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

Local 21 Regrets To Announce The Passing Of Retired FEO Floyd Jones 08/14/20 - IAFF Local 21 Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of retired Fire Equipment Operator, Floyd Jones.  FEO Jones started with the Saint Paul Fire Department on May 11, 1992 and retired on May 30, 2014. There are no visitation or funeral details available at this time.  Updates will be posted here.

Friday Update 8-14-20 08/14/20 - IAFF Local 1014

First Responders Safety Telethon 08/14/20 - IAFF Local 42

Cherry Creek State Park Brush Fire 08/13/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 2:54 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2020, Local members responded to a small brush fire near the shooting range at Cherry Creek State Park. As members were responding smoke was already visible from a distance and more than an acre was burning.

Deertrail Drive Structure Fire 08/13/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 2:07 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2020, Local members responded to numerous 911 reports of a house fire in the 7600 block of Deertrail Drive in Douglas County. A large plume of black smoke was already visible for miles as emergency personnel responded. First arriving Battalion Chief 4 found a 2-car detached garage fully engulfed with flames, spreading to an adjacent home, trees and grass.

Castle Pines Wildland Interface Fire 08/13/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 On Wednesday August 12, 2020, Local members responded to a vegetation fire near the Southbound Castle Pines on ramp along Interstate 25. Multiple callers stated the fire was growing quickly, spreading to the west up the hill and threatening an apartment complex nearby. Battalion Chief 4 upgraded the incident to a large brush fire and wildland interface fire, adding more units to the call.

September 19, 2020: IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Ceremony 08/13/20 - UPFFA

MnFORE Golf Tournament 08/12/20 - IAFF Local 21 Final call for teams or individuals to sign up for the MnFORE Golf Tournamet is this FRIDAY, AUGUST 14th at 10:00am.  MnFIRE is looking for a final count of registrations by Friday morning in order to determine if the they'll be able to move forward with the much anticipated event on September 8th, 2020.

Bi-Monthly Meeting 08/12/20 - IAFF 1826 Nominations for DVP, District 20, and Assistant DVP, District 1 will be held at the bi-monthly meeting on August 27th.  The meeting will be held at the SWFL International Airport Training Center.  15924 Air Cargo Ln., Ft. Myers, @ 6:30 p.m.

Campaign Endorsement 08/12/20 - IAFF 1826

Panorama Ct. Brush Fire 08/12/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 8:56 a.m. on Wednesday August 5, 2020, Local members responded to numerous reports of a small fire burning in grass between Parker Hills Ct. and Panorama Ct. in Douglas County. Upon arrival Battalion Chief 4 found approximately half an acre involved with flames spreading and structures nearby.

War Bonnet Trail Brush Fire 08/12/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 4:39 p.m. on Saturday August 1, 2020, Local members responded to numerous reports of a vegetation fire burning between War Bonnet Trail and Bowstring Trail in Douglas County. When members arrived, they found approximately 1-acre burning in a mix of grass, brush and trees, being pushed by gusty winds through a ravine to the west.

Pink Patch Project | October Breast Cancer Awareness 08/11/20 - IAFF Local 21 The Saint Paul Fire Department has joined the Pink Patch Project to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness month this October! https://pinkpatchproject.com/about We have designed a Class D uniform shirt and a baseball hat that have been approved to be worn on-duty during the month of October.

IAFF August 2020 Webinars 08/11/20 - PFFA August 2020 Webinars from Nationwide – Exclusively for IAFF Members Understanding your finances, investments and your retirement readiness continues to be a great way to keep ahead during times of economic uncertainty. The IAFF’s premier retirement plans provider, Nationwide, is offering a set of webinars in August to help you do just that.

Coronavirus Update #13 08/11/20 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund  Coronavirus Update #13 Original message sent August 10, 2020    The current wave of Covid-19 cases seems to be diminishing. It was definitely a more severe wave with a higher percentage of positive results, but seemed to retreat as quickly as it came at us.

Fire Chief Listening Session 08/11/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Good Morning,  Today is the first of night of the Fire Chief Listening Sessions via ZOOM! These sessions give you the chance to voice your opinion on the next Fire Chief. We can have an open dialog with members of the Chief's Selection Committee, giving them guidance on which direction our Department is heading in the future.

Monday Morning Headlines 08/10/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Good Monday Morning,  This week is the Fire Chief Listening Sessions via ZOOM! These sessions give you the chance to voice your opinion on the next Fire Chief. We can have an open dialog with members of the Chief's Selection Committee, giving them guidance on which direction our Department is heading in the future.

