Current news directly from IAFF locals, councils, and state/province associations
in the US and Canada.
May 21, 2019: HB 7394 - Peer Support Counselor Confidentiality
05/21/19 - UPFFA
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FF-P John Martinez Shift Coverage
05/21/19 - IAFF Local 21
Brothers and Sisters,
it is with great sadness that we let you know that brother John Martinez’s son went into cardiac arrest yesterday. Responding EMS resuscitated him and transported. Unfortunately, he is currently on life support. They are waiting for family to arrive to say their goodbyes. |
Hampton Chowdah Challenge
05/21/19 - Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire
Hampton Fire Fighters Charitable Organization is hosting their 13th Annual Chowdah Challenge at McGuirk's Ocean View Restaurant & LoungeJoin on June 6! A $5 donation at the door will get you all you can eat chowder. There will also be a cash bar and raffle prizes. |
FPF Legislative Session-Wrap Up
05/20/19 - IAFF 1826
To all Local 1826 Members,
Please see attachment containing this report. |
Capitol Report 5/20/19
05/20/19 - UPFFA
With 2 1/2 weeks remaining in the session, activity is heating up. The House and Senate are in session every day now to move bills. |
Albany Legislative Conference
05/19/19 - IAFF Local 274
On May 14th and 15th,Brothers Carrier,Heffernan and Barbella attended the Albany Legislative Conference. |
Shad Derby June 11th and There is Still Room
05/19/19 - IAFF 7th District
The 2019 Shad Derby is right around the corner and there is still room for you! This event is a decade and some years old and promises a great time of frateranlism and benevolence. All of the proceeds go to the 7th District Benevolent Fund assisting our members in the 7th and beyond. |
APFF Convention
05/18/19 - IAFF Local 2866
During the week of May 14th through the 17th the Fayetteville Firefighters had 11 members attend the annual Arkansas Professional Firefighters Association convention. The convention was hosted by Jonesboro Local 3718. Our members attend several lectures and classes to help improve their knowledge of what’s going on around the state and nation with firefighters issues. |
Bid Cycle 343 Revised
05/18/19 - IAFF Local 21
Bid Cycle #343 has been revised and it's closing date extended to 2359 Hours on May 28th. The cycle was extended as part of a settlement with L-21 and HQ regarding Squad postions. Those bidding Squad openings ensure you have a current resume on file with HQ. |
Alumni Luncheon
05/17/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
On Wednesday May 15th local members gathered with past members at the South Metro Alumni Luncheon. Full of laughter, shared memories, and good food, alumni and retirees from Local 2086's rich history gathered at Station 32. It was great catching up with the members that have helped shape the department to what it is today.
https://www.southmetro. |
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Chief David Reardon Retiring
05/17/19 - IAFF Local 1403
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Dave Hafner Retirement Event
05/16/19 - IAFF Local 21
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Lagae Road Rollover MVA
05/15/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
On the evening of Tuesday May 14th, Local responded to a rollover at the intersection of Happy Canyon Rd & Lagae Rd. Members arrived on scene to find a concrete truck had rolled onto its side and had begun spilling concrete mixture and fuel onto the roadway. |
2019 FPF Convention Delegates & Alternates
05/15/19 - IAFF Local 1403
In accordance with our Constitution and By-Laws, Article 8; Section 1 – “Delegates and Alternates shall be elected by secret ballot of the members in good standing in attendance at a regular scheduled meeting”
DATE: TUESDAY MAY 28th, 2019 (B-SHIFT)
TIME: 12:00 PM
PLACE: UNION HALL
Nominations for Delegates and Alternates for the 75th Annual Florida Professional Firefighters (FPF) Convention will be accepted from the floor at the May 28th, 2019 Union Meeting from 12:00 PM to 12:20 PM. Nominations may also be made in writing and must be received by Elections Committee chairperson, 8000 NW 21 street #222, Miami, Florida 33122 or emailed to electioncommittee@local1403.org before May 28th, 2019 at 12:20 PM. All candidates nominated must be a member in good standing as specified in the Metro-Dade Fire Fighters IAFF Local 1403 Constitution and By-Laws.
