Current news directly from IAFF locals, councils, and state/province associations
in the US and Canada.
Union Office Closed
01/17/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
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Denver Fire Fighters Local 858 Offices will be closed January 20th thru January 22nd for the IAFF Affiliate Leadership Training Summit and Human Relations Conference. We will return to regular operating hours on January 23rd.
If you need immediate assistance, please contact your District Vice President or Principle Officer. |
Friday Update 1-17-20
01/16/20 - IAFF Local 1014
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2020 Stair Climb Events
01/15/20 - IAFF Local 21
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Attn. Medicare EligibleRetirees
01/15/20 - Canton Professional Firefighters Association
Vic George form the Canton Police Department is working with a representative of Humana to establish a supplemental health care plan for retired police and fire members. This plan will only be available to those 65 or older. Humana has recently provided a similar plan to Hoover Co. retirees to cover the additional costs to their members that are Medicare eligible. |
Help Put Joe Biden Over the Finish Line in Iowa
01/15/20 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
Brothers and Sisters,
As many of you are aware, I have been traveling the state of Iowa over the past week, along with General Secretary-Treasurer Kelly and 2nd District Vice President Woolbright, speaking directly to our members about the importance of caucusing for Joe Biden.
We are excited about the possibility of a strong fire fighter showing at the February 3 Caucus. |
Downing St. Sructure Fire
01/13/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
Around 3:45am Monday, January 13th Local members responded to a house fire in the 3600 block of S. Downing St. in Cherry Hills Village. When members arrived on scene they found a house fully involved in fire and immediately began fighting the fire defensively from the outside of the structure. |
2019 Big Buck Contest
01/13/20 - IAFF Local 21
2019 Big Buck Contest Winners
Archery contest winner, Eric Torgerson (left) with a Wisconsin 11 point buck scoring 137 5/8.
Gun contest winner, Jim Engen (right) with a 10 point buck scoring 122 inches. |
Monday Morning Headlines 1/13/2020
01/13/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Good Monday Morning,
9-Ball - Today and tomorrow is the Denver Fire Fighters Charitable Foundation 25th Annual Scotch Doubles 9 Ball Tournament. It's at the Wynkoop Brewing Company and begins both days at 11 am. $30 per two-person team and $40 per three-person team. See Poster for additional information. |
Passing of FF Philip Norris - C4 Aide, Retired
01/12/20 - IAFF Local 739
Passing of Firefighter Philip Norris -
C4 Aide, Retired
Philip P. Norris, age 68, of Peabody and formerly of Lynn, died on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Kaplan Family Hospice in Danvers, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was the loving and devoted husband of Joan M. (Hurley) Norris with whom he shared 48 years of marriage. |
Saint Paul Fire Foundation Food and Wine Event
01/11/20 - IAFF Local 21
Minnesota Food & Wine Experince Discounted Tickets for Firefighters. |
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January 9, 2020: Members – 25 Years of Service or More
01/09/20 - UPFFA
Dear Affiliated Local Presidents:
President Carozza is currently working on a project with the Governor’s Office.
We are requesting each affiliated local to forward a listing of your members who have TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS OF SERVICE OR MORE.
Please provide this information ASAP to Jane McCarthy at jmccarthy.upffa@sbcglobal.net
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2020 Beer Dabbler Sign Up
01/09/20 - IAFF Local 21
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Friday Update 1-10-20
01/09/20 - IAFF Local 1014
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Nominations at Bi-Monthly Meeting
01/08/20 - IAFF 1826
Nominations will be held at the bi-monthly meeting in February. Nominations will be accepted for the Principal Officer position of President, the position of DVP for all even-numbered districts, and Assistant DVP for Districts 1, 2, & 6. |
Denver Firefighters Museum Update
01/08/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
On behalf of the Denver Firefighters Museum Board of Directors I would like to offer up some
things for you to think about. After the tumultuous annual meeting which resulted in a large turn over in
directors things were very contentious. |
Museum Update
01/08/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
January 5, 2020
Dear Museum Members and Brothers and Sisters of Local 858
On Thursday January 2, three designated members of the Museum board (Angela Rayne, Laurie Wetzel and myself) met with the Executive Director and relived her of her duties. |
Benevolent Fund and TV Fund Deductions
01/07/20 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
Attention Members:
Be advised, deductions for Benevolent and TV Fund will be deducted in this month (January 2020) in accordance with Article IV, Section 6 and Section 10 of the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & Bylaws.
