Current news directly from IAFF locals, councils, and state/province associations
in the US and Canada.
Firefighter Layoff Controversy in South Euclid
06/19/13 - Paul Hufnagel
SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio– The city is getting ready to give five firefighters the axe, and some aren’t too happy about it. |
'BURN' Movie Producers Talk About Experience
06/19/13 - Paul Hufnagel
'BURN,' a film that chronicles the lives and work of Detroit firefighters was released today in digital formats and its producers talk about the journey to make it happen. |
Tentative agreement between city, Saginaw firefighters will save jobs
06/19/13 - Paul Hufnagel
There is good news and bad news on the public safety front in Saginaw. The good news - a tentative agreement between the city and the firefighters union will save 10 fire jobs. |
Fact Finding
06/19/13 - Portsmouth Professional Fire Fighters
The Fact Finding report from Michael C. Ryan established several facts regarding the on-going Contract Negotiations. Unfortunately, a recent report released in the Media reported only some of the comments regarding COLA raises, Overtime and the use of Earned Time.
Please take a minute to review the actual comments quoted from the report. |
Motorcycle Burn Run
06/19/13 - IAFF Local 42
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CNN "Worst Charities" Report
06/19/13 - Arkansas Professional Fire Fighters Association
June 14, 2013 – The recent release of the “Worst Charities” list on CNN and other major networks includes organizations with similar names to the IAFF’s charities, including “Firefighters Charitable Foundation” and the “Firefighters Burn Fund. |
GFFA Golf Tournament
06/19/13 - GFFA Local 3113
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Western Wayne Firefighters Brian Woelke Benefit (July 6, 2013)
06/19/13 - Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union
The Western Wayne Firefighters would like to formally invite all our MPFFU brothers and sisters and their families to our fundraiser for the family of our fallen firefighter Brian Woehlke. |
Plymouth LODD - Local 1768
06/19/13 - IAFF Local 739
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Republic Motorcycle Rally is Upon Us
06/19/13 - IAFF 7th District
The annual Republic Motorcycle Rally is fast approaching to be held July 12-14. This rally is a favorite of the Magnificent 7th District IAFF-MG as they honor first responders at the rally. Attended by many IAFF members you are sure to find fraternal Brothers and Sisters to share a beverage and stories with. Additional information can be found at http://www.republicrally. |
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MFA Class 199
06/19/13 - Randolph FireFighters IAFF Local 1268
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Public Safety Scholarship Foundation
06/19/13 - Professional Fire Fighters of McKinney, IAFF Local 4017
McKinney, Texas – The McKinney Ladies Association (MLA) presented a $50,000 check Friday that will fund college scholarships for the children of McKinney’s first responders during the next 10 years.
“The $50,000 check we gave represents MLA’s commitment to provide $5,000 in scholarship funds each year for the next decade,” MLA President Becky Smeltzer said. |
New Chapter
06/19/13 - Axemen Prof. Fire Fighters Motorcycle Club
The Axemen M/C welcome our newest chapter, NY Chapter 3, FDNY . |
Please join us for Mark Hallock’s Retirement Party from the Denver Fire Department
06/19/13 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Please join us for Mark’s Retirement Party from the Denver Fire Department
Date:Saturday, June 29, 2013
Location: 6941 Santa Fe Drive North (80221)
If lost call 720-308-4186 – Mark’s Cell
Time: Open House starting at 3:00 P.M. to….
Beer, grub, sodas and mixers provided
Beer drinking attire required!
Please, no gifts. |
BE WARY WITH CHARITABLE GIVING
06/19/13 - IAFF Local F282
Recent television news coverage has lambasted some so-called charities with the word firefighter in their name. The IAFF agrees and expounds. |
TRENTON: Fire Department will continue aid agreement with Brownstown
06/19/13 - Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union
June 19, 2013: For a second year, the city’s Fire Department will work closely with nearby Brownstown Township’s firefighters. |
MDA Boot Drive
06/19/13 - Nashua Fire Fighters Union
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"Local Heroes Movie Screening"
06/19/13 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Brothers and Sisters,
Disney Films has invited the members of Denver Firefighters Local 858 to the below free movie screening of THE LONE RANGER.