Election will be conducted shortly after the close of nominations. The FPF Convention will be held in Daytona, Florida, June 10-14, 2019. |
MDA - MPFF Fire Fighter Summer Day Camp
05/15/19 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters
You are invited to MDA - MPFF Fire Fighter Summer Day Camp
Tuesdays June 11 & June 18, 2019
Come out and cook for the kids at the 2019 MPFF Fire Fighter Day at Camp.
Set up will begin between 10:00-10:30 each day. Come out and show off your grilling skills. We will need 3-4 grill masters to start cooking around 10:45-11:00 am. Lunch will be served at 11:45- 1:00 pm. |
PTSD IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED!!!!
05/15/19 - UPFFA
IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED!!!!
It has just come to our attention last night there is an effort by a special interest group trying to kill our PTSD bill.
We need to flood the legislature with members Thursday, Friday and in the upcoming days to show our support for the bill. |
ANNUAL MID - WAY GOLF TOURNAMENT
05/15/19 - Lets Fire Cancer
Each year Fire Fighters (active & retired) from across the Northeast & Canada get together in Binghamton, N.Y to play in the Mid - Way Golf Tournament. The Retired Professional Fire Fighters Cancer Fund participates in the social event held the evening prior to the tournament. A HUGE "THANK YOU" to all for your generosity in supporting CANCER RESEARCH. |
Updated with service information-Retired FF Michael Goad
05/14/19 - IAFF Local 1403
Metro Dade Firefighters Local 1403 regrets to announce the passing of Retired FF Michael Goad on 5/10/19. Mike was hired in 8/3/1970. Most of you know him from Station 12 where he served proudly. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace. |
GREAT NEWS!!!
05/14/19 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Sisters and Brothers,
Our efforts to elect our fire fighter to Denver's City Council just took a HUGE leap forward. We are proud to announce that former candidates David Sabados, Sabrina D'Agosta and Scott Durrah have ALL OPENLY ENDORSED MIKE SOMMA FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 1. Support continues to grow for Mike and this will directly affect you and your working conditions. |
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MapleWood Firefighter/Paramedic
05/13/19 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters
SALARY: $62,633.00 - $78,699.00 Annually
OPENING DATE: 05/10/19
CLOSING DATE: 05/24/19 04:30 PM
DESCRIPTION:
Be on the cutting edge of emergency medicine, fire prevention and response, and public
safety education. Join the Maplewood Department Fire Department as a
Firefighter/Paramedic.
M aplewood is constantly innovating to meet new challenges in emergency prevention and response. |
Presentation
05/13/19 - IAFF Local 2866
On May 9th 2019 President Jimmy Vinyard presented Nicole Clowney with a desk plaque and an offical Fayetteville Firefighters Members Shirt to thank her for all the work she has done to pass laws to protect firefighters who are fighting cancer. She has stepped up and proved she is a friend to all Firefighters. |
Membership Meeting
05/10/19 - IAFF Local F-102
All Hands,
A Membership Meeting is being scheduled for 24 May 2019 at 1730 hours, at Crash Fire Station 62. A running agenda will be established on the Union website calendar for review. If you have an item for the agenda please see me. |
May 10, 2019: Legislative Update
05/10/19 - UPFFA
UNIFORMED PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION OF CONNECTICUT
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
HB 6384 An Act concerning insurance deductibles and medical test fees and the cancer relief fund passed out of the House of Representatives unanimously 144-0. This bill would pay any out of pocket medical expenses from the Firefighter Cancer Relief fund. |
Friday Update 5-10-19
05/10/19 - IAFF Local 1014
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Meet and Confer Article in Fire Engineering
05/10/19 - New Braunfels Professional Firefighters Association
Vice President Appleby found this article which may be helpful in further educating members about assessment centers in the meet and confer process. |
Livonia's elected officials donned firefighting gear to learn more about saving lives
05/10/19 - IAFF Local 1164
https://www.hometownlife. |
MDA Summer Camp
05/09/19 - IAFF Local 21
June 11th and 18th is the MDA Summer Camp. Those who have been to the MDA's summer camp in the past have seen how much it means to the campers that we come out and help make it a one-of-a-kind experience. It doesn't matter if you can come out for a whole day or just a few hours, your participation will make someone's day more memorable. |
Golf Tournament
05/08/19 - IAFF Local 1403
Every September, professional firefighters/golfers, (including retirees) from all around the country and Canada get together in a different city to trade hats, shirts, and war stories and play some golf! It is a 3-day tournament for golfers of all abilities. You can enter as a four-man team, two-man team, or individuals. (Individuals will be flighted). |
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MIKE IS IN THE RUNOFF!!!