City Chapter Members:
Please be advised that deductions for Benevolent Fund and TV Fund are scheduled to come out during the first pay period in January 2020. |
Please join us at the Ball!
01/06/20 - IAFF Local 31
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West Peculiar LODD: Charles McCormick
01/06/20 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
The Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters is saddened by the tragic news of the line of duty death of IAFF Local 3112 Member, Firefighter/Paramedic Charles “Chuck” McCormick. Brother McCormick died battling a house fire with West Peculiar Fire Protection District."
Brother McCormick is survived by his wife Rachel and three sons.
Funeral arrangements to follow. |
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2019 Award Submissions
01/05/20 - IAFF Local 739
Awards Submissions
Please submit any nominations for awards for 2019 in confidence to Mario Lopez, L1/D3 by January 31, 2020. |
Livonia Mayor-elect Maureen Brosnan, council members sworn in
01/05/20 - IAFF Local 1164
Before taking office on Jan. 1, 2020, Livonia's newest office-holders made things official Thursday during a swearing-in ceremony. The ceremony was filled with a love of Livonia and its "families first" mentality. |
South Delaware St. Vehicle into a Building
01/04/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
At 6:21 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2020, Local member responded to multiple reports of a vehicle accident involving a structure at 5331 S. Delaware Street in Littleton. A sedan traveling westbound on Rafferty Gardens Ave. crossed over Delaware Street, collided with a parked car, then struck an apartment building. |
GET READY FOR SAINT PATRICK's DAY AND SUPPORT CANCER RESEARCH!
01/04/20 - Lets Fire Cancer
Go to: https://bingfireparadeday2020.itemorder.com/sale
to order your shirts today. All proceeds from the sale go directly to established, promising cancer research programs.
Thank you & ENJOY. |
January 4, 2020: The 2019 CT United Ride Disbursements
01/04/20 - UPFFA
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L-21 Ski Days
01/03/20 - IAFF Local 21
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Fire Series Trial Shift Schedule Change Vote: Jan 10 - Feb 10
01/03/20 - IAFF Local 1014
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January Union Meeting Reminder
01/02/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Happy New Year!!!
With the holiday being this week and per our Union By-Laws, Article VIII, Section 1, If the first Wednesday or Thursday is a holiday, the regular meetings will be held on the second Wednesday and Thursday. This means that the January Union Meeting will be January 8th @ 7 pm and January 9th @ 8:30 am. |
City Chapter Contract Negotiations Informational Meetings Scheduled for January 9 & 10
01/02/20 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
City Chapter Contract Negotiations Informational Meetings are scheduled for January 9 & 10, 2020 at the Union Hall. The purpose of these meetings will be to discuss upcoming negotiations related to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the IAFF Local 244 and the City of Albuquerque, to include membership recommendations.
The January 9, 2020 meeting will start promptly at 7:00p.m. |
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2019 TOTAL RUNS
01/02/20 - New London Fire Fighters
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2020 Melrose Fire Relief Association Calendar Winners
01/02/20 - IAFF Local 1617
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HOLD THE DATE: Monday, May 4, 2020: UPFFA Golf Tournament
01/01/20 - UPFFA
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Union Meeting Reminder 1/8/2020 & 1/9/2020
01/01/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
This is a reminder that the Union Meeting is tonight Wednesday, 1/8/2020 at 7pm and tomorrow Thursday, 1/9/2020 at 8:30 am.
EMT Position - There will be a question and answer session 30 minutes prior to tonight's meeting and 30 minutes after tomorrow's meeting.
