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

November Union Meeting and Executive Board Elections 10/30/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 To the Membership of Local 858,  The elections for Executive Board are scheduled to take place in accordance with the Local 858 Constitution & Bylaws Article IV Section 2.

Friday Update 10-30-20 10/30/20 - IAFF Local 1014

Board Meeting update 10/29/20 - Kansas State Council of Fire Fighters KSCFF members The location for the upcoming meeting in Junction City will be at 3806 Rucker Rd.  Exit 295 I-70 north on US 77 for 3.4 miles turn left at Rucker Rd and go west on Rucker for 1.5 miles, driveway located on North side of Rd.  Signs will be located at the entrance of the drive.   Lunch will be provided starting at 12:00 and the meeting starting around 1:00.

2020 Election Endorsements 10/29/20 - IAFF Local 157 Please see attached concerning the upcoming elections. Thank you.

2020 | Local 21 Annual Big Buck Contest 10/28/20 - IAFF Local 21

IAFF/BCFD Collective Bargaining Agreement Ratification Vote 10/28/20 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters The IAFF Local 244 County Chapter Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) has been tentatively agreed upon (TA'd). The ratification vote will take place on Monday, November 2, 2020 from 7:00am -7:00pm in accordance with Article II, Section 2 and Article XI, Sections 2, 3 & 6 of the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & By-Laws.

10/22/2020 I-95 Tractor Trailer Fire 10/28/20 - Norwalk Professional Firefighters Norwalk Fire responded to a fully involved tractor trailer fire on 95 SB 14-13. E 3  E 5 & Rescue 2 responded . DEP also responded to  clean up the diesel fuel.

Ratification Meeting *** Canceled*** 10/27/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Good Afternoon,  At 11:30 AM this morning, Denver Mayor Hancock instituted Level 3 Safer at Home Restrictions due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases. Within the Department, we have had a significant spike with our members confirmed or quarantined due to COVID-19 as well.

Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired Firefighter Bert Moes 10/27/20 - IAFF Local 21 Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of retired Firefighter Burt Moes. Burt started his career with the Saint Paul Fire Department in 1957 and retired in the early 1980s. Exact dates of service will be updated when available. Obituary, funeral and service information will also be updated when available.

L21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired Captain Glover Dohman 10/27/20 - IAFF Local 21 Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of retired Fire Captain Glover Dohman. Glover started his career with the Saint Paul Fire Department in 1954 and retired in the early 1980s. Exact dates of service have been requested and will be updated when received from Fire Headquarters.

Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries 10/26/20 - IAFF Local 902 In half of reported home fires in which smoke alarms were present but did not operate, the batteries had been removed or the alarm was disconnected due to dead battery alerts or nuisance alarms. Working smoke alarms decrease the risk of dying in reported home fires by nearly half according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

Board Meeting 10/26/20 - Kansas State Council of Fire Fighters KSCFF Officers and Membership President Wing has called for a Board meeting to be held on November 5th in Junction City.  President Wing has also made the meeting open to all members who would like to attend.  The location of the meeting in JC is to be determined but should be done in the next couple of days.  Meeting is scheduled to start around 1:00 pm.

Sunday, November 1, 2020: Time to Change the Clocks & Smoke Alarm Batteries 10/26/20 - UPFFA DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME AND SMOKE/CO ALARMS  In half of reported home fires in which smoke alarms were present but did not operate, the batteries had been removed or the alarm was disconnected due to dead battery alerts or nuisance alarms.

Monday Morning Headlines 10/26/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Good Monday Morning.

55th IAFF Convention - Virtually 10/24/20 - UPFFA Dear Affiliate Leader: As you know, due to the unprecedented circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Executive Board voted to postpone the 55th IAFF Convention until January 25-29, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

8 new firefighters sworn into Springfield Fire Department 10/24/20 - IAFF Local 648 8 new firefighters sworn into Springfield Fire Department HAMPDEN COUNTY by: Ariana Tourangeau Posted: Oct 22, 2020 / 01:44 PM EDT / Updated: Oct 22, 2020 / 01:44 PM EDT (Photo: Springfield FD) SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Springfield Fire Department swore in eight new firefighters Thursday morning.

