Current news directly from IAFF locals, councils, and state/province associations
in the US and Canada.
2024 | Pride Fire Shirts
04/26/24 - IAFF Local 21
Pride month is a celebration of the LGBTQIA2S+ Community. For the entire Pride month (month of June), SPFD Administration has authorized wearing our Saint Pride Fire shirts instead of our regular Class “D” t-shirts. Click the image for the Website. |
Friday 4-1-1
04/26/24 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters
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Just a few quick updates from the CPFF this Friday:
1st Annual Lafayette CPFF Classic
Join Lafayette Professional Firefighters Local 4620 for the 1st Annual Lafayette CPFF Classic. This year's tournament will be held at Eagle Trace Golf Club in Broomfield. |
Labor/Admin Meeting
04/25/24 - IAFF Local 4045
Good Evening Brothers and Sisters!
The next Labor/Admin meeting has been scheduled for next Wednesday, 5/1/2024, which is a deviation from our regularly scheduled date of the last Tuesday monthly. The agenda has been emailed out to everybody on the District mail server and attached to the Master Battalion Calendar event. |
IAFF Center of Excellence Upcoming Webinars
04/25/24 - UPFFA
The IAFF Center of Excellence is hosting an online education series with topics for first responders, health care providers, clinicians and the community at large. |
Updated IAFF MERP Proposal
04/24/24 - GFFA L776
Subject: IAFF MERP Benefit Program Updated Proposal
Dear Members,
I hope this message finds you well. We are writing to bring to your attention the updated proposal regarding the upcoming IAFF MERP Benefit Program. |
Henry Picco is Retiring!
04/23/24 - International Association of Firefighters
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Firefighter Henry Picco is retiring after 24 years of service to those who defend America. Henry will work his last shift at NWS Earle FD on April 23rd. We wish Henry a very long, healthy and happy retirement. |
SAVE THE DATE: 14th Annual Wishes & Heroes Benefit Concert
04/23/24 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters
Mark your calendars for 14th Annual Wishes & Heroes Benefit Concert! Supporting local Firefighters and Make-a-Wish Foundation.
Join us in helping our local heroes and wish kids!
Come out to Breckenridge Brewery on Saturday, June 22nd - Doors Open at 3 pm. |
Elmira, N.Y. I.A.F.F. Local 709 to again host Golf Tournament
04/20/24 - Lets Fire Cancer
What a great opportunity to join with Brother & Sister Fire Fighters in supporting CANCER RESEARCH. Great People! Great Golf Course! Great Cause! SIGN UP TODAY! THANK YOU!!! |
April 17, 2024: UPFFA of Ct. Raymond D. Shea Legislative Conference/Lobby Day
04/18/24 - UPFFA
April 17, 2024: UPFFA of Ct. Raymond D. Shea Legislative Conference/Lobby Day. Thank you to all the Legislators that have joined our members for an update on our Legislative Priorities. Following the morning program, members will proceed to the Capitol to continue conversations with our Legislators. |
A Message from IAFF President Ed Kelly
04/16/24 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters
Brothers and sisters,
It was good to be with many of you in Boston for last week’s State and Provincial Presidents Meeting. As you know, the IAFF is fighting for many legislative priorities on behalf of our members and their families – including adding occupational cancer to the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits program. |
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MDA 2024 Boot Camp Registration
04/15/24 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters
Join us at MDA Boot Camp to celebrate top performing locals from 2023,
meet local MDA families, learn about progress in research, and discuss
strategies to make 2024 a successful year for your Fill the Boot program. |
REMINDER: April Regular Union Meeting
04/14/24 - IAFF Local 4045
Good Afternoon Brothers and Sisters!
The next regular Union meeting will be this Tuesday, 4/16, @ 0930 in the conference room at Station One. The minutes from the March meeting have been uploaded to the Union website and the agenda has been posted. If there are any items that anyone would like to have added to the agenda, please contact an E-Board Member.
Thank you. |
Insurance Open Enrollment
04/12/24 - GFFA L776
Subject: Reminder of Health Insurance Open Enrollment
Dear Members,
I hope all is well. I wanted to take a moment to remind all of you on the City of Glendale Health Insurance Open Enrollment.
From now until April 24, 2024, you have the opportunity to review and make changes to your health insurance coverage. |
Jennings Local 5239 Music Festival
04/12/24 - PFFA
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2024 Legislative Seminar Agenda
04/12/24 - PFFA
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Tier 2 Call To Action
04/12/24 - Hoffman Estates Professional Fire Fighters Association, Local 2061
Your Assosciated Firefighters of Illinois Legislative Representatives have been working tirelessly down in Springfield to close the disparities between Tier 1 and Tier 2 pensions. Now they are calling on you to act and let your voices be heard down in Springfield. |
Holbrook Firefighters Comedy Show
04/12/24 - Holbrook Firefighters Local 1452, IAFF
https://www.eventbrite. |
Jeff Golden Retirement
04/12/24 - Hoffman Estates Professional Fire Fighters Association, Local 2061
On April 11, 2024, Brother Jeffrey Golden worked his last shift as a member of the Hoffman Estates Fire Department.
After 30 years of dedicated service to the residents of Hoffman Estates. Jeff has decided to join his wife Julie in retirement and is looking for suggestions for a possible new hobby or two. |
Union Meeting - Saturday 13th April 2024
04/12/24 - IAFF Local S-6
Local S-6 Membership,
Please note there is a union meeting tomorrow, Saturday 13th April 2024, training room at Fire Station One @ 0745 sharp. A-Shift will be going off duty and B-Shift will be coming on duty. It's YOUR union... be involved!!!
