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

2023 Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut Scholarship Recipients 05/26/23 - UPFFA We are pleased to announce the 2023 Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut Scholarship Recipients: 2023 Michael C. Osiecki Memorial Scholarship Recipient: Cassanda G. Mastroianni South Fire District, Local 3918 2023 George Crowley Memorial Scholarship Recipients: Caitlin D. Dube Southington, Local 2033 Gabrielle V.

Memorial Day 2023 | Thank You 05/26/23 - IAFF Local 21 This Memorial Day, Saint Paul Firefighters IAFF Local 21 honors our military members and those in Public Service who have made the ultimate sacrifice.  Thank you.

May 25, 2023: West Haven Fire Fighters, Local 1198 Workers’ Compensation Education Seminar 05/25/23 - UPFFA

Info on HB 106-Increase in Public Employee Pension Max 05/24/23 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Dear Union Brothers and Sisters, During this year’s 2023 NM Legislative Session, Representatives Eliseo Lee Alcon, Patricia Roybal Caballero, William “Bill” R. Rehm, Harlan Vincent, Luis M. Terrazas and Alan T. Martinez sponsored House Bill 106: Increase in Public Employee Pension Max.

Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired Firefighter Tom Bilek 05/23/23 - IAFF Local 21

Vote for Proposed Constitution & Bylaw Amendments 05/23/23 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Attention Members: The IAFF Local 244 Election Committee has called for a secret ballot vote to be held during the July General Membership meeting on July 13, 2023, beginning at 10:00a.m. to adopt proposed Bylaw Amendments.

Taxpayers Unlimited - June 20, 2023 General Election Endorsements 05/23/23 - IAFF Local 42

2023 | Memorial Day Service 05/23/23 - IAFF Local 21

Tom Kiurski Retirement Party 05/22/23 - IAFF Local 1164 @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

MDA Summer Camp 05/20/23 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters Happy Friday All! We hope you can join us for MDA Summer Camp, the RSVP date is rapidly approaching, please let me know if your department plans on attending: You asked for it and it’s back….Fire Fighter Day at MDA Summer Camp! I hope you all can join us at camp for some fun activities and more.

2023 Fill the Boot Golf Classic 05/19/23 - IAFF Local 21 That time of year is coming up! Snow will soon be gone, so dust off your golf clubs, grab 3 friends, and sign up for IAFF Local 21 Annual Fill The Boot Golf Classic! Spread the word, and join the fun.

2023 Notice of Nomination for Office 05/19/23 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters Dear Local Officer: Pursuant to Article IV, Section 3 of the MPFF By-Laws ARTICLE IV OFFICERS SECTION 3: In order to be eligible for nomination to an elected position of the MPFF, a Delegate who is a member in good standing of a Local who has maintained membership affiliation over the previous 12 months, must register their intent to seek a specific office no later than 60 days prior to the election and no earlier than 120 days prior to the election. Notice of election must be given and posted 30 days prior to the close of the registration of intent. Registration shall be considered complete by sending a signed letter of intent to the Secretary/Treasurer by US mail or other parcel service in which a time and date stamp of parcel is available or by electronic filing in which a signed copied letter is attached to the communication within the specified time period. The Secretary/Treasurer shall reply to the communication by mail, parcel, or electronic receipt. A candidate may include a fact sheet or resume for the Secretary/Treasurer to obtain information to include in a mailing to all Locals identifying the candidates. In the event no letters of intent are received within the specified time period, the MPFF Executive Board shall have the authority to determine an election procedure for those specific positions. Nomination dates are as follows; No earlier than 120 days from election (May 22, 2023) and no later than 60 days before the election (July 21, 2023) Nominations for the following MPFF offices are being accepted: Central District At-Large/Trustee 1-Year term Interim Central District Vice president 1-Year term Interim Southern District Vice President: 3 -Year term Southern District At-Large/Trustee: 3 -year term

2023 MALTS and Convention Save the date 05/19/23 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters SAVE THE DATE September 20-21, 2023 Good afternoon MPFF Members, We are excited to announce we will be having our combination MALTS & Convention again this year. Our host this year is Austin Local 598. MALTS and the Convention will be held at the Austin Holiday Inn and Convention Center. MALTS will be held on Wednesday September 20, 2023.

FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT FF MCVOY'S BROTHER IN LAW 05/18/23 - Cambridge Fire Fighters Brothers and Sisters, The fundraiser below is to support FF McVoy's brother-in-law, who was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. He has been a Malden Firefighter for 20 years. He's married with 3 kids (1 is a freshman in high school, 1 is graduating high school and going to college, and 1 is currently in trade school). Your support would be greatly appreciated.

2023 MSCFF Robert Palmer Golf Tournament 05/18/23 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters The 2023 Robert Palmer Invitational is scheduled for June 21st, 2023 at Drumm Farm Golf Club in Independence, Missouri.  Here is a link to the MSCFF Golf Tournament website and Registration is NOW OPEN.

Kehoe for Governor Kickoff Event 05/18/23 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters MSCFF members from throughout the state were proud to attend the kickoff event for Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe’s 2024 run for Governor of Missouri.

May 24, 2023 | MN Twins versus SF Giants 05/18/23 - IAFF Local 21

Birthday 05/17/23 - IAFF Local 1164 @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

IAFF/BCFD TA'd CBA Article 37-Information 05/15/23 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters The IAFF Local 244 County Chapter Negotiating team has reached a tentative agreement with Bernalillo County for Article 37: Compensation of the CBA as of today, May 14th, 2023. We strongly encourage all members to attend one of the upcoming scheduled in-person informational meetings for additional information.