One person injured after car crashed into utility pole on Central Street in Springfield 10/24/20 - IAFF Local 648 One person injured after car crashed into utility pole on Central Street in Springfield HAMPDEN COUNTY by: Stephen Underwood Posted: Oct 24, 2020 / 05:17 AM EDT / Updated: Oct 24, 2020 / 08:08 AM EDT SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – One person was taken to the hospital after a car struck a utility pole in Springfield.

Meeting Notice | November 2020 10/23/20 - IAFF Local 21

1403 Elections 10/23/20 - IAFF Local 1403 This is list of members who accepted their nomination and are candidates for the upcoming election. There are 2 candidates for 1st VP and 19 candidates for the Executive Board.

Condolences to Our Brothers and Sisters of Manchester NH Fire Department 10/23/20 - IAFF Local 902 MANCHESTER, N.H. — Grief counselors have been called in to assist Manchester fire personnel mourning the loss of a 20-year member of the city's fire department.

Public Health Alert 10/23/20 - IAFF Local 902 Per the Governor’s COVID-19 Order No. 51, effective October 26, 2020, the City must revert back to Step 1 of Phase III of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan.

Lieutenant Promotions 10/23/20 - IAFF Local 801 Congratulations to the newest Lieutenants of the Danbury Fire Department. LT Walter Arteaga (D), LT Dennis Rickard (A) and LT Seth Ambruso (B).

Ratification Meeting Reminder 10/23/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Ratification Meeting Reminder As we abide by the State COVID Regulations for the Event Center, we ask that all members sign up on our Sign-Up Genius.  At this time, we have reached 80% for our Wednesday morning meeting and have added a second meeting on Wednesday,  at 5:30 pm.

Friday Update 10-23-20 10/22/20 - IAFF Local 1014

First Responder Heroes Project Presentation - McDonough Jr. 10/21/20 - IAFF Local 21 Director and Chaplain, Mark Allen, of the First Responders Heroes Project presented a custom plaque in memoriam of Brother McDonough Jr. to his crew at Engine Co. 09 (C) today at Station 09.  It was a great honor for him to present his work in memory of Tommy to the First Responders who are grieving our loss.  Thank you.

Open Enrollment Assistant Session TODAY 10/21/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 2021 Benefits Open Enrollment takes place October 12-30, 2020. During this time, employees can elect new benefits or make changes to existing benefits effective January 1, 2021.

DFD Peer Support Suicide Training Series Session 2 TODAY 10/21/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 SESSION 2  - TODAY Session 2 - Connect to Protect: This session will focus on knowing when and how to connect Veteran peers who is at risk for suicide.   The session is TODAY October 21, 2020 at 9:00am - 10:30am and is scheduled to go from 9am to 10:30am I hope that you will be able to attend a class Click here to register.

Choice Enrollment for CAPE Beginning Thursday, Oct. 22nd 10/20/20 - IAFF Local 1014

L21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired Fire Captain Dick Leitner 10/20/20 - IAFF Local 21    Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of retired Fire Captain Dick Leitner. Captain Leitner started with the Saint Paul Fire Department on July 21, 1986 and retired on June 28, 2013.  Dick also served as IAFF Local 21 President from 2002 - 2004.

2021-2025 Nanticoke Local 2655 CBA 10/20/20 - Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association The CBA for Nanticoke Local 2655 has been added to the contract area in the member's section of the website.  A log in is required to view.

