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

Union Shift Calendar 12/08/23 - IAFF local 140 The 2024 Local 140 Shift Calendar was picked up from the printers today (12/08). Delivery Schedule: By U.S. Mail beginning sometime next week; To all stations and NFD facilities within the next two weeks Reminder, the calendar has been posted on our website and emailed to all members.

Union Meeting - Saturday 9th December 2023 12/08/23 - IAFF Local S-6 Local S-6 Membership, Please note there is a union meeting tomorrow, Saturday 9th December 2023, 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 13th January 2024. B-Shift will be going off duty and A-Shift will be coming on duty.

IAFF FC and Guaranteed Rate Mortgage 12/08/23 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Hello local CPFF leaders! On Thursday, Nov. 13th, the IAFF-FC and Guaranteed Rate conducted a First Time Home Buyer’s webinar aimed at educating its members on becoming homeowners and reviewing your Guaranteed Rate loan benefits.

2024 Committee Voting 12/07/23 - IAFF local 2359 Please vote for 2024 Committee Members by December 14th @ 17:00. https://www.effalocal2359.org/index.cfm?zone=/unionactive/voting_form.

Remembering Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut 12/07/23 - UPFFA

Aquarium Day 12/07/23 - SFFF Local 798 San Francisco Firefighters Toy Program and Aquarium of the Bay Join Forces to Create "Aquarium Day" - A Magical Experience for San Francisco's Children  The San Francisco Firefighters Toy Program is excited to announce a special collaboration with the Aquarium of the Bay and Child Protective Services for an extraordinary event – "Aquarium Day.

Meeting Dates 2024 12/07/23 - IAFF 1826 List of Bi-Monthly meeting dates attached.

Dec 5th or 6th, 2023 | IAFF Local 21 Election 12/07/23 - IAFF Local 21

December 5, 2023: Congratulations Jim Marks, Bristol Firefighters, Local 773, IAFF Elected UPFFA of Ct. Trustee 12/06/23 - UPFFA President Peter Brown administers the oath of office to Jim Marks from Bristol Firefighters IAFF Local 773 who was elected to the position of Trustee at the December 5, 2023, delegates meeting hosted by New London Firefighters, IAFF Local 1522. Congratulations to Jim.

IAFF CENTER OF EXCELLENCE SEMINAR 12/05/23 - Cambridge Fire Fighters The IAFF Center of Excellence (COE) for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery hosts free behavioral health webinars for IAFF members, other first responders, healthcare providers, clinicians, and the community at large. Upcoming webinars: Managing Holiday Stress and Preparing for the New Year Thursday, Dec. 7 | 12 p.m.

Homeless For The Holidays 12/01/23 - IAFF Local 2519 Members of Local 2519 will be partaking in the annual "Homeless For The Holidays" fundraiser. Members will be at the Mashpee Rotary daily from 8 am to 8 pm, starting on December 6th and concluding on December 10th.

December Meeting Notice 11/30/23 - IAFF Local 42

Goshen L4752 CBA 2023-2026 11/29/23 - PPFFA The 2023-2026 CBA for Goshen L4752 is now in the contract area of the website.

Easton's CBA 2021-2024 11/29/23 - PPFFA The 2021-2024 CBA for Easton Local 713 has been added to the contract area of the website.

IAFF Center of Excellent: Upcoming Webinars 11/29/23 - 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. Please see below for our upcoming events and feel free to share with your colleagues, friends and clients.

Our Deepest Sympathies 11/29/23 - International Association of Firefighters Local F-147 Regrets to announce the passing of William A. Mego Jr, father of retired Assistant Chief and former Local F-147 President Billy Mego. Please keep Billy and his family in your prayers! William A. Mego, Jr., 88, of Howell Township passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune.

2024 PFFA Convention 11/29/23 - PFFA

2023 Local S-6 Family Christmas Party 11/29/23 - IAFF Local S-6 Membership & Retirees, Our annual Local S-6 family Christmas party is fast approaching. Sign-up sheets have been posted at each fire station for attendees and their children. An accurate headcount is needed to know what to purchase for each kiddo. There's still time to get on the list.

2023 Firefighter of the Year Awards- Medal of Valor 11/28/23 - Holbrook Firefighters Local 1452, IAFF       5 members of the Holbrook Fire Department were awarded the Medal of Valor at the 34th Annual Firefighter of the Year awards ceremony, held at Mechanics Hall in Worcester on November 21, 2023.

Happy Thanksgiving! 11/28/23 - IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 11-17-23 11/28/23 - IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 11-10-23 11/28/23 - IAFF Local 1014

E-Bike Fundraising Raffle 11/27/23 - Hamden Professional Firefighters LOCAL 2687 CHARITY RAFFLE Help us support the Keefe Center and Hamden Community Services by purchasing a raffle ticket! You can also make an additional donation should you so choose. All proceeds will benefit the Hamden Professional Firefighters charitable account and will be used to sponsor Hamden families in need this holiday season. Thank you for your continued support.

2023 Salvation Army Bell Ringing Season Is Here 11/26/23 - IAFF Local 21 Salvation Army bell ringing begins on November 12th and goes through December 2023.

2024 TPFFA Legislatve Conference 11/26/23 - Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association The 2024 TPFFA Frank D. Stephens Legislative Conference will be held February 26-28, 2024, at the Hilton Downtown in Nashville.  In accordance with TPFFA Policy, the TPFFA shall provide one room for each TPFFA Local for the first and second night of the annual Frank D Stephens Legislative Conference.

