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

Online Toy Drive 10/23/19 - Toy Program You are invited to support this cause An online toy drive has kicked off to support local kids in need served by the SF Firefighters Toy Program. You can help reach the goal of 1500 items by shopping online to support the drive. Simply click Shop Now.

City fire stations not livable 10/22/19 - Kansas State Council of Fire Fighters Representatives of IAFF Local 64 are concerned about conditions of stations and staffing.  Click the link for more information. http://wyandottedaily.

United Way 10/22/19 - Newport News Firefighter's Association Help the department reach its participation goal and help you local union members by donating to us through the Unite Way.  Fill out the 'specific 501C" area and fill in  Newport News Firefighter's Association 501C 54-6065174 Thank you for all you do! Stay safe.

MDA Fundraiser 10/22/19 - Boston Fire Fighters Santos "JR" Ortiz here,     On October 20th and November 3rd I will be running the Baystate(with Justin Moy the Nation MDA Ambassador) and New York Marathons under the name MDA Team Momentum. Money raised goes to Boston Fire MDA”Fill the Boot” totals. Remember it started in Boston with Engine 1.

Member Orientation Hand-outs 10/2019 10/21/19 - MPFFU Click here for hand-outs and reference materials for MPFFU Member Orientation class.

What's New 10-19-19 Editorial 10/21/19 - IAFF Local 1264 https://www.adn.com/opinions/letters/2019/10/18/letter-union-rhetoric/.

What's New 10-17-19 10/21/19 - IAFF Local 1264 https://www.ktva.com/story/41198568/concerns-continue-over-afd-pulling-fire-vehicles-out-of-service?utm_content=buffer06288&utm_medium=social&utm_source=MP+facebook.

CFRA SOLICITING 10/21/19 - Cambridge Fire Fighters Be advised: Eastern Advertising will be soliciting over the next few weeks on behalf of the Cambridge Firefighter's Relief Association.

VOTE YES on Question 2 10/20/19 - Southern Missouri Professional Fire Fighters Support your Springfield Firefighters and Police Officers, VOTE YES on Question 2. Click the tab for more information.

Mag 7th Executuve Leadership Class II Application Period is Open 10/18/19 - IAFF 7th District Magnificent 7th District Executuve Leadership Series is a program designed for successorship and developing leaders to take on the roles of Local, State and International offices.  This series will give you the knowledge and skills to meet the expectations of those you are charged to lead.

Friday Update 10-18-19 10/17/19 - IAFF Local 1014

September 2019 North East Meeting 10/16/19 - Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association The meeting minutes from the September 2019 North East meeting have been posted on the North East Meeting Minutes page.

MDA Top Golf Tournament 10/16/19 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 This Sunday October 20th from 9:45am to 1:00pm Topgolf in Centennial will be hosting a benefit for MDA!  Indiviuals and Teams can sign up here: Sign up your team here: https://one.bidpal.net/firefightertopgolf2019 Individuals are $85 and Teams of 6 are $500 -  Additional information can be found on the attachment or for questions, please contact: Marissa Briceno | 303.691.

Biloxi Ct. Structure Fire 10/15/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 10:47 p.m. on Monday October 15th, Local members responded to an outbuilding fire in the 5300 block of S. Biloxi Ct. in unincorporated Arapahoe County. Multiple 911 callers reported seeing a barn on fire and that there were horses in the area. When members arrived on scene, they found a barn next to a house fully engulfed in flames. Homeowners also reported gas inside the barn.

PAC Volunteers Needed 10/15/19 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Brothers & Sisters, We need volunteers to assist with Political Action (PAC) efforts, as the Nov 5, 2019 election is approaching. IAFF Local 244 has endorsed three (3) candidates for Albuquerque City Council: Ane Romero, Zack Quintero & Pat Davis. Please see the dates below for scheduled PAC efforts.

2019 Election Results 10/15/19 - IAFF Local 42

NLFD AWARDED FEMA GRANT 10/14/19 - New London Fire Fighters The NLFD was recently awarded a FEMA grant to improve safety and training equipment. Senator Blumenthal and NL mayor Mike Passero visited HQ to discuss the importance of these grants.

EMS Seminar Presentations and Evaluations 10/11/19 - MPFFU Please take a moment and complete this quick online evaluation for each session that you attended at the MPFFU EMS Seminar on October 16, 2019.