Disney's THE LONE RANGER
Monday, June 24, 2013
7 PM
United Artists Denver Pavilions
They only have 50 seats available and you need to RSVP to receive tickets. |
Foxborough Firefighters Train For Technical Rescue
06/19/13 - Foxborough Professional Fire Fighters
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Foxborough FireFighters training on the Norfolk County Technical Rescue Team.Foxborough has three personnel currently trained to Technician Level for high angle rescue,confined space and trench rescue . In the event of a man maid or natural disaster these Firefighters would be deployed to join other members from Norfolk County to respond . |
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event closing in.
06/18/13 - IAFF Local 794
Hello everyone
Times short and the festival is 4 days away. I have heard from a good amount of people willing to help. I'm very optimistic and think with a few more people this event will be successful. So please consider coming out to help, with that said we wouldn't have to work the entire time. So please have fun as we work at this event. |
LODD Plymouth L-1768
06/18/13 - West Springfield FF
TO: ALL PFFM Members
FROM: The Office of the President
DATE: June 18, 2013
RE: Line of Duty Death (LODD) - Jerry Vaughn, L-1768 Plymouth, MA
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Benevolent Fund Event
06/18/13 - IAFF Local 2819
Brothers and Sisters,
Is your car in need of an oil change or service? Is it due next week, next month, or is it over due??? How about scheduling it for next week and it will benefit your Kitsap Fire Fighters Benevolent Fund. |
Fado's Union Firefighter Event June 21st
06/18/13 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Brothers and Sisters,
Come join us for an evening of "brotherhood" at Fado's Irish Pub from 5 pm to 9 pm on Friday, June 21st. Fado’s is located at 1735 19th Street. Local 858 firefighters will be tending bar and a percentage of the proceeds will go to Local 858.
Here are the specials at Fado’s for this Friday:
$10. |
Question: Which Democratic Candidates will run for State Auditor?
06/18/13 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
The Missouri Legislature has just completed its 2013 Legislative Session and already the names of potential Democratic contenders who may want to take a run at the State Auditor position in 2014 is being comtemplated. On Tuesday, June 18, 2013, an article appeared on the Missouri Times website discussing this matter. |
Captain Rick Zech Awarded Karl Neid Community Involvement Award
06/18/13 - IAFF Local 21
Captain Rick Zech was awarded the Karl Neid Community Involvement Award. The Karl Neid Community Involvement Award, established in 1992, honors the late Karl Neid, a City employee and a City Council Member who died from a heart attack after devoting his entire life to serving the citizens of Saint Paul. |
St. Clair Shores Receives New Pumps to Fight Marina Fires
06/18/13 - Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union
June 18, 2013: The St. Clair Shores Fire Department recently used a U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant to purchased three floating pumps to fight blazes in marinas and other areas in the city. |
MDA Firefighter Night Camp Allen
06/18/13 - Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire
3rd Annual PFFNH MDA Summer Camp FIREFIGHTER DAY on Tues. July 9th at 3pm Camp Allen in Bedford, NH. Join us for activities with campers & help out with cooking and serving spaghetti dinner that evening. For security purposes, 24-hr advance RSVP requires. To sign up call MDA at (603) 471-2722 or email manchestera@mdausa.org |
HR 1960 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014
06/18/13 - IAFF Local F282
HR 1960 was passed without the official time amendment included. Many thanks to those of you who contacted your legislators in order to make this happen. |
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Pending layoffs could endanger South Euclid
06/18/13 - Paul Hufnagel
SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio -- According to the fire department, South Euclid Mayor Georgine Welo told the police and fire departments they needed to trim $350,000 from their budget. |
Saginaw fire union offers concessions to save nine positions; tentative deal awaits approval by members
06/18/13 - Paul Hufnagel
June 18, 2013: Saginaw City Council has approved a tentative agreement with the city's firefighters union that could prevent nine of the 15 layoffs that would otherwise take effect July 1, the first day of the city's 2013-2014 budget year. |
Saginaw fire union offers concessions to save nine positions; tentative deal awaits approval by members
06/18/13 - Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union
June 18, 2013: Saginaw City Council has approved a tentative agreement with the city's firefighters union that could prevent nine of the 15 layoffs that would otherwise take effect July 1, the first day of the city's 2013-2014 budget year. |