ENDICOTT, N.Y.PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS I.A.F.F. LOCAL 1280 "GIVE CANCER THE BOOT" 11/26/23 - Lets Fire Cancer On Friday November 24, 2023 (BLACK FRIDAY) members of the Endicott, N.Y. Professional Fire Fighters I.A.F.F. Local 1280 once again repurposed their boots for CANCER RESEARCH. Members passed their boots at two different busy intersections in Endicott accepting donations from generous passing motorists. 100% of funds will go directly to world class Cancer Research.

Toy drive 11/25/23 - IAFF 323 http://www.bbyservices.

Toy drive 11/25/23 - IAFF 323

CIVIL SERVICE PROMOTIONAL READING LIST ANNOUNCED 11/24/23 - Cambridge Fire Fighters Be Advised: The reading list announcement has been published for the upcoming Lieutenant/Captain Promotional Exam scheduled on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Lowell St. Fire 11/24/23 - IAFF Local 1314 Third floor fire on Thanskgiving leaves residents displaced.

Fort Wayne Professional Firefighters Good & Welfare 11/24/23 - Fort Wayne Professional Firefighters @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

LODD Notice: John Parison, III 11/21/23 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters Funeral Notice: John Parison KCFD Fire Captain John “JP” Parison, III, 48, father of KCFD Firefighter/EMT, John Parison, IV, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, after a short battle with occupational cancer. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 24, 2023, from 9:00 AM till 11:00 AM at the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, located at 8640 Sni-A-Bar Rd.

LODD Notice: John Parison, III 11/21/23 - IAFF Local 42 Funeral Notice: John Parison KCFD Fire Captain John “JP” Parison, III, 48, father of KCFD Firefighter/EMT, John Parison, IV, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, after a short battle with occupational cancer. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 24, 2023, from 9:00 AM till 11:00 AM at the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, located at 8640 Sni-A-Bar Rd.

County Negotiations Input Meetings 11/21/23 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Dear Members of IAFF Local 244, As we embark upon the journey of preparing for our future negotiations, we invite each one of you to actively contribute to the shaping of our collective path. The upcoming negotiations in 2024 for our next Collective Bargaining Agreement with Bernalillo County mark a critical juncture, and your insights are invaluable.

REMINDER: Emergency Labor/Admin Meeting and November Regular Meeting 11/18/23 - IAFF Local 4045 Good morning, Brothers and Sisters of Local 4045.  I hope the last week has been rewarding for everyone and that this weekend will be just as fruitful. A quick reminder, we have two meetings this upcoming week. On Monday, Chief Riley has called an Emergency Labor/Admin meeting, which will be @ 11:00 in the conference room of the Hayden Station.

Syracuse, N.Y. Corvette Club Makes Generous Donation! 11/18/23 - Lets Fire Cancer We are pleased to announce that the members of the Syracuse, N.Y. Corvette Club recently made a VERY generous donation to The Retired Professional Fire Fighters Cancer Fund. 100% of this donation will be part of our next established, promising, world class CANCER RESEARCH donation.

January 24-28, 2024: 2024 Affiliate Leadership Training Summit (ALTS) 11/17/23 - UPFFA Registration is now open for the 2024 Affiliate Leadership Training Summit (ALTS)/Human Relations Conference in Lake Buena Vista, Florida! With a focus on Excellence at Work, ALTS 2024 will feature new and improved programming that reflects the ongoing challenges we face as labor leaders in the fire service.

November 13, 2023: UPFFA Endorsement of IAFF Candidates 11/16/23 - UPFFA We are pleased to announce that the delegates assembled at the 23rd Peter S. Carozza UPFFA Biennial Convention held on November 13, 2023, at Foxwoods unanimously endorsed the following candidates for re-election at the 57th IAFF Biennial Convention in Boston, Massachusetts, August 2024: Edward A. Kelly, General President, IAFF Frank V.

2023 Local 42 Election Results 11/15/23 - IAFF Local 42 The Elections Committee of IAFF Local 42 has certified the following election results as of Wednesday, November 15, 2023.

Captain/EMS Coordinator Bob Pitts is Retiring 11/15/23 - IAFF Local 21

12.02.2023 | Mauer GMC Toys For Tots Bike Build Event 11/14/23 - IAFF Local 21

IAFF Motorcycle Group 11/14/23 - PFFA       Sisters and Brothers, My name is Ed Jaros and I am your IAFF Motorcycle Group 14th District Committee Member. I have been a member of the IAFF MG since 2007 and have served on the International Committee since 2012.

Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired Firefighter Thurman Smith 11/13/23 - IAFF Local 21

2023 Veterans Day 11/10/23 - IAFF Local 21 Saint Paul Firefighters IAFF Local 21 would like to recognize and thank all of our Veterans for their service to ensure our safety, security and freedom.  Please take a moment today to reflect on the dedication and sacrifice of all of our Veterans. To our Members, those who await the safe return of a child, spouse, friend, family member, neighbor, colleague, we support you.

Union Meeting - Saturday 11th November 2023 11/10/23 - IAFF Local S-6 Local S-6 Membership, Please note there is a union meeting tomorrow, Saturday 11th November 2023, training room at Fire Station One @ 0745 sharp. B-Shift will be going off duty and A-Shift will be coming on duty. It's YOUR union... be involved!!! Additionally, tomorrow's meeting will see the election of the Vice President and Secretary positions. Next month's union meeting.

Fire Captains Cunningham and Monson are Retiring 11/09/23 - IAFF Local 21

Download Our App! 11/08/23 - IAFF Local 3010