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

Stand Down for Suicide Awareness 04/13/21 - IAFF 522   Firefighters are being pushed harder than ever, forced to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic and historic wildfires. The pandemic has introduced a new anxiety to an already stressful job. This stress can overwhelm even the strongest among us – with one of our own taking their life.

E. Illif Ave. Multi-Family Structure Fire 04/13/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 8:45 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021, Local members responded to 9400 E. Iliff Avenue in Araphaoe County after an observant neighbor reported flames visible from a townhome. Members from first arriving Engine 21, Medic 21 and Medic 211 encountered a large volume of fire venting from the first floor of a two-story townhome, extending up the exterior to the roof line.

East Parker Rd. Barn Fire 04/13/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 April 5, 2021- At 5:19 p.m., South Metro Fire Rescue received a 911 call describing a hay fire within a barn near Forest Hill Drive and E Parker Road. A dark black smoke plume could be seen for miles.

Hadrian Ct. Car vs. House 04/13/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 1:15 a.m. on April 5, Local members responded to reports of a vehicle driving into a single-family home near Lincoln and Peoria. Upon arrival, members found the vehicle on its side and damage to the back corner of the building. The driver was transported to the hospital. Residents living in the home were not injured.

Ireland St. Garage Fire 04/13/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 12:04 a.m. on Saturday, April 3, 2021, Local members responded to a reported structure fire at 5526 S. Ireland Street in Centennial. 911 callers reported black smoke and popping sounds coming from the garage. Members from first arriving Engine and Medic 23 found heavy smoke pouring out of the garage and deployed 2 hose lines for fire control.

Maggie Bender, now a retired firefighter, has shaved her head for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. 04/13/21 - UPFFA For 14 years, Maggie Bender, now a retired firefighter, has shaved her head for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Normally, city firefighters host an event at the Dawg House Bar and Grill to raise money for St. Baldrick’s but due to COVID-19, they haven’t been able to hold the event.

Lieutenant's Exam 04/13/21 - IAFF Local 628 Lieutenant's Exam June 26 Filing period for Lieutenant's Exam is now open. Application Start- April 2 Application End- May 3

Autism Acceptance Cornhole Tournament 04/13/21 - IAFF 1826 Saturday, April 17th, 20201 at Patio De Leon.  Ft. Myers Fire Department, 10 Twenty Five, and Suncoast Beverages are joining together to benefit Family Initiative.

Introducing PEP Online: Registration Now OPEN! 04/12/21 - Southern Federation of Professional Fire Fighters Registration is now open for our first Partnership Education Program (PEP) online event. This new virtual training opportunity provides quality IAFF education without the hardships of travel or current restrictions. The first event is scheduled over a three-week period on Tuesdays in May from 12:30-5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).

Introducing PEP Online: Registration Now OPEN! 04/12/21 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters Registration is now open for our first Partnership Education Program (PEP) online event. This new virtual training opportunity provides quality IAFF education without the hardships of travel or current restrictions. The first event is scheduled over a three-week period on Tuesdays in May from 12:30-5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).

Local 21 Golf League at Oak Glen 04/12/21 - IAFF Local 21

Municipal Fire and Emergency Services Referendum 04/12/21 - PPFFA On the May 18th Primary ballot in Pennsylvania, there will be a question asking voters to authorize making municipal fire deoartments or companies with paid personnel and emergency medical services companies eligible to apply for loans from an already existing state loan program.

Monday Morning Headlines 04/11/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Good Monday Morning! Executive Board Meeting - 4/14 75th Anniversary - 4/16 Steward Seminar - 4/28 & 4/29

Notice of Trustee Election Candidates 04/08/21 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund Voting for the position of Trustees will commence on the morning of May 10th and end at 5pm on May 14th.

