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

35th IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial 09/18/21 - PFFMaine Registration for the 35th IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial, scheduled for September 18, 2021, is now open.

2021 Promotional Ceremony 08/02/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 July 29, 2021 –COVID had forced us to place a pause of formally recognizing the individuals who were promoted over this last year. However, last night Local members, family and friends gathered to honor the hard work and dedication that our SMFR members have given to the organization and our community and celebrate some of these promotions.

President Update - COVID Vaccine 08/02/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 At 11:00 this morning, during the Mayor's Press Conference COVID-19 Update, Mayor Hancock announced that he would be mandating all city employees and private-sector workers in high-risk settings be required to be vaccinated by September 30th. This mandate will include the Fire Department as well.

Monday Morning Headlines 08/02/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Good Monday Morning Union Meeting 8/4 & 8/5 Union Picnic and Camping 8/5 - 8/9 Fishing Derby 8/19 Union Night - Colorado Rapids 8/21 Retiree Celebration Dinner 8/22

Saturday, September 11, 2021 - Ct. United Ride 07/31/21 - UPFFA

Behavioral Health Symposium 07/30/21 - PFFNH @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px !important} Behavorial Health Symposium 2021 Fire Academy.

Charity Golf Tournament 07/30/21 - IAFF 1826

Sergeant At Arms Vacancy 07/29/21 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters The IAFF Local 244 Executive Board is accepting letters of interest for the position of Sergeant at Arms for the next 14 calendar days (this is a General Officer Position and can be filled by a City or County Chapter Member).

Letter from your Sergeant at Arms 07/29/21 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters IAFF Local 244 membership, I will be stepping down from my role as Sergeant at Arms today for many reasons. Reasons that place my family and my personal health as a priority. I no longer fit into the direction of this executive board and feel that separation from it is best for the entire body.

August Union Meetings Notice 07/29/21 - IAFF Local 42

2021 Guns N Hoses Event 07/29/21 - IAFF Local 42 2021 Guns N Hoses Charity Boxing Event This years event will be held on August 7, 2021 at Municipal Auditorium at 6:30 PM.  Please mark your calendar and an Event Flier is forthcoming.  You can purchase tickets NOW ONLINE.

Drug Free Manatee/Southern Manatee Fire 07/29/21 - Suncoast Firefighters

IAFF Behavioral Health Symposium. 07/28/21 - Kansas State Council of Fire Fighters Members of the State Council, Local 42  KCMO is hosting a one day Kansas City Fire Service Behavioral Health Symposium on Thursday August 26th,  9:00 - 3:00 pm.  See the attached flier for additional information. Tim Carr Communications Director  KSCFF @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

Mary Tamer: Day of Action 07/28/21 - Boston Firefighters

Night on the Town 07/28/21 - Boston Firefighters

A Night for Billy Carey 07/28/21 - Boston Firefighters

Hyde Park Standout 07/28/21 - Boston Firefighters

Gene McDonough Scholarship Fund for more information call the STJ Firefighters at 802-748-8925 07/28/21 - Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont

Mountain Brush St. Structure Fire 07/27/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 July 22, 2021, 6:08 p.m., as a strong thunderstorm moved through the area, Local members responded to a residential structure fire on Mountain Brush Street in Unincorporated Douglas County. First arriving members from Engine 17 confirmed that the home had fire showing from the roofline and pulled initial hose lines to fight the fire and to start setting up a water supply.

Johnstown L463 2021-2025 CBA and MOU 07/27/21 - PPFFA The Johnstown L463 2021-2025 CBA and part-time firefighter MOU has been posted to the contract area of the website.

**Local 1826 T-Shirts & 9/11 Shirts** 07/27/21 - IAFF 1826 Local 1826 shirts are available online. Please click on the read more link.

Pro Act 07/25/21 - PFFMaine Sisters and Brothers of the PFFMaine,  Please join us along side the Maine AFL-CIO and other Labor Unions at the weeks PRO Act Rally at the Federal Building, 202 Harlow Street, in Bangor on Thursday, July 29, at 10:00AM. We are looking to get as many members as possible to attend this important Rally.

Birth Announcement 07/24/21 - International Association of Firefighters IAFF Local F-147 would like to congratulate FF/EMT Palumbo on the birth of his son Nicholas Walter Palumbo Born 7/23/21 @ 0948. A healthy 19.

Friday Update 7-23-21 07/23/21 - IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 7-16-21 07/23/21 - IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 7-9-21 07/23/21 - IAFF Local 1014

TONER FOR CITY COUNCIL CAMPAIGN 07/23/21 - Cambridge Fire Fighters

TA'd CBA Letter & Detailed Info from VP Breeswine 07/23/21 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Dear Brothers & Sisters,  Attached you will find a letter along with very detailed information regarding the changes in the TA'd Collective Bargaining Agreement from Vice-President Breeswine. Please see attached.  Thank you.

Second District Leadership Summit and Symposium 07/22/21 - Kansas State Council of Fire Fighters Members of the Kansas State Council of Firefighters, District Vice President Woolbright has asked us to share the following information. Fraternally Tim Carr Communications Director KSCFF  IAFF 2nd District Officers I hope you and your local membership is doing well. As you know, we remain in an unpredictable time due to the pandemic.

Downing Circle West Exterior Fire 07/21/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 8:01 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, SMFR received 911 reports of bushes on fire in the front yard of a home in the 6700 block of S. Downing Circle West. Dispatchers received additional information that the home was starting to burn, and a structure fire response was sent. A passing motorist on Arapahoe Road saw the smoke, parked his vehicle out of the way and alerted the occupant of the home.

