Current news directly from IAFF locals, councils, and state/province associations
in the US and Canada.
The American Rescue Plan Treasury Department Guidance
05/13/21 - PPFFA
The American Rescue Plan Act, signed into law by President Biden, provided $350 billion in direct federal assistance to state and local governments. We previously provided a breakdown of funding allocated to each state and locality and an analysis of how this funding benefits fire fighters and emergency medical personnel. This week, the U.S. |
7th District Scholarship Winners
05/13/21 - IAFF 7th District
After much discussion the winnners of the annual 7th District Benevolent Scholarships have been selected. The scholarship committee wishes to thank all that applied. The winner of the lone $1000 scholarship is Rebecca DePoe, daughter of Brother Tyson DePoe of Local 27. |
New Haven Fire Department - LODD
05/12/21 - UPFFA
This morning I spoke with John Alston, Chief of the New Haven Fire Department, and extended our condolences and prayers to him and the entire department.
I offered our assistance and resources to assist the New Haven Fire Department in these difficult times.
Further details to follow
Fraternally,
Peter S. |
May 12, 2021: New Haven LODD
05/12/21 - UPFFA
The Officers & Members of the Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut sends our condolences to the Families, Members of the New Haven Firefighters, Local 825, and New Haven Fire Department who are mourning the loss of Firefighter Ricardo Torres, Jr., who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty on May 12, 2021. |
Springfield Fire Department promotions and award ceremony
05/11/21 - IAFF Local 648
Springfield Fire Department promotions and award ceremony
HAMPDEN COUNTY
3 Springfield firefighter's promoted to Captain, 7 promoted to Lieutenants
by: Ariana Tourangeau
Posted: May 7, 2021 / 12:30 PM EDT / Updated: May 7, 2021 / 06:43 PM EDT
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. |
6 without a home after fire on David Street in Springfield
05/11/21 - IAFF Local 648
6 without a home after fire on David Street in Springfield
HAMPDEN COUNTY
by: Ariana Tourangeau
Posted: May 7, 2021 / 05:31 AM EDT / Updated: May 7, 2021 / 06:17 AM EDT
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Five adults and one child are without a home after a fire on David Street in Springfield early Friday morning. |
Car accident on Page Blvd in Springfield
05/11/21 - IAFF Local 648
Car accident on Page Blvd in Springfield
HAMPDEN COUNTY
by: Jillian Andrews
Posted: May 9, 2021 / 06:32 PM EDT / Updated: May 10, 2021 / 09:59 AM EDT
Springfield Fire and Emergency Services
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield Fire and Emergency Services were called to a car accident on Sunday afternoon. |
Porch fire on White Street in Springfield
05/11/21 - IAFF Local 648
Porch fire on White Street in Springfield
HAMPDEN COUNTY
by: Jillian Andrews
Posted: May 9, 2021 / 08:35 PM EDT / Updated: May 10, 2021 / 07:39 AM EDT
(Photo: Springfield FD)
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. |
May 2021: IAFF Financial Corporation Webinars
05/11/21 - UPFFA
May 2021 Webinars Exclusively for IAFF Members
Join these interactive webinars to learn more about available financial programs and services. Register today! – space is limited. |
Memorial Services for Brother Dave Novotny
05/11/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
On November 27th, 2020, Dave Novotny passed away from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a Line of Duty Illness. The memorial for Dave will be held at 3:30 pm on Saturday, May 22nd, 2021, at the Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Event Center, 12 Lakeside Lane, Denver, Colorado 80212. Seating will begin at 3:00 pm. Attire will be Class A uniform with shrouded badges for the day of the memorial. |
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27th Annual DFFA Golf Outing
05/10/21 - Detroit Fire Fighters Association
Full Information/Registration Package attached:
Mark Your Calendar for the:
27th Annual DFFA Burn Fund Golf Outing
MONDAY – JUNE 7, 2021
*GOWANIE GOLF CLUB*
24770 S. |
Capt. Keith Peterson Services
05/10/21 - Suncoast Firefighters
Services for Sarasota County Fire Capt. Keith Peterson will be held on 5/18/21 at 11:00 am, at The Sarasota National Cemetery. The address is 9810 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL 34241. The service is scheduled on an A shift. |
2021 Dental Plan Open Enrollment
05/10/21 - Boston Firefighters
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2021 Dental Plan Open Enrollment Notice. |
WANTED: FIRE HOUSE BULLETIN BOARDS!