05/08/19 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Sisters and Brothers of Local 858:
We are one step closer to having a fire fighter on Denver's City Council!! This is where we really need your help so stay tuned for further notification on upcoming events. What can you do now?? Please donate here to support Mike's campaign. This is the final 4 weeks and we need all the help we can get. |
2019 Camaro Raffle winners
05/08/19 - Dearborn Firefighters Local 412
1. Car- #1272 Ron Puczkowski
2. Vegas- #762 Chris Kosnik
3. $750- #1145 Marilyn Allevato
4. Kayak- #1433 K. Shooshanian
5. Fire pit- #862 Al Dragone
6. 32”TV- #198 Jeff Slick
7. Bag toss- #757 O. Richardson
8. Tent/fire pit- #215 Kruse
9. Golf outing- #598 K. Fava
10. Grill- #851 Bob Andrew
11. Cooler- #710 Greg Sikora
12. UM tix- #480 Tom Burdette
13. Downey Brew- #90 K. |
Letter Regarding Paramedic/EMT OT
05/07/19 - IAFF Local 21
Fire Chief Inks,
I'm submitting this letter to you today on behalf of all the dedicated men and women of the Saint Paul Fire Department. This appeal is a request for your Administration to reverse the policy of hiring overtime and how it is negatively impacting the Paramedic workforce. |
Colorado Fallen Firefighter Memorial - Aaron Lybarger
05/07/19 - West Metro Fire Fighters I.A.F.F. Local 1309
To: Active Members of the West Metro Professional Firefighter IAFF Local 1309
This Saturday, the Colorado Fallen Firefighters Memorial will add the name of our own Aaron Lybarger to it's wall. We lost Aaron last June after his courageous battle with work-related cancer. And his absence from our West Metro family is still felt by so many of us each and every day. |
May 6, IAFF-MDA Boot Camp: Fire Fighter Joseph Ciscone: Recipient of the prestigious A. Michael “Mickey” Mullane Award
05/07/19 - UPFFA
Congratulations to Fire Fightrer Joseph Ciscone on being the recipient of the prestigious A. Michael “Mickey” Mullane award at the annual MDA Boot Camp at Mohegan Sun yesterday. |
Vivie’s Fun Run
05/07/19 - IAFF Local 21
Vivie’s Fun Run around Lake Como on May 19!
For more information and for registration, please go to: https://www.viviennesjoy.org/vivies-run.html and click on the “Register Here” link
Please contact Steve Sampson with any questions. |
Lt Roger Korte
05/06/19 - IAFF Local 51
Roger Korte, devoted husband, and father passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at the age of 50.
Born September 4, 1968, in El Paso, Texas, Roger was a Coronado High School graduate and Marine Corps veteran. He followed his military service with a 25-year career as a firefighter with the El Paso Fire Department. |
Documents added to the Convention Information page
05/06/19 - Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association
The Committee assignments, President's report, Delegates and Alternates and a draft of the Rules of Order have been added to the Convention Information page. |
Manchester Fire 5k
05/06/19 - Manchester Fire Fighters
Join us on Thursday, May 30th at 6:20 p.m. for the first Manchester Fire Cross Country 5K. Proceeds from this event are being donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Since 1954, IAFF (International Association of Fire Fighters) members have shown an unwavering commitment to defeating muscular dystrophy and related life-threatening diseases. |
Election is 3 days away!
