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

Applications are now open for the A. Michael Mullane Political Training Academy (PTA) and Communications Training Academy (CTA) programs 02/06/23 - UPFFA Applications are now open for the A. Michael Mullane Political Training Academy (PTA) and Communications Training Academy (CTA) programs. Both take place Monday, May 1 – Friday, May 5, 2023 at the Maritime Conference Center in Linthicum Heights, Md. Applications for both the PTA and CTA programs are due by Thursday, Feb. 9. Decisions will be sent by Monday, Feb. 20.

Friday Update 2-3-23 02/06/23 - IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 1-27-23 02/06/23 - IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 1-20-23 02/06/23 - IAFF Local 1014

Earl Jull memorial 02/06/23 - IAFF Local F282 The celebration of life for former firefighter Earl Jull will be February 11 at Crosby Chapel in Seabeck. 1604 NW Church Rd Seabeck WA 98380.

TSP 02/06/23 - IAFF Local F282 So those of you who have not logged into your tsp account for some time should be made aware of something. Last July TSP changed their website. In doing so, they required everybody to create a new login pin and password. Unfortunately, when they did the transition from the old site to the new one, they lost everybody's beneficiary information.

2023 Saint Patrick's Day Apparel 02/05/23 - IAFF Local 1664 The Charitable Foundation once again has St. Patrick's Day apparel for purchase! Order before February 8th for delivery prior to St. Patrick's Day! Link to the shop is posted below! https://shop.nationalinkandstitch.com/mcfirefoundation/shop/home

Our fight for PFAS-free bunker gear 02/04/23 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters Today at our Affiliate Leadership Training Summit, I announced that the IAFF has retained three nationally recognized law firms to change regulatory standards, demand PFAS-free gear, and be available to be retained by members and families seeking compensation for PFAS-related illness.

Springfield officer and firefighter attended funeral after well being check on elderly woman 02/04/23 - IAFF Local 648 Springfield officer and firefighter attended funeral after well being check on elderly woman by: Ashley Shook Posted: Feb 3, 2023 / 01:02 PM EST Updated: Feb 3, 2023 / 01:02 PM EST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A Springfield police officer and firefighter were pallbearers for a woman they helped save.

2023 | IAFF Local 21 Saint Patrick's Day Apparel 02/03/23 - IAFF Local 21 Click on the link below to be redirected to the 2023 IAFF Local 21 St. Patrick's Day online store. Proceeds from your purchase will be donated to the Saint Paul Fire Foundation.

Important Message from the NYSPFFA Exec Board 02/03/23 - IAFF Local 274 ? Dear Brothers and Sisters, On Wednesday afternoon, Governor Hochul released her executive budget which will dominate activities at the Capitol for the next 60 days, and we immediately began to scrutinize it.

Baby Lucas 02/03/23 - PFFNH Please see below a message from Brother Dan Maffee from Pease F-317: ***Urgent - please read, share and donate if you’re able. Anything will be appreciated I’m establishing this goFundme for my wife’s nephew Lucas. Lucas is 5 months old and has been diagnosed with Neonatal cholestasis. This diagnosis will require Lucas to have a liver transplant.

Polar Plunge 02/03/23 - IAFF Local 648 LETR Western MA Polar Plunge 2023 The West Springfield Police together with the Law Enforcement Torch Run is bringing back its Polar Plunge for a third year! Set at Kingsley Beach at Hampton Ponds State Park, plungers can take turns running into the lake to support Special Olympics. After the plunge, join us for some food, music, and fundraising and costume awards.

GoFundMe for Tommy Hotchkiss 02/03/23 - IAFF 1826

Committee Assignments 02/03/23 - Newport News Firefighter's Association Labor Management Committee assignments for IAFF Local 794

GoFundMe - Jose "Scuffy" Rodriguez 02/01/23 - IAFF Local 648 Jose Juan Rodriguez known best by his family and his friends as “Scuffy”. Scuffy or as I like to call him, stepdad, has stage 4 liver cancer. Back in December 2017 I was serving my country and was told to come home to what I thought was going to be his funeral. This man is so strong, stubborn and simply inspirational that five years later he is still here with us.

