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

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.

DFD Peer Support Suicide Training Series Session 2 TODAY 10/21/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 SESSION 2  - TODAY Session 2 - Connect to Protect: This session will focus on knowing when and how to connect Veteran peers who is at risk for suicide.   The session is TODAY October 21, 2020 at 9:00am - 10:30am and is scheduled to go from 9am to 10:30am I hope that you will be able to attend a class Click here to register.

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.

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.

Marathon of Hose 10/18/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 A marathon of hose. 26.2 miles. 138,435 feet. Stretched by the crew of Engine 33 in a self-challenge to be better at their job. What started as a funny idea in January became a reality by October. They did it. And they’re still going. 10 months of walking, crawling and running with hose during a variety of basic, advanced and unheard-of scenarios.

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

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.

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.

Local 1014 Voter Guide 10/09/20 - IAFF Local 1014

2020 Nomination & Election Notice 10/09/20 - IAFF Local 42

42CARES Retiree Program 10/09/20 - IAFF Local 42

October Union Meeting 10/09/20 - IAFF Local 739 October Union Meeting The October Union Meeting of Lynn Local 739 will take place on Monday, October 12, 2020 at 7:30 PM at the Broadway Firehouse.  Regular order of business and nominations of union officers for upcoming term.   All members are encouraged to attend.

Learning Partner at Columbia Southern University 10/08/20 - IAFF 1826 Southwest Florida Professional Fire Fighters & Paramedics Local 1826 is pleased to announce it has become a Learning Partner at Columbia Southern University. As a member, this partnership provides reduced tuition, plus many additional benefits. And, for your convenience, all programs are offered in an online format.

Coronavirus Update #16 10/08/20 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund Original message sent October 07, 2020 Currently the number of people that show up at the Wellness Center with symptoms that could be considered possible COVID-19 related is less than 10 per day, and most days it is around 3-5 per day. Additionally, the rate of positive results has dropped significantly, plus we haven't had a hospitalized COVID patient in quite some time.

Livonia Fire Department one step closer to sponsoring high school fire cadets 10/07/20 - IAFF Local 1164 Fire departments don't get the recruits they used to. To boost their workforce, the Livonia Fire Department is sponsoring high school students to dual-enroll at Schoolcraft College and become cadets with the department.  “We’ve been pretty low on our staffing for many years," Sr. Captain Robert Jennison, the department's training officer, said.

2020 Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association Election Endorsements 10/07/20 - Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association

AKPFFA Endorsements 2020 General Election 10/07/20 - Alaska Professional Fire Fighters Association

2020 MO Fire Fighters Memorial Service 10/06/20 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters Please join us for the Missouri Fire Fighters Memorial Service which will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2020.  The video will start streaming at 10:30 AM and it can be viewed here.

IAFF General Secretary Treasurer 10/06/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 DENVER FIRE FIGHTERS ENDORSE FRANK LIMA FOR GENERAL SECRETARY-TREASURER The Executive Board of Denver Fire Fighters Local 858 voted unanimously to ENDORSE District 10 Vice President, Frank Lima for the next General Secretary-Treasurer of the International Association of Fire Fighters.

Monday Morning Headlines - Late Evening Edition 10/05/20 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Good Monday Evening,  Sorry, things are a little delayed as I return from vacation.  This week is the Union Meetings scheduled Wednesday at 7 pm, and Thursday at 8:30 am. There will be a ZOOM informational session to start each meeting where no union business will occur during this time. After the informational session, the meetings will take place offline.

IAFF Center of Excellence Upcoming Online Education Series 10/05/20 - UPFFA The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is hosting an online education series for IAFF members, other first responders, healthcare providers, clinicians and the community at large. Upcoming webinars include: Treating Fire Service Professionals: Building Cultural Competency for Clinicians October 8, 2020  | 12:00 p.m.

1014 State Legislative Update 10/05/20 - IAFF Local 1014

Meeting Notice | October 2020 10/05/20 - IAFF Local 21