Coronavirus Update #17 04/08/21 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund Original Article posted 03/04/2021  Covid-19 Antibody Infusion Treatment Finally after many months of trying we now have the Bamlanivimab Covid-19 Antibody treatment at the Wellness Center. If you qualify for it we can immediately start the treatment which is an IV infusion. This medication has great results in arresting the developments of Covid-19.

County Chapter TV Fund Auction 04/08/21 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Attention Local 244 County Chapter Members: In accordance with SECTION 6. B. 4 of the Constitution and By-Laws an auction will be held May 10-13th  & May 17-19th from 9am-1pm at the request of the County TV Fund Manager to sell used equipment.

Reminder 04/07/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Union Meeting and Information Session TODAY!  Collective Bargaining Survey Ends TODAY!

16th Annual PAC Golf Tournament 04/06/21 - Kansas State Council of Fire Fighters 16th Annual PAC Golf Tournament information

Local 858's 75th Anniversary Celebration 04/06/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 The 75th Anniversary of Local 858 is on April 16th 2021!

Monday Morning Headlines 04/04/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Good Monday Morning! Union Meetings - 4/7 & 4/8  Collective Bargaining Survey  Save the Date- 4/16 - 75th Annivesary Celebration Steward Seminar 4/28 & 4/29 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COMMITTEE  The Collective Bargaining Survey will close on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 12pm.

April 2021 Meeting Announcement 04/03/21 - Cambridge Fire Fighters @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px !important} Local 30 Meeting Poster 21.4.6.docx.

Passing of Firefighter John Zimmerman, Retired 04/03/21 - IAFF Local 739 Passing of Firefighter John Zimmerman, Retired The officers and members of Lynn Local 739 regret to announce the death of Firefighter John Zimmerman, Retired. Arrangements are as follows: A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday April 7, 2021 at 12:00PM in the Solimine Funeral Home 426 Broadway, Lynn. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired Captain Burt Schueller 04/02/21 - IAFF Local 21 Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of retired Fire Captain Burton Schueller. Captain Schueller started with the Saint Paul Fire Department on July 16, 1962.  He retired after 32 years of service with the Saint Paul Fire Department. Burton C. Schueller Burt passed away at the age of 86.

April 2, 2021: UPFFA 2021 Connecticut Fire Fighters PAC Campaign 04/02/21 - UPFFA The UPFFA 2021 Connecticut Fire Fighters PAC Campaign is currently underway.  I am pleased to report that your state UPFFA officers, executive board, trustees, and staff  support this year’s fundraising efforts. A list of this year’s supporters can be seen on the UPFFA website.

Man killed in Butler County house fire 04/01/21 - IAFF Local 20 https://www.journal-news.com/news/man-killed-in-butler-county-residential-fire-this-morning/RME7JBCGZBEKJE3ZXE564QDTNQ/

Special Meeting to Approve Congressional Endorsement, April 8, 2021 04/01/21 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters A Special Meeting is scheduled at the Union Hall on April 8, 2021 at 6:45pm, in accordance with Article V, Section 6 of the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & By-Laws. The purpose of this meeting is to approve the Political Action Committee recommendation for a Congressional Endorsement. The meeting will start promptly at 6:45pm, the General Meeting with follow at 7:00pm.

News From Capitol Hill 04/01/21 - IAFF Local F-273 Congress Seeks to Bring Work Schedule Flexibilities to Federal Fire Fighters.

Fire causes damage at downtown Hamilton park 03/31/21 - IAFF Local 20 https://www.journal-news.com/news/fire-causes-damage-at-downtown-hamilton-park/QR3IEVVXDZGOHD2R2QTR444OJU/

Structure fire on Wilbraham Avenue in Springfield out, no injuries 03/29/21 - IAFF Local 648 Structure fire on Wilbraham Avenue in Springfield out, no injuries HAMPDEN COUNTY by: Nancy Asiamah, Sydney Snow Posted: Mar 26, 2021 / 09:39 PM EDT / Updated: Mar 26, 2021 / 11:55 PM EDT SPRINGFIELD, Mass.

