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

Chambersburg 2022-2025 CBA 02/18/25 - PPFFA The 2022-2025 CBA for Chambersburg has been added to the contract area of the website.

03.12.25 | Local 21 Sky Day 02/18/25 - IAFF Local 21

County Chapter Special Meeting/MOU Vote 02/18/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Attention Members: County Chapter MOU for Water Rescue Task Force ‘WRTF’ to be presented for membership approval at a Special Meeting on Wednesday 26, 2025, at 11:00am at the Union Hall.

NOFF Meeting 2/26/25 in Fairview Park 02/18/25 - Northern Ohio Fire Fighters @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

New Cancer Screening Program Aims to Protect Wichita Firefighters 02/17/25 - IAFF LOCAL 135 WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A new wellness initiative will help local firefighters get yearly cancer screenings and receive preventative care for other job-related health risks. The program, announced Thursday, is called Protect Wichita Firefighters and is a partnership between the Wichita Fire Department and Ascension Via Christi. The Kansas Health Foundation is also supporting the initiative by donating $150,000.

REMINDER: VOTING DEADLINE IS MONDAY 3/10 02/14/25 - Cambridge Fire Fighters All members, The American Arbitration Association sent out electronic ballots on February 10th, for our Local 30 Election of Officers and Bylaw Change vote. The deadline to submit your ballot is Monday March 10th at 12PM. If you do not see this email, type “AAA Elections” in the search bar. Please contact DC Brandon Hugh if you didn’t receive a ballot.

2025 Retiree Banquet 02/13/25 - IAFF Local 42

Passing of IAFF Eastern Region Trustee Mark Ouellette 02/12/25 - UPFFA It is with great sadness that we share the passing of IAFF Eastern Region Trustee Mark Ouellette after a brave battle with cancer. Mark’s dedication to the fire service, his union, and his family was unwavering. Please keep the Ouellette family in your thoughts and prayers.

May 30, 2025: The 2025 Annual UPFFA Golf Tournament 02/12/25 - UPFFA The 2025 Annual UPFFA Golf Tournament Friday, May 30, 2025 Laurel View Country Club Hamden, Ct. The Tournament Website can be found at: charitygolftoday.com/UPFFA25  2025 Golf Tournament Packet (Final).pdf 2025 UPFFA Golf Tournament Cover Letter (final).

St. John's Local 4784 Gun Raffle 02/12/25 - PFFA Please see the following message from St. John Local 4784: Good morning Doug, is there any way you could push out this flyer for a gun raffle our union is doing? The primary point of contact for tickets will be Caleb Kihnel Cell number 1 (601) 551-7912 but they can get in touch with any member and they'll be able to assist them with ticket purchases.

Friday Update 1-31-25 02/11/25 - IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 1-24-25 02/11/25 - IAFF Local 1014

Livonia Passport To Safety 2025 02/11/25 - IAFF Local 1164

Montgomery Twp 2025-2028 CBA 02/10/25 - PPFFA The 2025-2028 CBA for Montgomery Twp. IAFF L4890 has been posted to the contract area of the website.  A login is needed to view.

Busy 2024 for NOFF 02/10/25 - Northern Ohio Fire Fighters NOFF had a special year in 2024.  Aside from a total solar eclipse, multiple tornados, a fantastic IAFF Convention in Boston, and an election season that stirred up folks on all sides, NOFF was busy with a number of projects that affect our members both locally and more globally.

February Meeting Notice 02/10/25 - Northern Ohio Fire Fighters Reminder: The quarterly union meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 @ 7:00 PM.

Captain Mike Smith is Retiring 02/08/25 - IAFF Local 21

Union Meeting - Saturday 8th February 2025 02/07/25 - IAFF Local S-6 Local S-6 Membership, Please note there is a union meeting tomorrow, Saturday 8th February 2025, training room at Fire Station One @ 0745 sharp. C-Shift will be going off duty and A-Shift will be coming on duty. It's YOUR union... be involved!!! Next month's union meeting... Saturday 8th March 2025. A-Shift will be going off duty and C-Shift will be coming on duty.

Firefighters First Tax Services 02/07/25 - Memphis Fire Fighters Association (2025-02-07) Tax season is here, and our friends at Firefighters First Tax Services have the tools to help you get ahead. Firefighters First Tax Services is the tax arm of Firefighters First Credit Union, specializing in tax preparation and planning for firefighters and their families.

Minneapolis IAFF Local 82 need our help 02/06/25 - IAFF Local 21

PFFI Timely Resolutions 02/04/25 - IAFF Local 4045 Good Morning Brothers and Sisters! The timely resolutions for PFFI Convention 2025 have been uploaded to the Union website. They're located under the "downloads" tab on the left-hand menu screen, in a folder titled "PFFI 2025 Timely Resolutions." I will be adding them as a New Business agenda item for the February Regular Union Meeting, 2/18/2025.

PFFM SCHOLARSHIPS 02/03/25 - Cambridge Fire Fighters January 31, 2025 TO: All PFFM Members FROM: The Office of the President  RE: T. Dustin Alward and John J and Nora Jennings Scholarship Opportunities PFFM Members, The John J and Nora Jennings and T. Dustin Alward Scholarship Applications have been posted on the PFFM website. For further information, please use the link below.

OPFFA Supports Doug Ford 02/03/25 - OPFFA The Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association (OPFFA) endorses Doug Ford and his leadership of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party in the upcoming provincial election.

IAFF Local 21 Elections | February 11th + 12th, 2025 01/31/25 - IAFF Local 21 ABSENTEE BALLOTS:  in lieu of an ongoing vacancy in the Secretary position, requests for absentee ballots shall be made from either the Local 21 President or Local 21 Treasurer and in accordance with Article IV, Section 3a, of the IAFF Local 21 Constitution and Bylaws. Please contact President Thornberg at 612.598.7010 or Treasurer Oglesbee at 651.767.

