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

Retirees Get Together 02/18/19 - IAFF Somerville Fire Local 76 The next retirees get together will be held at the Dante Club on Wednesday, March 3rd from 9 until noon.

Fire Fighter Day at the Capitol 02/18/19 - IAFF Local 51 March 5th is the deadline to make room reservations however there are only 6 rooms left.  Please make your reservation as soon as possible to be included in the group rate. ________________________ Our Fire Fighter Day at the Capitol is scheduled for March 26, 2019. On March 25, we will meet at 3:00 p.m.

Annual Budget Foreacast for 2019 - 2020 02/18/19 - IAFF Local 1805 Posted: 2/18/19 Annual Budget Forecast for 2019 - 2020

Worker's Comp 02/17/19 - IAFF Local 51 Rep. Burrows files bill to protect first responders from illegal denials of workers’ compensation insurance claims   AUSTIN - Today, Rep.

Highway 85 Structure Fire 02/16/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 1 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, several 911 callers reported a house on fire at 9442 N. Highway 85 in Douglas County. First arriving Battalion Chief 1 reported smoke showing from the 2nd floor of a small, single family home and confirmed with the occupants that everyone had safely evacuated without injuries. The area doesn’t have fire hydrants, so a large response included Tenders to truck large volumes of water to the scene. Firefighters made an aggressive interior attack and quickly extinguished the fire before it could extend through more of the structure. Northbound Highway 85 was closed for about 30 minutes while emergency vehicles operated on the roadway and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Thanks to West Metro Fire Rescue for the automatic aid assistance on scene. https://www.southmetro.

I-25 MVA with Extrication 02/16/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 Local members responded to Interstate 25 for a reported MVA with injuries. https://www.southmetro.

Passing of Captain Richard Truax - Ladder Company 1, Retired 02/15/19 - IAFF Local 739 Passing of Captain Richard Truax, Ladder Company 1 - Retired The officers and members of Lynn Local 739 regret to announce the death of Captain Richard Truax of Ladder 1; Retired. Services are being held out of state.  Please keep the Truax family in your prayers.

4F Gaming Fundraiser 02/15/19 - Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Have fun and raise money for the PFFNH Fallen Firefighters Family Fund. This fund helps our fallen Brothers and Sisters families when they make the ultimate sacrifice in the Line Of Duty. March 17 & 18 May 12, 13 & 14 July 8, 9 & 10 This is a public event and 35% of winnings go to the 4F Fund. Doors open at 11 a.m.

TNPFF Seminar 02/15/19 - Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire March 12 at the Tilton School Lt. Pennington discusses responding to Heavy Content Fires (Hoarder Homes).

Nashua's Family by Fire Training Conference 02/15/19 - Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire May 9-11 Saint Philip Greek Orthodox Church Grassroots conference for firefighters by firefighters

Lake Ozark Hiring FF/Paramedics 02/14/19 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters The Lake Ozark Fire Protection District is seeking Firefighter/Paramedic candidates to take part in our employment testing process on 03/23/19 in Camdenton, Missouri.  This process will create an eligibility list for 1 year.  We currently have 3- Firefighter/Paramedic openings initially to be filled from this process.

Public Retirement video 02/14/19 - IAFF Local 2866 The following link is a video of the Joint Public Retirement and Social Security committee meeting. It discusses a bill that will change our retirement. http://bit.

2019 Scholarship Fund Applications 02/14/19 - IAFF Local 42 The St. Florian Scholarship Fund is accepting applications NOW thru March 25, 2019.  All applications must be completed and returned to Greater Kansas City Firefighters, IAFF Local 42 at 6320 Manchester Ave., Suite 42A, Kansas City, MO 64133 or via E-mail to psolomon@iaff42.org no later than 4:00 PM on Monday, March 25, 2019.  Download 2019 St.

March Meeting Notice 02/14/19 - IAFF Local 42

Celebrate Capt Hugh Saenz Retirement 02/14/19 - IAFF Local 1403 Retired Capt. Hugh Saenz and his family will like to invite you to come join them in celebrating 30 years of service with MDFR.

Retired Firefighter William B. McMullen 02/14/19 - IAFF Local 1403 Metro-Dade Firefighters Local 1403 regrets to announce the passing of Retired FF William B. McMullen 2/11/2019. Bill was hired with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue on 7/26/76 & retired 7/31/2006. Most of our brother & sister firefighters know him from Battalion 2 where he served proudly. He was 71 years old. Please keep his family & friends in your thoughts and prayers.

