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

32nd Annual Mid-Way Golf Tournament 05/14/25 - Lets Fire Cancer For the past thirty two years Fire Fighters from across the U.S. and Canada have gathered in Binghamton, New York to participate in the Annual Fire Fighter's Mid - Way Golf Tournament. In addition to the golf tournament, participants get together the evening before the tournament at a social event.

Union Meeting - Saturday 10th May 2025 05/09/25 - IAFF Local S-6 Local S-6 Membership, Please note there is a union meeting tomorrow, Saturday 10th May 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 14th June 2025. C-Shift will be going off duty and A-Shift will be coming on duty.

Stop Drop and Reel 2025 05/09/25 - IAFF Local 21

2025 St.Florian Fund Winners 05/08/25 - IAFF Local 42 The St. Florian Scholarship Fund Committee met this year to determine the number of scholarships that we would be able to award based upon the performance of our investments.  It was determined that we would be able to provide nine (9) St. Florian Scholarships in the amount of $1000.00 and a special scholarship in the name of KCFD Battalion Chief John Tvedten in the amount of $2000.00.

Blue Card Incident Command 05/08/25 - IAFF Local S-6 Congratulations to another group of Airport Firefighters on successfully completing the Blue Card Incident Command Program! To become certified in the Blue Card Incident Command System, individuals must first complete a 50-hour online self-study course.

National Firefighter Memorial Emmitsburg, Maryland 2025 05/08/25 - IAFF Local S-6 The MSP Airport Fire Department Honor Guard recently attended the National Firefighter Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg, Maryland, held from May 2nd through 5th, 2025. This occasion marked the first time MSP Airport Fire has sent members to this national event.

Press Conference with Comptroller Scanlon 05/07/25 - IAFF Local 801 Click on the link to watch a Press Conference with Comptroller Scanlon that recognized firefighters for their work and also addressed recruitment and retention issues for the fire service.

2025 MSCFF Biennial Convention 05/07/25 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters

Local 21 Charitable Gaming Information 05/05/25 - IAFF Local 21 Brothers and Sisters. Local 21 Charitable Gaming Organization needs your help. Please read the link provided and contact your legislator to express opposition to the change. Local 21 membership will be heavily impacted if these changes go into effect.

City Chapter MOU for ‘Section 700 Compensation Policies’ to be presented for membership approval at a Special Meeting on 5/14/25 at 10:00a.m. 05/05/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters A Special Meeting will be held on May 14, 2025, at 10:00am at the Union Hall, zoom link for view-only purposes will be emailed out.

Letter from District Vp regarding retirement legislation 05/03/25 - IAFF Local F282 Letter from 16th District Vp Jim Johnson... As many of you know, this week, the House Oversight and Government Reform (OGR) Committee included federal employee retirement reforms in its finalized markup for Title IX of the FY 2025 Reconciliation bill.

14th Annual Tucson Firefighters Ball 05/03/25 - IAFF Local 479 14th Annual Tucson Firefighter Ball May 31, 2025 | 5:30 PM JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85745 Join us for a formal evening celebrating our fire service family, community partners, and local businesses. The night kicks off with happy hour and a silent auction, followed by dinner, a live auction, late-night toast, and dancing.

Call to Action for Mayor Scanlon 05/02/25 - Buffalo Professional Firefighters Assoc. Call to Action Mayor Scanlon needs our help to ensure he is on the ballot in November! How can you help? We need your help to get 1,500 signatures for Mayor Scanlon by May 18.

Call to Action for Mayor Scanlon 05/02/25 - Buffalo Professional Firefighters Assoc. Call to Action Mayor Scanlon needs our help to ensure he is on the ballot in November! How can you help? We need your help to get 1,500 signatures for Mayor Scanlon by May 18.

Notice of Trustee Election Candidates 05/01/25 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund The following individuals are running for the position of Trustee #9: Cody Harris Tyler Mattson Michael Sedgwick Voting Period: Voting will begin the morning of May 12 and will close at 5:00 p.m. on May 16. How to Vote: Voting will take place through a secure website: www.myffbenefits.com/vote.

May Meeting Notice 04/30/25 - IAFF Local 42

KCFD LODD: Graham J. Hoffman 04/29/25 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters KCFD Firefighter/Paramedic Graham J. Hoffman, 29, passed away in the Line of Duty on Sunday, April 27, 2025.  He was assigned to Squad 42/C and has been a member of KCFD for three years. Graham previously served for three years as a member of the Belton Fire Department.

Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired Captain Marty Amman 04/29/25 - IAFF Local 21

31st Annual DFFA Burn Fund Golf Outing 04/22/25 - Detroit Fire Fighters Association FULL INFORMATION/REGISTRATION PACKAGE ATTACHED BELOW.

IAFF Local 21 Candidate Screening – Ward 4 City Council 04/21/25 - IAFF Local 21 IAFF Local 21 Candidate Screening – Ward 4 City Council  On May 20th, IAFF Local 21 Saint Paul Firefighters will be conducting our official screening process for candidates running to represent Ward 4 on the Saint Paul City Council.

Local 21 Cinco de Mayo T-Shirts 04/14/25 - IAFF Local 21

Union Meeting - Saturday 12th April 2025 04/11/25 - IAFF Local S-6 Local S-6 Membership, Please note there is a union meeting tomorrow, Saturday 12th April 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 10th May 2025. A-Shift will be going off duty and C-Shift will be coming on duty.

