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

From the Office of the Fire Chief 10/16/25 - IAFF Local 1164 Congratulations to Lieutenant Dan Haller on his graduation from Eastern Michigan University’s-School of Fire Staff and Command-Executive Leadership Program.

St. Edith Catholic School. 10/16/25 - IAFF Local 1164 Thank you for the invitation St.

From the Office of the Fire Chief. 10/16/25 - IAFF Local 1164 Please join Livonia Fire & Rescue in congratulating Training Officer John McKee on his promotion to the rank of Battalion Chief of Training. BC McKee has served the department for over twenty years, the last three as our Training Officer.

Call to Action: Use Your VOTE to Support these Locals 10/16/25 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Brothers and sisters, Election season is here, and you have probably just received ballots in your mailbox. If you plan to vote in person, a reminder that election day is Nov 4. There are multiple Locals that need your support in terms of your VOTE if you live in their district.

Save the Date & Reserve Your Room for the IAFF 244 Christmas Party 10/14/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters IAFF Local 244 Christmas Party  We will celebrate Christmas and honor our members from both chapters for Rookie of the Year, Firefighter of the Year and Outstanding Leadership on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Sandia Resort & Casino with cocktail hour at 6:00pm and dinner at 7:00pm.

Union Meeting - Saturday 11th October 2025 10/10/25 - IAFF Local S-6 "We're Better Together" Local S-6 Membership, Please note there is a union meeting tomorrow, Saturday 11th October 2025, training room at Fire Station One @ 0745 sharp. C-Shift will be going off duty and A-Shift will be coming on duty. It's YOUR union... be involved!!! Next month's union meeting... Saturday 8th November 2025.

Friendly Reminder: October Regular Union Meeting and Officer Elections 10/10/25 - IAFF Local 4045 Good Morning Everyone, This is a friendly reminder that the next regular Union meeting will be Tuesday, October 21, @ 0930 in the conference room of Station 1. The agenda HAS NOT been posted yet, however, the elections for the positions of Local Vice President and both E-Board positions will be conducted.

IAFF 244 Award Nominations 10/09/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Nominations are now being accepted for IAFF Local 244 City & County: Rookie of the Year (1-3 yrs), Fire Fighter of the Year and Outstanding Leadership. Complete the form to submit your nomination by November 18th, 2025, for consideration.

Open Enrollment for Voluntary Supplemental / Life Insurance Benefits 10/08/25 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund October 1 – November 3, 2025 Effective January 1, 2026 Beginning January 1, 2026, the UnitedHealthcare Supplemental Benefits for Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness will transition from Fund-paid coverage (included in your 2025 Medical premium) to voluntary, self-pay coverage.

Local 1826 Movember Shirts 10/08/25 - IAFF 1826 Movember Shirts will be on sale through Sunday, October 12th. Don't wait to place your order.  https://local1826.myshopify.

Breast Cancer Awareness T-Shirts 10/02/25 - IAFF local 140 Local 140 currently has the pink Breast Cancer Awareness T-Shirts for sale during the month of October. Sizes available are small through 2XL (NO medium and 3XL) and there are NO long sleeve, kids' or women's shirts; All are $20.00. The sale hours are from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Union Office (100 Arlington Avenue) with cash, checks and cards accepted.

Public Safety Recruitment & Retention Act Sholarship NOW OPEN 10/01/25 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters

Friday Update 9-26-25 09/28/25 - IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 9-19-25 09/28/25 - IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 9-12-25 09/28/25 - IAFF Local 1014

ALLSTATE ACCIDENT & DISABILITY PROGRAM 09/24/25 - Cambridge Fire Fighters Please see the attachments for more information about Accident & Disability programs available through ALL State Benefits.

Retirement DROP Seminar 09/23/25 - IAFF Local 1619

2025 Kid's Halloween Party 09/23/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters 9/23/25 Local 244 Kid’s Halloween Party!! Costumes Welcome! The 2025 Annual Kid’s Party will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Main Event from 10:00am(check-in)-2:00pm.

District Chief Huhn is Retiring! 09/20/25 - International Association of Firefighters Local F-147 will be hosting a retirement luncheon to celebrate District Chief Victor Huhn's 25 years of Government service on Saturday, September 27th, from 1300 to 1600 at the Mainside Fire Station (94-1). All food and drinks will be provided by Local F-147. All family, friends and current and former co-workers of Vic's are welcome to attend.

Friday, October 17, 2025: Hartford Fire Fighters Association Local 760, IAFF - FIREFIGHTERS RALLY POSTPONED 09/19/25 - UPFFA Hartford Fire Fighters Association Local 760, IAFF FIREFIGHTERS RALLY   Join Hartford Fire Fighters Local 760 and #FIREFIGHTERS from all over the Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut and stand shoulder to shoulder as we #UNITE and rally for important firefighter issues. - Increased cancer in our profession - Wage parity and fair pay.

911 Monument Unveiling 09/19/25 - IAFF Local 274 On September 11th 2025 Local 274 unveiled a brand new 911 Memorial monument at Station 1, 93 Prescott Ave. It was a long 3 year project, but we finally got it done. If you were unable to make it to the unveiling, I have attached the events and speech that I made.