Executive Board Vacancy for City Trustee 01/31/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters The IAFF Local 244 Executive Board has one (1) vacancy that was created by our most recent election & the installation of officers into their newly elected positions on January 9, 2025. IAFF Local 244 will again be accepting letters of interest for the position of City Trustee for the next 14 calendar days.

Ford Government makes significant investment in PTSI 01/24/25 - OPFFA It’s incredible to see a Premier so invested in the health and safety of this province’s firefighters.  Premier Ford continues to show his support for firefighter health and wellness with a generous investment to The Runnymede First Responders Post Traumatic Stress Injury Rehabilitation Centre.

Local 21 Saint Patrick's Day apparel!! 01/23/25 - IAFF Local 21 It's that time of year again - time to order your amazing St. Paul Fire Department/Local 21 Saint Patrick's Day apparel!! Check out this year's design. Love having ginger back! Order form will be open From January 24th to February 14th. Orders will be shipped the week of March 3rd.

March 20, 2025: UPFFA Educational Seminar 01/23/25 - UPFFA SAVE THE DATE.

Friday Update 1-17-25 01/21/25 - IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 1-10-25 01/21/25 - IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 1-3-25 01/21/25 - IAFF Local 1014

7th District Scholarships for 2025 01/19/25 - IAFF 7th District The annual IAFF 7th District scholarship period is now open.  Please see the attached for the policy and the application plus requirements.  This year we are proud to offer one $1000 scholarship, two $750 scholarships and seven $500 scholarships to the lucky recepients.

Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired FEO Dave Rychlicki 01/14/25 - IAFF Local 21

New Member Welcome 01/13/25 - IAFF Local S-6 Local S-6 would like to welcome Courtland Maumee! Courtland was hired and started at MSP Airport Fire on December 2nd, 2024. Courtland was assigned to and s currently working on B shift. On Saturday 11th, 2025, Firefighter Maumee was sworn into Local S-6 as an official member.

Brother Chris Higgins LODD Fundraiser 01/13/25 - IAFF Local 1664 The Montgomery County Career Fire Fighters Charitable Foundation has been working to support and assist Brother Higgins' family since Saturday night. Immediate needs of the Higgins family are continuing to be addressed.  As you know, Brother Higgins leaves behind his wife and two young kids.

Brothers and Sisters help if you can 01/12/25 - IAFF Local 21 Local 21 Brothers and sisters please help if you can.  Lisa Zumwalde is one of our Fire Dispatchers in the RCECC for the last 24 years. She has recently been diagnosed with Metastatic Uveal (Ocular) Melanoma for the 2nd time. Unfortunately, this time it has spread to other areas of her body. After all she still showing up for work and do her best.

SAVE THE DATE: CFRA RETIREMENT BALL 01/12/25 - Cambridge Fire Fighters Please Note: If you plan on staying the night at the Marlowe, you must reserve a room AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, due to a tight deadline.

24th Peter S. Carozza Biennial Convention 01/11/25 - UPFFA SAVE THE DATE! November 16-18, 2025 24th Peter S.

Union Meeting - Saturday 11th January 2025 01/10/25 - IAFF Local S-6 Local S-6 Membership, Please note there is a union meeting tomorrow, Saturday 11th January 2025, training room at Fire Station One @ 0745 sharp. B-Shift will be going off duty and C-Shift will be coming on duty. It's YOUR union... be involved!!! Next month's union meeting... Saturday 8th February 2025. C-Shift will be going off duty and A-Shift will be coming on duty.

Executive Board Vacancies for City Trustee & County 1st Steward 01/08/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Executive Board Vacancies for City Trustee & County 1st Steward (effective January 9, 2025) The IAFF Local 244 Executive Board has two (2) vacancies that were created by our most recent election & the installation of officers into their newly elected positions on January 9, 2025.

02.13.2025 | Local 21 Installation Party 01/06/25 - IAFF Local 21 *Active Local 21 members will NOT receive an invitation in the mail this year but ALL LOCAL 21 MEMBERS (plus a guest) ARE INVITED * * Retired L21 members will still receive an invitation in the mail. * If you've moved or changed your address in the last year and didn't receive an invitation, YOU ARE STILL INVITED.

AFMA 360 Podcast 01/03/25 - United Sun Cities Firefighters Association Listen to the AFMA 360 podcast through youtube, or apple music. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/360-podcast/id1669841236

988 Suicide and Crisis Line 01/03/25 - United Sun Cities Firefighters Association At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, they understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.

First Responder Support Network 01/03/25 - United Sun Cities Firefighters Association Check out the national First Responder Support Network

24/7 Fire Support Line 01/03/25 - United Sun Cities Firefighters Association 24/7 Fire Support Line - 602-525-FIRE (3473) This is a 24 hour per day, 7 days per week member support line that is completely confidential and separate from the department and union. This support line is able to provide counseling over the phone or send out a trained crisis intervention team to help members and their family on or off duty.

2025 UPFFA Scholarship's Now Open 01/03/25 - UPFFA 2025 UPFFA George Crowley Memorial Scholarship Application & 2025 UPFFA Michael C. Osiecki Memorial Scholarship Application NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE! Any member of an Affiliated Local Union may obtain an application for their Son or Daughter by going to www.upffa.

2025 Pay Scale & 2026 Group Calendars 01/02/25 - International Association of Firefighters The new 2025 Federal Firefighter pay scale, reflecting the 2% raise, is available in the Member Resources section.