10/18/2020 33 Hilltop Road 10/19/20 - Norwalk Professional Firefighters 33 Hilltop Road - Chimney Fire With Extension to House

Monday Morning Headlines 10/19/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Good Monday Morning,  This week:   10/21 - DFD Peer Support Suicide Prevention Training Series - Session 2 Connect to Protect 10/24 - MDA Kevin Hart Kids Telethon Ratification Sign-Up Collective Bargaining Polls are open.

W. Ponds Circle Structure Fire 10/18/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 On Thursday October 15, 2020 at 10:30 a.m., Local Members responded to a fire inside a condominium on W. Ponds Circle in Unincorporated Arapahoe County. Initial reports stated a fire started in the bathroom of the home and may have extended into the attic space. When members from Engine 13 arrived on scene, they could not see any active fire from the outside of the condo.

Hampden Ave. Car into a Building 10/18/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 11:54 p.m. on Saturday October 10, 2020, Local members responded to a report of a car crash into a building on E. Hampden Ave. in Cherry Hills Village. When members arrived on scene, they found a car had gone off the roadway and crashed into a Caribou Coffee store. Crews extricated the driver inside the vehicle and took that person to the hospital in critical condition.

U-Haul Forklift Accident 10/18/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 7:46 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2020, Local members responded to an entrapment at the U-Haul facility located at 1750 E. County Line Road in Douglas County. Upon arrival, members found a forklift on its side with the driver trapped underneath it. Paramedics immediately began treating the injured person while lifting and stabilizing equipment was put in place.

Marathon of Hose 10/18/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 A marathon of hose. 26.2 miles. 138,435 feet. Stretched by the crew of Engine 33 in a self-challenge to be better at their job. What started as a funny idea in January became a reality by October. They did it. And they’re still going. 10 months of walking, crawling and running with hose during a variety of basic, advanced and unheard-of scenarios.

DAD's Landfill Brush Fire 10/18/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 12:06 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2020, Local members responded to a brush fire at the Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site landfill, located at 3500 S. Gun Club Road. An electrical problem on a power pole sparked a small grass fire that quickly grew to over an acre. Workers at the facility used fire extinguishers and heavy equipment including water tenders and tractors to fight the fire.

Lora's Donuts Flag Presentation 10/18/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 On October 3rd, our members got the chance to give back to a community member who has given so much. Lora, of Lora’s Donuts & Bakery Shop in Englewood, was presented with a hose flag as a sign of appreciation from the emergency responders she has impacted over the years.

Blakeland Dr. HazMat 10/18/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 4:40 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2020, Local members responded to 8109 Blakeland Drive to assist Douglas County Sheriff Deputies with investigating a suspicious package. The building was evacuated, a unified command was established, Hazardous Materials Technicians went through a medical status check and geared up to go inside.

Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut Endorsements Election 2020 10/16/20 - UPFFA

Important Information on CAPE Healthcare Plan 10/16/20 - IAFF Local 1014

10/15/2020 26 Belden Ave 10/16/20 - Norwalk Professional Firefighters Members of Local 830 Keep Fire In Check at Avalon Apartments

2021 Benefits | Virtual Open Enrollment 10/15/20 - IAFF Local 21

First Responder Heroes Project Presentation - Paidar 10/15/20 - IAFF Local 21 Director and Chaplain, Mike Allen, of the First Responders Heroes Project presented a custom plaque to in memoriam of Brother Paidar to his crew at Engine Co. 20 (A) today at Station 20.  It was a great honor for him to present his work in memory of Brother Paidar to the First Responders who are grieving our loss.  Thank you.

Local 21 Winter 2020 Golf League 10/15/20 - IAFF Local 21 Contact Bryan Sullivan (A SHIFT, POOL FF) at 651.347.5572 for questions and additional information.

Friday Update 10-16-20 10/15/20 - IAFF Local 1014

Carroll Ave MVA 10/15/20 - IAFF Local 892 Upon arrival, NFD found a vehicle that had crashed into the rear yard of a residence after leaving the parking lot behind the Holy Trinity Church on Washington Street. One occupant was evaluated and transported.