05/09/21 - Lets Fire Cancer
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Brothers and Sisters,
You all know how devastating cancer is to Fire Fighters. Now there is a simple way to do something about it. Request these posters for your fire house bulletin board. Your members will have the opportunity to support cancer research by donating to The Retired Professional Fire Fighters Cancer Fund. |
Endorsement Vote (5-20-21)
05/08/21 - Boston Firefighters
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Endorsement Vote (5-20-21). |
May 7, 2021: UPFFA Golf Tournament - Thank you to all the Golfers & Supporters
05/08/21 - UPFFA
Thank you to the 160 Golfers, Sponsors & Supporters of the UPFFA of Connecticut Golf Tournament on Friday, May 7, 2021 It was a great day and hope to see you all next year
Again, thank you,
President, UPFFA of Ct. |
F2T 101 – Fitness Principles and Practice
05/07/21 - UPFFA
Enrollment is open for our newly developed virtual F2T 101 – Fitness Principles and Practice course (formerly the Peer Fitness Trainer (PFT) certificate course). This industry-leading virtual experience combines the flexibility of online learning with interactive and practical exercises typically reserved for in-person deliveries. |
Congratulations to Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut District Vice President Bob Smith
05/07/21 - UPFFA
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President Update
05/07/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
To All Members of Local 858;
The City and County of Denver announced the suspension of the 2021 furlough days for Career Service employees. In preparation for Collective Bargaining negotiations, we’ve had several discussions regarding the funds coming from the American Recovery and Rescue Act, and the recovery of the Denver Economy. |
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Coronavirus Update #18
05/06/21 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund
Original Message sent 05/06/21
As things continue to improve and life slowly gets back to normal we have decided that we will return to normal here at the Health & Wellness Center. Effective immediately we will resume full normal operating hours, Monday - Friday 8am-8pm and Saturday 9am-5pm. |
Please Beware of COVID-19 Vaccine Fraud and Scams
05/06/21 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund
Please Beware of COVID-19 Vaccine Fraud and Scams
We have seen an increased rate of fraud and scams related to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Please be aware of fraud:
If someone calls, texts, or emails you or a family member promising access to the vaccine for a fee, you should not share your personal or financial information. |
Save the Date MPFF Convention
05/06/21 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters
SAVE THE DATE
Good afternoon MPFF members!
I am very excited to announce we will be having an in-person convention this year.
Our host this year is Brooklyn Park Local 5031. Convention will be at the Marriott Minneapolis Northwest (Brooklyn Park). More info to come. |
PFFMaine In The Line of Duty
05/06/21 - PFFMaine
IN THE LINE OF DUTY
Robert Dorr
Local Number: L3402
Location: Ellsworth, ME
It is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty death of Deputy Chief Robert Dorr, IAFF 3rd District Local 3402, Ellsworth, Maine. Brother Dorr, 43, passed away on May 5, 2021 from colon cancer. |
May 2021 General Membership Meetings
05/05/21 - International Association of Firefighters
Our next general membership meetings will take place on Tuesday, May 25th and Wednesday, May 26th at The Cabin on Rt. 33 in Freehold. Both meetings will take place on the patio (back room behind the fireplace) and start at 1700 sharp. Please make every effort to attend. |
2021 Gina Galetti Scholarship NOW OPEN
05/03/21 - IAFF Local 42
The 2021 Gina Galetti Scholarship for the University of Central Missouri is NOW OPEN. Applications are being accepted between Monday, May 3, 2021 and they will close on Friday, May 14, 2021. Download and application here. |
Cherry Creek State Park Water Rescue/Recovery
05/03/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
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Just before noon on Sunday, May 2, 2021 SMFR received calls for a kayaker who fell into the water at Cherry Creek State Park. Within minutes Local members arrived and were able to obtain multiple reports of the person’s last known location. Members from the Dive team started an extensive shore-based search fighting through near-zero underwater visibility and incoming storms. |
PFFA Convention Call 2021
05/03/21 - Professional Fire Fighters Of Alabama
73rd PFFA CONVENTION CALL
Professional Fire Fighters Association of Alabama
June 1st – June 3rd, 2021
TO ALL PFFA AFFILIATES: You are hereby notified that pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of the Professional Fire Fighters Association of Alabama, the 2021 Convention of the PFFA will be held at Ross Bridge Resort in Hoover, AL. |
Monday Morning Headlines
05/02/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Good Monday Morning,
Union Meeting & Information Session 5/5
Union Meeting & Information Session 5/6
Healthcare Survey Ending 5/6
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30th Annual Robert Palmer Golf Tournament
04/30/21 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
