Current news directly from IAFF locals, councils, and state/province associations
in the US and Canada.
35th IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial
09/18/21 - PFFMaine
Registration for the 35th IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial, scheduled for September 18, 2021, is now open. |
Teton Ct. Structure Fire
06/12/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
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June 11, 2021 - 5:13 a.m. SMFR's 9-1-1 Dispatch Center received a call for a fire that was in the backyard of a residence near Lincoln Ave and Lone Tree Parkway. When District Chief 1 arrived on scene, he confirmed that it was a working structure fire viewing fire both on the primary home and extending into a secondary home. |
Car accident on Parker Street in Springfield
06/11/21 - IAFF Local 648
Car accident on Parker Street in Springfield
HAMPDEN COUNTY
by: WWLP Digital First
Posted: Jun 11, 2021 / 12:12 PM EDT / Updated: Jun 11, 2021 / 12:12 PM EDT
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Crews from the fire department responded to a motor vehicle accident on Parker Street in Springfield Friday. |
Friday Update 6-4-21
06/09/21 - IAFF Local 1014
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Memorial Sunday
06/09/21 - IAFF Somerville Fire Local 76
Memorial Sunday will be held on June 13th at 9 am. Uniform of the day is Class A with white gloves and no mourning band. Arrive 15 minutes early for formation. Please make every effort to attend. |
2021 - IAFF Local 671 Charity Golf Event
06/09/21 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
Download Registration Form here. |
2021 Columbia Firefighters Annual Golf Tournament
06/09/21 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
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Denver Fire Fighters Scholarship Fund
06/09/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Denver Firefighter’s Scholarship Fund
2021 Denver Fire Scholarship – DEADLINE JULY 1
The Denver Fire Department Foundation and Burg Simpson are pleased to announce the 2021 Denver Fire Scholarship. We will award one $1,500 scholarship to a qualifying student who is the child of an active or retired Denver firefighter. |
MINNESOTA PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS STATE CONVENTION
06/09/21 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters
6 Convention flyer 2021 F. |
United Way of Charlotte County Award
06/09/21 - Suncoast Firefighters
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South Platte Canyon Rd. Structure Fire
06/08/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
June 7, 2021 – Just before noon, on Monday, Local members responded to reports of smoke showing in the area of South Platte Canyon Road and West Mineral Avenue. BC1 confirmed seeing the smoke plume and upgraded the response to a confirmed structure fire. |
Wells Fargo
06/07/21 - PFFNH
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Wells Fargo Seminar 2021. |
Response to KC Star Regarding Local 42 CBA
06/07/21 - IAFF Local 42
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2021 Guns N Hoses Event
06/07/21 - IAFF Local 42
2021 Guns N Hoses
Charity Boxing Event
This years event will be held on August 7, 2021 at Municipal Auditorium at 6:30 PM. Please mark your calendar and an Event Flier is forthcoming. You can purchase tickets NOW ONLINE. |
Monday Morning Headlines
06/06/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Monday Morning Headlines
Collective Bargaining 6/7 & 6/8
Save the Date 8/5 - 8/8
Save the Date 8/22
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E-bike battery caused Springfield apartment fire
06/05/21 - IAFF Local 648
E-bike battery caused Springfield apartment fire
HAMPDEN COUNTY
by: Tony Fay
Posted: Jun 3, 2021 / 05:32 AM EDT / Updated: Jun 3, 2021 / 09:26 AM EDT
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. |
Fire destroys garage in Springfield
06/05/21 - IAFF Local 648
Fire destroys garage in Springfield
HAMPDEN COUNTY
by: Nancy Asiamah
Posted: Jun 4, 2021 / 12:02 AM EDT / Updated: Jun 4, 2021 / 12:02 AM EDT
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A garage on Laurelton Street in Springfield was completely destroyed in a fire Thursday evening. |
2021 SFPFF Conference
06/04/21 - Southern Federation of Professional Fire Fighters
June 1, 2021
All Southern Federation of Professional Fire Fighters State & Local Affiliate Officers:
In accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws of the Southern Federation of Professional Firefighters, I am sending notice in regard to your annual membership in the organization and the 2021 SFPFF Conference. |
