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

Spotswood St. Structure Fire 05/27/22 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 Just before 5 p.m. on Friday, May 20, 2022, Local members responded to a reported residential structure fire near W. Ridge Road and S. Spotswood Street in Littleton. Dispatchers received reports stating that smoke was visible and windows were breaking. First arriving members confirmed the response as a working structure fire and found that there were two parties trapped near window wells.

S. Krameria St. Structure Fire 05/27/22 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 Today, around 2:25 p.m. on May 11th, Local members responded to reports of an exterior fire in front of a two-story single-family home on S. Krameria Street in Centennial. Members worked quickly to ensure all the occupants were out of the home and to extinguish the fire and keep it from extending into the interior of the home. No injuries occurred and the cause is under investigation.

S. Emporia Way Structure Fire 05/27/22 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 Around 2:34 p.m. on May 10, 2022, Local members were dispatched for a reported residential structure fire on S Emporia Way in Greenwood Village. Once on scene, members confirmed moderate smoke coming from the basement on the backside of a multi-family home. The fire was quickly extinguished and contained to the basement and first floor of the home with no extension to the adjacent units.

Steamboat Professional Fire Fighters MDA Fundraiser 05/27/22 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Please come out and join the Steamboat Fire Fighters for a great event to raise money for MDA.

Friday Update 5-20-22 05/26/22 - IAFF Local 1014

SPECIAL BULLETIN: Leadership Crisis in the Department 05/26/22 - IAFF Local 1014

June 15, 2022: Executive Board & Delegates Meeting 05/26/22 - UPFFA

June 16, 2022: Connecticut Firefighters PAC Event 05/25/22 - UPFFA Connecticut Firefighters PAC *SAVE THE DATE* and join Norwich Firefighters Local 892 on June 16, 2022 at These Guys Brewing Co LLC from 5pm-7pm at 78 Franklin Street in Norwich, as they host an event for the Connecticut Firefighters PAC. Let's support those who support us! As always, if you can't make the event you can always contribute via the link below. https://www.upffa.

Saturday, May 28th, 2022 | Memorial Day Service at Calvary Cemetery 05/25/22 - IAFF Local 21 Saint Paul Firefighters IAFF Local 21 will be hosting a Memorial Day service at Calvary Cemetery in Saint Paul on Saturday, May 28th, 2022, at 8:30am. Please join us as we honor and remember our fellow firefighters who have passed away.

Links to the Ct. Workers' Memorial Day 05/24/22 - UPFFA Below are links to the Workers Memorial Day video. It’s easiest to watch and navigate on YouTube. YouTube 2022 Workers Memorial Day Raw Footage export https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBHHJiWn-Js Dropbox – Video file for download 2022 Workers Memorial Day Raw Footage export.mp4 https://www.dropbox.

June 2022 Meeting Notice 05/24/22 - IAFF Local 42

Our Deepest Sympathies 05/24/22 - International Association of Firefighters Local F-147 regrets to announce the passing of Thomas Murray, father of retired Local F-147 member Tim Murray. Our thoughts and prayers are with Tim and his family. Thomas Murray Funeral Arrangements: Wake is scheduled for Shore Point Funeral Home Hwy 35 Hazlet NJ Tuesday May 31 from 3pm-7pm. Funeral Service is scheduled June 1st from 11:00am -11:45am at funeral parlor.

COMEDY SHOW CANCELLED 05/24/22 - Lets Fire Cancer The comedy show originally scheduled for June 17, 2022 has been cancelled.

LegalProtectionforFirefighters 05/23/22 - Suncoast Firefighters Gov.

CarrytheLoad 05/23/22 - Suncoast Firefighters Last week Sarasota County and Longboat Key Fire personnel joined @CarrytheLoad in a portion of their Memorial May relay. For more info, visit their website: carrytheload.

LegalProtections 05/23/22 - Suncoast Firefighters Gov.

HonorFlight 05/23/22 - Suncoast Firefighters Punta Gorda Fire's Chief Briggs, Tony Laurenti, Rhett Anderson, and Alex Davenport participated in the Honor Flight by accompanying our local heroes to DC to view the memorials erected in their honor. Thank you for all your service. For more information on this wonderful organization visit: https://www.honorflight.