Tonight and tomorrow nominations for Election Commissioner we be held. |
2019 Year In Review
12/31/19 - IAFF Local 1014
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Battalion Chief Christ Memorial
12/30/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
Today marks the 10th anniversary of Battalion Chief Jeffrey Christ’s line of duty death while with Littleton Fire Rescue. Battalion Chief Christ gave 27 years of selfless and dedicated service to our communities and unfortunately died of a job-related brain tumor. |
W. Mineral Ave Structure Fire
12/30/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
At 04:43 a.m. on Monday, December 30, 2019, Littleton Police officers investigating an alarm at the Rubios Coastal Grill, located 111 W. Mineral Ave., discovered smoke and windows warm to the touch. Officers requested a structure fire response from South Metro and members were dispatched. |
Local 21 Regrets To Announce The Passing Of Retired Firefighter Al Blesener
12/30/19 - IAFF Local 21
Saint Paul Firefighters Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of Retired Firefighter Al Blesener. Firefighter Blesener passed away on December 14, 2019.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 11:00AM at Fish Lake Lutheran Church in Harris, Minnesota. Visitation one hour prior to the service. |
Retired Chief David "Whitey" Melton
12/30/19 - IAFF Local 1403
Metro-Dade Firefighters regret to announce the passing of Retired CFO David "Whitey" Melton on December 28, 2019. He is the brother to retired CFO J.D. Melton, the Uncle to CFO Gary Melton and Uncle to retired Captain Bob Suit. Whitey was hired on 10/26/1959 and retired on 04/10/1994. He was 87 years old. May he Rest in Peace. |
Fundraiser for Worcester LODD
12/30/19 - Hamden Professional Firefighters
BAR - New Haven has once again brewed a beer to support a fallen firefighter, in what seems to be an unfortunate recurring event.
“Last Alarm IPA” was brewed to honor Worcester, Massachusetts Fire Lieutenant Jason Menard, who selflessly gave his life fighting a four alarm fire on Nov. 13th, 2019. |
Monday Morning Headlines - 12/30/19
12/30/19 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Good Morning!
Collective Bargaining: The Survey Monkey for the collective bargaining Committee has been sent out to your email. If you or someone you know had not received it, please email me at communications@IAFF858.org, and I will send it out to you.
Office Hours: Union Office hours are still reduced this week. |
Members Extinguish Fire Across from Headquarters
12/29/19 - Norwalk Professional Firefighters
At 1:13 am on Sunday December 29, 2019, members of Local 830 responded to a fire in a single story commercial building, at 108 Connecticut Avenue. |
NEW FEATURES!!
12/28/19 - Newport News Firefighter's Association
New Features added to our site!!
Please check out our Member Directory area to message members via emails provided!
ALSO, there is a Classified Adds section! This area will serve as buyer/seller area for our memebers. This is an area for the many members who have side business to advertise or for members to help other members. All posts have to be approved prior to listing. |
Update YOUR Member Info!
12/28/19 - Newport News Firefighter's Association
Please update your member information!
After loging in, please click on "account" tab at very top of page. Please check your personal information and complete any missing information.
Please update your notification settings. Most communication on our union is via Email!! Please select notification via Email to stay up to date. |
REMINDER: 2020 BFIT CHALLENGE
12/28/19 - Cambridge Fire Fighters
Brothers and Sisters,
Please see the information below about the 2020 BFIT Challenge. Any member interested in joining the Local 30 team, please contact Executive Board Member FF Mike Dwyer (978-375-4096). More event and registration information is available in the attached pdf. |
Retired Capt Robert Pepper
12/28/19 - IAFF Local 1403
Metro-Dade Firefighters regret to announce the passing of Retired Captain Robert Pepper II. on December 24, 2019. He is the father to FF Robert Pepper III. Robert was hired on 09/27/1971 and retired on 06/30/2003. He was 71 years old. May he Rest in Peace. |
2020 Open Enrollment
12/27/19 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund
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E. Lake Way Structure Fire
12/26/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
Around 9:20 on Wednesday December 25th, Local members responded to a house fire in the 3500 block of E. Lake Way in Centennial. The homeowner was not home at the time, but was notified of the fire when the camera on their ring doorbell sensed movement as another family member came running out of the house. SMFR Engine 14 arrived on scene to find the back of the home fully involved in fire. |
Happy Holidays
12/25/19 - IAFF Local 21
Merry Christmas & Happy Holiday’s to all Local 21 Members. Whether you are working on shift or celebrating at home with family, we hope you have a wonderful & safe Holiday Season. |
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