Secretary DeMici Inducted into the CT Firefighters Hall of Fame 02/14/19 - UPFFA Congratulations to a true "Lion of Labor" Our very own Lou Demici, Secretary - Uniformed Professional Firefighters of Connecticut for his induction into the Connecticut Firefighters Hall of Fame!          Lou will be honored at a dinner on Thursday April 4th, 6 PM at the Aqua Turf in     Southington CT.

WTC Secondary Exposure 02/13/19 - IAFF Local 274 Brothers, I have been in contact with Anthony Flamia/retired NYPD.Anthony is on the STAC Committee (Scientific Technical Advisory Committee) NIOSH/WTC Health Program. He is collecting data related to secondary/cross-contamination from not being deconned before walking back into our houses, the toxic dust on our skin, hair, boots, ect.

Lynn Firefighters Day 02/13/19 - IAFF Local 739 Lynn Firefighters Day To all Lynn Firefighters past and present, Happy Lynn Firefighters Day. Lynn Firefighters Day was established by the Lynn City Council following a fire at City Box 41 on February 13, 1895 at Hutchinson Block Hardware on Munroe Street where four Lynn Firefighters made the ultimate sacrifice.

2nd Alarm Fire: 70 Farmington Ave 02/12/19 - New London Fire Fighters On Monday morning 02/11/2019 the NLFD responded to a report of smoke in the building in 70 Farmington Ave Apartments. On arrival, crews found flames coming from two windows on the 4th floor. A second alarm was called due to the large number of occupancies in the apartments that needed help exiting the building. The NLFD had the fire knocked down under 15 minutes from arrival.

Ct. AFL-CIO - Essay Contest 02/12/19 - UPFFA This year the Connecticut AFL-CIO Health and Safety Committee is offering a scholarship essay contest to inspire Connecticut high school seniors to think about the importance of workplace health and safety, of the consequences that arise when workers are forced to toil in unsafe working conditions and of the role that organized labor has played in protecting workers both in the past and present.

Ct. AFL-CIO - Essay Contest 02/12/19 - UPFFA This year the Connecticut AFL-CIO Health and Safety Committee is offering a scholarship essay contest to inspire Connecticut high school seniors to think about the importance of workplace health and safety, of the consequences that arise when workers are forced to toil in unsafe working conditions and of the role that organized labor has played in protecting workers both in the past and present.

CHaD Baseball Tryouts 02/12/19 - Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire 2019 CHaD Battle of the Badges Baseball Classic Fire Tryouts 2/19 and 3/5 Register by 2/15 http://dhmc.convio.net/site/TR.

County Chapter Committee appintments 02/11/19 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Please see attached letter for the recent appointments to this Year's County Chapter Committees.

Captain Joel Musselman retirement 02/10/19 - IAFF Local 4416 Congratulations to Noblesvilel member Captain Joel Musselman.  On February 2, 2019, Brother Musselman retired with 34 years of service at NFD.  IAFF Local 4416 Executive Board designated Captain Musselman Emeritus At-Large Trustee for his strong comitment to the members of the IAFF, his example as a trade unionist and five terms as Trustee for Local 4416.

Union Meeting 02/10/19 - West Bloomfield Professional Fire Fighters Union Union Meeting scheduled for February 28th.

Special Olympics 02/09/19 - IAFF Local 2866 Some of Local 2866 members helping out with the Special Olympics in Field Hockey.

Special Olympics 02/09/19 - IAFF Local 2866 Some of our members helping out the Special Olympics by participating in Floor Hockey.

Friday Update 2-8-19 02/08/19 - IAFF Local 1014

FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENING at the UNION OFFICE, Feb. 25, 2019 02/08/19 - IAFF 1826 To all Local 1826 Members, Please see attachment containing information on this "FREE" Skin Cancer Screening.

South Metro Professional Firefighters Foundation 02/07/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 Check out the new name and website for the South Metro Professional Firefighters Foundation (Formerly the Local 2164 Foundation).  Tickets are on sale now for the annual SMPFF Gala event.  Get yours today for a great evening and help support a great cause. https://smpff.