2021 HERO'S CUP
06/03/21 - Cambridge Fire Fighters
If anyone would like to donate, there is still time to do so. The link to Donate is https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/MA/Marlborough/BFitHeroesCupHockeyTournament#tab-teamFundraiserSelect
BFit Heroes Cup Hockey Tournament Online Donations
The BFit Heroes Cup Hockey Tournament is on Friday June 11, 2021 to Sunday June 13, 2021. |
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E-bike battery caused Springfield apartment fire
06/03/21 - IAFF Local 648
E-bike battery caused Springfield apartment fire
HAMPDEN COUNTY
by: Tony Fay
Posted: Jun 3, 2021 / 05:32 AM EDT / Updated: Jun 3, 2021 / 09:26 AM EDT
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – An overheated electric bike battery is being blamed for a fire at an apartment in Springfield’s Six Corners neighborhood Wednesday night. |
County CBA (compensation) Tally Results
06/02/21 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
The County CBA Contract results are in. |
Information Session and Union Meeting TODAY
06/02/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Union Meeting and Information Session
The Union Meeting will be held TODAY, Thursday, June 3 at 8:30 am. The Union Meeting will be held in the Event Center and all are welcome. There will be a ZOOM Information Session at the start of the meeting for members on duty and those unable to attend.
Please click on the links below to register for the ZOOM Information Meeting. |
PPFFA Act 17 (COVID) H&L/Worker's Comp Zoom Presentation
06/02/21 - PPFFA
The link to May's Zoom presentation conducted by Attorney Michael Dryden on Heart and Lung/Worker's Comp issues regarding Act 17 (COVID), is now available in the member's section of the website. |
Celebrating PRIDE Month
05/31/21 - IAFF Local 21
Local 21 is proud to recognize the diversity in our union and celebrates our LGBTQ members. We encourage everyone to continue to raise awareness and take positive steps towards an inclusive culture. |
8.16.2021 | L21 x MDA Golf Tournament
05/31/21 - IAFF Local 21
Save the date! Monday, August 16th, 2021!
The Fill the Boot Golf Classic returns. Gather your friends and come join IAFF Local 21 and the MDA in raising funds for Muscular Dystrophy research and programs.
More information and event registration will be available soon. Questions and inquiries may be directed to the Local 21 MDA Coordinator, Sam Severtsgaard, Engine Co. |
South Waco Way Structure Fire
05/31/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
At 10:59 a.m. on Saturday May 29, 2021, Local members responded to several reports of a house fire in the 6600 block of South Waco Way in Arapahoe County. Members observed a plume of smoke in the air while responding and upon arrival they found a shed fire extending into the garage and adjacent home. |
Meeting Notice | June 2021
05/31/21 - IAFF Local 21
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Memorial Day 2021 | Thank You
05/31/21 - IAFF Local 21
This Memorial Day, Saint Paul Firefighters IAFF Local 21 honors our military members and those in Public Service who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you. |
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Monday Morning Headlines
05/30/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Good Monday Morning
Memorial Day 5/31 - Union Office Closed
Information Session and Union Meeting 6/2 and 6/3
Collective Bargaining City Meetings 6/3 & 6/4
Fishing Derby 8/19
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Notice of for Office
05/30/21 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters
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Water Safety
05/28/21 - IAFF Local 902
Nearly 75% of drownings involving children happen at home — a sobering statistic, and one that is more relevant than ever this summer.
While a small pool is a great way to beat the heat, fire fighters and emergency medical responders are urging homeowners to practice simple safety rules to avoid a tragedy. |
Friday Update 5-28-21
05/28/21 - IAFF Local 1014
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Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired FEO John Kowalski
05/27/21 - IAFF Local 21
Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of retired Fire Equipment Operator John Kowalski.
FEO John “Jake” Kowalski started with the Saint Paul Fire Department on April 16, 1963 and retired in the early 1990’s. John spent most of his career assigned to Engine Company 01 on the A Shift as FEO.