Registration and Sponsorship will be conducted electronically this year. You may register by using the QR Code listed above or by clicking here. |
Friday Update 4-23-21
04/30/21 - IAFF Local 1014
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City MOU Vote
04/29/21 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
Brothers & Sisters,
A City Chapter Special Meeting is scheduled for Friday, May 7, 2021 at 11:00a.m. at the Union Hall in accordance with Article II, Section 4 & Article V, Section 6 of the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & By-Laws. The purpose of this meeting will be for final membership approval of the IAFF 244/AFR Upgrading Outside of the Bargaining Unit MOU. |
AFF Center of Excellence is hosting an online Education Series
04/29/21 - UPFFA
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2021-2022 Legislative Session
04/29/21 - Boston Firefighters
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2021-2022 Local 718 Legislation. |
South Depew St. Kitchen Fire
04/28/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
This afternoon, April 28th, Local 2086 and 1309 members responded to a kitchen fire in a home on South Depew Street in Jefferson County. Members from first arriving Engine 16 found smoke venting from the roof, upgraded the response to a working structure fire and pulled an initial attack line. |
PMC - Team Boston Fire
04/28/21 - Boston Firefighters
Click pic for Team Boston Fire's website
2021 PMC Sponsorship.pdf
2021 PMC Donation Request Form. |
Cancer/Cardiac Screening
04/28/21 - Boston Firefighters
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Cancer Screening. |
Steward Seminar - Attendance and ZOOM Info
04/28/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
TODAY- April 28th at 5pm & TOMORROW April 29th at 8:30am |
2021 | Local 21 Stop, Drop and Reel Fishing Derby
04/27/21 - IAFF Local 21
This tournament is for the fun and fellowship of Police, Fire, Dispatch and EMS workers. All are welcome and encouraged to participate. You can fish as hard as you want or come to soak a bobber in the company of friends and kids. At least one person on each team must be an active or retired emergency worker, full time or volunteer. |
PTSD | One Firefighter's Personal Survival Story
04/27/21 - IAFF Local 21
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Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired FEO Richard Topp
04/27/21 - IAFF Local 21
Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of retired Fire Equipment Operator Richard Topp.
FEO Topp started with the Saint Paul Fire Department on April 02, 1965 and retired after 40 years. Richard spent most of his career assigned to Engine Company 06.
Richard passed away on December 19, 2020 at the age of 79.
Richard A. |
-Burnsville Fire Local 2910 is looking for member interest in getting personnel trained for the Peer Support Program through the IAFF
04/27/21 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters
-Burnsville Fire Local 2910 is looking for member interest in getting personnel trained for the Peer Support Program through the IAFF
-Timeframe for Scheduling would be OCT 2021-DEC 2021. The program is 3 consecutive weekday VIRTUAL sessions, each day 6hrs long. Members must be off shift and have a dedicated device
-Cost is $200 per person
If interested email jared. |
June 11, 2021: The Vincent J. Pezzella Foundation presents: AN EVENING WITH FRED GARRITY, JR.
04/26/21 - UPFFA
The Vincent J. Pezzella Foundation presents:
AN EVENING WITH FRED GARRITY, JR.
Friday, June 11, 2021
6:00 p.m. Cocktail Hour
7:00 p.m. Food & Program
Vazzy’s 19th Hole at Fairchild-Wheeler Golf Course
2380 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield, Ct.
Vincent J. |
CONNECTICUT STATE FIRE FIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
04/26/21 - UPFFA
CONNECTICUT STATE FIRE FIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION
MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
Ct. State Fire Fighters' Associaiton Cover Letter
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Longboat Key Fire Receives a Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant
04/26/21 - Suncoast Firefighters
Longboat Key Fire Department received valuable extrication equipment from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant. |
Monday Morning Headlines
04/25/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Good Monday Morning,
Healthcare Committee Survey
Union Steward Seminar - 4/28 & 4/28
Station 3 - 90th Anniversary -5/1
Healthcare Committee Survey
The Local 858 Healthcare Committee is looking to get your opinion. This survey takes only a minute or two, and your feedback is greatly appreciated. |
Hampden Ave MVA/HazMat
04/25/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
Around 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, 2021, Local members responded to a traffic collision involving hazardous materials in the eastbound lanes of Hampden Avenue just west of Dahlia Street in Cherry Hills Village. 3 vehicles were involved including a passenger car that overturned as well as a commercial landscaping truck that tipped over. |
UPFFA Scholarship Applications: DUE AT THE OFFICE ON FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2021
04/25/21 - UPFFA
2021 - “George Crowley Memorial Scholarship”
2021 – “Michael C. |
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