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

Fire Union President "Frustrated and Discouraged" 05/27/18 - IAFF Local 1081 In 2010, the town turned down a federal SAFER grant which would have allowed the Fire Department to hire eight additional firefighters. The RTM rejected the $1.2 million grant, upon the Board of Finance’s suggestion, citing that the grant requirements were unsustainable due to rising pension and OPEB costs.

Captain Hinsberg Retirement 05/26/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164 Over three decades, a firefighter will experience a variety of emotions. As Captain Rob Hinsberg describes, “Together we have experienced the highs and lows of our job. Personally, John Hager, Sparky Truax, and Mike Freeman’s deaths were my greatest low.

Another open letter to Chief Osby and the membership of Local 1014 05/25/18 - IAFF Local 1014

Burbank Firefighters Say Vote Yes on Measure T! 05/25/18 - Burbank Firefighters Local #778 Protect Burbank City Services: Vote YES on Measure T!  MEASURE T: WON'T INCREASE taxes or fees for Burbank ratepayers WILL PROTECT vital city services like fire, police, libraries & parks WILL SECURE the future of our City VOTE June 5th! FULL DISCLAIMER: Paid for by Burbank Fire Fighters Local #778.

Memorial Day 2018 05/25/18 - UPFFA

5th Annual Billy Delanoy/PFFA Local 274 Golf Outing 05/24/18 - IAFF Local 274 The 5th Annual Billy Delanoy/PFFA Local 274 Golf Outing will be held Wednesday September 19th at Westchester Hills Country Club in White Plains.Contacts are Kevin Clampet-kevinclampet@gmail.com(914-715-1139) Tim Ryan-914-494-3075,Mike Fiorentino 914-364-2743 or Greg Delanoy 914-837-0518 See attached flier and sponson form.

Passport To Safety 05/24/18 - IAFF Local 1164 Saturday June 9th From 10am-2pm at Livonia Police & Fire Stations http://livoniapassporttosafety.

Tunnels to Towers 5k 05/23/18 - Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire The Inaugural Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers 5K Run / Walk in North Conway on July 14th. Follow the footsteps of 9/11 hero, firefighter Stephen Siller to ensure that we never forget and honor the sacrifices of our fire responders and military heroes. All proceeds benefit the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Why Cancer Is a Work-Related Illness for Firefighters 05/23/18 - IAFF Local 3556 Find out why this is the largest health-related issue facing firefighters today.

Ric Fenoglio Retirement Event 05/23/18 - IAFF Local 21

Annual Firefighter's Memorial Sunday 05/22/18 - IAFF Local 739 Annual Firefighter's Memorial Sunday Sunday June 10, 2018 Lynn Firefighter's Lot Pine Grove Cemetery Breakfast at Brothers Deli on Market St for members only, 7-9 AM Members to assemble at Broadway at       9:15 AM, step off at 9:30 AM Ceremony at Firefighter's Lot at 10 AM After the service members and children will march back to Broadway.

CPFF Annual 05/22/18 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 The 2018 CPFF Annual Meeting will take place on Monday June 11th and Tuesday June 12th in Greeley, CO. Golf will take place at the Boomerang Links on Sunday, June 10th at 1 PM and hotel rooms will be provided for the 12 Delegates attending the meeting. Players and Delegates will be determined by the number of CPFF Meetings attended.

Wednesday, June 27, 2018: Hartford Yard Goats Event 05/22/18 - UPFFA Wednesday, June 27, 2018 Richmond Flying Squirrels (San Francisco Giants) Vs.

2018 MCFFA Golf Tournament 05/22/18 - IAFF local 1289 This years Widows and Orphans Charity Golf Tournament will be on October 11, 2018 at Diablo Grande. For tickets visit the important links section or go to, https://squareup.com/store/MCFFA1289 .

APFF Peer Support 05/22/18 - Arkansas Professional Fire Fighters Association On July 16-18 of 2018 the IAFF will be sending instructors to meet members from around the state at Mount Magazine State Park. Members will receive training on Peer Support counseling and how to deal with internal issues our careers create, as well as how to help each other through the tough times. For more information contact: Wade Marshall Email: wademarshall@me.

