Current news directly from IAFF locals, councils, and state/province associations
in the US and Canada.
Promotions
06/12/25 - IAFF Local 4208
Engineer Steven C, Engineer Victor G. |
Promotions
06/12/25 - IAFF Local 4208
Lieutenant Logan B. |
Promotions
06/12/25 - IAFF Local 4208
Lieutenant Luis P, Engineer Ian W, Lieutenant Devin S. |
Nominations for Local 1826 Trustee
06/12/25 - IAFF 1826
Notice of Nomination
Pursuant to Article 5.4 of our Constitution & By-Laws, nominations will be accepted for the Trustee position at the Bi-Monthly meeting on June 26th. The position of Trustee is a non-voting member of the Executive Board. |
L964 Summer Cookout
06/11/25 - Baltimore Fire Officers
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City Chapter Special Meeting-Paramedic Certification Incentive MOU
06/10/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
City Chapter MOU for ‘Paramedic Certification Incentive’ to be presented for membership approval at a Special Meeting on 6/19/25 at 1:00p.m.
A Special Meeting will be held on June 19, 2025, at 1:00pm at the Union Hall. There will be a ‘view-only’ option on zoom; you will find the link in the email notification. |
Jason Saver is Retiring
06/09/25 - IAFF Local 21
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First Quarterly PFFALA Golf Outing
06/07/25 - PFFA
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Staffing Cuts
06/06/25 - IAFF Local 1664
Montgomery County Council's Staffing Cuts Jeopardize Public Safety
The Montgomery County Council's recent decision to eliminate all career firefighter positions at Hyattstown Volunteer Fire Department (Station 9) has raised serious concerns about public safety in the region. |
Saint Paul Fire’s BLS Division is Hiring
06/04/25 - IAFF Local 21
The City of Saint Paul is seeking applicants for the role of Emergency Medical Technician! EMTs in this role are part of Saint Paul Fire’s BLS Division, which responds to 911 calls and provides interfacility medical transport. This is a position proudly represented by Local 21, and many of our EMTs have gone on to become Saint Paul Firefighters. Apply today at the link below. |
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06.17.2025 | Gillette Children Carnival
05/31/25 - IAFF Local 21
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1st Annual Gary Arconti Memorial Golf Outing
05/29/25 - IAFF Local 801
The Danbury Fire Department, IAFF Local 801, is proud to announce the 1st Annual Gary Arconti Memorial Golf Outing to Benefit the Connecticut Burns Care Foundation. The outing will take place on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Richter Park Golf Course in Danbury, CT. This is a great opportunity to play one of the nicest public golf courses in Connecticut. |
Shift Coverage for Local 21 Brother Dylan Mills
05/28/25 - IAFF Local 21
Local 21 Brothers and Sisters,
As many of you are aware, Firefighter Dylan Mills was seriously injured in an off-duty motorcycle accident. The Mills Family is grateful for all the support Dylan has received while in the hospital. |
Josh Knutson is Retiring
05/28/25 - IAFF Local 21
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Local 1826 Scholarship Program
05/28/25 - IAFF 1826
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2025 | Local 21 Match Play Golf Series
05/25/25 - IAFF Local 21
Sign-up today and play in the Local 21 inaugural Match Play Tournament!
$30 Entry Fee (does not include green fees.) REGISTER HERE!
TIMEFRAMES FOR EACH ROUND:
ROUND 1 | June 9 --> July 13 / ROUND 2 | July 14 --> August 10 / ROUND 3 | August 11 --> August 31. |
Wake for Lt. Mark Dranbauer, Jr.
05/22/25 - Baltimore Fire Officers
Brothers and Sisters,
Immediately following the memorial service for Brother Mark R. Dranbauer, Jr., a wake in his honor will be hosted by IAFF Local 964 Baltimore Fire Officers. Here are the details:
Jarrettsville Vol. Fire Company Hall
Time: Immediately following the service until 5PM
Location:
3825 Federal Hill Road
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Saint Paul Fire Dept. is now taking applications
05/21/25 - IAFF Local 21
The application deadline has been extended to June 6, 2025 for lateral hiring. Visit the following link for additional information click the link below. |
May 23, 2025: Safer Grant Application - Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response
05/21/25 - UPFFA
The Fiscal Year 2024 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant application period will open on May 23, 2025. The SAFER program provides critical funding to help departments recruit and retain fire fighters.
The application period closes on Thursday, July 3. |
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Tour De Kids
05/20/25 - IAFF Local 1164
Join Breaking Barriers for Kids and Families for a fun-filled morning at Tour de Kids 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 14!
Get ready for a day of excitement where your little ones can bike, play, and meet their favorite characters—Bluey, Spiderman, and Cinderella—in person. |
Passport To Safety 2025
05/20/25 - IAFF Local 1164
This year’s event will be on June 7th from 10am-2pm at Station 1
Visit safety stations and see a number of demonstrations revolving around safety for kids. This outdoor event is free and open to the public. Enjoy free refreshments and entertainment while learning important lessons on maintaining personal safety. |
Battle of the Badges budget
05/20/25 - Bossier City Firefighters Association
In accordance with Bossier City Firefighters Association Local 1051 constitution and by-laws, this is to notify members that the approved budget for 2025 Battle of the Badges was exceeded. Disussion regarding budget overage will be held at the regularly scheduled meeting on, Thursday, June 5 2025. |
Christmas in July
05/19/25 - SFFF Local 798
???? Christmas in July with SF Firefighters!