MDA Fill the Boot Goes Online This Year 08/07/20 - IAFF Local #1945 Every day, children are born with muscular dystrophy and adults are diagnosed with ALS and other life-threatening diseases that take away their most basic freedoms - like walking, talking, eating, hugging, and ultimately life itself. For more than sixty years, firefighters have been Filling the Boot on street corners (and I'll still be there!)- raising money to help MDA fight back.

Friday Update 8-7-20 08/07/20 - IAFF Local 1014

2020 KSCFF Conference update 08/06/20 - Kansas State Council of Fire Fighters KSCFF Executive Board and Membership The Junction City Fire Fighters IAFF local 3309 along with President Wing have made a decision to cancel the 75th Conference for 2020.  This decision was not easy to make but necessary.  Much discussion was had between myself and Wing and it became clear this was the right thing to do.

Union Meeting and Informational Session Today 08/06/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 We will be having an in-person Union Meeting this morning,  Thursday, August 6th, at 8:30 am , at the Event Center at the Union Office, 12 Lakeside Lane, Denver, CO 80212.  We will continue to follow the current restrictions, limiting us to 49 members per meeting due to the Event Center size.

Union Meeting and Informational Session Tonight! 08/05/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 We will be having an in-person Union Meeting tonight,  Wednesday, August 5th, at 7 pm , at the Event Center at the Union Office, 12 Lakeside Lane, Denver, CO 80212.  We will continue to follow the current restrictions, limiting us to 49 members per meeting due to the Event Center size.

Working fire on Prospect St 08/05/20 - IAFF Local 892 On August 3, around 4:15pm, a working fire was called at 57 Prospect St/234 Hickory St.  Due to the ballon frame construction and the heat/humidity, the fire went to 3 alarms.  Four firefighters were transported to the hospital and released.

Flames destroy Livonia Grill restaurant 08/05/20 - IAFF Local 1164 Flames may have totally destroyed the Livonia Grill family restaurant, according to Livonia fire officials. On Monday, fire investigators visited the 27545 Plymouth Road ruins to collect evidence regarding the cause. They said the fire began in the ceiling space and extended through the roof.

IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery - Educational Series 08/03/20 - 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.

Monday Morning Headlines 08/03/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Good Monday Morning,  This week is Union Meeting Week! We will be conducting business this week with an in-person union meeting on Wednesday, August 5th, at 7 pm and Thursday, August 6th,  at 8:30 am. We will be in the Event Center at the Union Office at 12 Lakeside Lane, Denver, CO 80212.

Top floor fire on 6th St 08/02/20 - IAFF Local 892 Around 18:15 on August 1, Engine 2 and Headquarters were dispatched to 90 Sixth Street for a possible structure fire.  A working fire was confirmed while units were responding.  E2 arrived and stretched a hand line to the top floor of the 2 1/2 story wood frame, single family house.  Additional units supplied water and performed a primary search, while Truck 1 vented the roof.

2020 IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial 08/02/20 - UPFFA Sisters and Brothers, As you know, our 2020 Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial will be conducted as a respectful, virtual remembrance on September 19 to honor our fallen whose names will forever be etched onto our Wall of Honor.

Vacation Buyback Legislation 08/01/20 - Boston Fire Fighters Brothers & Sisters, We are extremely happy to inform you that the Massachusetts House of Representatives, yesterday Friday July 31, 2020 passed to engross HB4133/4925 An Act to preserve the practice of including annual payments in lieu of vacation as regular compensation for current retirees and active retirement system members where such benefit existed as of May 2018.

Saint Paul Fire Foundation Golf Tournament 08/01/20 - IAFF Local 21

Chatfield State Park Water Rescue/Recovery 08/01/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 3:22 p.m. on Friday July 31, 2020, South Metro’s Dive Rescue Team responded to the Catfish Flats area of Chatfield State Park for a swimmer missing in the water. Witnesses on a nearby boat saw 2 people struggling to swim and were able to safely rescue one of them who was not injured. Sadly, the other person went under the water and could not be located.

Cherry Creek State Park Brush Fire 08/01/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 11:37 on Thursday, July 30, 2020, Local members responded to the south side of Cherry Creek State Park after several people called 911 and reported a brush fire. Smoke and flames were visible from Peoria Street and when crews arrived, they found a wood slash pile engulfed with flames.  Members protected the adjacent grass and nearby piles from igniting and worked to control the fire.

