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

Insurance Trustee Election Announcement 03/30/23 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund The Board of Trustees for the PBC FF’s Employee Benefits Fund has taken action to create terms of office for Trustees. Each Trustee position will be up for election/re-election every five (5) years with two (2) position(s) up for election this year (2023).   New Trustees will take office on June 1st of each year.

Trustee 1 Election Results (Special Election) 03/30/23 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund   Congratulations to the newest member of the Board of Trustees Bradley LaBar (Trustee 1). We would like to take this opportunity to thank Jason Wasielewski for many years of service to the Fund and its members.

Livonia Firefighters Answer Mentor Call in LPS. 03/29/23 - IAFF Local 1164 By Stacy Jenkins, Administrator of District Communications, Livonia Public Schools School can be hard. Classwork, fitting in with peers, trying to leave the stress from the morning at home and switching gears to be ready to learn. It can be tough on a child. That’s where caring adults come into the picture in sharp focus.

Brighton Fire Fighters L4477 Golf Tournament 03/28/23 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Please see the attached flyer for the Brighton Fire Fighters Golf Tournament. All proceeds will benefit the CPFF Foundation. Please try and donate or play golf. May 9th, 9 am shotgun, Heritage at Todd creek.

Friday Update 3-23-23 03/27/23 - IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 3-17-23 03/27/23 - IAFF Local 1014

2023 KC Fire Service Behavioral Health Symposium 03/27/23 - IAFF Local 42

Attic Fire at Millville Avenue Bar 03/25/23 - IAFF Local 20 https://www.journal-news.com/news/tailgators-bar-in-hamilton-closes-after-fire/ZL5HGC5TLFEMTFGMRU3IXKHCFE/.

MDA Trans-NH Bike Ride 03/23/23 - PFFNH @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px !important} @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

BURNED Screening 03/22/23 - PFFNH @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px !important} Members: Please join us for the exclusive screening of BURNED: Protecting the Protectors on April 15 at Eustace Hall.

Jeff Rothmeier 03/21/23 - IAFF Local 21 Former St. Paul and current Milwaukee Firefighter, Jeff Rothmeier was unfortunately seriously injured fighting a house fire. On top of his injuries, Jeff’s daughter, Fiona has spent most of the past year traveling to-and-from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester monthly, in preparation for removal of her failing kidney.

2023 Fill the Boot Golf Classic 03/21/23 - IAFF Local 21 That time of year is coming up! Snow will soon be gone, so dust off your golf clubs, grab 3 friends, and sign up for IAFF Local 21 Annual Fill The Boot Golf Classic! Spread the word, and join the fun.

"BATTLE OF THE BRAVEST" 03/21/23 - Lets Fire Cancer The ninth annual Battle of the Bravest charity hockey game was held on March 19, 2023. The event brings Fire Fighters from across Broome County, N.Y. together for an exciting display of their skating talents. This years game did not disappoint the record crowd ending in a  6- 5 shootout. The real winner this year and every year is CANCER RESEARCH.

PFAS, Cancer, and Fire Fighters 03/17/23 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters March 16, 2023 Brothers and Sisters, Today, the IAFF will be announcing a lawsuit against the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The lawsuit is being filed in Norfolk County Superior Court in Dedham, Massachusetts. As fire fighters, we understand that danger is inherent to the job. However, we must not accept that our bunker gear has been treated with PFAS, a known carcinogen.

Assistant Chief Matt Simpson is Retiring 03/14/23 - IAFF Local 21

Over $2 billion in grant funding for the fiscal year 2023 is available for homeland security preparedness programs. 03/13/23 - UPFFA Over $2 billion in grant funding for the fiscal year 2023 is available for homeland security preparedness programs. These grant programs provide critical funding to help state officials prepare for, prevent, protect against, and respond to acts of terrorism.

Friday Update 3-10-23 03/13/23 - IAFF Local 1014

Thursday, March 30, 2023 | Saint Paul City Council Screening Event 03/12/23 - IAFF Local 21

LOCAL 30 HOUSE STEWARDS 03/11/23 - Cambridge Fire Fighters

Working with the web site modules 03/10/23 - IAFF Local 1014 The UnionActive system is made up of individual Modules that can be added, removed, and customized throughout the site.   To view the current Modules, login to the site as an admin and you will now see gray boxes around each individual module. Each module box contains an x button, up and down arrows, the module order number, and the title of the module.

Set a secure admin password 03/10/23 - IAFF Local 1014 The first thing to do when you initially login as the administrator is set a secure password for the account. Click the User Settings button from the home page, then scroll down to the bottom of the page. You will see a password field. Delete the current password and enter in your own private password.

The administration area 03/10/23 - IAFF Local 1014 The Administration Area is the main control panel for the UnionActive system. To access the Administration Area, login to the website as an administrator, and then click the Admin Area button just below the website date. Each link in the Administration Area has a short description about what can be done in that area.

Lincoln Anderson's Ski Day & Fun Race 03/10/23 - PFFNH @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

Friday Update 3-3-23 03/09/23 - IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 2-24-23 03/09/23 - IAFF Local 1014

2023 International Woman's Day 03/08/23 - IAFF Local 21 Local 21 would like to give shout out to all the brave women whose dedication contributes to a better fire service.

March 5-8, 2023: IAFF Legislative Conference 03/08/23 - UPFFA A delegation from the Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut, alongside members from all of the International Association of Fire Fighters, gather on Capitol Hill to rally for our elected officials to act on OUR issues. Most importantly, protecting firefighters from cancer and banning PFAS from our gear.