05/04/19 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Local 858 Sisters and Brothers,
What a day today! Local 858 members (retired and active) paired up with the Denver Area Labor Federation to knock on doors in Council District 1 for Mike Somma. We are making our final push and we need to get Denver voters to the polls. Fire fighters are needed to drop off literature tomorrow (Sunday, May 5) and Monday, May 6. |
Support Our Brother Marc Weiss
05/04/19 - IAFF Local 3444
If you would please support our brother Marc Weiss, He has recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Below are links to purchase a Support T-Shirt. If anyone wants to order more than one, shoot us a msg with your email and the sizes and quantities you would like and we can send you a payment link.
T-Shirt Shipped XXXL
https://link.waveapps. |
April 29, 2019 UPFFA Golf Tournament
05/03/19 - UPFFA
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Historic Day in Tallahassee
05/03/19 - IAFF Local 1403
Local 1403 would like to say THANK YOU to Florida Governor Ron De Santis for signing SB 426 into law today. Today Florida is demonstrating its commitment to provide coverage for treatment for firefighters battling cancer. Thank you to the bill sponsors and representatives for your unwavering support. On behalf of Florida's firefighters and their families we THANK YOU. |
Friday Update 5-3-19
05/03/19 - IAFF Local 1014
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Badge Pinning and Promotional Ceremony
05/02/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
On the evening of May 1st, Local members, South Metro staff, family, and friends gathered at Firehouse 32 in Centennial to celebrate badge pinning, oaths of office and promotions. |
2019 Cinco De Mayo Parade
05/02/19 - IAFF Local 21
Fire Department is #18 / Line up on Humboldt between George and Stevens on the right curb
Large Units & Floats & Vehicles will be expected to check-in between 7AM & 8:30AM.
Walking Units will be expected to check in between 8AM & 9AM.
Parade begins at 9:30 AM.
GENERAL LINE-UP INFORMATION:
All units will have a space to line up. |
7th District Benevolent Fund Scholarship Winners
05/01/19 - IAFF 7th District
The winners of the 7th District Benevolent Fund Scholarship program have been decided. There were 35 applications this year and all were amazing. The work that these young people put into their story is remarkable. The committee states that the future is bright with these young humans preparing to take over. |
Mike Somma Recognizes Our Community’s Reduced Fire Safety
05/01/19 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Northwest Denver does not have the fire protection resources it had nor what it needs as population and structure height and density have increased. Three separate factors are creating a perfect storm. |
IAFF Endorsement Philosphy
05/01/19 - IAFF 1826
To all Local 1826 Members,
Please see the attachment containing the IAFF's Endorsement Philosophy and a letter From IAFF General President Schaitbereger titled: NO ON SHOULD TELL YOU HOW TO VOTE. |
This morning the House and Senate passed Senate Bill 2835! This bill is headed to the governor for his signature.On behalf of our brothers and sisters in fire service and law enforcement, we say THANK YOU to the members of the Mississippi Legislature for passing our First Responders Health and Safety Act (SB 2835) into law!This legislation is perhaps the most meaningful we’ve ever pushed... as it will help save firefighters and law enforcement officers, including volunteers. Please let your Mississippi Senate and House Members know what a great job they did with this incredible piece of legislation.A few special acknowledgments in the Senate: Senator Joel Carter, Sen. Videt Carmichael, Sen. Eugene S. Clarke, and Lt Gov Tate Reeves. In the House: Rep. Jeff Hale, Rep. Gary Chism, Rep. Scott DeLano, Rep. Kevin Ford, Speaker Philip Gunn.And so many organizations that worked together to make this legislation possible: The International Association of Firefighters, The Professional Firefighters Association of Mississippi, The Mississippi Fire Fighters Association Mississippi, The State Troopers Association, The Mississippi Fire Chiefs Association, and the Mississippi Police Chiefs Association.AND TO ONE VERY IMPORTANT PERSON: DONNA ECHOLS. She was amazing and we could not have done this without her! Thank you Donna! We love everything you have done for the fire service!And for the support of EVERY fire fighter and police officer in the State of Mississippi who made the phone calls and worked so diligently to make this possible! Job well done for so many!Highlights of the bill include:
