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

MDA Boot Camp 05/16/24 - IAFF Local 2629 A few of your Independence Firefighters attended the MDA Boot Camp this past Tuesday! It was great to learn about all of the new research and progress that the MDA is making for so many with Muscular Dystrophy, ALS, and various other neuromuscular diseases. Last year, we raised close to $8,000 for this cause, and this year our goal is to double that.

Sign up to Picket Boeing in Moses Lake 05/16/24 - IAFF Local 453 Brothers and Sisters please sign up for a time to walk the Picket line in Moses lake. https:/bit.ly/SupportBoeingFire

Office Manager Michele Halen's 25th Anniversary with Local 763 / 140 05/16/24 - IAFF local 140 Today marks Michele Halen’s 25th year as the Office Manager of IAFF Local 140! Michele takes care of all of us by being organized, dependable, caring, and trustworthy. Give her a call or stop by to see her soon and offer congratulations on 25 Years of Service to IAFF Local 140. 615-457-7766 Respectfully, Danny R.

06.13.24 | Veteran Firefighter Luncheon 05/15/24 - IAFF Local 21

2024 | Gillette Children's Carnival 05/14/24 - IAFF Local 21

? SOLIDARITY ALERT ? Molson Coors Teamsters Tomorrow, 5/15 @ 8:30 a.m. in Golden 05/14/24 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Join Teamsters General Secretary-Treasurer FRED ZUCKERMAN and rank-and-file members for a RALLY outside the MOLSON COORS SHAREHOLDERS MEETING. Support Teamsters on the strike line.

2024 | Happy Mother's Day 05/12/24 - IAFF Local 21

Funeral Arrangements for Fire Driver Joseph Bogdanski, Rescue 9B 05/11/24 - UPFFA Funeral Arrangements for Fire Driver Joseph Bogdanski, Rescue 9 B Waterbury Fire Department – Waterbury Fire Fighters, Local 1339, IAFF Please keep the Family of Brother Bogdanski and the Members of the Waterbury Fire Department & Waterbury Fire Fighters, Local 1339 in your thoughts & prayers.

06.01.24 | Salvation Army Lunch 05/11/24 - IAFF Local 21

Union Meeting - Saturday 11th May 2024 05/10/24 - IAFF Local S-6 Local S-6 Membership, Please note there is a union meeting tomorrow, Saturday 11th May 2024, training room at Fire Station One @ 0745 sharp. B-Shift will be going off duty and C-Shift will be coming on duty. It's YOUR union... be involved!!! Next month's union meeting... Saturday 8th June 2024. C-Shift will be going off duty and B-Shift will be coming on duty.

Twin Cities Boxing Charity Event 05/06/24 - IAFF Local 21 Tickets are now on sale. All ticket proceeds will go to YWCA’s youth mentorship program,  “Teensworks!”?? Vs ??????? ?? YWCA Saint Paul has a long history of doing good for the community. They have four pillars: housing, employment, health / wellness and youth. Since the pandemic they’ve lost most of their funding to maintain youth programming.

UNION MEETING REMINDER 05/03/24 - Cambridge Fire Fighters

SB249 Passed! 05/02/24 - IAFF Local 2629 "Today after nearly two years the Michigan legislature passed SB 249, the Michigan only paramedic license. Thank you to Senator Hertel and all our friends who helped get this done.

Members Attend Biennial MPFFU Convention 05/02/24 - IAFF Local 2629 A few of your Independence Firefighters are in attendance at the biennial MPFFU Convention in Traverse City. They have heard various presentations, both from the MPFFU Executive Board, different committees within the union, as well as guest speakers and vendors. They are assisting in making important decisions for the future of the MPFFU.

Firefighters Receive Praise from Resident 05/02/24 - IAFF Local 2629 Fine work from firefighters Brent Turner and Lee Green! How rewarding to have this email sent to Chief Piché giving such high praise: “Hello, I wanted to reach out to you to tell you how amazing a couple of your firemen are! We had a call at our house and these two responded, and made our three year old feel safe and comfortable.

Recent Benefits Fund Board Elections Results 05/01/24 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund We are pleased to announce that Traci Moore has been re-elected (Trustee 8) to the Board of Trustees by acclamation. Traci has been an invaluable member of our Board, and we are thrilled to continue working with her to serve the best interests of our members. Additionally, we would like to welcome Nicholas George to the Board of Trustees.

2024 | Local 21 Golf League Starts May 1st! 04/30/24 - IAFF Local 21

Regional Peer Support Classes 04/30/24 - IAFF Local 274 Brothers, The NYSPFFA will be funding 2 Regional Peer Support Classes for the IAFF this year on May 20-21 in Batavia NY and May 21-22 in Kingston NY.More Information in the attached document.

Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired Captain Matt Monzel 04/30/24 - IAFF Local 21

Presidents Message April 2024 04/29/24 - GFFA L776 Subject: April 2024 Update Dear Members, I hope all is well! As we move through Spring I wanted to keep you informed and updated about the latest developments and updates within the GFFA and the Glendale Fire Department. In addition, we continue to participate in upcoming events that promise to be both enjoyable and fun.

EXPANDING CANCER COVERAGE 04/29/24 - OPFFA On April 29, 2024, the Ontario government announced their intent to introduce legislation that, if passed, will expand presumptive coverage for skin cancer - lowering the service time required for firefighters to receive compensation from 15 to 10 years, bringing Ontario to the lowest required duration of service in the country.

Levy Campaign Meeting !Amended! 04/29/24 - IAFF Local 4045 Apologies, I accidentally mistyped the post below. Our levy meeting is on May 1st, the below post is now correct. Good Morning, Due to a conflict with Chief Riley's schedule, the Levy Meeting has been moved to May 1st, 10:30 am. It will follow the Labor/Admin Meeting, and is being held in Station 1's conference room. During this meeting both the Local and the District will present their plans for the upcoming levy campaign. Your attendance would be greatly appreciated.

April 28, 2024, Ct. AFL-CIO Workers Memorial: 04/28/24 - UPFFA April 28, 2024, Ct. AFL-CIO Workers Memorial: Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut, President Peter Brown received the Connecticut AFL-CIO Health & Safety Award on behalf of the membership of the UPFFA of Ct., in recognition of President Brown’s dedication to protecting all Fire Fighters in the State of Connecticut.

2024 SoCal Ride for ALS 04/28/24 - GFFA L776 Subject: 2024 SoCal Ride & Rally to Cure ALS Dear Members, Hope all are doing well. We are reaching out to extend an invite to the 2024 SoCal Ride & Rally to Cure ALS, taking place on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Newbury Park, CA. As Glendale firefighters, we understand the importance of supporting causes that impact our communities & families.

Retired Firefighter Brad Harper: Funeral Announcement 04/27/24 - IAFF Local S-6 Bradley Alan Harper 3rd April 1961 - 26th March 2024 Funeral Service Details: Saturday 4th May 2024 11:00 a.m. Peace Christian Reformed Church 6600 C Avenue NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 Lunch reception to follow service legacy.com Please reach out to President Dan Olson with any questions. Godspeed, Brother Harper. We will take it from here.

"Updated Funeral Information for Retired Fire Captain Larry Goodman" 04/27/24 - IAFF Local 21

Welcome New Recruits! 04/27/24 - IAFF Local S-6 Airport Fire has hit another milestone recently! We added an extra firefighter to each shift, bringing staffing up to 16 firefighters on all three shifts. We also welcome 5 great firefighters to our team: Sam Kitzmann, Seth Patchen, Matt Allard, Ryan Kiernan, and Josh Gaffke.

2024 | Pride Fire Shirts 04/26/24 - IAFF Local 21 Pride month is a celebration of the LGBTQIA2S+ Community.  For the entire Pride month (month of June), SPFD Administration has authorized wearing our Saint Pride Fire shirts instead of our regular Class “D” t-shirts. Click the image for the Website.

Labor/Admin Meeting 04/25/24 - IAFF Local 4045 Good Evening Brothers and Sisters! The next Labor/Admin meeting has been scheduled for next Wednesday, 5/1/2024, which is a deviation from our regularly scheduled date of the last Tuesday monthly. The agenda has been emailed out to everybody on the District mail server and attached to the Master Battalion Calendar event.

IAFF Center of Excellence Upcoming Webinars 04/25/24 - UPFFA The IAFF Center of Excellence is hosting an online education series with topics for first responders, health care providers, clinicians and the community at large.

Updated IAFF MERP Proposal 04/24/24 - GFFA L776 Subject: IAFF MERP Benefit Program Updated Proposal Dear Members, I hope this message finds you well. We are writing to bring to your attention the updated proposal regarding the upcoming IAFF MERP Benefit Program.

Henry Picco is Retiring! 04/23/24 - International Association of Firefighters Firefighter Henry Picco is retiring after 24 years of service to those who defend America. Henry will work his last shift at NWS Earle FD on April 23rd. We wish Henry a very long, healthy and happy retirement.

SAVE THE DATE: 14th Annual Wishes & Heroes Benefit Concert 04/23/24 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Mark your calendars for 14th Annual Wishes & Heroes Benefit Concert! Supporting local Firefighters and Make-a-Wish Foundation. Join us in helping our local heroes and wish kids! Come out to Breckenridge Brewery on Saturday, June 22nd - Doors Open at 3 pm.

Elmira, N.Y. I.A.F.F. Local 709 to again host Golf Tournament 04/20/24 - Lets Fire Cancer What a great opportunity to join with Brother & Sister Fire Fighters in supporting CANCER RESEARCH. Great People! Great Golf Course! Great Cause! SIGN UP TODAY! THANK YOU!!!

April 17, 2024: UPFFA of Ct. Raymond D. Shea Legislative Conference/Lobby Day 04/18/24 - UPFFA April 17, 2024: UPFFA of Ct. Raymond D. Shea Legislative Conference/Lobby Day. Thank you to all the Legislators that have joined our members for an update on our Legislative Priorities.  Following the morning program, members will proceed to the Capitol to continue conversations with our Legislators.

A Message from IAFF President Ed Kelly 04/16/24 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Brothers and sisters, It was good to be with many of you in Boston for last week’s State and Provincial Presidents Meeting. As you know, the IAFF is fighting for many legislative priorities on behalf of our members and their families – including adding occupational cancer to the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits program.

2024 Dues Assessment for VPFF 04/16/24 - Newport News Firefighter's Association Newport News Firefighters Association IAFF Local #794 Dear Brothers and Sisters, As you should all be aware, the membership voted to once again join the VPFF. This will require an assessment of $6.00 per member. This letter is notice that we will be voting on assessing $6.00's (additional dues) to pay for this.

MDA 2024 Boot Camp Registration 04/15/24 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Join us at MDA Boot Camp to celebrate top performing locals from 2023, meet local MDA families, learn about progress in research, and discuss strategies to make 2024 a successful year for your Fill the Boot program.

REMINDER: April Regular Union Meeting 04/14/24 - IAFF Local 4045 Good Afternoon Brothers and Sisters! The next regular Union meeting will be this Tuesday, 4/16, @ 0930 in the conference room at Station One. The minutes from the March meeting have been uploaded to the Union website and the agenda has been posted. If there are any items that anyone would like to have added to the agenda, please contact an E-Board Member.  Thank you.

Insurance Open Enrollment 04/12/24 - GFFA L776 Subject: Reminder of Health Insurance Open Enrollment Dear Members, I hope all is well. I wanted to take a moment to remind all of you on the City of Glendale Health Insurance Open Enrollment. From now until April 24, 2024, you have the opportunity to review and make changes to your health insurance coverage.

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Tier 2 Call To Action 04/12/24 - Hoffman Estates Professional Fire Fighters Association, Local 2061 Your Assosciated Firefighters of Illinois Legislative Representatives have been working tirelessly down in Springfield to close the disparities between Tier 1 and Tier 2 pensions.  Now they are calling on you to act and let your voices be heard down in Springfield.

Holbrook Firefighters Comedy Show 04/12/24 - Holbrook Firefighters Local 1452, IAFF https://www.eventbrite.

Jeff Golden Retirement 04/12/24 - Hoffman Estates Professional Fire Fighters Association, Local 2061 On April 11, 2024, Brother Jeffrey Golden worked his last shift as a member of the Hoffman Estates Fire Department. After 30 years of dedicated service to the residents of Hoffman Estates.  Jeff has decided to join his wife Julie in retirement and is looking for suggestions for a possible new hobby or two.

Smoke Alarm Program 04/12/24 - IAFF Local 1164 The Livonia Fire Prevention department has been installing smoke alarms and CO Detectors for Livonia Residents. If you need smoke or CO detectors for you home and your live in Livonia we will supply and install at no cost to you. Contact Lieutenant Furstenau at 734.466.2439 to schedule an appointment.

Union Meeting - Saturday 13th April 2024 04/12/24 - IAFF Local S-6 Local S-6 Membership, Please note there is a union meeting tomorrow, Saturday 13th April 2024, training room at Fire Station One @ 0745 sharp. A-Shift will be going off duty and B-Shift will be coming on duty. It's YOUR union... be involved!!! Next month's union meeting... Saturday 11th May 2024. B-Shift will be going off duty and C-Shift will be coming on duty.