2018 Worlds of Fun - KCMO Employee Appreciation Day 05/22/18 - IAFF Local 42

SAVE THE DATE 05/21/18 - Cambridge Fire Fighters

Hamden Tornado 5-15-18 05/20/18 - Hamden Professional Firefighters TORNADO STRIKE IN HAMDEN- 5/15/18 HAMDEN — After a tornado tore through Hamden Tuesday, leaving destruction it its path, the town needed to utilize the fire department’s two all-terrain vehicles.

Memorial Sunday 05/20/18 - IAFF Somerville Fire Local 76

Kitchen Fire on Reichert Circle 05/20/18 - IAFF Local 1081 At 2:17pm on May 14th the Westport Fire Department was dispatched to a report of an appliance fire at a home on Reichert Circle. The Fire Department responded with 2 engines, 1 ladder truck, and the shift commander. The first arriving unit arrived and reported a smoke condition in the home due a fire in the kitchen.

Extrication on I-95 05/20/18 - IAFF Local 1081 On April 29th, The Westport Fire Department was dispatched to I 95 Southbound between exits 18 and 17 for a report of a motor vehicle accident. The initial dispatch was for Engine 5, Rescue 3 and the Shift Commander. Engine 5 arrived and found two vehicles that were involved, both sustaining damage and that the driver of one of the vehicles was trapped in his car.

Drone footage shows challenges of Clark Fork River rescue (video) 05/19/18 - IAFF Local 271 MISSOULA - Drone video provided by the Missoula County Sheriff's Office shows the dangers and challenges that first responders faced while rescuing a handful of homeless people from their camp in the middle of the Clark Fork River on Thursday.

Missoula Floods - Missoula Fire Department's Swiftwater Rescue Team 05/19/18 - IAFF Local 271 KPAX MISSOULA - When you think of firefighters there's the image of brave men and women pressing their way into a raging inferno extinguishing a blaze and saving people.  But in Missoula -- and especially this time of the year -- the most demanding calls for help have nothing to do with fire, and everything to do with water.

Collective Bargaining Bill 05/19/18 - IAFF Local 274 Senate Introduces Collective Bargaining Bill for Fire Fighters  The Public Safety Employer Employee Cooperation Act of 2018 has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) as S. 2845, marking a crucial next step in the IAFF’s continued commitment to provide basic collective bargaining rights for all members.

2018 GREATER BINGHAMTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BRIDGE RUN 05/19/18 - Lets Fire Cancer A HUGE "THANK YOU" to The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce for selecting The Retired Professional Fire Fighters Cancer Fund as this year's CHARITY PARTNER for the 2018 Binghamton Bridge Run. On May 15, 2018, Chamber C.E.O. and President of The Chamber, Jennifer Conway presented a $2,000. check to R.P.F.F.C.F. President William Newland.

2018 KC Royals - Firefighter Appreciation Night 05/18/18 - IAFF Local 42

FCSN Health and Wellness Symposium 05/17/18 - PFFA

Greenville Firefighters endorse Home Fire Sprinkler Day on May 19, 2018 05/17/18 - Greenville Professional Firefighters “Every year, the majority of fire deaths in North America happen in the home,” says Lt. Steve Thompson of Greenville Professional Firefighters Local 1976. “Simply put, that’s unacceptable. There is a solution and it starts with the State Legislature and local support.

2018 Nashville Fire Fighters Charity Golf Tournament 05/17/18 - Southern Federation of Professional Fire Fighters Download Player Registration Form here.

Breakfast with Chief Perez 05/17/18 - IAFF Local 1403 Breakfast at Station 30 with Chief Perez

Fishing Tournament 05/17/18 - IAFF Local 1403 Broward County Firefighters Benevolent Associations fishing tournament

Local 76 Golf Tournament 2018 05/16/18 - IAFF Somerville Fire Local 76 The Somerville Firefighters Local 76 Annual Davy Fitz Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on June 15th at the Hillview Golf Course in North Reading. 8 am start, see Steve Layton or the Credit Union to sign up.

