritus Wing met with Senator Moran. They updated him on the Social Security Fairness Act. Thank you Senator Moran for your support of the Firefighters across Kansas.
2025 SFPFF Conference Announcement 03/10/25 - Southern Federation of Professional Fire Fighters
February 25, 2025
Sisters and Brothers,
Save the date and save some dollars!
It is with excitement that we announce the scheduling of the 2025 Southern Federation of Professional Fire Fighters Conference in Gulf Shores, Alabama on May 11th-12th. This Conference will be held in conjunction with the 12 & 14 District’s Educational Conference which begins on May 13th.
Grandview LODD: Curtis W. Parker 03/10/25 - IAFF Local 42
Curtis “Curt” W. Parker, age 56, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, passed away at home on Friday, February 28, 2025.
In September 2022, Curt was diagnosed with cancer as a result of repeated exposures to carcinogens throughout the course of his firefighting career.
Services will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Abundant Life 304 SW Persels Rd.
Support Captain Matt Bernelis's Recovery 03/09/25 - IAFF Local 1164
Please consider donating to one of your own Livonia Firefighters. Matt is fighting his second cancer diagnosis. He still has a long recovery ahead of him and anything helps. Thank you for your kindness in helping him and his family.
https://www.theyardfoundation.
These Firefighters on Fire 03/08/25 - OPFFA
According to the 2022 census, the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs estimates the total number of firefighters in Canada at 126,000, including 14,000 women, representing 11% of the profession.