Platte Canyon Rd. Brush Fire 08/01/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 Around 4:30 p.m. on Monday July 27, 2020, Local members responded to a vegetation fire on the South Platte Reservoir property, located north of C-470 and east of Platte Canyon Road. Several people reported the fire to 911 and a column of smoke was visible while crews were responding. Upon arrival, members found a 100x50 foot area of grass and trees on fire along the creek bed.

7/30/2020 MVA Connecticut Ave 07/31/20 - Norwalk Professional Firefighters Norwalk Fire Department Press Release The Norwalk fire Department along with PD and Norwalk Hospital responded to a motor vehicle fire on Connecticut ave. This was a four car mva with one car taking down three utility poles. The high tension wires surrounded the car and it burst into flames. The two occupants managed to get out with the help of bystanders.

L-21 & SPFD Face Masks 07/31/20 - IAFF Local 21    Station 14 is selling Local 21 and SPFD face masks.  $15.00 each Stop by 14s and see Hornyak, Adam Werth or Kauffman.

Friday Update 7-31-20 07/31/20 - IAFF Local 1014

Regular Union Meeting 8-4-20 07/31/20 - Medford Firefighters Local 824

IAFF Online Recovery Meetings 07/30/20 - Suncoast Firefighters

Passing of retired LT James McKeon 07/29/20 - IAFF Local 853 IAFF Local 853 and the Fire Chief regret to announce the passing of retired Lieutenant James McKeon. Here is the link for the full obituary.    https://memorials.blakefuneralhome.com/james-mckeon/4283399/obituary.php James McKeon was appointed to the Lowell Fire Department on January 9, 1983. He was promoted to Lieutenant on February 2, 1992.

2021 Group Calendars 07/28/20 - International Association of Firefighters 2021 group calendars are available in the "Member Resources" section.

August 2020 General Membership Meetings 07/28/20 - International Association of Firefighters Our next Union meetings will take place on Tuesday, August 4th and Wednesday, August 5th at The Cabin on Rt 33 in Freehold. Both meetings will start at 1530 sharp under the tent. Please make every effort to attend. See you there.

Fire in Springfield’s Forest Park neighborhood displaces 6; causes significant damage to 3rd floor, roof 07/28/20 - IAFF Local 648 Fire in Springfield’s Forest Park neighborhood displaces 6; causes significant damage to 3rd floor, roof Updated 9:00 AM; Today 8:54 AM 7/28/2020 - Springfield firefighters on the scene of a house fire on Commonwealth Avenue. The home was heavily damaged and two families were displaced.

August 18, 2020 - Miami-Dade Political Endorsements 07/27/20 - IAFF Local 1403 UNITED STATES CONGRESS CD-23 Debbie Wasserman-Schultz #13 CD-24 Frederica Wilson #16 CD-26 Omar Blanco #17 STATE ATTORNEY, 11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Katherine Fernandez Rundle #23 S STATE SENATE District 35 Shevrin “Shev” Jones #32 District 39 Javier E.

Monday Moring Headlines 07/27/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Here are the Monday Morning Headlines delivered to you in the Afternoon! Sorry for the delay, and it's a bit of a long one. The Charitable Foundation, along with Local 858 and the DFD Administration, are working together to assist Allie's family and department members in any way possible. Assistance with funeral costs, travel costs, and anything else needed have begun.

Springfield man charged with arson; accused of setting bed on fire, displacing 16 residents 07/26/20 - IAFF Local 648 Springfield man charged with arson; accused of setting bed on fire, displacing 16 residents Updated Jul 24, 1:59 PM; Posted Jul 24, 12:00 PM Fire damage at 500 Hancock St., July 24, 2020. (Hoang 'Leon' Nguyen / The Republican) 49 shares By Stephanie Barry | sbarry@repub.

Southern Hills Circle Second Alarm Structure Fire 07/25/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 7:36 p.m. on Monday July 20, 2020, Local members responded to a multi-family structure fire in the 9400 block of Southern Hills Circle in Lone Tree. Multiple 911 callers reported the back of 2 town homes on fire and a plume of smoke was visible from a distance. First arriving Tower 34 encountered a large volume of fire consuming the rear of the structure and flames coming out the front door.

Littleton Bear in Tree 07/25/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 10:40 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2020, Local members assisted Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Littleton Police with a bear in a tree in the 7100 block of South Windermere Street. The bear had already been tranquilized when members arrived and an aerial ladder was needed. Members and Wildlife Officers worked together to remove the bear and carefully lower it to the ground.