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

2025 FCSN Symposium 07/01/25 - PFFA @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

IAFF Memorial Ceremony 06/30/25 - IAFF Local 3631 IAFF Memorial Ceremony Saturday, September 20, 2025 1315 E Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 The IAFF Memorial honors the sacrifice made by lAFF members who have given their lives in the line of duty.

California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony 06/30/25 - IAFF Local 3631 Saturday, October 4, 2025 California State Capitol Park 1300 L Street, Sacramento, CA The California Firefighters Memorial is a unique and stunning tribute to the more than 1500 firefighters who have died in the line of duty.

Thoughts & Prayers for Local 710, IAFF 06/30/25 - UPFFA The Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut extends our deepest condolences to the Families, Friends, and Brothers & Sisters of Coeur d’Alene Firefighters, Local 710, IAFF, during this time of tragic loss. Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you.

Local 282 House Reps 9/2025 - 6/2026 06/30/25 - Buffalo Professional Firefighters Assoc. Local 282 House Representatives for September 2025 through June 2026 are listed on the attachment.

Friday Update 6-27-25 06/28/25 - IAFF Local 1014

Mark Paris Golf Tournament 06/28/25 - IAFF Local 479 Mark Paris Golf Tournament This year's Mark Paris golf tournament will be held on September 14th at Omni Tucson National.

Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired Firefighter Howard Seitzer 06/27/25 - IAFF Local 21 https://www.twincities.

2025 Police and Fire Night 06/25/25 - IAFF Local 21

Annual St. Paul Fire Fighters Local 21 Picnic 06/23/25 - IAFF Local 21

Friday Update 6-13-25 06/23/25 - IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 6-6-25 06/23/25 - IAFF Local 1014

BFO Maryland License Plate 06/23/25 - Baltimore Fire Officers BFO FO Maryland License Plate UPDATE: Members who ordered new tags should receive them next week by mail.  They are being processed this week. Contact David Goldman with any questions.

3-person rigs 06/20/25 - IAFF Local 385 Today is Saturday, June 21, 2025 and Callback/3-person rigs are as follows: Pre-Callback:    5 AM Additions:    10.5  plus 1 in FIU  (1 FSL, 1 Paternity, 8.5 SL) AM 24 hr Callback:   3  AM F12 Callback:  0.5  F12 A Shift holdover AM L12 Callback:  2.

FAREWELL PARTY HONORING 06/18/25 - IAFF Local 21

2027 NYSPFFA Convention 06/18/25 - IAFF Local 274 Congratulations to President Ingham on his presentation to the Convention Committee for White Plains to host the 2027 NYSPFFA Convention.The Committee had to decide between Niagra Falls and White Plains.

Updates to UMR provider search and cost estimator experiences now live 06/17/25 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund Your plan members can now access an enhanced UnitedHealth Choice Plus Network online directory experience on umr.com. The Provider Search Experience (PSX) and Cost Estimation Experience (CEX) replaces the previous Find Price and Care tool (FPC) for registered members.

L-964 Fireman Series Beer Launch Party! 06/17/25 - Baltimore Fire Officers Brothers & Sisters, ?? CALLING ALL HEROES! ??  Get ready to turn up the HEAT! ?? We're absolutely FIRED UP to announce our FIREMAN SERIES LAUNCH PARTY on Sunday, June 22nd from 12-4 PM! ?? Join us for the debut of "Harbor Hero" - our brand new Italian Pale Lager crafted to honor Maryland's bravest heroes.

Akumin Agreement Termination 06/16/25 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund Effective June 30, 2025, our agreement with Akumin (MRI's) will come to an end. This agreement previously allowed the Benefits Fund to cover members' 20% co-insurance for MRI services received at Akumin/ADG facilities. What does this mean for members.

LIQUID BIOPSY CANCER RESEARCH FUNDED AT ROSWELL PARK 06/14/25 - Lets Fire Cancer On Thursday, June 12, 2025, we had the honor, on behalf of our generous supporters, to present to the outstanding team at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, N.Y. YOUR check for $30,000. for their Liquid Biopsy Cancer Research Program. Two studies of the program are currently underway at Roswell.

Promotions 06/12/25 - IAFF Local 4208 Engineer Steven C, Engineer Victor G.

Promotions 06/12/25 - IAFF Local 4208 Lieutenant Logan B.

Promotions 06/12/25 - IAFF Local 4208 Lieutenant Luis P, Engineer Ian W, Lieutenant Devin S.

Nominations for Local 1826 Trustee 06/12/25 - IAFF 1826 Notice of Nomination Pursuant to Article 5.4 of our Constitution & By-Laws, nominations will be accepted for the Trustee position at the Bi-Monthly meeting on June 26th. The position of Trustee is a non-voting member of the Executive Board.

L964 Summer Cookout 06/11/25 - Baltimore Fire Officers

City Chapter Special Meeting-Paramedic Certification Incentive MOU 06/10/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters City Chapter MOU for ‘Paramedic Certification Incentive’ to be presented for membership approval at a Special Meeting on 6/19/25 at 1:00p.m. A Special Meeting will be held on June 19, 2025, at 1:00pm at the Union Hall. There will be a ‘view-only’ option on zoom; you will find the link in the email notification.

Jason Saver is Retiring 06/09/25 - IAFF Local 21

First Quarterly PFFALA Golf Outing 06/07/25 - PFFA @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

Saint Paul Fire’s BLS Division is Hiring 06/04/25 - IAFF Local 21 The City of Saint Paul is seeking applicants for the role of Emergency Medical Technician! EMTs in this role are part of Saint Paul Fire’s BLS Division, which responds to 911 calls and provides interfacility medical transport. This is a position proudly represented by Local 21, and many of our EMTs have gone on to become Saint Paul Firefighters. Apply today at the link below.