05.25.2023 | Saint Paul Saints Military Night 05/13/23 - IAFF Local 21

Bennett FF L5090 Clay Shoot 05/12/23 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters The Bennett Firefighters Local 5090 Annual Clay shoot supporting the Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Foundation is scheduled for September 23rd from 0800-1300. This year we have added an IAFF Local price with promo code "iafflocal". We will also have a top local team prize. Attached is the flyer with further information and here is the registration link.

Donald (Pinky) Folsom 05/12/23 - IAFF Local 1164 It is with great sadness that we share the loss of the Livonia Fire Department's second member, retired Battalion Chief, Donald "Pinky" Folsom.  BC Folsom passed away Thursday May 11th at the age of 100 with his family by his side.  Please keep Pinky and the Folsom family in your prayers during this time of sorrow.  Rest in peace.  You will be missed.

SAVE THE DATE 6/11/23: FIREFIGHTER'S MEMORIAL SUNDAY 05/11/23 - Cambridge Fire Fighters All members, Firefighter’s Memorial Sunday is June 11th at the Cambridge Cemetery: Formation 0900 Procession 0915 Ceremony 0930 Gathering to follow at Conley's Pub & Grille (164 Belmont St, Watertown). On duty companies and apparatus that will be involved in the ceremony will be announced in a future official announcement.

Community Smiles Donation 05/10/23 - Waukesha Prof. Fire Fighters May 10, 2023 – Charitable Donation Donation of $2,500.00 to the Community Smiles Dental, Waukesha Wi. The Professional Fire Fighters for Community Outreach And Safety presented a donation of $2,500 to Community Smiles Dental in Waukesha today.    This is an opportunity for the PFFCOAS to achieve their mission of building a stronger and healthier Waukesha.

05.08.2023 | Saint Paul Fire Department Promotional Exam Announcement 05/10/23 - IAFF Local 21 05.08.2023 | Saint Paul Fire Department Fire Captain Promotional Exam announcement  Click HERE for full description and detailed information.

Local 794 Position Statement for Fire Chief 05/10/23 - Newport News Firefighter's Association Letter of Thanks and Support

Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired Fire Captain Jim Hafner 05/10/23 - IAFF Local 21

Vote results for constitution change 05/10/23 - IAFF Local F282 The results for the mail in vote to change the wording in the constitution are 19 yes votes, 2 no votes and 15 returns invalidated. Thank you for voting and supporting the change.

2024 48/48 4-8 Seven Group Calendars 05/08/23 - International Association of Firefighters 2024 group calendars are available in the Member Resources section.

Friday Update 5-5-23 05/08/23 - IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 4-28-23 05/08/23 - IAFF Local 1014

7.10.2023 | Stop Drop and Reel 05/06/23 - IAFF Local 21

Lebanon Local 1952 05/05/23 - PPFFA Lebanon Local 1952's CBA for  2022-2025 has been added to the contract area of the website.

New CBA's posted for L4791 Wyomissing and L840 Luzern County 05/05/23 - PPFFA New CBA's for Wyomising L4791 and Luzern County L840 departments Edwardsville, Larksville, and Kingston have been added to the contract area of the website.

Local 21 Charitable Gaming Information 05/05/23 - 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.

2023 Memphis Charity Golf Tournament 05/05/23 - Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association We’re pleased to announce the 2023 MFFA Foundation Golf Tournament will be held Monday, September 25, 2023, at Mirimichi.  100% of the proceeds from this golf tournament benefit the Firefighters Burn Center at Regional One Health here in Memphis.

05.09.2023 | Conway Community Center Volunteers Needed 05/05/23 - IAFF Local 21 Brothers and Sisters Briney Baker is looking for volunteers to assist at the Conway Community Center with an Athletics Event. To sign up click HERE and for more info click on the picture. Thank you.

Hays Local 2119 event 05/04/23 - Kansas State Council of Fire Fighters Contact Trustee Brandon Woods for more information.

May 2023 | Election Results 05/04/23 - IAFF Local 21

Please keep the Bidon family in your thoughts and prayers! 05/04/23 - IAFF Local 21 Please keep the family of Inver Grove Heights Officer Ben Bidon in our thoughts and prayers. The Bidon family and SPFD Capt. Luke Ritchie’s family are very close and grieving at this time. Click HERE if you would like to support the Bidon Family.

PFFM LOTTERY 05/01/23 - Cambridge Fire Fighters

May 16th 2023 | Local 21 Motorcycle Ride 04/27/23 - IAFF Local 21

May 2nd or 3rd, 2023 | IAFF Local 21 Bylaw Change Vote 04/26/23 - IAFF Local 21 Voting on a proposed amendment to the Local 21 Constitution and Bylaws.

PFFNH Financial Seminar 04/26/23 - PFFNH @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

Save the Date: 2023 TPFFA Convention 04/26/23 - Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association Save the Date 2023 TPFFA Convention The 2023 TPFFA Convention will be held Wednesday, October 11th thru Friday, October 13th in Murfreesboro, TN.  More information is forthcoming.

2023 Bubba Jones Golf Tournament 04/26/23 - Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association Reservations for Embassy Suites Online here.

New Castle Local 160 CBA 2023-2027 04/24/23 - PPFFA New Castle Local 160's CBA for 2023-2027 has been added to the contract area of the website.