East Whiteland L4551 Inaugural Golf Outing 05/16/18 - Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association East Whiteland Professional Firefighters L4551 is hosting their inaugural golf outing on September 10, 2018 at the Chester Valley Golf Club. The cost is $100.00 per person a nd sponsorships are available. Please see the attachments fo more information or call Greg Lewis 610-721-0573.

2018 Local 34 Arkansas Children's Hospital Golf Tournament 05/16/18 - Arkansas Professional Fire Fighters Association Brothers and sisters, Just a reminder about the 26th Annual Local 34/Arkansas Children's Hospital Burn Center Golf Tournament. Attached is the registration information. Spots are filling up, so get your team together. Also, if anyone knows of a local business that may be interested in being a sponsor, contact me at (501)772-5034.

Nashville Local 140 Golf Tournament 05/16/18 - IAFF 14th District Friends & Supporters of the Nashville Fire Fighters Association:   Mark your calendar!  Our annual Charity Golf Tournament benefiting the Nashville Fire Fighters Association Foundation Disaster Relief Fund will be on Monday,  June 18, 2018 with a shotgun start at 12:00 pm Noon.  This year the Tournament will be played at Old Hickory Country Club in Nashville, TN.

MSCFF NEW Mobile App 05/15/18 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters The Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters is proud to introduce our newest communication tool; the UnionActive™ Mobile Application for Android, iOS Smartphones and Tablets.  This new technology works in concert with our website.  All this is required to use the Mobile App is to be a registered user with the MSCFF website.

Kansas City Historical Society Raffle 05/15/18 - IAFF Local 42

NCPERS Executive Board Members 05/15/18 - UPFFA

KC Chiefs Season Tickets Offer 05/15/18 - IAFF Local 42

Kansas City Historical Society Raffle 05/15/18 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters

Brookline Firefighters Fight For Air Climb 05/14/18 - Brookline Fire Fighters Members of Brookline Firefighters Local 950 participated in the American Lung Association 2018 Fight For Air Climb. Our firefighters came in 3rd place raising over $9300 for the Lung Association.

Mike Donahue Retirement Luncheon 05/14/18 - International Association of Firefighters We will be celebrating Fire Inspector Mike Donahue's 31+ years of Government service with a luncheon on June 24th at the Mainside Fire Station (Station 94-1). The Luncheon will be from 1300 until 1600. All food and drinks will be provided by Local F-147. All family, friends and co-workers of Mike's are welcome to attend.

LYRICS CHAMPS (SHARING FOR SOMERVILLE FIRE) 05/14/18 - Cambridge Fire Fighters

Fire Wives Social 05/14/18 - IAFF Local 3169 Fire Wives of Marion County Hi All! I’m Jess Majoros, wife of Andrew Majoros St31A.  Some of you may know us, probably most of you do not - That is one of the reasons I approached the Union asking to start this “social club”.  I come from growing up in a close-knit department of both police and fire and expected the same when we moved up here.

Early Voting 05/14/18 - IAFF Local 51 Remember to get out and vote, your vote can make a difference in your local government. Endorsed Candidates: County Judge - John Cook County Court #5 - Jesus Rodriguez Justice of the Peace #3 - Josh Herrera  Early voting started May 14 to 19 and Election Day is May 22.  Please get and vote you do make a difference.

St. Pat's T-shirt Fund awarded 05/14/18 - IAFF 1826 To all Local 1826 Members, Our St. Pat's T-shirt fund was awarded to the Escarra Family. The amount was $6447.66, please read a message from the Escarra Family and see attachment: Jeff, It was great seeing you. Bellow is a thank you to all the union members. Thank you, I can't believe it's been five months since we came to Boston for my daughter's surgery.

District 6, LAFD, DVP/Assistant DVP Nominations 05/14/18 - IAFF 1826 To all Local 1826 District 6, LAFD, Members, Nominations for the positions of DVP and DVP Assistant for District 6 will be accepted at the Local 1826 Bi-Monthly meeting on June 28th, 2018. Meeting starts at 6:30PM at the SWFL International Airport Training Center, 15924 Air Cargo Lane, Ft. Myers, Fl.