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

Early Sunday morning house fire under investigation in Ann Arbor 05/17/22 - Ann Arbor Firefighters Local 693 At 12:26 a.m. on Sunday, Ann Arbor firefighters responded to a report of people trapped in a house fire on the 3500 block of Oakwood Street.

Ann Arbor Fire Department issues new warning after teen jumps from bridge and drowns 05/17/22 - Ann Arbor Firefighters Local 693 Officials say students from Skyline and Pioneer High Schools were jumping from the Amtrak Bridge when Alex Walker got into trouble.

CharlotteCountyFireTrenchTraining 05/17/22 - Suncoast Firefighters Check out Charlotte County's NewsTeam 2 segment (click on image) on Charlotte County Fire & EMS honing their trench extrication skills following a tragic accident.

Lightning strike causes house fire in Ann Arbor 05/17/22 - Ann Arbor Firefighters Local 693 Damages estimated around $150,000

Memorial Day Murph 05/16/22 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters This year Albuquerque Fire Rescue will be hosting an Inaugural AFR Memorial Day Murph on Monday May 30th at the Training Academy. The Murph Challenge is in honor of Navy SEAL and Medal of Honor Recipient Lt. Michael P. Murphy, who died in combat while attempting to radio headquarters during a firefight.

WMFRFightforAirStairClimb 05/16/22 - Suncoast Firefighters West Manatee Fire Rescue participated in the America Lung Associations "Fight for Air Stair Climb" held at Raymond James Stadium. WMFR's team consisted of Aaron Reese, Clayton Lease, Frank Agresta, Robert Haygood and Max Pollock. Each climbed a total of 1,377 steps while raising awareness for the American Lung Association.

Monday Morning Headlines 05/16/22 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Ratification Meeting, 2022 IAFF Convention

Trustee Election Results 05/14/22 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund Congratulations to Brian Prather (Trustee 3) and Roberta Manger (Trustee 4) for their election as new Trustees of the Palm Beach County Firefighters Employee Benefits Fund. Their term in office starts June 1.  We thank both Brent Henderson and John Flaherty for their decades of service to the Fund. Both chose not to run for re-election.

Friday Update 5-13-22 05/14/22 - IAFF Local 1014

2022 Pay Scale 05/13/22 - IAFF 3718 @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

Special Meeting to Approve Congressional Endorsement, May 20, 2022 05/12/22 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters A Special Meeting is scheduled at the Union Hall on May 20, 2022, at 12:00pm, in accordance with Article V, Section 6 & Article IX, 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 12:00pm.

Colorado Rockies Tickets - On Sale Now 05/12/22 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 NIGHT AT THE ROCKIES AGAINST THE NEW YORK METS TICKETS ON SALE NOW !! SEATS STILL AVAILABLE Saturday May 21, 2022 @ 6:10pm - B Shift  We have the same tickets as Opening Day in Section 115! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS! Tickets are $38.00 with a $10 food/beverage card.  Once you purchase your tickets you will need to stop the Union Office to pick up your tickets.

Centennial Airport Crash 05/10/22 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, Local members responded to an aircraft emergency at Centennial Airport. A Cessna 172 was landing when it left Runway 28, hit a sign, and stopped in the grassy area between Runway 10/28 and the Charlie Taxiway.

South Quebec Way Structure Fire 05/10/22 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 11:47 a.m. on Friday, April 15, 2022, multiple 911 callers reported a building fire in the 1800 block of S. Quebec Way on the border of Arapahoe County and Denver. While members were responding, a large plume of black smoke was widely visible. Members from South Metro Engine and Medic 21 were first to arrive at 1885 S. Quebec Way in Denver.