Breast Cancer Awareness 10/11/19 - Norwalk Professional Firefighters BREAST CANCER AWARENESS Once again Local 830 NFD is having its annual fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness.  Last year Local 830 donated $10,000 to the Smilow Family Breast Health Center at Norwalk Hospital.  With creative logos designed by their members and printing done by H.J. Hoffman Co.

NEW LOCAL 30 PRODUCT FOR SALE 10/10/19 - Cambridge Fire Fighters Brothers and Sisters, Local 30 Cell Phone Card Wallets are now available (2 for $5). Please contact L30 E-Board member FF Dwyer if interested.

Vulcan Quarry Crusher Run 10/10/19 - IAFF Local 2180 https://quarrycrusherrun.com/ Rock the race like no other: Vulcan Quarry Crusher Run National Series

Centennial Drive Multi Family Structure Fire 10/09/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 4:01 a.m. on Wednesday October 9th, numerous 911 callers reported a fire with a person trapped at the Verona Apartments, located at 2901 W. Centennial Drive in Littleton. Littleton Police officers were first to arrive, they encountered heavy smoke conditions and evacuated all of the surrounding apartments.

South Rifle St. Structure Fire 10/09/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 4:21 p.m. on Tuesday October 8th, Local members responded to a house fire on S. Rifle Street in Centennial. 911 callers reported a fire possibly inside the wall of the home under renovation. When members arrived on scene, they saw a significant amount of smoke showing from the home.

Nominations for 2019 Local 1826 Member of the Year 10/09/19 - IAFF 1826 To all Local 1826 Members, Nominations for the 2019 Local 1826 Member of the Year will be accepted at the Oct. 24th, 2019 Bi-Monthly meeting. Meeting is at the SWFL International Airport Training Center, meeting starts at 6:30PM. The Local 1826 Member of the Year will be awarded at the December 5th, 2019 Bi-Monthly meeting.

Honoring our Veteran 10/09/19 - IAFF Local 1403 Local 1403 along with MDFR once again have joined force in honoring our Veterans during the month of November by allowing on duty personnel to wear these shirts. If you are currently employeed by MDFR you can purchase the shirts on our online store www.shopmdfr.com and receive free shipping to your respective battalion by using the BATTALIONFREE coupon code until Monday October 14th.

Local 244 Kid’s Halloween Party!! 11/2/19 10/08/19 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Local 244 Kid’s Halloween Party!! Costumes Welcome! The 2019 Annual Kid’s Party will be held on Saturday November 2, 2019 at Dave & Buster’s from 10:00am-12:00pm. Please call/text Kelly @ 505-288-2313 before October 28, 2019 for your family's reservation, an RSVP is required.

2019 Proposed By-Laws Changes 10/08/19 - IAFF Local 1403

July 10, 2019: PTSD Bill Signing 10/07/19 - UPFFA July 10, 2019, General President Schaitberger, joined Governor Ned Lamont, 3rd District IAFF Vice President, Jay Colbert, and Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut President Peter S. Carozza, in the signing of Public Act 19-17, Connecticut's PTSD legislation.

Fire Ops 101 10/07/19 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Good Morning! Fire Ops 101 is scheduled for Friday, October 25th, 2019 (B-Shift), and we still need your help! We are looking for about 70 members to come out and help run the Fire Ops 101 event Click Here to Sign-Up! This provides elected and appointed officials with a hands-on opportunity to understand better the complexities of what you do daily.

Passing of FF Donald Messina, Engine 11 - Retired 10/06/19 - IAFF Local 739 Passing of Firefighter Donald Messina; Engine 11 - Retired The officers and members of Lynn Local 739 regret to announce the death of Firefighter Donald Messina, Engine 11, Retired.

Membership Meeting 10/06/19 - IAFF Local F-102 All Hands,    A Membership Meeting has been scheduled for 08 November 2019 and will commence at 1730 hours at Crash Fire Station 62. A running agenda will be posted on the Union website for review/consideration. If you wish to have anything added to the agenda please feel free to contact me.

New Fire Alarm Operators Oath of Office 10/05/19 - Boston Fire Fighters On October 3, 2019 Fire Commissioner Joe Finn administered the Oath of Office to our new Fire Alarm Operators at Memorial Hall. (L to R) Commissioner Joe Finn-Asst. Superintendent Dave Marshall- FAO Karla Spinale-FAO-Larry Buechs-FAO Francine Lynch-FAO Kara Lentini- Superintendent Steve Keely.

