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 Firefighter Burt Moes 10/27/20 - IAFF Local 21 Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of retired Firefighter Burt Moes. Burt started his career with the Saint Paul Fire Department in 1957 and retired in the early 1980s. Exact dates of service will be updated when available. Obituary, funeral and service information will also be updated when available.

L21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired Captain Glover Dohman 10/27/20 - IAFF Local 21 Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of retired Fire Captain Glover Dohman. Glover started his career with the Saint Paul Fire Department in 1954 and retired in the early 1980s. Exact dates of service have been requested and will be updated when received from Fire Headquarters.

ATTENTION AMAZON SHOPPERS! 10/27/20 - Lets Fire Cancer

Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries 10/26/20 - IAFF Local 902 In half of reported home fires in which smoke alarms were present but did not operate, the batteries had been removed or the alarm was disconnected due to dead battery alerts or nuisance alarms. Working smoke alarms decrease the risk of dying in reported home fires by nearly half according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

Board Meeting 10/26/20 - Kansas State Council of Fire Fighters KSCFF Officers and Membership President Wing has called for a Board meeting to be held on November 5th in Junction City.  President Wing has also made the meeting open to all members who would like to attend.  The location of the meeting in JC is to be determined but should be done in the next couple of days.  Meeting is scheduled to start around 1:00 pm.

Sunday, November 1, 2020: Time to Change the Clocks & Smoke Alarm Batteries 10/26/20 - UPFFA DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME AND SMOKE/CO ALARMS  In half of reported home fires in which smoke alarms were present but did not operate, the batteries had been removed or the alarm was disconnected due to dead battery alerts or nuisance alarms.

Monday Morning Headlines 10/26/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Good Monday Morning.

55th IAFF Convention - Virtually 10/24/20 - UPFFA Dear Affiliate Leader: As you know, due to the unprecedented circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Executive Board voted to postpone the 55th IAFF Convention until January 25-29, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

8 new firefighters sworn into Springfield Fire Department 10/24/20 - IAFF Local 648 8 new firefighters sworn into Springfield Fire Department HAMPDEN COUNTY by: Ariana Tourangeau Posted: Oct 22, 2020 / 01:44 PM EDT / Updated: Oct 22, 2020 / 01:44 PM EDT (Photo: Springfield FD) SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Springfield Fire Department swore in eight new firefighters Thursday morning.

One person injured after car crashed into utility pole on Central Street in Springfield 10/24/20 - IAFF Local 648 One person injured after car crashed into utility pole on Central Street in Springfield HAMPDEN COUNTY by: Stephen Underwood Posted: Oct 24, 2020 / 05:17 AM EDT / Updated: Oct 24, 2020 / 08:08 AM EDT SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – One person was taken to the hospital after a car struck a utility pole in Springfield.

1403 Elections 10/23/20 - IAFF Local 1403 This is list of members who accepted their nomination and are candidates for the upcoming election. There are 2 candidates for 1st VP and 19 candidates for the Executive Board.

Membership Meeting 10/23/20 - IAFF Local 1403

Condolences to Our Brothers and Sisters of Manchester NH Fire Department 10/23/20 - IAFF Local 902 MANCHESTER, N.H. — Grief counselors have been called in to assist Manchester fire personnel mourning the loss of a 20-year member of the city's fire department.

Public Health Alert 10/23/20 - IAFF Local 902 Per the Governor’s COVID-19 Order No. 51, effective October 26, 2020, the City must revert back to Step 1 of Phase III of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan.

Lieutenant Promotions 10/23/20 - IAFF Local 801 Congratulations to the newest Lieutenants of the Danbury Fire Department. LT Walter Arteaga (D), LT Dennis Rickard (A) and LT Seth Ambruso (B).

Ratification Meeting Reminder 10/23/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Ratification Meeting Reminder As we abide by the State COVID Regulations for the Event Center, we ask that all members sign up on our Sign-Up Genius.  At this time, we have reached 80% for our Wednesday morning meeting and have added a second meeting on Wednesday,  at 5:30 pm.