Friday Update 5-6-22 05/09/22 - IAFF Local 1014

Monday Morning Headlines 05/09/22 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Ratification Meeting, Rockies Baseball, Fishing Derby, Kaiser Total Health Assessment, Save the dates

2022 | Happy Mother's Day 05/08/22 - IAFF Local 21 Your Saint Paul Firefighters would like to take a moment to recognize and honor all Mothers on this important day, and an extra special thank you to those Mothers that are part of our fire service family. Shout out to Moms that are firefighters, Mothers of firefighters and Moms that are at home when the firefighters are answering the calls for service.  Thank you.

UPFFA Golf Tournament - Thank you 05/07/22 - UPFFA Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut Thank you To all the Golfers and Sponsors who made this year’s golf tournament a huge success. A special thank you to the Staff at Laurel View for a great job. See you all next year! Peter S.

October 2, 2022: South Fire District Fire Fighters, Local 3918 Seminar 05/07/22 - UPFFA South Fire District Fire Fighters IAFF, Local 3918 Presents Post Traumatic Purpose Travis Howze October 2, 2022 All proceeds will be benefiting the IAFF Center of Excellence.

May 2022 General Membership Meetings 05/05/22 - International Association of Firefighters Our next Union meetings will take place on Monday, May 23rd and Tuesday, May 24th at The Cabin on Rt 33 in Freehold. Both meetings will take place on the patio (back room behind the fireplace) and start at 1700. Please make every effort to attend.

Colorado Fallen Firefighters Foundation Remembrance Ceremony 05/04/22 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 All Members, You and your families are invited to attend the Colorado Fallen Firefighters Foundation Remembrance Ceremony on Saturday, May 7, 2022. This event will honor members across our state who gave their lives in service and will include the addition of four Denver Fire Department (DFD) members to the monument.

2021 - 2022 IAFF Local 21 Contract Passes 05/04/22 - IAFF Local 21 488 DAYS Contract has passed.  Thank you to those that worked hard on this.

Notice of Ratification Meeting 05/04/22 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 NOTICE OF RATIFICATION MEETING In accordance with Denver Firefighters Local 858 Constitution and Bylaws, Article XIV Section 9, the Collective Bargaining Committee has voted unanimously to request a Ratification Meeting to vote on the tentatively agreed upon 2023-2025 Contract.

May 2022 IAFF Center of Excellence May Webinars 05/03/22 - UPFFA The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is hosting an online education series for IAFF members, other first responders, healthcare providers, clinicians and the community at large. Upcoming May webinars include: Treating Fire Service Professionals: Building Cultural Competency  Thursday, May 5 | 12:00 p.m.

Hometown Hero's Fundraiser 05/03/22 - IAFF Local 1617 @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

UPFFA of Ct. FIRE OPS 101, April 4, 2022 - Hartford Fire Training Academy 05/02/22 - UPFFA UPFFA of Ct. FIRE OPS 101, April 4, 2022 - Hartford Fire Training Academy Click here to view all photos Credit for all photos: Pat Dooley @ https://www.squadfirephotos.

Upcoming General Membership Meetings 05/02/22 - Detroit Fire Fighters Association

MINNESOTA PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS MALTS & STATE CONVENTION 05/02/22 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters MINNESOTA PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS MALTS & STATE CONVENTION October 3-4, 2022 Holiday Inn & Suites Duluth Downtown 200 West First Street, Duluth, MN 55802 Hotel Lodging A special conference rate of $165.00 plus tax per room has been set up at the Holiday Inn & Suites Duluth Downtown.

Bolingbrook 3005 Honor Guard Fundraiser 05/01/22 - Joliet Fire Officers L-2369 @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

AFFI Endorsements 05/01/22 - Joliet Fire Officers L-2369 @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired FEO Jack Burch 04/30/22 - IAFF Local 21 Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of retired Fire Equipment Operator, Jacob (Jack) Burch. FEO Burch joined the Saint Paul Fire Department on March 16, 1954 and retired on January 08, 1980.  Jack was assigned to drive Engine Co. 09 on the B shift. Jack passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at the age of 92.