John also served as IAFF Local 21 Treasurer in the 1980’s. |
2021 | Memorial Day Service
05/25/21 - IAFF Local 21
Saint Paul Firefighters IAFF Local 21 will be hosting a Memorial Day service at Oakland Cemetery in Saint Paul on Saturday, May 29th, 2021 at 8:30am.
Please join us as we honor and remember our fellow firefighters who have passed away. |
County Chapter TA'd CBA Informational Meetings & Voting
05/23/21 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
Bernalillo County Local 244 members,
Our negotiation team has reached a tentative agreement with management in regard to our Collective Bargaining Agreement. As you know, the circumstances of this past year have been challenging for all. Everyone is still in the recovering phase of this COVID pandemic.
This portion of negotiations was just for compensation articles. |
Aberdeen St. Structure Fire
05/22/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
At 8:58 a.m. on Saturday May 22, 2021, a 911 caller reported brown smoke coming from the front door of a home under construction at 6092 S. Aberdeen St. in Littleton. When Local members arrived, light smoke was visible, and Firefighters advanced a hose line inside to search for the fire and possible victims. |
Friday Update 5-21-21
05/21/21 - IAFF Local 1014
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*** Last Reminder *** Memorial Services for Brother Dave Novotny
05/21/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
On November 27th, 2020, Dave Novotny passed away from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a Line of Duty Illness. The memorial for Dave will be held at 3:30 pm on Saturday, May 22nd, 2021, at the Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Event Center, 12 Lakeside Lane, Denver, Colorado 80212. Seating will begin at 3:00 pm. Attire will be Class A uniform with shrouded badges for the day of the memorial. |
Friday Update 5-14-21
05/21/21 - IAFF Local 1014
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Friday Update 5-7-21
05/21/21 - IAFF Local 1014
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Support the New Haven Fire Department
05/20/21 - Hamden Professional Firefighters
Below is the link to the Go Fund Me page created to support the family of New Haven FF Ricardo Torres.
FF Torres was killed in the Line of Duty on May 12, 2021 while battling a structure fire.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-firefighter-ricardo-rick-torres-family. |
Services For Ricardo Torres (NHFD)
05/20/21 - Hamden Professional Firefighters
Thursday, May 20th, 2021
Today, Local 2687 members had the distinct honor of providing a cover engine for the City of New Haven, as they laid to rest one of their own. Firefighter Ricardo Torres died in the line of duty on May 12th, 2021 while battling a structure fire.
Pictured below is Hamden Engine 1 (a spare), covering New Haven's Whitney Avenue Station. |
Kent Place HazMat Investigation
05/19/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
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May 17, 2021 - Shortly after 8 p.m., Local members were dispatched to a residence to investigate an unknown substance near Kent Place and Shoreham Circle in Castle Pines. The homeowner received a package and did not recognize its contents. The residence was evacuated and Haz-Mat38 and Decon17 were called along with first due units. |
Monday Morning Headlines
05/17/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Good Monday Morning
5/17 - Healthcare Committee Meeting - 9:00am
5/19 - Collective Bargaining Committee set to begin bargaining
5/20 - Executive Board Meeting - 8:30am
5/22 - Memorial Service for Brother Novotny
Services for Brother Dave Novotny
On November 27th, 2020, Dave Novotny passed away from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a Line of Duty Illness. |
Paramedic John Schroer Retirement
05/16/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
May 13, 2021 – At 4 p.m., Local members celebrated John Schroer’s 22 years of dedicated service. Alongside the SMFR's Honor Guard and Pipes and Drums, family members and friends from his career gathered to reminisce. He credited his wife, Linda, for being his support. |
Centennial Mid Air Plane Collision
05/16/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
At 10:24 a.m. on Wednesday May 12, 2021, Local members were alerted by the Centennial Airport Control Tower to a plane crash south of Cherry Creek Reservoir in Arapahoe County. Moments later 911 callers reported a midair collision and small plane down in a field just south of Belleview Avenue and west of Peoria Street. |
FF Billy Cahil
05/16/21 - IAFF Somerville Fire Local 76
Today, May 16th, marks the first anniversary of FF Billy Cahill's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family today. |
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