Current news directly from IAFF locals, councils, and state/province associations
in the US and Canada.
2019 Retiree Luncheon Raffle Tickets
03/18/19 - IAFF local 1289
Raffle tickets are available for purchase through the link below. 1 ticket = 5$. 20 tickets = 100$ if you have any questions pleast contact Craig Stone (209) 550-1016. Thank you |
PTSD Coverage Update
03/18/19 - UPFFA
Thursday, the Labor and Public Employees Committee voted SB 164 AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN MENTAL OR EMOTIONAL IMPAIRMENTS WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF “PERSONAL INJURY” UNDER THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION STATUTES by a vote of 12-2. |
FF Jeffery Roper
03/18/19 - IAFF Local 1403
In a moment's notice within the blink of an eye Stephanie Roper unexpectedly passed away. Stephanie Roper is the wife of our MDFR brother Jeffery Roper who works on R 78 C Shift. I was fortunate enough to have met Stephanie, and let me just say she was a very special person, a great mother, and a dedicated and caring wife. |
County Funded Pay Study
03/18/19 - IAFF Local 3666
Media Contact:
Katie Nash
301.524.9142
knash@greenwillgroup. |
2019 FPF Legislative Report
03/18/19 - IAFF 1826
To all Local 1826 Members,
Please see attachment containing this report. |
Boston Firefighters Battle 9 Alarm Fire
03/16/19 - Boston Fire Fighters
https://www.bostonherald. |
Trenton Way 2nd Alarm Multi Family Structure Fire
03/16/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
On Friday, March 15 at 3:56 p.m., Local 2086 members responded to a second alarm structure fire at 2172 S. Trenton Way. Crews arrived on scene to find flames coming out of the third floor balcony of building 2 in the Covington on Cherry Creek Apartments. Members began a transitional attack by fighting fire from the outside. |
2019 IAFF Legislative Conference- Washington, DC
03/15/19 - UPFFA
Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters of Connecticut IAFF with a strong showing at the 2019 IAFF Legislative Conference in Washington DC
Working today and every day for Connecticut Fire Fighters on the Local, State and National levels
Thank you to the Connecticut IAFF Locals who attended. |
Friday Update 3-15-19
03/15/19 - IAFF Local 1014
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North Hampton's Hiring
03/15/19 - Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire
Firefighter/Paramedic or AEMT
The North Hampton Fire & Rescue is accepting resumes to fill a Firefighter/Paramedic or AEMT position. This position is responsible for providing fire prevention, suppression and Emergency Medical Services to the Town of North Hampton. Applicants should be a Nationally Registered EMT-Paramedic or Advanced EMT. |
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CFD HOCKEY UPDATES
03/14/19 - Cambridge Fire Fighters
Metro Fire Hockey Tournament
The 11th Annual Metro Fire Hockey Tournament will be held March 31st through April 7th at the O'Brien Rink 55 Locust St Woburn Ma. 14 Teams from at least 16 Fire Departments from around the Metro Fire Area will play in this years tournament. Full Schedule is attached. |
100th Anniversary of the Opening of Malden’s Central Fire Station
03/14/19 - IAFF Local 902
The Malden Fire Department invites members of the public to attend a ceremony marking the 100th Anniversary of the Grand Opening of Malden's Central Fire Station on Salem Street at the corner of Sprague Street on Sunday, March 31st from 11 AM – 1 PM. |
Aluminum Cans For Burned Children
03/14/19 - Northern Ohio Fire Fighters
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Reminder - Somma Fundraiser Event
03/14/19 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Reminder -- Fundraiser for Somma's road to Denver Council District 1 is tomorrow night!!!
Join us Friday night at Illegal Pete's at 1851 W. 38th Ave. from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm for a night to raise money for Mike Somma's City Council Campaign. Food, drink tickets and live music will be provided. |
March 2019 News
03/13/19 - Waco Firefighters
Local-478 News
March 2019
Welcome!
Thanks for checking out the website and the updates that have been made. We just wanted to take a few minutes to help announce some of the things that are currently happening in our Local, for those that have been unable to make monthly meetings, and others that we have been unable to visit with yet. |
Ret Lt. Pat Coleman
03/13/19 - IAFF Local 51
It is with great sorrow that the EPFD informs of the passing of Ret. LT. Pat Coleman.
Patrick Joseph Coleman, 78 passed away on January 23, 2019, resting peacefully in his El Paso, TX home surrounded by his children and loved ones.
