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

Throwback Photo 09/21/18 - New London Fire Fighters A quick throwback photo after some work. Pictured from left to right are FF's Ventura, Rosado, McGuirk and LT. Wargo.

Friday Update: September 21, 2018 09/21/18 - IAFF Local 1014

YOUR RETIREMENT BENEFITS ARE UNDER ATTACK 09/21/18 - OSFFC Your retirement benefits are under attack Dark money groups like Priority Oregon are running political ads attacking the retirements of public employees. And now Rep. Knute Buehler has proposed slashing benefits for teachers and other public employees by $1.2 billion. Knute Buehler wants to cut $1.

I-25 Vehicle Fire 09/20/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164 At 11:56 a.m. on Thursday, September 20, 2018, South Metro Medic 33, Engine 36 and Engine 44 responded to a vehicle fire on the shoulder of southbound I-25 just north of Castle Pines Parkway. A full-size pick-up truck towing a fifth wheel trailer was engulfed with flames when crews arrived.

Promotional Ceremony 09/20/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164 On Wednesday evening family, friends and coworkers gathered at SMFR Headquarters to celebrate personnel who received badges and took oaths of office for their new positions. They include an Accreditation Manager, Fire Investigator, 2 Firefighter Paramedics, 14 Firefighters and 1 Lieutenant. Congratulations on their impressive accomplishments! https://www.southmetro.

Oak Hill Ct. Brush Fire 09/20/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164 At 3:17 p.m. on Tuesday, 911 callers reported a grass fire threatening homes in the 7900 block of South Oak Hill Court in Arapahoe County. First arriving Medic 63 found a ½ acre grass fire that had been mostly extinguished by neighbors with garden hoses and buckets of water.

Highlands Ranch Hoist Rescue 09/20/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164 At 9:08 a.m. on Tuesday September 18, 2018, Local 2086 members responded to a medical emergency on Woodgate Drive in the Back Country Community in Highlands Ranch. Upon arrival the crews found an injured worker approximately 14 feet below grade in the foundation of a home under construction.

Traveling Vietnam War memorial wall coming to Livonia next year 09/20/18 - IAFF Local 1164 https://www.hometownlife.

September 22 & 29, 2018: Members Needed Labor to Labor Walks 09/19/18 - UPFFA MEMBERS NEEDED FOR LABOR TO LABOR WALKS.  OUR PARTICIPATION IS CRUCIAL TO THE SUCCESS OF THE UPCOMING ELECTION: Saturday, September 22nd – 8:30 AM - 12 PM Danbury:  Labor Canvass for Jahana Hayes, Ned Lamont & Julie Kushner (SD 24) Meet at: Connecticut Health Care Associates, 24 Shelter Rock Rd.

NOTICE TO IAFF LOCAL 42 MEMBERS REGARDING UNION DUES 09/19/18 - IAFF Local 42 On June 27, 2018, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in Janus v. AFSCME, Council 31.  That decision invalidated a public sector union’s ability to require non-members to pay and an employer’s ability to deduct “agency” or “fair share” or “service” fees from non-members’ pay.

Buddy Walk 09/19/18 - IAFF Local 739 Massachusetts Down Syndrome Walk On October 7, 2018, I will be participating in the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress’ Buddy Walk in Wakefield in honor of my son, Noah.  This walk takes place each year in Massachusetts to support the more than 5,000 families who have a member with Down Syndrome in the Commonwealth.

2018 Executive Board Election - Membership Meeting 09/19/18 - IAFF Local 1014

Firefighter Fitness Study 09/19/18 - IAFF Local 21 The Saint Paul Fire Department has an opportunity to participate in a study that will have long term impact on firefighter fitness throughout the nation. The Health Partners Institute has been awarded a grant to evaluate cardiorespiratory fitness among active firefighters. The study will utilize the most current technology to assess individual aerobic capacity and body fat.

