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

Firefighter Appreciation Night at Fenway 02/28/20 - Boston Fire Fighters https://www.mlb.

St. Paddy Day Shirts 02/28/20 - IAFF 1826 St. Paddy Day shirts are available to order until March 6th.  When you place your order, be sure to check First Class shipping if it is an option.  Any orders that exceed the First Class weight criteria will have the option of Priority Shipping only.  Shirts will arrive by March 13th per the supplier.

IAFF Convention 2020 02/27/20 - Colorado Springs Professional Firefighters Membership, Nominations for Local 5 Delegates and Alternate Delegates to the 2020 IAFF Convention will take place at the March General Membership Meetings on 3/10 and 3/11. All members in good standing are eligible for nomination. Voting for those that have been nominated will occur at the April General Membership Meetings on 4/14 and 4/15.

Behavioral Health Symposium 02/27/20 - PFFNH Register here: https://nhfa-ems.

Friday Update 2-28-20 02/27/20 - IAFF Local 1014

March 26, 2020: Connecticut Firefighter’s PAC Event 02/26/20 - UPFFA Connecticut Firefighter’s PAC Event Thursday, March 26, 2020 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Local 21 Regrets To Announce The Passing Of Retired Captain Don Aker 02/26/20 - IAFF Local 21 Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of Retired Captain Don Aker.  Captain Aker started with the Saint Paul Fire Department on July 1, 1949 and retired on August 3, 1984.  Captain Aker passed on January 7, 2020,  A gathering of Family & Friends will be in the Spring. Complete notice later.

MDA Fill The Boot at Minnesota Wild Game 02/26/20 - IAFF Local 21 Local 21 Brothers and Sisters, We have been invited by the Minnesota Wild to fundraise for the MDA at the March 15th game at Excel Energy Center vs. the Nashville Predators.   This is an opportunity for 10 individuals to Fill the Boot and then enjoy the Wild game.

The PTSD Pressure Cooker 02/26/20 - IAFF Local #1945 Coming to terms with a traumatic event is always difficult. If you’re a fire fighter or paramedic struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), you know that symptoms can interfere with your personal and professional life.

Firefighters Blitz The Capitol For Fire Service Day 02/25/20 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters The Minnesota Fire Service was on display at the Minnesota Capitol in Saint Paul last Wednesday for Fire Service Day at the Capitol. 116 Firefighter/lobbyists (including 50 MPFF members) attended individual meetings with 115 legislators to push for issues important to the fire service. 60% of the legislature had meetings with firefighters on Fire Service Day.

Swim-a-Thon to benefit firefighters 02/25/20 - Northern Ohio Fire Fighters Firefighters in Lakewood and Rocky River will be the beneficiaries of support raised at the Rotary Club of Lakewood-Rocky River’s Swim-a-Thon on March 1 at the Rocky River Recreation Center indoor pools from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.

2020 Scholarship Fund Application 02/24/20 - IAFF Local 42 The St. Florian Scholarship Fund is accepting applications NOW thru April 3, 2020.  All applications must be completed and returned to Greater Kansas City Firefighters, IAFF Local 42 at 6320 Manchester Ave., Suite 42A, Kansas City, MO 64133 or via E-mail to psolomon@iaff42.org no later than 4:00 PM on Friday, April 3, 2020.  Download 2020 St.

SPFD Saint Patrick's Day Stein Drive 02/21/20 - IAFF Local 21 Hot and fresh out of the kiln at Deneen Pottery, Saint Paul Fire's custom, hand spun, limited 2nd edition Saint Patrick's Day beer stein for 2020. All proceeds from the sale of the steins benefit the Saint Paul Fire Foundation. These limited edition steins are first being offered to SPFD employees and Local 21 retirees.

Last Minute Ball Information 02/21/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 One of the fun parts of the ball is the silent auction.  This year we are able to let members preview items and also bid online without being at the ball.  All proceeds from the auction go directly to the Denver Firefighters Charitable Foundation.  If you click HERE  you can see the items, the auction will be open tomorrow 2/22 from 4:30-10:30pm.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS 2020 02/21/20 - New London Fire Fighters The 2020 Dr. Weis and John O'Connor Scholarship applications have been posted.

Annual Northland Cup Charitable Hockey Game 02/21/20 - IAFF Local 21 Sunday, February 23, 2020.  Noon - 3:00pm.  PUCK DROPS AT 1PM! Since 2012 employees of Ramsey County and the City of Saint Paul have played a friendly hockey game as a way to raise money and awareness for the Saint Paul/Ramsey County Intervention Project (SPIP).