Brett Johnson Retires 02/01/23 - IAFF Local 828 Help us in congratulating LT Brett Johnson on 31 years of amazing service with the Longview Fire Department. Brett was hired in the spring of 1992. He was promoted to Lieutenant 6 years later, where he served until the end of January.

Tough Ruck 02/01/23 - IAFF Local 648 Thomas Murphy "SR." is doing a Tough Ruck (26.2 miles) for charity. Those wishing to join or donate to the please contact Murph (413) 657-3796. Visit https://www.toughruck.org/ for more information.

IAFF Local 21 is Celebrating Black History Month 02/01/23 - IAFF Local 21

EV And Lithium Ion Battery Fires 01/30/23 - PFFNH @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

Free Yoga Classes for L244 Members 01/30/23 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Attention Local 244 Members: IAFF Local 244 is excited to announce a new member benefit that will be available exclusively to our members & their immediate family beginning February 2023, 'Free Yoga Classes'.

UNION MEETING REMINDER 01/27/23 - Cambridge Fire Fighters Be advised: There will be a Special Meeting prior to the February Meeting on Tuesday (2/7) at 6PM, regarding moving forward to 4th Step Grievances on Vacation & Injury Policies. The Union Meeting will begin at 7PM.

7th District Scholarships Available for 2023 01/25/23 - IAFF 7th District The application period is open for the annual 7th District Benevolent Fund Scholarship program.  It closes on March 8th to allow for reviewers to access each applicant.  This year as in the past, 10 scholarships will be awarded.  There will be one $1000 scholarship, two $750 scholarships and seven $500 scholarships.

01.31.2023 | The Paidar Hero WOD 01/23/23 - IAFF Local 21   Firefighting is an inherently dangerous calling and the greatest danger facing firefighters today is occupational cancer.  Almost 75% of the firefighters whose names were added to the IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial last year died after battling cancer.  Included in the 469 names added to the wall in 2022 was our late brother, Mike Paidar.

January 23, 2023: UPFFA Position on House Bill 5501 An Act Concerning Alternative Physical Testing Requirements for Female Candidates for Firefighter Positions 01/23/23 - UPFFA UPFFA of Ct.

City Chapter 4th Steward Vacancy 01/18/23 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters City Chapter 4th Steward Vacancy The IAFF Local 244 Executive Board is accepting letters of interest for City Fourth (4) Steward for the next 14 calendar days.

Friday Update 1-13-23 01/17/23 - IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 1-6-23 01/17/23 - IAFF Local 1014

Distric Chief Collier Retires 01/17/23 - IAFF Local 739 We would like to congratulate District Chief Tim Collier on his retirement! We wish you a happy and healthy beginning to a new chapter in life. Chief Collier was the Senior District Chief on the department, and leaving with him is 30+ years of experience and service to the City of Lynn.

Honor Guard 01/15/23 - IAFF Local 1164 Your Livonia Fire & Rescue Honor Guard were humbled to take part in Livonia Franklin Varsity Hockey military night by presenting the colors during The National Anthem this past Friday, January 13.

May 1, 2023-May 5, 2023: A. Michael Mullane Political Training Academy 01/14/23 - UPFFA Brothers and Sisters, Applications are now open for the A. Michael Mullane Political Training Academy (PTA) and Communications Training Academy (CTA) programs. Both take place Monday, May 1 – Friday, May 5, 2023 at the Maritime Conference Center in Linthicum Heights, Md.

Bridge The Gap 01/13/23 - IAFF Local 648 "Northampton Firefighters Local 108 has been trying to “Bridge the Gap” of wage disparity between Northampton Police and Firefighters. With current tentative agreement contracts, Firefighters will be making 24.7% less than Police Officers, a gap which has been steadily increasing over the last 10 years..." ".

Mission BBQ Blue Hometown Heros Cups 01/13/23 - IAFF 1826 $2 from each Blue Hometown Heroes Cup purchased will go to... The Local 1826 International Association of Firefighters Leroy Nottingham Benevolent Fund, Guns and Hoses of Southwest Florida, and the Lee County Sheriff's Office Fallen Deputy Memorial Foundation.  These cups are running until March 1st, so stop by and grab yours today.