NEW IAFF Local 42 Mobile App 09/18/18 - IAFF Local 42 Local 42 is excited to announce our new Mobile App that works in concert with our website.  Please download the Mobile App from the Apple Store or Google Play Store by merely clicking on the button in the left column.   Once you download the App you will use your User Name and Password that you use to access the Members Only Section of this website to log into the Mobile App.

September Meeting Minutes Uploaded 09/18/18 - IAFF Local 1403 The minutes of the September meetings have been uploaded.

Academy Burn Day 09/16/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164 The temperature is heating up on the SMFR drill ground as Academy 18-1 begins training with live fire. https://www.southmetro.

9/11 Remembrance 09/16/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164 A 9/11 remembrance ceremony was held at South Metro Fire Headquarters in Centennial this morning. https://www.southmetro.

Academy Training 09/16/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164 On Friday South Metro Fire Academy recruits practiced roof assessments, vertical ventilation and overhaul techniques at a home donated to the SMFR Training Bureau. The structure is scheduled for demolition and provided the perfect environment for hands-on training. https://www.southmetro.

Engineer Greenwalt Retirement 09/16/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164 On Saturday afternoon family, friends and co-workers of Engineer Bill Greenwalt gathered at Firehouse 38 in Cherry Hills Village to celebrate his retirement. The SMFR Honor Guard presented Engineer Greenwalt with a flag while the Pipes and Drums performed. Thank you for 23 years of service to the community and congratulations on your retirement! https://www.southmetro.

Notice of Elections 09/16/18 - IAFF Local 1403 NOTICE OF ELECTION In accordance with our Constitution and By-Laws, Article 5 Section 6 – “Nominations for elected office shall be held in September of the election year. Any member in good standing may nominate eligible members for office, or may submit a letter of nomination prior to meeting date.

Stratford Fire Fighters, Local 998 - Press Release 09/15/18 - UPFFA

Local 42 Annual Picnic 09/14/18 - IAFF Local 42

PFFM Quarterly Meeting 09/14/18 - Professional Firefighters of Maine Sisters and Brothers, This is a reminder that our upcoming Quarterly Meeting will be on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 starting at 10am, Pipefitters Hall on Gabriel Dr. in Augusta.

Friday Update: September 14, 2018 09/14/18 - IAFF Local 1014

Gross Decon Training 9/13/18 09/13/18 - New London Fire Fighters The NLFD has many nearby potential hazardous materials sites. Members often train on how to best deal with these potential incidents. Today members trained on gross decontamination. Pictured is a quick set up using two engines that will spray effected people with a gross rinse of water before they are seen by medical professionals.

2018 MFD Family Picnic 09/13/18 - IAFF local 1289 Save the date, Subday October 7th will be this years MFD family picnic! It will be held at Beyer Park from 11am - 5pm. Any questions contact Mat Pirrone. Hope to see you there.

September 11, 2001 09/13/18 - New London Fire Fighters This week we remember the lives cut short on September 11th, 2001. The following photo is of Ladder 118 responding out of Brooklyn Heights. All 6 firefighters on board never made it out of the towers.

September 13, 2018: UPFFA of Ct. Delegates Meeting, Journeyman & Apprentices Training Center, 450 Murdock Avenue, Meriden - Hosted by: Meriden Fire Fighters, Local 1148 09/13/18 - UPFFA

IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial 2018 Things To Do Information 09/12/18 - Colorado Springs Professional Firefighters Please follow this link for things to do while in town for the 2018 IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial. https://downtowncs.com/iaff/

2018 Nomination & Election Notice 09/12/18 - IAFF Local 42

2018 Trunk or Treat Event 09/12/18 - IAFF Local 42

FPF Endorsement for Governor-2018 Election 09/12/18 - IAFF 1826 To all Local 1826 Members, Please see attachment containing the FPF's reasons and endorsement for the position of Governor of Florida, Nov. 6th 2018 Election.