Manchester's Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner 02/21/20 - PFFNH Manchester hosts its CB&C dinner on 3/19 at the St. George Cathedral. Sponsorships are available. All proceeds benefit MDA. Tickets will be available soon - contact the MPFFA for more info.

Merrimack Green Balls of Fire 02/21/20 - PFFNH Join Merrimack for their 6th annual Green Balls of fire at the Merrimack Ten Pin on 3/15 at noon. Tickets can be found here: http://iaff2904.

Walk of Fire 02/21/20 - PFFNH Hampton Fire Prevention Officer Bill Paine is preparing for a trek along the Appalachian Trail, raising money for a summer camp dedicated to children with severe burn injuries. Find out more about his Walk of Fire at: https://www.facebook.

2020 MO FF Cancer Coalition LODD Survivor Meeting 02/20/20 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters

Dry Creek Ct. Vehicle into Building 02/18/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 9:10 on Monday February 17th, Local members responded to a call for a car into a building on W. Dry Creek Ct. in Littleton. When members arrived on scene, they found a car had crashed through the front doors of The Boardroom Sports Bar and Steakhouse. The car was still running inside the business, but the driver was nowhere to be found. Littleton Police also arrived on scene to investigate.

Monday Morning Headlines 2/17/20 02/17/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Good Monday Morning, Annual Ball - This Saturday is the Annual Ball at the Denver Hyatt Regency Convention Center, 650 15th Street, Denver. The cocktail reception starts at 4:30 pm, and the Ceremony begins at 7:00 pm. Tickets are still available from the Online Store. Rooms are also available, but you will need to call the hotel.

Web-page Updates and Maintenance 02/16/20 - IAFF Local 1565 Local 1565 Members, Brother Scadden has been asked to update the Union Website, and maintain the information available as current as possible. He has already begun to clean up the website and we encourage you to use the Union Web-page to access up to date information.

FAST Response to Montville 02/16/20 - IAFF Local 892 On Saturday, February 15, 2020, at around 12:08 P.M. Montville, Mohegan, Oakdale, and Quaker Hill Fire Departments along with Mohegan Tribal FAST were dispatched to #491 Norwich New London Turnpike for a possible bedroom fire.  Upon arrival on scene Montville Ladder 15 found fire showing from the A/D corner of the structure.  A working fire was transmitted.

TODAY - ANNUAL MEETING- Denver Firefighters Museum 02/16/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Your Attendance Can Make a Difference. If you are a Denver Firefighter Museum Member than your vote counts! Today at 4 pm,  the Museum located at 1326 Tremont Street will be holding the Annual Board Meeting where you can vote to help keep Denver Firefighters on the Museum Board. Help preserve our heritage by attending and voting in today's board election.

L30 HOCKEY CLOTHING FOR SALE (UPDATED) 02/15/20 - Cambridge Fire Fighters

ANNUAL MEETING- Denver Firefighters Museum 02/15/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Good morning, Are you a Denver Firefighter Museum Member? Do you want to know what's happening with the Museum? Tomorrow, February 16th is the Denver Firefighter Museum Annual Meeting at 4 pm located at 1326 Tremont Place. ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS is on the meeting agenda. Help keep Denver Firefighters on the Museum Board by attending and voting.

Springfield Fire Dept Promotes 11, Swears in 5 Recruits 02/14/20 - IAFF Local 648 SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and Fire Commissioner B.J. Calvi held a ceremony Friday at the Raymond M. Sullivan Public Safety Complex to swear in five new recruits and promote 11 other officers. Calvi swore in Samuel Hudak, William Torres Jr., Daniel Allard and Matthew McElhiney as lieutenants.lio Rivera.

Lynn Firefighters Day 02/13/20 - IAFF Local 739 Today marks the 125th Lynn Firefighters Day. Lynn Firefighters Day was adopted by the Lynn City Council following a tragic fire where four Lynn Firefighters died in the line of duty on February 13, 1895 at City Box 41, 53-55 Munroe Street, Hutchinson Hardware. The following members of Engine Company 3 made the supreme sacrifice: Captain Henry L. Skinner, Hoseman Thomas E.

Friday Update 2-14-20 02/13/20 - IAFF Local 1014

MO Fire Funeral Service Trailers for Sale 02/12/20 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters Download Flier with more images here.

