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1014 Election Results
11/23/20 - IAFF Local 1014
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KCFD LODD - Fire Communication Specialist/Paramedic Scott Davidson
11/23/20 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
It is with a heavy heart that I must again reach out to you with the news of a Line of Duty Death of a KCFD member.
Communications Specialist/Paramedic Scott Davidson passed away early this morning from complications of COVID-19.
Scott was a dedicated member of the Communications Division of the Kansas City Fire Department. |
KCFD LODD - Fire Captain Bobby Rocha
11/23/20 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
It is with profound sadness that I write to inform you of the line of duty death of Kansas City Fire Department Fire Captain and IAFF Local 42 Member Bobby Rocha.
Bobby fell ill and was diagnosed with COVID-19. Brother Rocha fought valiantly against this virus and his fight was a testament to his strength as a person. |
Monday Morning Headlines
11/23/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
This week:
Voting for Executive Board 11/23, 11/24, 11/25
Executive Board Meeting Reminder -11/24
Thanksgiving - 11/26
Steward Seminar 12/14 & 12/15 |
Powers Ave. Car vs Gas Meter
11/22/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
At 4:49 a.m. on Sunday, November 22, 2020, Local members responded to a collision involving a vehicle into a home at 837 W. Powers Ave. in Littleton. First arriving Littleton Police Officers reported a natural gas leak, evacuated the occupants and checked for injuries. When members arrived, they stood by with a charged hose line in case anything ignited and confirmed that no one was hurt. |
Jamison Dr. Multi Family Structure Fire
11/22/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
At 8:09 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2020, Local members responded to a fire alarm activation at Courtney Downs Apartments, located at 15859 E. Jamison Drive in Arapahoe County. While members were responding, 911 callers reported water flowing and smoke in the building. First arriving Engine 42 found smoke in and around the large 3-story building and pulled a hose line for fire attack. |
11/20/2020 43 Plattsville Avenue Garage Fire
11/20/20 - Norwalk Professional Firefighters
Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
November 20, 2020
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a Garage fire at 43 Plattsville Avenue, at 5:20 pm Friday evening. The fire burned inside the rear wall of the single car garage and into its attic space, before it could be extinguished. |
Firefighters United | Thanksgiving Meal Baskets
11/20/20 - IAFF Local 21
Firefighters United invites all Local 21 members to assist with providing meals to the citizens of Saint Paul in need. If you can’t make the event, you can also help out with a donation. See below for addtional information or contact Brittney Baker (FF, POOL - B.)
Hallie Q. |
Thanksgiving Safety
11/20/20 - IAFF Local 902
Malden Fire Fighters Local 902 Stress Safety on Thanksgiving Day
Safe travel and home cooking lead to a Happy Thanksgiving for all
A cooking fire is three times more likely on Thanksgiving than on any other day of the year. Most of those Thanksgiving Day fires occur between noon and 4:00 p.m. – the peak cooking hours. |
Friday Update 11-20-20
11/20/20 - IAFF Local 1014
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LETTER OF COMMUNICATION: FF L.COIPEL
11/18/20 - Cambridge Fire Fighters
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
I am a graduate student at Cambridge College in the Management School. As part of my degree, I am required to take a class called “Research Methods for Managers.” For the class, I am designing my research on the health risk exposures to firefighters.
I would appreciate your time and attention to fill out this quick survey. |
President Update
11/18/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Good Afternoon,
Here is an update from Dave Foster, Presdient of Local 858. |
DFD Peer Support Suicide Prevention Training - Session 3 - TODAY
11/18/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Hello Sisters and Brothers,
Below is information regarding our final Suicide Prevention classes being provided by the Veterans Administration in partnership with the DFD Peer Support Team, and is available to anyone interested. This session is an hour and a half long and will take place at 9am this Wednesday, November 18th. |
Colorado Blvd. Car vs Building
11/17/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
At 1:44 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, Local members responded to a traffic collision involving a structure at the Chase Bank, located at 9350 S. Colorado Blvd. in Highlands Ranch. When Engine 17 arrived, they found a Jeep Grand Cherokee into a support column for the building with significant damage. |
Multi Family Structure Fire
11/17/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
At 8:40 p.m. on Monday, November 16, 2020, Local members responded to an apartment fire at 1039 S. Parker Rd. in Arapahoe County. A vigilant neighbor heard smoke alarms sounding from a nearby apartment, saw smoke coming from the top of the door and dialed 911. First arriving members from Station 21 advanced a hose line through the complex and entered the burning apartment. |
Commercial Structure Fire
11/17/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
On Thursday November 12, 2020 at 8 a.m., Local members responded to a commercial structure fire at the Aces Motorcycle store off of W. Bowles Ave. in Littleton. When Engine 11 arrived on scene, members found heavy smoke inside the building, but could not find any active fire. |
Ratification Vote Results
11/17/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
All Members,
This is an official notification that the Collective Bargaining Committee's motion to Ratify the Memorandum of Understanding for the 2021 Contract year has passed. |
IAFF ALERT - National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO) EMS sleep health study.