Friday Update 10-23-20 10/22/20 - IAFF Local 1014

First Responder Heroes Project Presentation - McDonough Jr. 10/21/20 - IAFF Local 21 Director and Chaplain, Mark Allen, of the First Responders Heroes Project presented a custom plaque in memoriam of Brother McDonough Jr. to his crew at Engine Co. 09 (C) today at Station 09.  It was a great honor for him to present his work in memory of Tommy to the First Responders who are grieving our loss.  Thank you.

Open Enrollment Assistant Session TODAY 10/21/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 2021 Benefits Open Enrollment takes place October 12-30, 2020. During this time, employees can elect new benefits or make changes to existing benefits effective January 1, 2021.

Choice Enrollment for CAPE Beginning Thursday, Oct. 22nd 10/20/20 - IAFF Local 1014

November 3, 2020 Endorsed Candidates 10/20/20 - IAFF Local 42

L21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired Fire Captain Dick Leitner 10/20/20 - IAFF Local 21    Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of retired Fire Captain Dick Leitner. Captain Leitner started with the Saint Paul Fire Department on July 21, 1986 and retired on June 28, 2013.  Dick also served as IAFF Local 21 President from 2002 - 2004.

2021-2025 Nanticoke Local 2655 CBA 10/20/20 - Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association The CBA for Nanticoke Local 2655 has been added to the contract area in the member's section of the website.  A log in is required to view.

10/18/2020 33 Hilltop Road 10/19/20 - Norwalk Professional Firefighters Norwalk fire responded to a chimney fire at 33 Hilltop.  The fire extended to the wooded chimney enclosure. FD dismantled the enclosure and extinguished the fire.

Monday Morning Headlines 10/19/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Good Monday Morning,  This week:   10/21 - DFD Peer Support Suicide Prevention Training Series - Session 2 Connect to Protect 10/24 - MDA Kevin Hart Kids Telethon Ratification Sign-Up Collective Bargaining Polls are open.

W. Ponds Circle Structure Fire 10/18/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 On Thursday October 15, 2020 at 10:30 a.m., Local Members responded to a fire inside a condominium on W. Ponds Circle in Unincorporated Arapahoe County. Initial reports stated a fire started in the bathroom of the home and may have extended into the attic space. When members from Engine 13 arrived on scene, they could not see any active fire from the outside of the condo.

Hampden Ave. Car into a Building 10/18/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 11:54 p.m. on Saturday October 10, 2020, Local members responded to a report of a car crash into a building on E. Hampden Ave. in Cherry Hills Village. When members arrived on scene, they found a car had gone off the roadway and crashed into a Caribou Coffee store. Crews extricated the driver inside the vehicle and took that person to the hospital in critical condition.

U-Haul Forklift Accident 10/18/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 7:46 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2020, Local members responded to an entrapment at the U-Haul facility located at 1750 E. County Line Road in Douglas County. Upon arrival, members found a forklift on its side with the driver trapped underneath it. Paramedics immediately began treating the injured person while lifting and stabilizing equipment was put in place.

DAD's Landfill Brush Fire 10/18/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 12:06 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2020, Local members responded to a brush fire at the Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site landfill, located at 3500 S. Gun Club Road. An electrical problem on a power pole sparked a small grass fire that quickly grew to over an acre. Workers at the facility used fire extinguishers and heavy equipment including water tenders and tractors to fight the fire.

Lora's Donuts Flag Presentation 10/18/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 On October 3rd, our members got the chance to give back to a community member who has given so much. Lora, of Lora’s Donuts & Bakery Shop in Englewood, was presented with a hose flag as a sign of appreciation from the emergency responders she has impacted over the years.

Blakeland Dr. HazMat 10/18/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 4:40 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2020, Local members responded to 8109 Blakeland Drive to assist Douglas County Sheriff Deputies with investigating a suspicious package. The building was evacuated, a unified command was established, Hazardous Materials Technicians went through a medical status check and geared up to go inside.

Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut Endorsements Election 2020 10/16/20 - UPFFA

Important Information on CAPE Healthcare Plan 10/16/20 - IAFF Local 1014

10/15/2020 26 Belden Ave 10/16/20 - Norwalk Professional Firefighters Norwalk Fire Department Press Release October 15, 2020 Norwalk Firefighters responded to an apartment fire this morning at the Avalon Apartments, 26 Belden Avenue. The reported fire came in along with the building alarm at 9:12 am.  Firefighters made their way to apartment 1103 and found a small fire in the master bedroom of the 2 bedroom apartment.

2021 Benefits | Virtual Open Enrollment 10/15/20 - IAFF Local 21

First Responder Heroes Project Presentation - Paidar 10/15/20 - IAFF Local 21 Director and Chaplain, Mike Allen, of the First Responders Heroes Project presented a custom plaque to in memoriam of Brother Paidar to his crew at Engine Co. 20 (A) today at Station 20.  It was a great honor for him to present his work in memory of Brother Paidar to the First Responders who are grieving our loss.  Thank you.

Local 21 Winter 2020 Golf League 10/15/20 - IAFF Local 21 Contact Bryan Sullivan (A SHIFT, POOL FF) at 651.347.5572 for questions and additional information.

Friday Update 10-16-20 10/15/20 - IAFF Local 1014

Carroll Ave MVA 10/15/20 - IAFF Local 892 Upon arrival, NFD found a vehicle that had crashed into the rear yard of a residence after leaving the parking lot behind the Holy Trinity Church on Washington Street. One occupant was evaluated and transported.

Ratification Meeting Sign-Up 10/15/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Good morning! The Collective Bargaining Committee has set the dates of October 28th and 29th to present and vote on the Memorandum of Understanding regarding our current Collective Bargaining Agreement.  The ratification meeting will be held in our Event Center at 12 Lakeside Lane. Sessions on both days are set to begin at 8:30 am.

2020 Election Results 10/13/20 - IAFF Local 42 The following members were Elected by Acclamation: Effective Jan.

IAFF Disaster Relief Fund for IAFF Members 10/12/20 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters Throughout what has been an extremely active wildfire and hurricane season - made even more difficult by the COVID-19 pandemic - the IAFF has been providing assistance to our members through our disaster relief operations, including food and water, supplies, financial assistance, behavioral health counseling, emergency home repairs and anything else they need.

Monday Morning Headlines 10/12/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Good Monday Morning,  This week:   E-Board - 10/15/20 at 8:30 am Collective Bargaining Polls are open! COVID 19 Reminder The Executive Board will be meeting on Thursday 10/15 at the 8:30 am in the board room at 12 Lakeside Lane. Be sure to let your Vice Presidents know any issues you would like brought to the meeting.

HONORING THEIR MEMORY 10/12/20 - Lets Fire Cancer Friends,   There are many ways to honor the memory of a LOVED ONE. Please consider honoring their memory with a donation to CANCER RESEARCH. When you make a donation to The Retired Professional Fire Fighters Cancer Fund - 100% of your donation goes directly to established, promising, world class cancer research.

Basement fire in Springfield house leaves residents temporary without home 10/11/20 - IAFF Local 648 Basement fire in Springfield house leaves residents temporary without home HAMPDEN COUNTY by: Nick DeGray Posted: Oct 10, 2020 / 06:46 AM EDT / Updated: Oct 10, 2020 / 06:47 AM EDT Credit: Springfield Fire Department SPRINGFIELD, Mass.

Fire in Springfield’s McKnight neighborhood displaces 4; causes major damage to 100-year-old home 10/11/20 - IAFF Local 648 Fire in Springfield’s McKnight neighborhood displaces 4; causes major damage to 100-year-old home Updated Oct 08, 2020; Posted Oct 08, 2020 17 Fire in Springfield's McKnight neighborhood Facebook Share Twitter Share By Patrick Johnson | pjohnson@repub.

President Update - Collective Bargaining - New Video Link 10/10/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 2021 MOU Concession Summary In accordance with Local 858 Constitution and Bylaws, Article XIV Section 9, the Collective Bargaining Committee has unanimously requested a Ratification Meeting to approve the tentatively agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding which will be presented to the membership on October 28th and 29th, 2020.