Volunteer Opportunity | Duluth + Case Community Garden 05/23/22 - IAFF Local 21 Duluth x Case Community Garden Re-build Saturday, May 28, 2022  |  9:00am - 1:00pm Local 21 is looking for volunteers to assist with rebuilding the Community Center Garden at the Duluth Street and Case Avenue intersection in Saint Paul.  Local 21 donated $3,000.

Welcome Message 05/20/22 - St. Clair Shores Firefighters Union Hello and welcome to the official website for the St. Clair Shores Fire Fighters' Union, Local 1744! We invite you to explore our website and content that can be found here.  Various newsfeeds, links to our social media pages, and our 501(c)(3) store where supporter apparel and items can be purchased are all accessible through the top menus.

CONGRESSIONAL IN-DISTRICT CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS 05/18/22 - UPFFA BELOW ARE THE DATES FOR THE CONGRESSIONAL IN-DISTRICT CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS: Monday, May 23, 2022 Jahana Hayes - 5:00 PM Waterbury Firefighters Association 1551 Thomaston Avenue, Waterbury, CT Tuesday, May 24, 2022 John Larson - 6:00 PM 32BJ - 885 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT Tuesday, May 24, 2022 Muad Hrezi - 6:30 PM 32BJ - 885 Wethersfield Avenue.

Bubba's 33 Survivors Fund Fundraiser 05/18/22 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters You must present this flyer for the proceeds to go to the IAFF. Please share this flyer and we will see you on 5/19, 11 am - 11 pm!

Free COVID at Home Test Kits 05/18/22 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund The federal government is offering free at home COVID test kits delivered to your address by the US Post Office. Currently offering 8 test kits delivered to your home. Follow this link to sign up.

Colorado Rockies Tickets - Seats still Available 05/18/22 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 NIGHT AT THE ROCKIES AGAINST THE NEW YORK METS TICKETS ON SALE NOW !! SEATS STILL AVAILABLE Saturday May 21, 2022 @ 6:10pm - B Shift  We have the same tickets as Opening Day in Section 115! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS! Tickets are $38.00 with a $10 food/beverage card.  Once you purchase your tickets you will need to stop the Union Office to pick up your tickets.

Early Sunday morning house fire under investigation in Ann Arbor 05/17/22 - Ann Arbor Firefighters Local 693 At 12:26 a.m. on Sunday, Ann Arbor firefighters responded to a report of people trapped in a house fire on the 3500 block of Oakwood Street.

Ann Arbor Fire Department issues new warning after teen jumps from bridge and drowns 05/17/22 - Ann Arbor Firefighters Local 693 Officials say students from Skyline and Pioneer High Schools were jumping from the Amtrak Bridge when Alex Walker got into trouble.

CharlotteCountyFireTrenchTraining 05/17/22 - Suncoast Firefighters Check out Charlotte County's NewsTeam 2 segment (click on image) on Charlotte County Fire & EMS honing their trench extrication skills following a tragic accident.

Lightning strike causes house fire in Ann Arbor 05/17/22 - Ann Arbor Firefighters Local 693 Damages estimated around $150,000

Memorial Day Murph 05/16/22 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters This year Albuquerque Fire Rescue will be hosting an Inaugural AFR Memorial Day Murph on Monday May 30th at the Training Academy. The Murph Challenge is in honor of Navy SEAL and Medal of Honor Recipient Lt. Michael P. Murphy, who died in combat while attempting to radio headquarters during a firefight.

Monday Morning Headlines 05/16/22 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Ratification Meeting, 2022 IAFF Convention

Trustee Election Results 05/14/22 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund Congratulations to Brian Prather (Trustee 3) and Roberta Manger (Trustee 4) for their election as new Trustees of the Palm Beach County Firefighters Employee Benefits Fund. Their term in office starts June 1.  We thank both Brent Henderson and John Flaherty for their decades of service to the Fund. Both chose not to run for re-election.

