Current news directly from IAFF locals, councils, and state/province associations in the US and Canada.

Friday Update 9-6-24 09/08/24 - IAFF Local 1014

2024 FALLEN FIREFIGHTER MEMORIAL CEREMONY 09/07/24 - Cambridge Fire Fighters Brothers and Sisters, Please see below for information regarding this year’s annual 9/11 Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony. For those interested in attending, LT Michael Clinton (ret) and FF John Rocca (ret), will be included in the ceremony with dedicated bricks added to Local 30’s plot inside the “ring of honor”.

First Responder luncheon 09/06/24 - IAFF Local 3821 Dear Montebello Police Department and Montebello Fire Department, On behalf of Mayor Scarlett Peralta and the City of Montebello, we are honored to invite you to the first annual ‘First Responder Appreciation Luncheon’. This special event is dedicated to celebrating the selfless and dedicated individuals who serve and protect our community each day.

The Livonia Paramedic Scholarship Program 09/06/24 - IAFF Local 1164 Livonia Fire & Rescue is sponsoring a scholarship program to put paramedics through a 12-month program at Dorsey College! Selected applicants will get paid to go to school and receive an ambulance internship with Livonia Fire & Rescue. Apply by Sept. 13 by contacting Lt.

Friday Update 8-30-24 09/05/24 - IAFF Local 1014

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2024 Alfaro Blood Drive 09/05/24 - IAFF Local 1664 @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

save the date 09/05/24 - AFSCME Local 875

RCO CBA 09/04/24 - IAFF Local 2781 The newly ratified SRFR Represented Chief Officer contract has been posted under Member Resources → Contracts.

Sept 12th Union Meeting Agenda Posted 09/03/24 - Vernon Professional Fire Fighters Association @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

ELS Class IV Application Process is Open 09/03/24 - IAFF 7th District The applicaiton process is now open for ELS Class IV.  I will take applications until September 30th at 5 pm PST per the instructions in the attachment.  If selected you will join 45 graduates of this one-of-a-kind program within the IAFF, only offerred in this Magnificent 7th District.

2024 | St. Paul Fire Foundation Golf Tournament 09/03/24 - IAFF Local 21

IAFF Officers Elections 09/01/24 - UPFFA CONGRATULATIONS General President Edward Kelly General Secretary-Treasurer Frank Lima 3rd District Vice President Jay Colbert IAFF Eastern Trustee Mark S.

2024 | Local 21 Union President Mike Smith Award 08/31/24 - IAFF Local 21 CONGRATULATIONS LOCAL 21 UNION PRESIDENT!! MIKE SMITH.

Local 1784 Members Represent at IAFF Convention 08/30/24 - Memphis Fire Fighters Association (2024-08-30) Nine delegates from Local 1784 recently attended the IAFF Convention in Boston.  There were over 4,000 delegates, alternates, and guests from IAFF Locals from across the United States and Canada conducting the business of the IAFF. The IAFF Convention is held every other year and is designed for members to chart the course of the IAFF for the next two years.

Members Attend IAFF 57th Convention in Boston 08/29/24 - IAFF Local 2629 Three members from Independence Firefighters, Local 2629 are in attendance of the IAFF 57th Convention in Boston, Massachusetts. We are one of the 30+ locals from Michigan in attendance.

Upcoming 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony 08/29/24 - IAFF local 140 23 Years Since September 11, 2001 To All, Please accept an invitation from IAFF Local 140 and the Nashville Fire Department to attend the 23rd Remembrance Ceremony of 9/11/01. When: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 (Fire A / EMS D) Time: 8:30 AM until 9:00 AM Where: Schermerhorn Symphony Center (3rd Ave.

2024 | PUSH 5th Annual Sprint Triathlon 08/27/24 - IAFF Local 21 SPFD members, September 7, a sprint mini triathlon for you!  Join us for our Annual PUSH Sprint Triathlon in the heart of St. Paul along the mighty Mississippi River. Compete on your own or as a team* in this 1/3-mile swim, 15-mile bike, and 5K run!  It’s a great way to test your fitness skills, get competitive and finish off the summer with a bang.

Union Picnic ‘24 08/22/24 - Stockton Firefighters Union_Picnic__24130407.

IAFF 244 2024 General Election Information & Nominations 08/20/24 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters August 20, 2024 Attention Members: The IAFF Local 244 General Election will be held in December 2024 (Exact Date-TBD) Nominations for the 2024 General Election will officially open at the General Membership Meeting on September 12, 2024, and will close at the General Membership Meeting on November 7, 2024.

FINAL REMINDER: August Regular Union Meeting 08/19/24 - IAFF Local 4045 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.

2024 PFFASC Convention Sponsorship 08/18/24 - PFFASC @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

2024 PFFASC Convention Sponsorship 08/18/24 - PFFASC @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

The Tommy McDonough Memorial Workout 08/16/24 - IAFF Local 21 "The Tommy McDonough Memorial Workout will be held on Friday, August 23rd at Macalester College. Shaw Field is located on campus outside the Leonard Center athletic building. Parking is available in the lot at the south entrance of the Leonard Center. Shift crews, please coordinate with your district chief to attend.