PETITION 06/04/25 - Fort Wayne Professional Firefighters PETITION FOR THE RESIGNATION OF FWFD FIRE CHIEF ERIC LAHEY Fort Wayne’s firefighters put their lives on the line every day to protect this city, but their safety is being ignored. Fire Chief Lahey has failed to prioritize firefighter safety. We are calling on residents and city leaders to demand change.

1st Annual Gary Arconti Memorial Golf Outing 05/29/25 - IAFF Local 801 The Danbury Fire Department, IAFF Local 801, is proud to announce the 1st Annual Gary Arconti Memorial Golf Outing to Benefit the Connecticut Burns Care Foundation. The outing will take place on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Richter Park Golf Course in Danbury, CT. This is a great opportunity to play one of the nicest public golf courses in Connecticut.

Josh Knutson is Retiring 05/28/25 - IAFF Local 21

Local 1826 Scholarship Program 05/28/25 - IAFF 1826 Click on the above heading

Wake for Lt. Mark Dranbauer, Jr. 05/22/25 - Baltimore Fire Officers Brothers and Sisters, Immediately following the memorial service for Brother Mark R. Dranbauer, Jr., a wake in his honor will be hosted by IAFF Local 964 Baltimore Fire Officers. Here are the details: Jarrettsville Vol. Fire Company Hall Time: Immediately following the service until 5PM Location: 3825 Federal Hill Road P.O.

Saint Paul Fire Dept. is now taking applications 05/21/25 - IAFF Local 21 The application deadline has been extended to June 6, 2025 for lateral hiring. Visit the following link for additional information click the link below.

May 23, 2025: Safer Grant Application - Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response 05/21/25 - UPFFA The Fiscal Year 2024 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant application period will open on May 23, 2025. The SAFER program provides critical funding to help departments recruit and retain fire fighters. The application period closes on Thursday, July 3.

2025 UPFFA of Ct. 2025 Scholarship Recipients 05/21/25 - UPFFA Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut 2025 Scholarship Recipients  2025 Michael C. Osiecki Memorial Scholarship Gabrielle V. Thompson, East Hartford, Local 1548, IAFF  2025 George Crowley Memorial Scholarship Ryan D. Corvo, Bristol, Local 773, IAFF Olivia J.

Tour De Kids 05/20/25 - IAFF Local 1164 Join Breaking Barriers for Kids and Families for a fun-filled morning at Tour de Kids 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 14! Get ready for a day of excitement where your little ones can bike, play, and meet their favorite characters—Bluey, Spiderman, and Cinderella—in person.

Passport To Safety 2025 05/20/25 - IAFF Local 1164 This year’s event will be on June 7th from 10am-2pm at Station 1 Visit safety stations and see a number of demonstrations revolving around safety for kids. This outdoor event is free and open to the public. Enjoy free refreshments and entertainment while learning important lessons on maintaining personal safety.

Battle of the Badges budget 05/20/25 - Bossier City Firefighters Association In accordance with Bossier City Firefighters Association Local 1051 constitution and by-laws, this is to notify members that the approved budget for 2025 Battle of the Badges was exceeded.  Disussion regarding budget overage will be held at the regularly scheduled meeting on, Thursday, June 5 2025.

Christmas in July 05/19/25 - SFFF Local 798 ???? Christmas in July with SF Firefighters! Join SF Firefighters Local 798 for a festive summer celebration at Atwater Tavern on Saturday, July 19! Enjoy live music, a car show, raffle, and toy drive — all benefiting the SF Firefighters Toy Program. Entry is $20 or FREE with an unwrapped toy.

Lt. Mark Dranbauer, Jr., Engine Co. #5, Line of Duty Death 05/19/25 - Baltimore Fire Officers ??LIEUTENANT MARK DRANBAUER, JR., ENGINE CO. #5,  LINE OF DUTY DEATH ?? On Monday, May 12, 2025, 44-year-old Lieutenant Mark Dranbauer Jr., a 23-year veteran of the Baltimore City Fire Department, suffered a medical emergency while serving the people of Baltimore City on a structure fire.

Trustee 9 Election Results 05/16/25 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all of the well-qualified candidates who participated in the recent election for Trustee 9 of the Palm Beach County Firefighters’ Health Insurance Fund. We commend Mike Sedgwick, Cody Harris, and congratulate Tyler Mattson on his election to the Board. Tyler’s five-year term will begin on June 1, 2025.

Jeff Black is Retiring 05/16/25 - IAFF Local 21

06.01.25 | Grand Old Day Parade 05/16/25 - IAFF Local 21

FRIENDLY REMINDER: May Regular Union Meeting 05/16/25 - IAFF Local 4045 Good Morning Everyone, Our next regular Union meeting will be next Tuesday, May 20th, 2025, @ 0930 in the conference room of Station One. We will be voting-in four (4) new members to our Local and discussing the summer wage opener as well.

County Chapter Special Meeting-Upgrade & Certs MOU 05/15/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters County Chapter MOU for ‘Upgrade & Certification Courses’ to be presented for membership approval at a Special Meeting on 5/21/25 at 11:00a.m. A Special Meeting will be held on May 21, 2025, at 11:00am at the Union Hall. This will be an in-person meeting (no zoom option).