Next month's union meeting... Saturday 11th May 2024. B-Shift will be going off duty and C-Shift will be coming on duty. |
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REMINDER: BAY STATE FINANCIAL WEBINAR (FREE)
04/11/24 - Cambridge Fire Fighters
This webinar is for all audiences and will cover the 5 basic estate plan documents that everyone needs to complete to have a comprehensive estate plan and what to look for in your existing estate plan documents that may cause a curve-ball to your ultimate directive and wishes. This session will cover:
What is an estate plan and what happens if you don’t have one. |
IAFF MERP Survey
04/11/24 - GFFA L776
Subject: IAFF MERP Benefit Program: Important Information for GFFA Members
Dear Members,
I hope this message finds you well. We are writing to bring to your attention an important proposal regarding the upcoming IAFF MERP Benefit Program. |
New Contracts Added
04/10/24 - PPFFA
The most recent CBA's for both Sharon and Farrell L0417 along with Lewisburg L4917 have been added to the contract area of the website. |
Friday Update 4-5-24
04/09/24 - IAFF Local 1014
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Friday Update 3-29-24
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Friday Update 3-22-24
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Congratulations to the UCONN Men’s Basketball Team
04/09/24 - UPFFA
Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut, Congratulates the UCONN Men’s Basketball Team on a Back-to-Back NCAA National Championship. |
Retired FEO Tom Follmer
04/06/24 - IAFF Local 21
Please support Retired FEO Tom Follmer if you can. |
2024 | Earth Day
04/06/24 - IAFF Local 21
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Ontario Immediate Family Wellness Program
04/05/24 - OPFFA
On April 5th, the Ontario government announced its $3.18 million investment in the Ontario Immediate Family Wellness Program. This program is aimed at supporting the families of first responders who are killed in the line of duty or have died by suicide. The funding will provide free rapid bereavement counselling for up to two years following the death of a loved one. |
MPFF Call to Action - TONIGHT!!!
04/02/24 - IAFF Local S-6
MPFF President Scott Vadnais will be testifying on our pension bill at the next Pension Commission Meeting.
We need to pack the room with firefighters. Please make an effort to attend.
Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement Meeting:
When: Tuesday, April 2nd
Time: Arrive by 1800 for the 1830 meeting
Location: State Capitol Room 130. |
Cancer Screening Study
04/01/24 - SFFF Local 798
Attention Active and Retired Local 798 Members:
Please see the attached interest survey for a cancer screening study proposed by Hayward Firefighters Local 1909 and UCSF.
Hayward Firefighters and UCSF are looking for active and retired firefighters interested in participating in a study using low dose chest CT scans for cancer screening. |
2024 St. Florian Scholarship Fund Application
04/01/24 - IAFF Local 42
We are proud to announce that we have partnered with Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, to assist us with our application process.
To gain access to the application you must click here. In the top right-hand corner of the page you must select the Sign-Up Button. This will take you to Blackbaud, then sign up for a new account. |
75 Years - Protecting the Protectors
04/01/24 - PFFMaine
April 1st, 2024 is the 75th Anniversary of the Professional Fire Fighters of Maine’s affiliation with the International Association of Fire Fighters [IAFF]. Happy anniversary to the women and men that have led this organization and the membership that made it a great labor union for all of its members. |
2024 | Big Climb Minneapolis | Team SPFD
03/31/24 - IAFF Local 21
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Happy Easter 2024
03/31/24 - IAFF Local 21
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2024 MSCFF Robert Palmer Golf Tournament
03/29/24 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
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New FFD Rosenbauer 4145
03/28/24 - Dutchess-Fairview Professional Fire Fighters
With much anticipation the new ladder truck is finally almost here as the truck committee went out to do the final inspection of our new Rosenbauer ladder truck. This truck will be replacing our aging 2002 E-One ladder truck once it returns home after being showcased at FDIC. |
Discipline and Investigations Class with Atty. Liz Young
03/26/24 - IAFF Local 117
Passcode: 26SZD?9N |
2024 BUDGET
03/26/24 - OPFFA
The 2024 budget includes an investment in ensuring the people of this province receive the care they require as quickly as possible and that firefighters have the equipment necessary to do their job. |
Zoom Link for Levy Meeting
03/26/24 - IAFF Local 4045
If you would like to attend via distance please use the following zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82669270303. |
Local 540 MDA Golf Tournament
03/22/24 - PFFA
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Local 2629 Members Take IAFF Oath!
03/19/24 - IAFF Local 2629
Congratulations to a few of our Local 2629 brother’s, Matt Decker, Connor Jacobson, and Jacob Green who took the IAFF oath in front of the MPFFU 6th District. |
Lancaster 2024-2027 CBA
03/19/24 - PPFFA
The 2024-2027 CBA for Lancaster Local 319 has been added to the contract area of the website. |
Brighton Professional Firefighters L4477 announces the dates for their golf tournament.
03/19/24 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters
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Brighton Professional Firefighters L4477 announces the dates for their golf tournament. The money raised goes to the Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Foundation. |
Bethlehem 2023-2026 CBA
03/18/24 - PPFFA
The 2023-2026 CBA for Bethlehem Local 735 is now in the contract area of the website. |
Bethlehem 2023-2026 CBA
03/18/24 - PPFFA
The 2023-2026 CBA for Bethlehem Local 735 is now in the contract area of the website. |
FINAL REMINDER: March Regular Union Meeting
03/18/24 - IAFF Local 4045
Good Afternoon Brothers and Sisters!
The next regular Union meeting will be tomorrow @ 0930 in the conference room of Station 1. The agenda has been posted to the Union website. Final meeting minutes from the January Union meeting have been posted to the Union website, as well as February meeting minutes. |
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