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

2019 KSCFF 74th Annual Meeting 02/23/19 - Kansas State Council of Fire Fighters Members of the Kansas State Council of Firefighters.  The 74th Annual Meeting will be held in Coffeyville  June 5th - 8th.   Registration information is available here.  Golf registration form is located here.

Geneva Way Structure Fire 02/22/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 5:16 p.m. on Friday February 22nd, Local members responded to a residential garage fire in the 5200 block of South Geneva Way in unincorporated Arapahoe County. The 911 caller reported smoke and flames in the garage and safely evacuated. When members arrived, they observed soot stained garage doors and advanced a hose line for fire attack.

Friday Update 2-22-19 02/22/19 - IAFF Local 1014

CFD DRI-FIT SHIRTS AVAILABLE 02/22/19 - Cambridge Fire Fighters CFD Dri-Fit shirts are available in red and black for $15.

Peer Fitness Class 02/22/19 - IAFF Local 2866 In conjunction with the Fire Service Joint Labor Management Wellness-Fitness Initiative (WFI), IAFF members are invited to attend a Peer Fitness Trainer (PFT) course hosted by Fayetteville, AR Local 2866 and the Fayetteville Fire Department May 20-24, 2019.

Local 21 Regrets To Announce The Passing Of Retired District Chief Dean Baerenwald 02/22/19 - IAFF Local 21     Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of Retired District Chief Dean Baerenwald who passed away on February 18, 2019. Chief Baerenwald started with Saint Paul Fire Department on July 16, 1962 and retired on November 29, 1997. There will be a service this summer.

Peer Fitness Trainer Program 02/22/19 - Arkansas Professional Fire Fighters Association IAFF peer fitness trainer program in Fayetteville May 20-24

Loss of Boulder Fire Captain 02/22/19 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters It is with heavy heart that Boulder Firefighters, Local 900, announces the passing

Mike Somma Canvass Training 02/22/19 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Now is the time to start walking for Mike! There will be canvass training for Mike Somma's campaign on Monday, February 25, 2019 at 5:00 pm at the Fire Fighter Event Center located at 12 Lakeside Lane. We anticipate this training will last until 6:30. If you have any questions, please contact David Foster at davidfosteriaff858@gmail.com.

Concert to Benefit Local Firefighters 02/22/19 - IAFF Local #1945 KD and The Painkillers, a local Fort Collins Cover Band, will be playing a concert to benefit local firefighters.  The concert will take place at the Tilted Barrel Brew Pub in Loveland on Friday, Feb 22 from 7-10pm.  The first 20 firefighters in the doors will recieve a free beer! Please come out and enjoy some good music, a (free) beer, and support your local firefighters.

Thursday, February 21, 2019 – UPFFA of Ct. testifying in Support of Firefighters Work Weeks and Permanent Partial Disability & Pension Offsets 02/21/19 - UPFFA Rich Hart, UPFFA of Ct., Director of Legislative & Political Affairs, testifying in support of SB-549 Firefighter Work Weeks & SB-660 Permanent Partial Disability & Pension Offsets.

Mattress Firm Special Pricing 02/21/19 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Brother & Sisters, We have been made aware of special pricing for mattresses through Mattress Firm’s Corporate office for fire fighters and their families. This special wholesale pricing can only be obtained by contacting Lothar “LT” Miller directly. His information is included on attachment. Thank you.

Local 21 Ski Day 02/20/19 - IAFF Local 21

Denver Fire Fighters need your support! 02/20/19 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Local 858 members, please donate to Mike Somma; We need your help. Brother Mike Somma needs to see more financial support from our membership. Please invest in your career and give at least $50 to his campaign. Just follow the link at the top right of Local 858's page and click donate now.

2019 Cheers for Charity! 02/20/19 - Henrico Professional Firefighters Association Brothers and Sisters, In conjunction with the Fireground Commander Conference, please join Strangeways Brewing and Henrico Professional Firefighters for a night of Cheers for Charity on March 11th at 6pm! 10% of sales will be donated to the Virginia Burn Camp. Smohk will be on site serving up your favorite BBQ and smoked foods that night.