February 28, 2019: Ct. Firefighters PAC Fundraiser 02/07/19 - UPFFA Connecticut Firefighters PAC Fundraiser Grace O’Malley’s Irish Pub 1494 Post Road Fairfield Ct February 28th 7-11 PM Please consider coming out to support and make a contribution to our 2019 fundraising efforts.

Passing of Retired District Chief Peter Zetes 02/07/19 - IAFF Local 739 Passing of Retired District Chief Peter Zetes The officers and members of Lynn Local 739 regret to announce the death of District Chief Peter Zetes, Division 4, Retired.  Services have been completed.  Please keep the Zetes family in your prayers.

Shirts 02/07/19 - Taylor Professional Fire Fighters The 2019 St.Pattys shirts will be available for purchase starting tomorrow. All orders must be placed online through LetLoveRule. Shirts will be navy blue so they can be worn on duty and all sizes including kids and hoodies will be available for purchase. Items will up for purchase for 1 week only. Any questions, contact Nelson. Design credit- Nelson. https://letloverule.

LOCAL 30 ELECTION VOTING NOTICE 02/06/19 - Cambridge Fire Fighters

LOCAL 30 BYLAW VOTING NOTICE 02/06/19 - Cambridge Fire Fighters

Local 1826, 2019 St. Patrick's Day T-Shirts 02/06/19 - IAFF 1826 To all Local 1826 Members, Please see attachment containing information on this year's St.

Feb. Union Meeting Reminder 02/05/19 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 This is a reminder that the February Union meeting will take place at The Colorado Professional Fire Center (12 Lakeside Lane, Denver CO 80212) Wednesday, February 6th at 7:00 pm and Thursday, February 7th at 8:30 am. A few things to be aware of:  Please donate to Mike Somma’s Campaign! Mike is running for City Council District 1.

North County EMS Camera MOA 02/04/19 - IAFF Local 1805 Feb 04, 2019 North County EMS Camera MOA Click HERE to view the Memorandum of Agreement

February 3-9, 2019 is Burn Awareness Week 02/03/19 - IAFF Local 902 February 3-9, 2019 is Burn Awareness Week. Children under 5 are more likely to suffer burn injuries than any other age group. Hot liquid burns, or scalds, are the leading cause of burns to children under five and to seniors over 65. This year’s theme from the American Burn Association is “It Can Happen in a Flash with a Splash”.

Save the Date 02/03/19 - Portsmouth Fire Fighters Charitable Association 10th annual Sarah's Ride Save Sunday September 8, 2019 for the final chapter in Sarah's Ride. We are planning a fun end to this wonderful journey we have shared. Please plan to join us for the ride or the Salute to Sara following the ride. Stay tuned here for more information on the ride.  Want to Sponsor the ride.

2019 Scholarship Period Opens Feb 3 and Closes March 5 02/02/19 - IAFF 7th District The annual 7th District Benevolent Fund Scholarships are poised for disbursement.  We just need applicants!  If you are between the ages of 16 and 23 and are entering your FIRST post-high school educational opportunity, are a dependent of an IAFF 7th District member and can write an essay, you are eligible to apply for a 7th District Benevolent Fund scholarship.

DMV Rollover With Extrication - 1/30/2019 02/01/19 - Norwalk Professional Firefighters On January, 30th 2019, members of Local 830 responded to reports of a rollover in the Department of Motor Vehicles parking lot.  Upon arrival, Engine 1 found a pickup truck on it's side in the parking lot with a patient trapped inside, needing extrication.  After Rescue Co.

January 31, 2019: UPFFA Seminar - Huge Success 02/01/19 - UPFFA

Friday Update 2-1-19 02/01/19 - IAFF Local 1014

2019 4F Charitable Gaming Dates 02/01/19 - Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire Oceanside Gaming in Hampton, NH & 33% of winnings go to the Fallen Fire Fighters Family Fund February - 02/06, 02/07 March - 3/17, 3/18 May - 5/12, 5/13, 5/14 July - 7/08, 7/09, 7/10

IAFF Local 21 Regrets To Announce The Passing Of Retired Firefighter Timothy Donatell 01/31/19 - IAFF Local 21    IAFF Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of Retired Firefighter Timothy Donatell.  Firefighter Donatell started with the Saint Paul Fire Department on October 14, 1975 and retired on May 27, 1997.