Jefferson Parish Local 1374 Fundraiser 09/18/25 - PFFA @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

Health & Wellness-Upcoming Events 09/18/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Health & Wellness Upcoming Events: WELLNESS SESSION (REGISTRATION OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS) The Albuquerque Fire Rescue Wellness office is excited to present Season 1, Episode 3 of the Wellness Sessions - "GRIEF" powered by Mickey Kivitz.

OPEN ENROLLMENT 09/18/25 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund FIREFIGHTERS BENEFITS FUND OPEN ENROLLMENT For coverage beginning January 1, 2026 MEDICAL, VISION & DENTAL INSURANCES Palm Beach County Firefighters Employee Benefits Fund WHEN: October 21, 2025 – November 3, 2025 All employees of Palm Beach County Fire Rescue are eligible to participate in the Palm Beach County Firefighters Employee Benefits Plan.

LETTER OF COMMUNICATION (RETIRED DC MURPHY) 09/17/25 - Cambridge Fire Fighters Please see the message below from Retired Deputy Chief Murphy: Today, the results for the recent election of a member to serve a three year term on the Cambridge Retirement Board beginning October 1, 2025 have been tabulated. I have overwhelmingly been elected with great support from both active and retired members of the Cambridge Fire Department.

Will Preparation Services 09/17/25 - IAFF Local 1563 @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px !important} @media only screen and (max-width: 760px){ .contenttable img{max-width:100%; width: auto !important; height:auto .

2025 Election & Nomination Notice 09/16/25 - IAFF Local 42

October Meeting Notice 09/16/25 - IAFF Local 42

10.02.25 | Salvation Army Appreciation Dinner for Local 21 Members 09/12/25 - IAFF Local 21

Union Meeting - Saturday 13th September 2025 09/12/25 - IAFF Local S-6 ?"We're Better Together" Local S-6 Membership, Please note there is a union meeting tomorrow, Saturday 13th September 2025, training room at Fire Station One @ 0745 sharp. A-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 11th October 2025.

2025 IAFF FFM MEMORIAL RIDE INFO 09/10/25 - Colorado Springs Professional Firefighters @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

2025 Scholarship Awards 09/10/25 - IAFF 1826 Please click on the above title for names and photos.

Proposed 2025-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement 09/10/25 - Wilmington Firefighters Association Local 1590 Information Sessions for Proposed 2025-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement Important: CBA Information Sessions & Vote Details | First Session TODAY (9/10/2025) Thank you for your continued patience throughout the negotiation process. We are now ready to present the proposed 2025-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for your review.

Friday Update 9-5-25 09/08/25 - IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 8-29-25 09/08/25 - IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 8-22-25 09/08/25 - IAFF Local 1014

Grail Galleri Cancer Screening 09/08/25 - IAFF Local 21

IAFF Disaster Relief 09/06/25 - IAFF 1826 Please click on the link to watch a short video from the IAFF. https://youtu.be/M6D_4NpcxKM

CBA's for Jenkins and Plymouth Luzerne County L840 09/02/25 - PPFFA The CBA's for Jenkins and Plymouth from Luzerne County Local 840 have been added to the contract area of the website.

09.11.2025 | Veterans Firefighters Luncheon 09/02/25 - IAFF Local 21

2025 Breast Cancer Awareness T-shirts 08/29/25 - Baltimore Fire Officers @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px !important} The Chief of Fire Department has approved T-Shirts supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month to be worn in the month of October, Monday through Friday 1700 hours to 0700 hours, and all day on the weekends. Shirts can be purchased from: https://www.zeffy.

2025 Breast Cancer Awareness T-shirts 08/29/25 - Baltimore Fire Officers @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px !important} The Chief of Fire Department has approved T-Shirts supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month to be worn in the month of October, Monday through Friday 1700 hours to 0700 hours, and all day on the weekends Shirts can be purchased from: https://www.zeffy.

2025 Breast Cancer Awareness T-shirts 08/29/25 - Baltimore Fire Officers @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px !important} The Chief of Fire Department has approved T-Shirts supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month to be worn in the month of October, Monday through Friday 1700 hours to 0700 hours, and all day on the weekends (1700 hours Friday to 0700 hours Monday). Shirts can be purchased from: https://www.zeffy.

2025 Breast Cancer Awareness T-shirts 08/29/25 - Baltimore Fire Officers @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px !important} @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

IAFF 244 General Election Information & Nominations 2025 08/27/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters AUGUST 27, 2025 IAFF 244 2025 General Election Information & Nominations *THIS ELECTION/VOTE WILL INCLUDE BYLAW CHANGES BYLAW CHANGES WILL BE AVAILABLE 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE VOTE/ELECTION Attention All Members: The IAFF Local 244 General Election will be held in December 2025 (Exact Date-TBD) Nominations for the 2025 General Election will officially open at the General Membership Meeting on September 11, 2025, and will close at the General Membership Meeting on November 13, 2025.

09.05.25 | Paramedic School Graduation Ceremony 08/27/25 - IAFF Local 21

Battle of the Badges 08/25/25 - IAFF Local 801