John Wood Rememberance Ceremony 02/20/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 Today marks the 38th anniversary of Firefighter John Wood’s line of duty death. Firefighter Wood suffered a heart attack on February 20, 1981 while fighting a wildland interface fire in Parker. This morning the SMFR Honor Guard placed flowers at the South Metro Memorial Plaza during a brief ceremony attended by family, friends and employees. https://www.southmetro.

Local 858 meets with F.I.R.E. 02/20/19 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 On January 29, 2019 Local 858’s Principal Officers met with the Executive Board of F.I.R.E. for a meet and greet. This was a very productive meeting that centered on how our organizations can support each other moving forward. The F.I.R.E. Executive Board is very dedicated to Local 858 and understands the importance of unification amongst all Local 858 members.

Glasgow Place Structure Fire with AFR 02/19/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 On February 18, 2019 at approximately 15:05 Aurora 911 dispatched Aurora Fire Rescue to a residential structure fire at 22225 E. Glasgow Pl. near the Saddle Rock Golf Course in southeast Aurora. Dispatch alerted units en route that 911 caller reporting that the fire started in the garage and the house is now on fire.

2019 RETIREE FLORIDA REUNION 02/19/19 - Cambridge Fire Fighters

DFF Charitable Foundation Chili Cook-Off 02/19/19 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 On Friday, February 22, 2019 MYC will be hosting thier 3rd annual chili cook-off from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Fire Fighter Events Center at 12 Lakeside Lane. All proceeds will go to the Denver Fire Fighters Charitable Foundation. If you are interested in entering a crockpot of red or green chili, please contact Evan Soibelman (T-31-B) as soon as possible.

DFF Charitable Foundation Chili Cook-Off 02/19/19 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 This Friday, February 22, 2019 MYC will be hosting their 3rd annual chili cook-off from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Fire Fighter Event Center at 12 Lakeside Lane. All proceeds go towards the Denver Fire Fighters Charitable Foundation. You can enter a crockpot of red or green chili for $15 and also participate in a silent auction.

2018 SMFR Employee Recognition Ceremony 02/18/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 On Saturday February 9th, Local members gathered with other SMFR personnel for the annual Employee Recognition Ceremony.  https://www.southmetro.

2019 SCOTT FIREFIGHTER COMBAT CHALLENGE 02/18/19 - Cambridge Fire Fighters

Dover's Hiring 02/18/19 - Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire Use this link for more information: https://workable.

Retirees Get Together 02/18/19 - IAFF Somerville Fire Local 76 The next retirees get together will be held at the Dante Club on Wednesday, March 3rd from 9 until noon.

Fire Fighter Day at the Capitol 02/18/19 - IAFF Local 51 March 5th is the deadline to make room reservations however there are only 6 rooms left.  Please make your reservation as soon as possible to be included in the group rate. ________________________ Our Fire Fighter Day at the Capitol is scheduled for March 26, 2019. On March 25, we will meet at 3:00 p.m.

Annual Budget Foreacast for 2019 - 2020 02/18/19 - IAFF Local 1805 Posted: 2/18/19 Annual Budget Forecast for 2019 - 2020

2019 PFFA Legislative Seminar 02/18/19 - PFFA

Highway 85 Structure Fire 02/16/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 1 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, several 911 callers reported a house on fire at 9442 N. Highway 85 in Douglas County. First arriving Battalion Chief 1 reported smoke showing from the 2nd floor of a small, single family home and confirmed with the occupants that everyone had safely evacuated without injuries. The area doesn’t have fire hydrants, so a large response included Tenders to truck large volumes of water to the scene.

I-25 MVA with Extrication 02/16/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 Local members responded to Interstate 25 for a reported MVA with injuries.

Passing of Captain Richard Truax - Ladder Company 1, Retired 02/15/19 - IAFF Local 739 Passing of Captain Richard Truax, Ladder Company 1 - Retired The officers and members of Lynn Local 739 regret to announce the death of Captain Richard Truax of Ladder 1; Retired. Services are being held out of state.  Please keep the Truax family in your prayers.

4F Gaming Fundraiser 02/15/19 - Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Have fun and raise money for the PFFNH Fallen Firefighters Family Fund. This fund helps our fallen Brothers and Sisters families when they make the ultimate sacrifice in the Line Of Duty. March 17 & 18 May 12, 13 & 14 July 8, 9 & 10 This is a public event and 35% of winnings go to the 4F Fund. Doors open at 11 a.m.