IAFF Local 244 Executive Board Vacancies 01/12/23 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Executive Board Vacancies The IAFF Local 244 Executive Board is accepting letters of interest for the positions of City Chapter Vice-President, City Second Steward, and County Chapter First Trustee for the next 14 calendar days.

May 12, 2023: UPFFA Golf Tournament 01/12/23 - UPFFA Save the Date May 12, 2023 UPFFA Golf Tournament Laurel View Country Club 310 W. Shepard Ave.

SECOND ALARM BENEFIT DANCE 01/10/23 - IAFF Local 311 Sable Flames, Inc presents, The 28th annual Second Alarm Benefit Dance

02.06.2023 | Wills For Heroes Event 01/10/23 - IAFF Local 21 After a long pause due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Saint Paul Firefighters IAFF Local 21 is pleased to bring back Wills for Heroes.  There is an event scheduled for members of the Saint Paul Fire Department on Monday, February 06, 2023, at the SPFD Training Division (1683 Energy Park.) There are appointments available for 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm and 8:00pm.

Funeral Information for Brother Ed Redmond 01/09/23 - Kansas State Council of Fire Fighters Ed Redmond passed away December 27th 2022.   There will be a celebration of life on Monday, January 23rd at 1:00 pm.   The celebration will be held at the Arab Shrine Temple, 1305 S. Topeka Ave,  Topeka Ks.    For further information click this  link.

January 9, 2023: IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery Upcoming Webinars 01/09/23 - UPFFA The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is hosting an online education series for IAFF members, other first responders, healthcare providers, clinicians, and the community at large. Upcoming webinars: Behavioral Healthcare 101 for First Responders Thursday, Jan. 12 | 12 p.m.

LOCAL 30 NOMINATIONS 01/06/23 - Cambridge Fire Fighters Brothers and Sisters, Ballots for the upcoming Local 30 Election will be sent out next month by the American Arbitration Association (via department email) and the results will be given at the March meeting. More information to follow. Good luck to all the candidates.

02.07.2023 | IAFF Local 21 Ice Fishing Contest 01/06/23 - IAFF Local 21

01.17.2023 | Fire Service Day at the Capitol 01/06/23 - IAFF Local 21 Please join Saint Paul Firefighters IAFF Local 21 and the Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters (MPFF) for the annual Fire Service Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.  The Fire Service Day at the Capitol event presents an opportunity to meet your state legislators and become a local resource for them on fire service issues in Minnesota.

Welcome our new and returning E-Board 01/04/23 - IAFF Local 828

Officially Canceled | Veteran Firefighters Luncheon 01/04/23 - IAFF Local 21 Call Secretary-Treasurer Mike Hogan at 952.463.5316 to reserve your meal by Monday, September 5th. The American Legion needs a head count for food preparation. If you do not plan to eat, do not call ahead. Just show up! Adult beverages are available. Questions, or if you need a ride, call Tim Wirth (651.247.4775) or Mike Hogan (952.463.5316) Join the email list.

2023 Garner Scholarship Application 01/04/23 - IAFF Local 311 The Richard Garner Memorial Scholarship was created to honor the life of City of Madison Firefighter/Paramedic Richard Garner Jr. who died in the line of duty on April 1, 2018. Richard was not only a great Firefighter/Paramedic and a dear friend to many, but he was a constant fixture within the Madison community, helping and serving in any way he could. The scholarship was put in place to help those who are entering the Fire and EMS fields.

January Is Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month: Week 1 01/04/23 - Newport News Firefighter's Association January is Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month. Cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths, with fire fighters in the United States and Canada developing job-related cancers at a rate higher than ever. Almost 75% of the names added to the Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial wall in 2022 were members who died from occupational cancer. Join the IAFF and the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) in Extinguishing Cancer from the fire service. Visit our Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month webpage, and follow along on social media (@iaffofficial) throughout January as we promote cancer awareness and prevention and share resources to support our brothers and sisters diagnosed with cancer. We encourage you to participate in Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month. Let's end cancer in the fire service, together.

Friday Update 12-30-22 01/03/23 - IAFF Local 1014