Semi-Truck Fire 09/12/18 - IAFF Local 1164 If you were traveling on I-275 today around 6pm today you may have seen your Livonia Firefighters hard at work. Livonia responded to a semi-truck fire, carrying lithium car batteries. To safely and quickly extinguish this fire we call for assistance from Detroit Metro Airport Fire and Northville Township Fire, to assist LFD with using “a lot” of foam. Good job everyone.

Free Member Orientation Classes 09/12/18 - MPFFU Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Member Orientation Class From brand new member to seasoned vet, this class has something for you. Great overview of our union, how it works, and what resources are available to you. Any member can attend either of these locations. Please register ASAP if you want to attend.

Photo gallery: Our flag still stands — 9/11 Memorial at El Dorado Adventist School 09/12/18 - IAFF Local 3556 By Gray Baker

Member of the Year Nominations will be accepted at the Oct. 25th Bi-Monthly Meeting 09/12/18 - IAFF 1826 To all Local 1826 Members, "Member of the Year" Nominations will be accepted at the Oct. 25th 2018 Local 1826 Bi-Monthly meeting. If you feel a member of your District or Union wide has distinguished themselves as a Union Member, please bring forward a nomination at next months meeting.

MSP-EMHSTC Training 09/11/18 - MPFFU The Michigan State Police-Emergency Management and Homeland Security Training Center (MSP-EMHSTC) recently released their FY 2019 training schedule. Most of these courses are open to firefighters.

We shall NEVER forget 09/11/18 - IAFF Local 1014 Los Angeles County Firefighters IAFF Local 1014 Representing over 3200 Firefighters, Paramedics, Dispatchers, Pilots, Wildland Firefighters, Forestry and Health Haz Mat personnel Patriot Day Tuesday September 11, 2001 is a day that we shall never forget (click here for a time line of events). Think back.

Red Hawk hosting 9/11 memorial climb 09/10/18 - IAFF Local 3556 By Mackenzie Myers In remembrance of lives lost almost two decades ago on Sept. 11, 2001, local first responders will don their gear and climb over 100 stories for the second year in a row. The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb will take place outside the Red Hawk Casino level 1 parking structure at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11. […]

September 9, 2018: Ct. United Ride 09/10/18 - UPFFA

NEVER FORGET 09/10/18 - IAFF Local 902 The Malden Fire Department will commemorate the 17th Anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001 and the subsequent losses suffered at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in Pennsylvania. All apparatus will report to District 1 by 0830.

Sept Meeting Canceled 09/10/18 - Newport News Firefighter's Association Septembers meeting has been canceled due to the possible hurricane. Please ignore all auto-reminders sent out by the calendar.

2018 Guns & Hoses Softball Game 09/10/18 - IAFF Local 21

Last Call Foundation-Fundraiser 09/10/18 - IAFF Local 739 FALL FUNDRAISER SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 Florian Hall 55 Hallet Street, Dorchester 3:00–7:00pm Emcee - Boston 25 News Anchor Blair Miller ? Light Dinner ? Entertainment ? Cash Bars ? Silent Auction Cambridge-born-turned- Boston-comedy-legend Lenny Clarke headlines General Admission Tickets $60 Historical BFD photo’s and video by Boston Fire Dept.

FILL THE BOOT 09/09/18 - New London Fire Fighters The MDA's Fill the Boot fundraiser campaign is here again. NLFD members will be outside Fire Headquarters on 289 Bank St and at the North Station on 240 Broad St. every Friday in September from 2:30 pm until 4:30 pm. To learn more about Fill the Boot, please visit: https://filltheboot.donordrive.

Storm Duty Prep Guide 09/09/18 - Newport News Firefighter's Association We know you've probably heard enough about Hurricane Florence already. However, we want to give you some "tips from our senior members" on what you need to survive storm duty at the fire house.

Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony 09/08/18 - IAFF Local 739 Annual Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony. All off duty members encouraged to attend. Class A uniform with Bell Cap and white gloves. Tuesday September 11, 2018; form up at Beacon and Charles Streets at 4 PM.