Some Governments Sending Employees to Health Exchanges for Insurance
06/18/13 - Paul Hufnagel
Retiree health benefits are the trillion-dollar riddle that state and local governments are still trying to solve. Decades of generous benefits packages and the recent stream of retiring workers have left most governments struggling to cover the post-employment health insurance that was promised. But they might have found the answer to their prayers: Obamacare’s health insurance exchanges. |
Detroit, Chicago Propose Ending Retirees' Health Coverage
06/18/13 - Paul Hufnagel
As part of his plan to fix Detroit's finances, Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr has proposed that the city stop covering retirees' health benefits and instead send retired city workers to Obamacare’s health insurance marketplaces to purchase coverage. |
47th Biennial Convention
06/18/13 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
The Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters will hold its 47th biennial convention August 12th, 13th and 14th 2014. The convention will be hosted by the Lake Area Fire Fighters Local 3987 and will be held at the Lodge of the Four Seasons. The Lodge is located at Horseshoe Bend Parkway, Lake Ozark Missouri 65049. Hotel reservations need to be made before July 10th, 2013. |
New PFFV Trustee - S.81 & S.85 Updates
06/17/13 - Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont
New PFFV Trustee
The PFFV Executive Board met on June 12th via conference call to discuss the vacant Trustee position. After thoughtful discussion and deliberation about the three candidates for the position, the E-Board voted to appoint Brattleboro L4439 President Ron Hubbard for the remainder of the term. |
June 17, 2013: IAFF Position Statements on Fire Fighter/Paramedic Response
06/17/13 - IAFF Local 801
Local police and fire departments often respond and work together in a variety of incidents. This joint response is becoming all too common with the current increase in the number and magnitude of “active shooter” events. |
June 17, 2013: IAFF Position Statements on Fire Fighter/Paramedic Response
06/17/13 - UPFFA
Local police and fire departments often respond and work together in a variety of incidents. This joint response is becoming all too common with the current increase in the number and magnitude of “active shooter” events. |
MDA Fill The Boot Update
06/17/13 - Cedar Hill Professional Firefighters Association
Fill The Boot 2013 will be held in October on the 12th, 19th, and 26th.
Here are the past four year’s numbers for Cedar Hill FTB:
2012: $14,058
2011: $15,139
2010: $17,073
2009: $18,211
Since 1954 the IAFF has supported the Muscular Dystrophy Association as their “charity of choice. |
Raffle Benefit to Help the Gegleman Family
06/17/13 - IAFF Local 3990
JUNE 2013
HELP THE GEGLEMAN FAMILY - Lake County Firefighter and member of Local 3990, Cameron Gegleman is in need of our help. Cameron spent over a month in the hospital with a chest tube while doctors performed multiple surgeries trying to fix a leaking sack around his lungs. |
Chad Hittle Memorial Scholarship Ride
06/17/13 - IAFF Local 4416
The date is set for the 7th Annual Chad Hittle Memorial Scholarship Ride! August 10th beginning in Westfield at Fire Station 81. Please see attached flyer. |
IAFF continues to be on the positive side of charitable donations
06/17/13 - IAFF local 613
The recent release of the “Worst Charities” list on CNN and other major networks includes organizations with similar names to the IAFF’s charities, including “Firefighters Charitable Foundation” and the “Firefighters Burn Fund. |
Jackson-area firefighters train in water, trenches to better help community
06/17/13 - Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union
June 17, 2013: Gathered around a recently dug trench on Meridian Street, just south of South Street, area firefighters trained and practiced on how to rescue a victim trapped under the dirt. |
IAFF Responds to Worst Charities Report
06/17/13 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
June 14, 2013 – The recent release of the “Worst Charities” list on CNN and other major networks includes organizations with similar names to the IAFF’s charities, including “Firefighters Charitable Foundation” and the “Firefighters Burn Fund. |
DFFA Members Can Save $5.00 off Admission at Milan Dragway
06/17/13 - Detroit Fire Fighters Association
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Fundraising Event
06/17/13 - IAFF Local 176
Here is a Fundraising Event!
Chef Aid 2013. |
Fundraising Evant
06/17/13 - IAFF Local 176
Fundraising Event. |
DEARBORN: Golf, Tigers tickets, hotel package up for bid in fundraiser for fallen firefighter’s family
06/17/13 - Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union
June 17, 2013: The Dearborn Firefighters Burn Drive is auctioning a day to remember to benefit the family of Brian Woehlke, the Wayne-Westland firefighter who died fighting a strip mall fire April 8. |