11/17/20 - UPFFA
Dear Affiliate Leader:
As a reminder, the IAFF is cautioning members and advising them to not participate in the National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO) EMS sleep health study. |
11/11/2020 MVA I-95
11/17/20 - Norwalk Professional Firefighters
Norwalk Fire department
Press Release
Norwalk Fire responded to a MVA on I-95 involving three cars and a tractor trailer.at 2030 hours.
Immediately followed at 2130 hours by another car into the back of a tractor trailer with three youths in the car killing one.
FD extricated all three passengers two with serious injuries and one fatality. |
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***TODAY*** Collective Bargaining Committee Presentation of the Memorandum of Understanding and Voting
11/16/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Good Afternoon
The first of the two Ratification Meetings is TONIGHT - Monday, November 16, 2020 at 6 pm - The waiting room for credentialling will open by 5 pm - Sign-in early so credentialling will go quicker. We will not start the meeting until everybody has entered the meeting. The meeting will be locked at 6:20 pm, and no one else will be allowed into the Waiting Room. |
Monday Morning Headlines
11/15/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
This Week:
Vacation Pick Update,
Ratification Meeting,
Executive Board Voting,
COVID Update,
Steward Seminar |
**** REMINDER**** Collective Bargaining Committee Presentation of the Memorandum of Understanding
11/13/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
The Collective Bargaining Committee would like to present the Memorandum of Understanding for the 2021 contract year. The presentation will take place on Monday, November 16, 2020, at 6 pm and Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at 9:30 am. This presentation will occur virtually via ZOOM, and you will be required to both register and log in to your ZOOM account. |
REMINDER: DONT FORGET TO VOTE FOR YOUR 1014 LEADERSHIP
11/13/20 - IAFF Local 1014
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Friday Update 11-13-20
11/13/20 - IAFF Local 1014
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ZOOM Test Meeting Today
11/13/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Good Morning!
Ratification Test Session Today at 9:30 am
The Wednesday evening meeting was a success, and we are offering one more opportunity to log in to ZOOM. This meeting is a chance for you to test your phone, tablet, or computer for ZOOM meetings. You will be required to follow the steps just as you will for the Official Ratification Meetings on November 16th and 17th. |
General Membership Meeting
11/11/20 - Holyoke Firefighters IAFF Local 1693
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Thank You Veterans!
11/10/20 - IAFF Local 21
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. |
November 2020 General Membership Meetings
11/09/20 - International Association of Firefighters
Our next General Membership Meetings will be on Thursday, November 19th and Friday, November 20th. Both meetings will take place at The Cabin on Rt 33 in Freehold. Both meetings will start at 1500 sharp on the patio (back room behind the fireplace). Please make every effort to attend. |
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Station 14 Apparel
11/09/20 - IAFF Local 21
Please Help us raise money for new workout equipment via our Station 14 Apparel Sale!!
The store will be open on May 1st until May 17th. All orders will be filled in 10 business days after store closing. Free shipping to Station 14 for pick up, or custom shipping to any address for an additional fee. |
UPDATE: Message from Secretary Treasurer Cordova
11/09/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Good Morning,
Secretary Treasurer Cordova has a video message for the Denver Fire Fighters Local 858 Membership.
Mike Pylar, Communications Director
Denver Firefighters Local 858
(720)318-1245
CommunicationsIAFF858@gmail. |
Springfield firefighters rescue man, dog stuck in mud
11/09/20 - IAFF Local 648
Springfield firefighters rescue man, dog stuck in mud
Updated Nov 08, 2:51 PM; Posted Nov 08, 10:10 AM
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By Jeanette DeForge | jdeforge@repub.com
SPRINGFIELD – The Fire Department rescued a man and his dog after they became mired in the mud Sunday morning.
There were no injuries in the incident, Capt. |
2020 MN Election Review
11/09/20 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters
Minnesota State Legislative Election Review November 6th, 2020
Brothers & Sisters, After two days of counting the ballots of the most contentious state and national election in recent memory, I finally feel like its safe to comment on the results of our state legislative races. In a nutshell there will be no change in the balance of power at the Minnesota state capitol. |
Jon Kauffmann Cancer Benefit
11/09/20 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters
This is Jon, our brother firefighter that has occupational brain cancer. Whatever avenues we can use to get this out and to help him and his wife financially we would be very appreciative.