TNPFF Seminar 02/15/19 - Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire March 12 at the Tilton School Lt. Pennington discusses responding to Heavy Content Fires (Hoarder Homes).

Nashua's Family by Fire Training Conference 02/15/19 - Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire May 9-11 Saint Philip Greek Orthodox Church Grassroots conference for firefighters by firefighters

Friday Update 2-15-19 02/15/19 - IAFF Local 1014

Lake Ozark Hiring FF/Paramedics 02/14/19 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters The Lake Ozark Fire Protection District is seeking Firefighter/Paramedic candidates to take part in our employment testing process on 03/23/19 in Camdenton, Missouri.  This process will create an eligibility list for 1 year.  We currently have 3- Firefighter/Paramedic openings initially to be filled from this process.

Public Retirement video 02/14/19 - IAFF Local 2866 The following link is a video of the Joint Public Retirement and Social Security committee meeting. It discusses a bill that will change our retirement. http://bit.

2019 Scholarship Fund Applications 02/14/19 - IAFF Local 42 The St. Florian Scholarship Fund is accepting applications NOW thru March 25, 2019.  All applications must be completed and returned to Greater Kansas City Firefighters, IAFF Local 42 at 6320 Manchester Ave., Suite 42A, Kansas City, MO 64133 or via E-mail to psolomon@iaff42.org no later than 4:00 PM on Monday, March 25, 2019.  Download 2019 St.

March Meeting Notice 02/14/19 - IAFF Local 42

Celebrate Capt Hugh Saenz Retirement 02/14/19 - IAFF Local 1403 Retired Capt. Hugh Saenz and his family will like to invite you to come join them in celebrating 30 years of service with MDFR.

Retired Firefighter William B. McMullen 02/14/19 - IAFF Local 1403 Metro-Dade Firefighters Local 1403 regrets to announce the passing of Retired FF William B. McMullen 2/11/2019. Bill was hired with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue on 7/26/76 & retired 7/31/2006. Most of our brother & sister firefighters know him from Battalion 2 where he served proudly. He was 71 years old. Please keep his family & friends in your thoughts and prayers.

Secretary DeMici Inducted into the CT Firefighters Hall of Fame 02/14/19 - UPFFA Congratulations to a true "Lion of Labor" Our very own Lou Demici, Secretary - Uniformed Professional Firefighters of Connecticut for his induction into the Connecticut Firefighters Hall of Fame!          Lou will be honored at a dinner on Thursday April 4th, 6 PM at the Aqua Turf in     Southington CT.

WTC Secondary Exposure 02/13/19 - IAFF Local 274 Brothers, I have been in contact with Anthony Flamia/retired NYPD.Anthony is on the STAC Committee (Scientific Technical Advisory Committee) NIOSH/WTC Health Program. He is collecting data related to secondary/cross-contamination from not being deconned before walking back into our houses, the toxic dust on our skin, hair, boots, ect.

Lynn Firefighters Day 02/13/19 - IAFF Local 739 Lynn Firefighters Day To all Lynn Firefighters past and present, Happy Lynn Firefighters Day. Lynn Firefighters Day was established by the Lynn City Council following a fire at City Box 41 on February 13, 1895 at Hutchinson Block Hardware on Munroe Street where four Lynn Firefighters made the ultimate sacrifice.

Newest Local 2086 Members 02/12/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 Congratulations to Academy class 18-1 who were sworn in tonight to Local 2086.

2nd Alarm Fire: 70 Farmington Ave 02/12/19 - New London Fire Fighters On Monday morning 02/11/2019 the NLFD responded to a report of smoke in the building in 70 Farmington Ave Apartments. On arrival, crews found flames coming from two windows on the 4th floor. A second alarm was called due to the large number of occupancies in the apartments that needed help exiting the building. The NLFD had the fire knocked down under 15 minutes from arrival.

Ct. AFL-CIO - Essay Contest 02/12/19 - UPFFA This year the Connecticut AFL-CIO Health and Safety Committee is offering a scholarship essay contest to inspire Connecticut high school seniors to think about the importance of workplace health and safety, of the consequences that arise when workers are forced to toil in unsafe working conditions and of the role that organized labor has played in protecting workers both in the past and present.