Roadmap to Retirement Readiness 03/29/21 - PFFA

Attendance needed 03/29/21 - Newport News Firefighter's Association Your attendance is needed at our next union meeting on April 14, 2021. Our union representative from the Operations Committee, Captain Joseph Lord, will be attending and speaking about discussions from the committee and the new plan and usage of EMT-A's in our department.

Monday Morning Headlines 03/29/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Good Monday Morning! Women's History Month Collective Bargaining Survey  Save the Dates! Local 858 75th Anniversary  Union Steward Seminar

Collective Bargaining Survey 03/28/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Collective Bargaining Committee Survey 2021 The Collective Bargaining Committee wants the input of the membership for the upcoming contract negotiations. Our goal is to ensure the membership is informed, involved, providing input, and setting the direction of the committee.  The survey has been sent via Survey Monkey to all active members.

Food Truck Fundraiser 03/27/21 - IAFF 1826 Thank you to the South Trail Fire Department for hosting the Ate Balls Food Truck Fundraiser for the family of fallen EMT Roy Vidal.  Volunteers from South Trail Fire Department, staff from South Trail Fire Department, and LCEMS Local 1826 members held a raffle, handed out snow cones, and various items for kids while Ate Balls provided fabulous food.

Meeting Notice | April 2021 03/26/21 - IAFF Local 21

MedalofValor-EddieDiaz 03/25/21 - Suncoast Firefighters Congrats Go Out to Charlotte County Firemedic Eddie Diaz!!! Eddie was presented the Medal of Valor by the Charlotte Commission for rescuing an elderly lady trapped inside her burning home; while on his way to work on February 4, 2020.

FireHouseSubsDonation 03/25/21 - Suncoast Firefighters

Funeral Announcement for Firefighter Jon Kauffman 03/25/21 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters Minnesota Fire Service Funeral Notification Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Fire MN TYPE 1: Active LODD It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of JON KAUFFMANN, age 40, with his loving wife and family by his side on March 11, 2021 in Medina, Minnesota. On February 27th, 2020, he was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of occupational brain cancer, Glioblastoma.

April Meeting Notice 03/24/21 - IAFF Local 42

March 27, 2021: Stamford Fire Fighters, Local 786, IAFF - SWAB FOR AMY 03/24/21 - UPFFA A member of Stamford Fire Fighters, Local 786 Wife is in need of a bone marrow transplant, a drive thru cheek swab has been set up for Saturday, March 27, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

CharlotteParamedicBuysShirt 03/22/21 - Suncoast Firefighters

Monday Morning Headlines 03/22/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Good Monday Morning! This week: Womens History Month Coffee with Dr. Koval  Collective Bargaining Survey

COVID Vaccine Clinic- Still need members to help! 03/20/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 COVID Vaccine Volunteer Opportunity  Council Woman Amanda Sandoval and Council Woman Jamie Torres are asking for our help again! They are administering approximately 1300 doses of the COVID vaccine. The next vaccine clinic is March 20th & 21st for 1st dose and April 17th & 18th for the second dose.

Firefighter Exam Posting 03/19/21 - Norwalk Professional Firefighters Simplifying the hiring process.

75th Annual Conference 03/19/21 - Kansas State Council of Fire Fighters Members of the Kansas State Council of Firefighters.    Use this link to get information on the 75th Annual Conference held May 12th to May 15th.

Zoom Meeting 20March21 03/19/21 - IAFF Local F283 Zoom Link 20March21 @ 0830 https://zoom.us/j/98275230801?pwd=R3h1MXpmL1ZQd0hRdFNabDZydDRpUT09 Brothers and Sisters,   In accordance with Motion 2021.001, the rules for conducting virtual meetings have changed. Local F- 283 has purchased a subscription and will continue to utilize the Zoom® platform (Motion 2021.

A Message from the Parents of Brother Rich Pula 03/18/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858