Board Trustee Election Notice 04/10/25 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund April 1, 2025 RE: Board Trustee Election Notice To All Participants of the Employee Benefits Fund, The Board of Trustees for the Palm Beach County Firefighters’ Employee Benefits Fund has established terms of office for Trustees. Each Trustee position will be up for election or re-election every five (5) years, with one (1) position open for election this year (2025).

current infomation 04/08/25 - AFSCME Local 875 Contract for 2024 to 2028 is now available on line now.

Blood Drive Request for Brother Ronald Brady Baker Local 3797 04/07/25 - PFFA Firefighter Family,      District Chief Ronald Brady of Baker Fire Dept. has recently been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).  This is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow where there’s an abnormal increase in immature white blood cells (myeloblasts).

SPFD Golf 2025 04/05/25 - IAFF Local 21

SUPPORT PUBLIC SAFETY VOTE YES ON BALLOT QUESTION A 04/03/25 - Mountain View Professional Fire Fighters SUPPORT PUBLIC SAFETY VOTE YES ON Ballot Question A

Thank you for supporting!!!!! 04/02/25 - Vernon Professional Fire Fighters Association What a day! We’re very excited to announce that the first annual Guns vs Hoses charity hockey game raised over $9300. Sincerest thank you to everyone that came out to enjoy and support the event, from the great turn out at the barbecue to the near 500 people at the game itself.

CALL TO ACTION Local 21 brothers and sisters 03/31/25 - IAFF Local 21

Local 21 Fill the Boot Golf Classic 03/31/25 - IAFF Local 21

CFD HOODIES FOR SALE 03/30/25 - Cambridge Fire Fighters

Friday Update 3-28-25 03/28/25 - IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 3-21-25 03/28/25 - IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 3-14-25 03/28/25 - IAFF Local 1014

Join the MoCo Pipes and Drums! 03/26/25 - IAFF Local 1664 The Montgomery County Firefighter Pipes and Drums are looking for new members!  Everyone is welcome to join!  Please check out the file attachment for more information and how to contact the group to get started.

Fire Safety House 03/26/25 - IAFF Local 1164 Livonia Fire & Rescue is thrilled to announce our brand new inflatable Fire House! Your Livonia Firefighters will be on hand to guide you on a safety tour through each room which features a built-in smoke feature as well as easy to read fire safety tips.

Draft C&B Language for New Article 03/26/25 - IAFF Local 4045 Good Morning Brothers and Sisters! Following yesterday's Union meeting, a Word document with the proposed language for Union officer pay has been uploaded to the Union website in the "downloads" tab. This is conceptual language that would be voted on at our next regularly scheduled Union meeting on Tuesday, 4/15/2025, @ 0930 in the conference room of Station 1.

City Chapter Special Meeting Regarding Minimum Staffing Resolution R-25-12 03/24/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters A City Chapter Special Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 10:00am in accordance with Article V, Section 6 of the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & By-Laws. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss the Minimum Staffing Resolution (R-25-122).

City Chapter Special Meeting Regarding Minimum Staffing Resolution R-25-12 03/24/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters A City Chapter Special Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 10:00am in accordance with Article V, Section 6 of the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & By-Laws. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss the Minimum Staffing Resolution (R-25-122).

Support the candidates that support our community and will make public safety a top priority! 03/22/25 - Mountain View Professional Fire Fighters Support the candidates who support our community and will make public safety a top priority!  Mike Mrla Tiffany Heisler Endorsed by Mountain View Professional Firefighters @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

Taxpayers April 8, 2025 Ballot 03/21/25 - IAFF Local 42

Klamm Park Invitational 03/18/25 - Kansas State Council of Fire Fighters Local 64 Firefighters Community Services Foundation will be hosting the first annual Klamm Park Pickleball Invitational. Join us on April 12, 2025, for a double elimination Pickleball tournament. First, Second and Third place will receive a prize along with bragging rights. Scan the QR code below to register your team. REGSITRATION ENDS March 20, 2025.

2025 St. Florian Scholarship Application Dates 03/18/25 - IAFF Local 42 2025 St.

Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired FEO Terry Grufman 03/14/25 - IAFF Local 21 UPDATED INFORMATION.

Public Safety Peer Conference Augusta 03/13/25 - PFFMaine SAVE THE DATE! APRIL 8th & 9th, 2025 Keynote Speakers PUBLIC SAFETY, PEER SUPPORT & WELLNESS CONFERENCE Augusta, Maine

DOL Update on PD FMLA 03/13/25 - PFFMaine Dear interested parties, The Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program has added an employee resources tab to provide additional information regarding the PFML program including a estimated premium and benefit chart based on earnings. The new tab can be found on the Department’s webpage on paid family and medical leave.  Thank you.

5.3.2025 | FFU Second Annual Gala 03/13/25 - IAFF Local 21 Please Join Firefighters United and help celebrate our 2nd annual gala on May 3rd, 2025. Tickets can be purchased below. Room block for those wanting to stay can be purchased at the Hilton link and rates end April 9th.  Contact Captain Baker @ 651-239-8400 with any questions. Hope to see you there.  https://www.eventbrite.