Born August 3, 1940, to William and Cordelia Coleman, El Paso, TX. |
Greater KC AFL-CIO Scholarship App
03/13/19 - IAFF Local 42
Download Androide App here. Download iOS App here. |
Newton Golf Tournament Curt Mohr
03/13/19 - IAFF Local 135
Newton Fire is hosting their annual Benefit Golf Tournament with the proceeds going to Curt Mohr. |
MPFFU Member Orientation Class May 7, 2019
03/12/19 - West Bloomfield Professional Fire Fighters Union
Orientation class for newer members. This class is free and at the same location as education seminar. This includes lunch and is from 10:00-13:00. |
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St Paddy's Day Parade/ Poker Tournament/858 Summer picnic camping trip
03/11/19 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Hi all members, thanks for your patience in waiting for the St Paddy's day parade details, we just got our staging information this evening. You can meet us at the union hall @ 7am this Saturday the 16th, we will ride the antique rig down to staging. You can also meet us around 8:30 in Lot A of the Coors Field parking lots entering off 33rd & Blake. |
Boots on Capitol Hill
03/11/19 - IAFF Local 1403
Last week members of Local 1403 where in the Capitol courtyard were 500 pairs of empty boots, each representing Florida firefighters who died of or are battling cancer. It’s a somber reminder that these brave men and women are 17% more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than the general public. |
Fire Chief Ale Tapping
03/11/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
On March 20th starting at 1800 Rock Bottom Brewery at 9627 E County Line Road will be hosting a Fire Chief Ale tapping benefiting the South Metro Professional Firefighters Foundation. We must rally to support the foundation so that it can continue to support us as members. As South Metro grows in size the demand will increase and the foundation must grow with it. $. |
2019 MDA Boot Drive
03/11/19 - IAFF 1826
GOOD MORNING, L1826..and WHAT A GREAT MORNING IT IS!!
We just finished up day 3 of counting…and I have to say, I am just absolutely SPEECHLESS! EVERYTHING YOU DID THIS WEEKEND, WE CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH, we talked about a goal, and you all RALLIED behind it—AND CRUSHED IT. |
Lt. Mike Kadel Retirement
03/10/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
Lt. Mike Kadel retired after 28 years of service. Thank you for your dedication and service to the community. We wish you a happy and healthy retirement!
https://www.southmetro. |
LOCAL 30 BYLAW VOTING NOTICE
03/10/19 - Cambridge Fire Fighters
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7th District Mini Communications Training Academy
03/10/19 - IAFF 7th District
Two opportunities for improving your Locals standing in world of Social Media are fast approaching. This is the best way to build and offer your brand to the communities you serve. Instructors come from the 7th District PR team and will teach you how to best navigate through FB, Twitter and Instagram to maximize your reach. |
Cody Mooney Memorial Service
03/08/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
On Friday afternoon family, friends, firefighters and emergency responders from across the front range gathered at Mission Hills Church in Littleton to honor and celebrate the life of Cody Mooney. The outpouring of love and support from our community and from people around the globe is deeply touching and words cannot express how grateful we are. |
MPFFU-IAFF Educational Seminar
03/08/19 - MPFFU
The Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union is hosting an educational seminar for union officers and members on May 7th & 8th at the Hyatt Place Hotel in Novi. The complete agenda is attached.
The seminar will feature three general session topics as well as an opportunity to attend five of the 15 workshops that are being offered. |
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2019 MSCFF Convention Call
03/08/19 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
March 8, 2019
All local affiliates and leaders,
The Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters will hold its 50th biennial convention July 28th-31st 2019. The convention will be hosted by Joplin L-59 and Southern Mo Professional Fire Fighters L-152 and will be held at The Hiltons of Branson.
The Hilton Branson Convention Center
200 East Main St
Branson, MO 65616
866.442. |
Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries
03/07/19 - IAFF Local 902
Protect your home and family with smoke alarms
Have working smoke alarms on every level of your home, outside bedrooms, at the top of open stairs and at the base of cellar stairs.
Maintain smoke alarms. Test them once a month.
If the alarm uses regular batteries, change them at least once a year. An easy way to remember is to change the batteries when you change your clocks. |
Members Fight Blaze on Kossuth
03/07/19 - Norwalk Professional Firefighters
At 11:56 on March 2nd, 2019, Norwalk Fire Professional Firefighters responded to a house fire at 34 Kossuth st. On arrival the three-story, three-family home had fire showing on the second and third floor. All 10 occupants managed to get out in time. There were no reported injuries, However the house was gutted and is posted unfit for occupancy. |
Long awaited ball pictures
03/07/19 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Good afternoon all members, the long awaited ball pictures have been finished and are ready for viewing and downloading. It took a little longer because we paid a little extra to have some of you photoshopped, but they all came out very nice. Follow this link to access the photographer’s pictures. You can contact the photographer to purchase any additional pictures. 720.390. |
What Has the MPFFU Done for YOU
03/06/19 - MPFFU
Weathering the Storm: What the MPFFU Has Done for You in Lansing?