Staffing ULP 04/29/22 - IAFF Local 1464 The Town of Scituate states that they will comply with the DLR and CERB decisions, yet has not produced clear proof of such compliance. They state that Local 1464's suggestions for staffing are "nonsensical and detrimental to the health and safety of Scituate residents'.  So is an Engine Company staffed by one firefighter.  See the Town's response.

POSITION OPENING WITH THE CITY OF MOORHEAD 04/28/22 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING WITH THE CITY OF MOORHEAD Firefighter Salary / Pay Rate: $51,749 to $73,927 Job Type: Full Time Post Date: 04/26/2022 Expire Date: 5/10/2022 – Noon Position Summary: The City of Moorhead is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Firefighter in the Fire Department.

2022 MSCFF Golf Tournament 04/27/22 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters

Collective Bargaining Committee Update 04/27/22 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 APRIL 27, 2022 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM YOUR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COMMITTEE Last night your collective bargaining committee reached a tentative agreement with the city. We are working to secure a date and time for ratification. Another email announcing the ratification meeting date and time will be sent as soon as possible.

2022 Memphis Charity Golf Tournament 04/27/22 - Southern Federation of Professional Fire Fighters Register, Donate and Sponsorship here.

2022 St. Florian Scholarship Application NOW OPEN 04/26/22 - IAFF Local 42 The St. Florian Scholarship Fund Committee is excited to announce that we will begin accepting 2022 Applications on Monday, May 16, 2022 to Friday, July 8, 2022. Please check back during that timeframe to download an application and get it submitted before the deadline.

New Treasurer 04/25/22 - IAFF Local F283 Sisters and Brothers, This morning the Executive Board convened a special meeting, for the sole purpose of electing a new Treasurer, in accordance with Article 6 Section 9 “Vacancies in Office,” of our Constitution and By-Laws.  I am proud to announce the board elected Brother Will Silva, by acclamation, as our new Treasurer.

Friday Update 4-23-22 04/25/22 - IAFF Local 1014

Monday Morning Headlines 04/25/22 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COMMITTEE UPDATE The Committee will meet with the City on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Committee believes they should have a tenative agreement by the end of the week. If you have any immediate questions please reach out to your Collective Bargaining Representative.  UNION STEWARD SPRING SEMINAR Thank you to everyone who attended the Spring Seminar.

2022 | L21 x SPFD Golf at Oak Glen 04/24/22 - IAFF Local 21

Save The Date MALTS & MPFF Convention 04/22/22 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters SAVE THE DATE  Good afternoon MPFF members!  We are excited to announce we will be having our first combination MALTS & Convention this year.  Our host for this year’s event  is Duluth Local 101. MALTS &  Convention will be held at the Holiday Inn & Suites Duluth Downtown.  MALTS will be held on Monday October 3.

L718 Cancer Fund Kentucky Derby Party 04/22/22 - Boston Firefighters

142nd Annual Ball & Awards Ceremony 04/22/22 - Boston Firefighters

Ct. FIRE PAC Thank You 04/22/22 - UPFFA I want to thank everyone who attended the CT. FIRE PAC reception on Wednesday, April 20th in Hartford. If you are a Ct. Fire Fighter, please follow the Ct. FIRE PAC link below and add your name: https://www.upffa.org/?zone=/unionactive/view_page.cfm&page=CONNECTICUT20FIREFIGHTERS20PAC Fraternally, Peter S. Carozza President, UPFFA of Ct.

Waterford Professional Fire Fighters Association, Local 4629 assist a local Family 04/21/22 - UPFFA Waterford Professional Fire Fighters Association, Local 4629: Waterford resident Natasha Dickenson was looking to obtain a bed shaker for her daughter Lexi who is hearing impaired.  She stopped into her local Waterford Fire Station and spoke with Chris Bonanno who then put her in contact with Waterford Bureau of Fire Prevention’s educator Kathleen Peterson.

Ryan Lyons Retirement 04/21/22 - IAFF Local 21 CONGRATULATIONS TO CAPTAIN RYAN LYONS.