Denver Firefighters Annual Summer Picnic 07/21/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 The Denver Firefighters Local 858 Annual Summer Picnic will be at Chatfield State Park Group Camping Sites, August 5th through August 8th.  There are two types of sites available, electric and non-electric. Electric sites (20/30/50 amp service) will be $40 per night, and non-electric will be $20 per night.

Denver Firefighters Retirement Celebration and Appreciation Dinner 07/21/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Dear Retiree,  The Denver Firefighter's Protective Association and Local 858 would like to invite you and a guest to be our guests at the 2021 Denver Firefighters Retirement Celebration and Appreciation Dinner (traditional firehouse Sunday night spaghetti dinner) to be held Sunday, August 22, 2021, 4:30 p.m.

Save The Date: October 2, 2021 07/20/21 - IAFF Local 42

September 8-12, 2021: IAFF-MG International Motorcycle Rally 07/19/21 - UPFFA

Monday Morning Headlines 07/19/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Monday Morning Headlines Executive Board Meeting - July 22nd at 8:30 am   Patrick Mahan - Funeral July 23rd at 11:00 Local 858 Camping Trip August 5th - 8th Charitable Foundation Fishing Derby August 19th  September Save the Dates

Hialeah Dr. Structure Fire 07/18/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 Just before 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday July 14, 2021, residents of a home in the 16500 block of E. Hialeah Dr. heard a smoke alarm sounding in the basement, grabbed a fire extinguisher and investigated what was happening. They encountered a light haze of smoke throughout the basement and discovered one room completely filled with smoke.

Captain Dick Chesnick Last Shift Ceremony 07/18/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 On Tuesday afternoon, July 17th, Local members, family and friends gathered to celebrate the retirement of Captain Dick Chesnick after 34 years serving the South Metro community. The Honor Guard presented Captain Chesnick with a flag and the Pipes and Drums band performed. Congratulations and enjoy your retirement! https://www.southmetro.

Paramedic Todd Parson Last Shift Ceremony 07/18/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 On Wednesday July 7th, Local members, family, friends gathered at Station 44 to celebrate the career of Paramedic Firefighter Todd Parson at his Last Shift Ceremony. Thank you to Todd for 21 years serving the South Metro community.  Enjoy your retirement! https://www.southmetro.

Arapahoe Road Car vs. Building 07/18/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 July 12, 2021, just before 1 p.m., Local members were dispatched to a vehicle into a building near Arapahoe and Peoria Road in Centennial, CO. Members found the vehicle to have heavy impingement into the Stinker Gas Station. Initially, no one reported injuries, but one person was later transported for non-life-threatening injuries.

September 20, 2021: IAFF Partnership Education Program 07/15/21 - UPFFA Ever wish you had an opportunity to speak to other local leaders and find out their best practices for union administration, legal issues or just the day-to-day running of their local? The Connecticut PEP event not only brings quality and diverse IAFF education to your state, but it also gives you the opportunity to network with other leaders.

City Chapter TA'd CBA 07/15/21 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters The IAFF Local 244 City Chapter Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) has been tentatively agreed upon (TA'd). The ratification vote will take place on Monday, July 26, 2021, 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.

Charitable Foundation Fund for the Baker and Mahan Families 07/14/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 The Denver Fire Fighters Charitable Foundation has created a fund at the Denver Fire Department Federal Credit Union for the Baker and Mahan families.  Donations can be made to the Denver Firefighters Charitable Foundation in the names of Brian Baker or Patrick Mahan.

Brian Baker - Shift Trade Donations 07/14/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Brian is going to have a long road to recovery and is going to need some help. Members of Station 1 have started a Sign-Up Genius for members to sign up to work for Brian. When you sign up, please enter your trade in Telestaff as quickly as possible, so it doesn't get missed. We entered a quick link to Telestaff on the receipt page of Sign Up Genius to make it easy to enter your trade. If you have an issue with your sign-up, please call JD Chism (303) 550-5814.

A Tail of Two Brush Rigs 07/13/21 - IAFF Local 4349 While driving by the Cielo fire station in Rancho Santa Fe, one might wonder if the station’s newest Brush Engine is having an identity crisis.  Actually, the Ranch has had two recent acquisitions of brush engines.  While both of them have very similar functions, one was purchased by RSF Fire (the red one) and the other by the State of California (the lime-green one).

Honor Watch for Patrick Mahan - 2 Additional Days Added 07/13/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Brother and Sisters,  Honor Watch is a longstanding and solemn tradition for deaths in the fire service. At least two other firefighters will remain with the fallen firefighter's body around the clock on "honor watch" in the days leading up to the funeral. Firefighters are always together, and we never leave anyone behind. Honor Watch is taking care of one of our own.

Beth Sweeney Retirement Luncheon 07/12/21 - International Association of Firefighters Local F-147 will be hosting a retirement luncheon to celebrate Firefighter Beth Sweeney's 23 years of Government service on Sunday, August 22nd, from 1300 to 1600 at the Waterfront Fire Station (94-2). All food and drinks will be provided by Local F-147. All family, friends and current and former coworkers of Beth's are welcome to attend.

Reading Local 1803 2021-2022-CBA 07/12/21 - PPFFA The 2021-2022 CBA for Local 1803 Reading has been added to the contract section in the member's area of the website.