Captain Scott Suplita Retirement 02/12/20 - IAFF Local 892 After 21 years of dedicated service to the City of Norwich, Captain Scott Suplita worked his last shift Wednesday, February 12, 2020.  Captain Suplita was not only a leader on the fireground but a strong advocate for the members of Local 892 as well.

RESCHEDULED L21 Ice Fishing Tournament 02/11/20 - IAFF Local 21 Due to the frigid weather forecast for this Thursday, the Local 21 Ice Fishing Tournament has been RESCHEDULED for Monday, February 24th, at Bellaire Beach on White Bear Lake. Same time, 11am - 2pm.  There will be food, prizes and trophies.

‘Sometimes you have to see it to be it,’ says Springfield’s first African American District Chief Tyrone Denson 02/11/20 - IAFF Local 648   ‘Sometimes you have to see it to be it,’ says Springfield’s first African American District Chief Tyrone Denson Updated Feb 03, 2020; Posted Feb 03, 2020 Chief Tyrone Denson in January became the first-ever African American district chief of the Springfield Fire Department.

COUNCILOR BOOKER GEARS UP 02/11/20 - New London Fire Fighters Last week, Councilor Kevin Booker visited the NLFD and geared up for some drills alongside Group 2. Councilor Booker went through a hose stretch and fire attack evolution, ladder placement and an EMS demonstration. Councilor Reona Dyess was also on hand. Thank you Councilors for your time and interest in the NLFD. Please also check out this video of Councilor Booker on the attack line.

Promotions and New Hires 02/11/20 - Hamden Professional Firefighters 2/10/20: Congratulations to FF Paul Turner and FF Ray Pouncey on your promotions to Fire Inspector. Inspectors Turner and Pouncey were sworn in today during a ceremony held in the auditorium of Memorial Town Hall. In addition to the two new inspectors, four new probationary Firefighter/EMT’s were sworn in.

TRIAL SHIFT SCHEDULE CHANGE VOTE RESULTS IN... 02/10/20 - IAFF Local 1014

Monday Morning Headlines 2/10/20 02/10/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Good Monday Morning, EBoard - The Executive Board will be meeting Wednesday, February 12, at 8:30 am in the Board Room at 12 Lakeside Lane. Be sure to let your Vice President know if you have any issues you would like the board to talk discuss. Ball - The Annual Ball is just 13 days away. Be sure to get your tickets from the 858 Online Store.

February 8, 2020: Testimonial Dinner Honoring John Novak 02/09/20 - UPFFA Saturday, February 8, 2020: President Carozza, Secretary DeMici, Treasurer Anthony along with other UPFFA staff in attendance at the testimonial in Honor of Greenwich Local 1042 President John Novak.

Friday Update 2-7-20 02/06/20 - IAFF Local 1014

PPFFA/Bob Zeigler Scholarship 02/05/20 - Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association

Union Meeting 2/5 & 2/6 02/05/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Good afternoon,  Just a reminder that the Union Meeting and nominations for Delegates & Alternates to the 2020 IAFF Convention will be held tonight and tomorrow at February Union meeting on Feb 5th at 7:00 pm & Feb 6th at 8:30 am as well as on March 4th at 7:00 pm at 12 Lakeside Lane, Denver, Colorado 80212.

Ball Info Part 2, the real info 02/05/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Ok, Hello again, due to a computer glitch some of the last email wasn't sent, but here's all the legit info. -With the ball just over 2 weeks away, you need to get ready for the night of your life.   -If you were notified that you'll be recieving an award, the Awards Ceremony will be held Saturday Feb 22nd @ 3pm @ the Hyatt Regency, 650 15th St.

regular union meeting 2-11-20 02/05/20 - Medford Firefighters Local 824 Regular union meeting 2-11-20 @ 1900hrs Station 6.

Legislative Update 02/04/20 - NMPFFA Update on: SB 62 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PAY CHANGES & SB 72 PERA SOLVENCY From Brother John Melia Hello everyone, Senate Bills 62 and 72 made if through the Public Affairs Committee, but we're a long way away from protecting our pension and getting credit for all of the hours that we are required to work.

March 2, 2020: UPFFA of Ct. & Connecticut Career Fire Chiefs Association - Educational Seminar 02/04/20 - UPFFA Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut & The Connecticut Career Fire Chiefs Association Joint Labor & Management Educational Seminar Monday, March 2, 2020 Connecticut Fire Academy 34 Perimeter Road, Suffield, Ct. 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Chris Lewis for Congress 02/04/20 - Professional Fire Fighters Of Alabama .The PFFA endorse Chris Lewis for Congress in Alabama's 5th district.