Saint Paul Fire Dept. Food drive 03/06/23 - IAFF Local 21 Join Saint Paul Fire as we battle Minneapolis Fire in Hallie Q. Brown's March Campaign against hunger. You can participate by providing food or monetary donations. You can donate by using the QR code below specific to St. Paul Fire, dropping off at one of the three following locations. Donations will be accepted until April 5th, 2023. Thank you for your support.

March 17, 2023 | Saint Patrick's Day Parade 03/05/23 - IAFF Local 21                 2023 Saint Patrick's Day Parade is Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Noon.

Meeting Notice | Veteran Fire Fighter Association 03/04/23 - IAFF Local 21 Call Secretary-Treasurer Mike Hogan at 952.463.5316 to reserve your meal by Monday, March 6th. The American Legion needs a head count for food preparation. If you do not plan to eat, do not call ahead. Just show up! Adult beverages are available. Questions, or if you need a ride, call Tim Wirth (651.247.4775) or Mike Hogan (952.463.5316) Join the email list! Send your email address to 2of12hogan@gmail.com The Veteran Fire Fighters (VFF) is an association of active and retired Saint Paul Firefighters with at least 15 years on the Saint Paul Fire Department, and Honorary Firefighters.

Snowmageddon 3-3-23 03/04/23 - IAFF Local 1164 Good Afternoon Livonia, what a night. We hope everyone is doing good after snowmageddon. Your Livonia Firefighters had a busy shift and no doubt it was tough on everyone. Even with all the calls we had one of our crews took a critical patient who required emergency transfer from SMH to Pontiac since helicopters could not fly in the weather.

2023 St. Patrick's Day shirts. 03/04/23 - IAFF Local 1164 The Time Has Finally Arrived......to get your 2023 St. Patrick's Day shirts. Sizes are Small - XL. Short Sleeve Only, The cost will be $25 each/shipped. Send your orders to LFFU1164CHARITY@gmail.com. We will contact you with payment information. Remember we have a limited number of shirts to sell so get your orders in fast. All proceeds go to charity.

SPFD 1st Annual Hockey Tournament T-Shirts are now on sale!! 03/03/23 - IAFF Local 21 SPFD 1st Annual Hockey Tournament T-Shirts are now on sale!! This store is only for hockey players and their friends and families.  Orders will be brought to the tournament for pick up. The proceeds of this T-Shirt sale will go to support health and wellness initiatives for Saint Paul Firefighters! Thank you to Hiway Credit Union, MN Fire, Schell's Brewing Co.

Scholarships 03/03/23 - IAFF Local 648 PFFM Members, The John J and Nora Jennings and T. Dustin Alward Scholarships have been posted on the PFFM website. For further information, please use the link below. Good luck to all applicants! For further information -  http://pffm.org/index.cfm?zone=/unionactive/private_view_page.

Passing of Brother Mark Bremer 03/01/23 - Kansas State Council of Fire Fighters Members of the Kanasas State Council of Firefighters, Former Local 1371 President Mark Bremer has passed away.  Our condolences to his family during this difficult time.   There will be a Celebration of Life on March 4th 3 pm to 6 pm at Jakes Place 12001 Johnson Drive, Shawnee Ks. 66212.

FRWS 02/23/23 - San Diego Firefighters Emerald Society Test

Friday Update 2-17-23 02/23/23 - IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 2-10-23 02/23/23 - IAFF Local 1014

FY 2022 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant application period opened on Monday, Feb. 13 and will close Friday, March 17. 02/22/23 - UPFFA The FY 2022 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant application period opened on Monday, Feb. 13 and will close Friday, March 17. The SAFER grant was created to provide funding directly to fire departments to help them increase or maintain the number of trained fire fighters available in their communities.

Battle of the Badges 02/22/23 - IAFF Local 311 Battle of the Badges March 18th Madison Ice Arena, 725 Forward Dr, Madison, WI. Doors open @ 2:45pm

County Promotional Committee 02/21/23 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Brothers and sisters, We are now accepting interest letters for the County Chapter Promotional Committee. Please send your interest letters to countyvp244@gmail.com.  In the coming year, Local 244 will continue to have an integral role in the BCFR promotional process.

2023 Corey Rose Wishes and Heroes Concert 02/21/23 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters 2023 Corey Rose Wishes and Heroes Concert is just months away. June 24th, 2023 at the Breckinridge Brewery in Littleton. Please come out and join us, and if you know of anyone that would like to sponsor, please get them the Ask letter and sponsorship levels, which are attached.

Welcome 02/21/23 - IAFF Local 2980 Welcome to the Local 2980 website, home of Palm Harbor/Oldsmar Professional Firefighters.

MDA Boot Camp and Summer Camp 02/20/23 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

Dr. Hamrock's Recommended list of screenings and tests 02/20/23 - Belmont Fire Fighters @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

City Chapter Special Meeting to approve two (2) MOU’s 2/24/23 02/17/23 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters City Chapter Special Meeting to approve two (2) MOU’s between IAFF Local 244 and COA/Albuquerque Fire Rescue reference ‘Finder Fee MOU’ and ‘Temporary Transport Unit Incentive Pay Basics & Intermediates MOU’ A City Chapter Special Meeting is scheduled for Friday February 24, 2023 at 10:30a.m.

County Chief Steward Vacancy 02/15/23 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters County Chief Steward Vacancy The IAFF Local 244 Executive Board is accepting letters of interest for the County Chief Steward position for the next 14 calendar days.