FIREFIGHTER JON KAUFFMANN CANCER BENEFIT
Our friend and brother Jon Kauffmann needs our help. Jon has been a firefighter on the Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Fire Department for almost ten years. |
Monday Morning Headlines
11/09/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Good Monday Morning,
Official Notification for the Ratification Meeting
The Collective Bargaining Committee has set the dates to present and vote to ratify the Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) for November 16th at 6 pm, and 17th at 9:30 am 2020. This meeting will be virtual via ZOOM with required registration and credentialing. |
Supporting Jon Kauffman | MAC Fire
11/09/20 - IAFF Local 21
Jon has been a firefighter on the Minneapolis - Saint Paul Airport Fire Department for almost ten years. On February 27th, 2020, he was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of occupational brain cancer, Glioblastoma. |
monthly meeting
11/08/20 - Newport News Firefighter's Association
We will have November monthly meeting November 11 at Fire Admin conference room 9am. We will be accepting nominations for Vice President (Venezia will be stepping down), secretary and trustees. Please consider running for a office. |
monthly meeting
11/08/20 - Newport News Firefighter's Association
We will have November monthly meeting November 11 at Fire Admin conference room 9am. We will be accepting nominations for Vice President (Venezia will be stepping down), secretary and trustees. Please consider running for a office. |
Ridgegate Brush Fire
11/08/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
At 9:38 a.m. on Saturday November 7, 2020, Local members responded to what started as a small brush fire to the south of RidgeGate Parkway and about a mile east of I-25 in Lone Tree. Multiple callers reported the fire moving at a quick rate of speed with high wind speeds in the area. The fire was upgraded to a large brush fire, adding more resources to the incident. |
Sante Fe Dr. Vehicle into Building
11/08/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
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Just after 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Local members were dispatched to a vehicle into a building, near W. Maplewood Ave and Sante Fe Drive. Upon arrival, members sized up a multi-vehicle accident, involving two cars on Sante Fe and a tow truck crashing into the side of a car wash. No injuries were reported. |
Lisbon Ct. Structure Fire
11/08/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
Just after 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, MetCom received multiple calls for a residential structure fire near E Kenyon Place and Lisbon Court. Incoming units confirmed a smoke plume was visible and upgraded the response to a confirmed working fire. Upon arrival, units saw heavy flames coming from the back of the home and confirmed that the family and their pet had evacuated. |
Platte Canyon Rd. Smoke Investigation
11/08/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
Steam or smoke? In cold weather sometimes it’s difficult to tell the difference. Just before 7 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2020, Local members responded to a possible building fire at 7921 S. Platte Canyon Road in Jefferson County. The 911 caller reported dark smoke coming from the roof that appeared to be getting worse and smelled like burning oil. |
November Union Meeting
11/08/20 - IAFF Local 739
November Union Meeting
The November Union Meeting of Lynn Local 739 will take place on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 7:30 PM at the Broadway Firehouse. Regular order of business and nominations of union officers for upcoming term.
All members are encouraged to attend.
Reminder - Ballot Box Election Vote for Executive Board is same day as meeting from 7AM-8PM. |
Apartment fire leaves 7 residents without home in Springfield
11/06/20 - IAFF Local 648
Apartment fire leaves 7 residents without home in Springfield
HAMPDEN COUNTY
by: Nancy Asiamah
Posted: Nov 5, 2020 / 08:53 PM EST / Updated: Nov 5, 2020 / 10:43 PM EST
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – An apartment fire on Central Street in Springfield has left seven people without a place to call home Thursday. |
HERO247 Online Store | IAFF Local 21 Apparel
11/05/20 - IAFF Local 21
Just in time for the Holidays, order by Sunday, November 15th to get your Saint Paul Firefighter's IAFF Local 21 apparel from HERO247. More apparel options available for both male and female when you visit the online store. Follow the link below to access the online store:
HERO247
If you have any questions regarding your order please contact support@hero247. |
Friday Update 11-6-20
11/05/20 - IAFF Local 1014
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Union Meeting Informational Session Today
11/04/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Good Evening
The Union Meeting - Informational Session will be tonight live via ZOOM starting at 7pm. A unanimous decision by the Executive Board to cancel the November Union Meetings due to COVID-19 restrictions and health concerns took place on October 28, 2020. Therefore there is no in-person attendance at the Event Center for this meeting. |
Fire on Elijah Street in Springfield caused by clothes dryer
11/04/20 - IAFF Local 648
Fire on Elijah Street in Springfield caused by clothes dryer
HAMPDEN COUNTY
by: Ariana Tourangeau
Posted: Nov 2, 2020 / 07:16 AM EST / Updated: Nov 2, 2020 / 07:16 AM EST
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Firefighters put out a fire to a basement on Elijah Street in Springfield overnight Sunday. |
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