Members sometimes ask, "What has the MPFFU done for me?". You can find out by watching this previously recorded webinar presented by MPFFU Lobbyist Melissa McKinley as she walks you through the trials and tribulations we have been through in Lansing over the past eight years. |
Funeral Details for Firefighter Cody Mooney
03/05/19 - IAFF Local #1945
Any Local 1945 members wanting to attend these services please contact President Mantas. |
UPFFA of Ct. Two (2) Important Upcoming Events
03/05/19 - UPFFA
TWO (2) IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, April 15, 2019: UPFFA of Ct. FIRE OPS, Hartford Fire Training Academy
Tuesday, April 16, 2019: UPFFA of Ct. |
Arrangements for Berwick ME Captain Joel Barnes - LODD
03/05/19 - IAFF Local 739
Funeral Arrangements for Berwick Fire & Rescue Captain Joel Barnes
Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 9:50 AM
BERWICK, Maine -- Berwick Fire & Rescue Chief Dennis Plante and Town Manager Stephen G. Eldridge announce funeral, memorial service and burial arrangements for Berwick Fire Captain Joel Barnes.
Services and burial will take place on Sunday, March 10. |
Cody Mooney Memorial Fund
03/04/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
To make a donation for the Mooney Family please visit the link below. All donations received will go directly to the family of Cody Mooney. Please put "Cody" in the notes section upon donation. Thank you for your generosity.
https://smpff. |
Cody Mooney Memorial Service
03/04/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
On behalf of the Mooney family, a memorial service for Cody will be held this Friday at 1 p.m. at Mission Hills Church located at 620 Southpark Dr, Littleton CO 80120
All are welcome to come celebrate and honor his life. |
Eric Sondeen Memorial
03/04/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
In the midst of funeral planning for Firefighter Cody Mooney, Local members, family and friends gathered at the SMFR Fallen Firefighters Memorial this morning in remembrance of Lieutenant Eric Sondeen's Line of Duty Death. After being diagnosed with job related cancer, Lt. Sondeen passed away peacefully at home on March 4, 2015 and was honored today.
https://www.southmetro. |
March Union Meeting Reminder
03/04/19 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
This is a reminder that the March Union meeting will take place at The Colorado Professional Fire Center (12 Lakeside Lane, Denver CO 80212) Wednesday, March 6th at 7:00 pm and Thursday, March 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. |
Fundraiser for Mike Somma!
03/04/19 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Fundraiser for Mike Somma!
Where: Illegal Petes Northside - 1851 W. 38th Ave.
When: Friday, March 15th 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy great music, beer and food.
Rsvp: info@sommafordenverdistrict1. |
BECOME A SUPPORTING MEMBER TODAY!
03/04/19 - Lets Fire Cancer
Dear Friends,
Please consider becoming a supporting member of The Retired Professional Fire Fighters Cancer Fund today. Complete the attached form and forward with your check to:
THE RETIRED PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS CANCER FUND
4 LORETTA DRIVE
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. |
Passing of Our Brother
03/03/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
Our Brother Cody Mooney passed away on 3/2/19. Cody fought a long hard battle with a brain tumor that unfortunately took his life.
Cody was so much. He was a Firefighter, hunter, husband and a father. Cody has left behind his wife and 4 kids with another one on the way.
We will miss you dearly Cody, rest easy Brother. |
Station 32 Grand Opening
03/02/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
Thank you to all of the visitors who joined SMFR for the grand opening of Station 32 today!
https://www.southmetro. |
Important news from the Capitol
03/01/19 - UPFFA
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2019 Unite and Fight
03/01/19 - IAFF Local 21
Come out for a great evening of boxing by local public safety individuals including Saint Paul Firefighter/Paramedic Kate Olaf. Tickets are available from Ryan Christopherson at Ladder 23-C or at the door on the day of the event for $30.00 each, Cash Only. The seventh annual Unite + Fight is scheduled for Saturday, March 9, 2019. |
Friday Update 3-1-19
03/01/19 - IAFF Local 1014
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