First Responder PTSD Awareness Forum 10/05/19 - IAFF Local 1403 Hope all is well. Attached are the invites for our upcoming event First Responder PTSD Awareness Forum at our Union Hall On October Saturday 26th. Hope to see you there.

2020 Active Member Benefits Booklet 10/05/19 - IAFF Local 1403 Every year you are given an opportunity to make changes to your following year coverage, January 1st to December 31st. Our open enrollment period starts Monday October 7th and ends on Friday October 18th, 2019. This is the only time in the year you can change the type of medical/dental/vision coverage or add/remove dependents from coverage without a qualifying event.

FISHING EDUCATION 10/04/19 - New London Fire Fighters The NLFD would like to thank Chief Curcio, retired LT. Spinnato and other Local 1522 members for setting up a time to help local kids learn to fish off the New London State Pier.

Breast Cancer Awareness 10/03/19 - IAFF Local 2866 October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the Fayetteville Firefighters are raising money to help. We are selling breast cancer awareness shirts. Cost is $25 plus shipping and all the profit goes to the Washington Regional Cancer Support Home. If you would like to buy a shirt click the Local 2866 store button on the left of this page.

October 3, 2019: Federation of State and Provincial Fire Fighters Meeting 10/03/19 - UPFFA Dr. Lori Moore - Merrel, President / CEO International Public Safety Institute, Presumptive Laws and Data Requirements.  Attending the  meeting in Minneapolis, with the IAFF State and Provincial leaders from across the United States and Canada.

Friday Update 10-4-19 10/03/19 - IAFF Local 1014

IAFF Local 42 Implements New Mental Health Program 10/03/19 - IAFF Local 42 First Responders (Police, Fire & EMS) across our country have seen an increase in shootings, and mass casualty events which results larger numbers of victims who are injured or have died as a result of their wounds.   Here in Kansas City, MO the number of homicides so far this year has surpassed 100.

Exchange Club Firefighter of the Year 10/03/19 - IAFF Local 801 Congratulations to D.J. Brown on being selected as this years Exchange Club Firefighter of the Year. D.J.Brown was selected as this years Firefighter of the year for his hard work and determination displayed everyday at work.

PUZZLES FOR CANCER RESEARCH 10/02/19 - Lets Fire Cancer The Retired Professional Fire Fighters Cancer Fund is pleased to be affiliated with Puzzle For Good. A portion of your purchase from our link: https://www.puzzleforgood.com/fund-3 will go to established, promising cancer research programs. These puzzles make great personal or gift items. "THANK YOU"! GO TO OUR LINKS PAGE FOR DIRECT ACCESS!

*New admin* 10/02/19 - IAFF Local 2819 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 13.0px 0.0px; line-height: 16.0px; font: 13.0px Verdana; color: #262626; -webkit-text-stroke: #262626} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} Hello Brothers and Sisters of 2819, My name is Josh Warter I am a medic with Poulsbo. I lateraled from North Mason RFA two years ago so I am new to the Kitsap area.

2019 Election Nominees 10/01/19 - IAFF Local 1403 Here are your brothers and sisters that accepted nomination for the upcoming Local 1403 Elections.

2019 Fill The Boot Total 10/01/19 - IAFF Local 21 Brothers and Sisters, I want to thank all of you who made this year's fundraising possible!  The time and energy you give to this cause do not go unnoticed and I am grateful for all you do.

Malden's 2nd Annual Public Safety Day 10/01/19 - IAFF Local 902 Malden's Second Annual Public Safety Day Sunday, October 6th 11am - 2pm at Linden Park, 29 Wescott St Admission is FREE!!! Event includes Touch-a-Truck, Fire Engines, DPW Trucks, and Police Cars.

Operation Warm Fundraiser 09/28/19 - IAFF Local 21 A great event to support today with a great weather forecast.  Come out and support Operation Warm's efforts to purchase winter coats for children in our communities.

IAFF Fire ground Survival Program 09/27/19 - Boston Fire Fighters Boston Firefighters Local 718 President Bob Petitti-IAFF GS Ed Kelly-IAFF 3rd DVP Jay Colbert-BFD Commissioner Joe Finn-PFFM President Rich MacKinnon Jr. along with IAFF members at the presintaion of the IAFF Fireground Survival Trailer.