Friday Update 5-13-22 05/14/22 - IAFF Local 1014

2022 Pay Scale 05/13/22 - IAFF 3718 @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

7th District FIREOPS 101 a Success 05/12/22 - IAFF 7th District the annual 7th District FIREOPS was a success as we guided 34 policy makers from 3 states through 6 scenarios we face day-to-day in our profession.  We are already planning for 2023 as we venture back to Boise in the odd years.  For you to see some of our pictures taken that day click on https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ky3npyhhtswnb67/AAB7441NCeOb6BBJzr5U8FMTa?dl=0 or https://www.

Special Meeting to Approve Congressional Endorsement, May 20, 2022 05/12/22 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters A Special Meeting is scheduled at the Union Hall on May 20, 2022, at 12:00pm, in accordance with Article V, Section 6 & Article IX, Section 6 of the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & By-Laws. The purpose of this meeting is to approve the Political Action Committee recommendation for a Congressional Endorsement. The meeting will start promptly at 12:00pm.

Centennial Airport Crash 05/10/22 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, Local members responded to an aircraft emergency at Centennial Airport. A Cessna 172 was landing when it left Runway 28, hit a sign, and stopped in the grassy area between Runway 10/28 and the Charlie Taxiway.

South Quebec Way Structure Fire 05/10/22 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 11:47 a.m. on Friday, April 15, 2022, multiple 911 callers reported a building fire in the 1800 block of S. Quebec Way on the border of Arapahoe County and Denver. While members were responding, a large plume of black smoke was widely visible. Members from South Metro Engine and Medic 21 were first to arrive at 1885 S. Quebec Way in Denver.

Friday Update 5-6-22 05/09/22 - IAFF Local 1014

Monday Morning Headlines 05/09/22 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Ratification Meeting, Rockies Baseball, Fishing Derby, Kaiser Total Health Assessment, Save the dates

2022 | Happy Mother's Day 05/08/22 - IAFF Local 21 Your Saint Paul Firefighters would like to take a moment to recognize and honor all Mothers on this important day, and an extra special thank you to those Mothers that are part of our fire service family. Shout out to Moms that are firefighters, Mothers of firefighters and Moms that are at home when the firefighters are answering the calls for service.  Thank you.

UPFFA Golf Tournament - Thank you 05/07/22 - UPFFA Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut Thank you To all the Golfers and Sponsors who made this year’s golf tournament a huge success. A special thank you to the Staff at Laurel View for a great job. See you all next year! Peter S.

October 2, 2022: South Fire District Fire Fighters, Local 3918 Seminar 05/07/22 - UPFFA South Fire District Fire Fighters IAFF, Local 3918 Presents Post Traumatic Purpose Travis Howze October 2, 2022 All proceeds will be benefiting the IAFF Center of Excellence.

Friday Update 4-29-22 05/05/22 - IAFF Local 1014

May 2022 General Membership Meetings 05/05/22 - International Association of Firefighters Our next Union meetings will take place on Monday, May 23rd and Tuesday, May 24th at The Cabin on Rt 33 in Freehold. Both meetings will take place on the patio (back room behind the fireplace) and start at 1700. Please make every effort to attend.

Colorado Fallen Firefighters Foundation Remembrance Ceremony 05/04/22 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 All Members, You and your families are invited to attend the Colorado Fallen Firefighters Foundation Remembrance Ceremony on Saturday, May 7, 2022. This event will honor members across our state who gave their lives in service and will include the addition of four Denver Fire Department (DFD) members to the monument.

2021 - 2022 IAFF Local 21 Contract Passes 05/04/22 - IAFF Local 21 488 DAYS Contract has passed.  Thank you to those that worked hard on this.

Notice of Ratification Meeting 05/04/22 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 NOTICE OF RATIFICATION MEETING In accordance with Denver Firefighters Local 858 Constitution and Bylaws, Article XIV Section 9, the Collective Bargaining Committee has voted unanimously to request a Ratification Meeting to vote on the tentatively agreed upon 2023-2025 Contract.

May 2022 IAFF Center of Excellence May Webinars 05/03/22 - 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 May webinars include: Treating Fire Service Professionals: Building Cultural Competency  Thursday, May 5 | 12:00 p.m.