A HUGE THANK YOU TO THE ELMIRA PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS I.A.F.F. LOCAL 709 08/15/24 - Lets Fire Cancer On July 26, 2024, The Elmira Professional Fire Fighters Local I.A.F.F. 709 held their annual Golf Tournament at the Mark Twain Golf Course in Elmira, N.Y. Proceeds from the event benefit The Retired Professional Fire Fighters Cancer Fund. Together we are supporting Established, Promising, World Class CANCER RESEARCH.

About Us 08/14/24 - IAFF Local 1611 Local chapter 1611 of the International Association of Firefighters is a close-knit community dedicated to supporting and advocating for firefighter rights, safety, and well-being. As a member, you have access to professional development opportunities, networking events, and resources to enhance your firefighting skills.

September Meeting Notice 08/14/24 - IAFF Local 42

Honorary Membership Vote 08/13/24 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters August 12, 2024 Attention Local 244 Members, Request for Honorary Membership(s): A formal request for consideration and vote for Honorary Membership for Mike Benton, was made by way of a motion during the August 8, 2024, General Membership Meeting. Per the Constitution & Bylaws Article III, Section 9.

August 2024 member update 08/13/24 - IAFF Local 1747 Members of Local 1747,?  ?  Thank you for your understanding with the Eboard having to cancel our August meeting. Per the Union By-Laws, we must have a quorum of the Eboard to conduct a meeting and we were short of the majority that was needed.?Our next meeting will be 9/5 at station 46, starting at 0900. See you there.

PFFALA Top Golf Social 08/10/24 - PFFA @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px

EVENT ALERT: Fairmount Local 5013 Texas Hold 'Em Event 08/08/24 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters

Coral Springs Clinic Opening 08/07/24 - PBC Firefighters Health Clinic, LLC. We are delighted to announce the soft opening of your newest clinic location in Coral Springs:

Wichita Fire Department and IAFF Local 135 Mourn the Loss of Wichita Firefighter, Ty Voth 08/06/24 - IAFF Local 135 A MEMORIAL SERVICE TO HONOR FIREFIGHTER TY VOTH WILL BE HELD AS FOLLOWS: DATE: Friday, August 9th, 2024 TIME: 10 AM LOCATION: Hartman Arena, 8151 North Hartman Arena Dr., Park City, Kansas 67147

Wichita Fire Department and IAFF Local 135 Mourn the Loss of Wichita Firefighter, Ty Voth 08/06/24 - IAFF Local 135 A Memorial Service to honor Firefighter Ty Voth will be held as follows: Date: Friday, August 9th, 2024 Time: 10 AM Location: Hartman Arena, 8151 North Hartman Arena Dr., Park City, Kansas 67147

Local 1826 Candidate Endorsements 08/05/24 - IAFF 1826 @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

DFFA Burn Fund Golf Outing 2024 08/05/24 - Detroit Fire Fighters Association

IAFF SAFETY ADVISORY: Responding To Train Derailments with Vent and Burn Considerations 08/05/24 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters IAFF SAFETY ADVISORY: Responding To Train Derailments with Vent and Burn Considerations

2024 | Local 21-MDA Fill the boot golf classic 08/02/24 - IAFF Local 21 Local 21 is proud to continue out partnership with the Muscular Dystrophy association!  We are bringing back the Fill the Boot Golf Classic again this year!   The date is Wednesday, August 14!  It will be the same format as the last couple years!   4 person scramble, with a shot gun start at 10am at Highland National.

County Chapter MOU Vote-Paramedic School 2024 MOU 08/01/24 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Attention IAFF 244 Members, County Chapter MOU for ‘Paramedic School 2024’ will be presented to the membership for final approval at the General Membership meeting on August 8, 2024, at 7:00p.m. at the Union Hall. This notice & approval process is in accordance with Article II, Section 4 and Section 2, Item C of the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & By-Laws.

IAFF L5 Scholarship NOW OPEN 08/01/24 - Colorado Springs Professional Firefighters   Colorado Springs Professional Fire Fighters Local 5 29 S.

September 8, 2024: Ct. United Ride 07/31/24 - UPFFA

Our Deepest Sympathies 07/31/24 - International Association of Firefighters Local F-147 regrets to announce the passing of Jacqueline Mazza, mother of retired Local F-147 member Chief Mazza. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chief Mazza and his family. Jacqueline Mazza Obituary | July 29, 2024 | Long Branch, NJ (damianofuneralhome.

Our Deepest Sympathies 07/31/24 - International Association of Firefighters Local F-147 regrets to announce the passing of Jacquelyn "Jacky" Strasser, wife of retired Local F-147 member Gary Strasser. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gary and his family. Jacquelyn "Jacky" Strasser Obituary | July 22, 2024 | Long Branch, NJ (damianofuneralhome.

Amazing Event!!! 07/31/24 - Vernon Professional Fire Fighters Association Update on the Canuck Place event that was held on July 25th.

Retiree Dinner 2024 07/30/24 - Waterbury Fire Fighters Association Retiree dinner is being scheduled for September 17, 2024.  More information to follow.

Tee Sponsors 2024 07/30/24 - Waterbury Fire Fighters Association Tee sponsors needed for the Joe Bogs Golf Tournament.  Talk with your companies, stations and bureaus about becoming a tee sponsor.