Join SF Firefighters Local 798 for a festive summer celebration at Atwater Tavern on Saturday, July 19! Enjoy live music, a car show, raffle, and toy drive — all benefiting the SF Firefighters Toy Program. Entry is $20 or FREE with an unwrapped toy. |
Lt. Mark Dranbauer, Jr., Engine Co. #5, Line of Duty Death
05/19/25 - Baltimore Fire Officers
??LIEUTENANT MARK DRANBAUER, JR., ENGINE CO. #5, LINE OF DUTY DEATH ??
On Monday, May 12, 2025, 44-year-old Lieutenant Mark Dranbauer Jr., a 23-year veteran of the Baltimore City Fire Department, suffered a medical emergency while serving the people of Baltimore City on a structure fire. |
Trustee 9 Election Results
05/16/25 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all of the well-qualified candidates who participated in the recent election for Trustee 9 of the Palm Beach County Firefighters’ Health Insurance Fund. We commend Mike Sedgwick, Cody Harris, and congratulate Tyler Mattson on his election to the Board. Tyler’s five-year term will begin on June 1, 2025. |
Jeff Black is Retiring
05/16/25 - IAFF Local 21
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06.01.25 | Grand Old Day Parade
05/16/25 - IAFF Local 21
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FRIENDLY REMINDER: May Regular Union Meeting
05/16/25 - IAFF Local 4045
Good Morning Everyone,
Our next regular Union meeting will be next Tuesday, May 20th, 2025, @ 0930 in the conference room of Station One. We will be voting-in four (4) new members to our Local and discussing the summer wage opener as well. |
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Friday Update 5-9-25
05/14/25 - IAFF Local 1014
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Friday Update 5-2-25
05/14/25 - IAFF Local 1014
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Friday Update 4-25-25
05/14/25 - IAFF Local 1014
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32nd Annual Mid-Way Golf Tournament
05/14/25 - Lets Fire Cancer
For the past thirty two years Fire Fighters from across the U.S. and Canada have gathered in Binghamton, New York to participate in the Annual Fire Fighter's Mid - Way Golf Tournament. In addition to the golf tournament, participants get together the evening before the tournament at a social event. |
IAFF Local 21 Candidate Screening – Ward 4 City Council
05/13/25 - IAFF Local 21
IAFF Local 21 Candidate Screening – Ward 4 City Council
On May 20th, IAFF Local 21 Saint Paul Firefighters will be conducting our official screening process for candidates running to represent Ward 4 on the Saint Paul City Council. |
Union Meeting - Saturday 10th May 2025
05/09/25 - IAFF Local S-6
Local S-6 Membership,
Please note there is a union meeting tomorrow, Saturday 10th May 2025, training room at Fire Station One @ 0745 sharp. A-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 14th June 2025. C-Shift will be going off duty and A-Shift will be coming on duty. |
Stop Drop and Reel 2025
05/09/25 - IAFF Local 21
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2025 St.Florian Fund Winners
05/08/25 - IAFF Local 42
The St. Florian Scholarship Fund Committee met this year to determine the number of scholarships that we would be able to award based upon the performance of our investments. It was determined that we would be able to provide nine (9) St. Florian Scholarships in the amount of $1000.00 and a special scholarship in the name of KCFD Battalion Chief John Tvedten in the amount of $2000.00. |
Blue Card Incident Command
05/08/25 - IAFF Local S-6
Congratulations to another group of Airport Firefighters on successfully completing the Blue Card Incident Command Program!
To become certified in the Blue Card Incident Command System, individuals must first complete a 50-hour online self-study course. |
National Firefighter Memorial Emmitsburg, Maryland 2025
05/08/25 - IAFF Local S-6
The MSP Airport Fire Department Honor Guard recently attended the National Firefighter Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg, Maryland, held from May 2nd through 5th, 2025. This occasion marked the first time MSP Airport Fire has sent members to this national event. |
FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL SUNDAY
05/08/25 - Cambridge Fire Fighters
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Press Conference with Comptroller Scanlon
05/07/25 - IAFF Local 801
Click on the link to watch a Press Conference with Comptroller Scanlon that recognized firefighters for their work and also addressed recruitment and retention issues for the fire service. |
2025 MSCFF Golf Tournament
05/07/25 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
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2025 MSCFF Biennial Convention
05/07/25 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
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Local 21 Charitable Gaming Information
05/05/25 - IAFF Local 21
Brothers and Sisters. Local 21 Charitable Gaming Organization needs your help.
Please read the link provided and contact your legislator to express opposition to the change.
Local 21 membership will be heavily impacted if these changes go into effect. |
City Chapter MOU for ‘Section 700 Compensation Policies’ to be presented for membership approval at a Special Meeting on 5/14/25 at 10:00a.m.
05/05/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
A Special Meeting will be held on May 14, 2025, at 10:00am at the Union Hall, zoom link for view-only purposes will be emailed out. |
Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired FEO Stephen Nowaczewski
05/04/25 - IAFF Local 21
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Letter from District Vp regarding retirement legislation
05/03/25 - IAFF Local F282
Letter from 16th District Vp Jim Johnson...
As many of you know, this week, the House Oversight and Government Reform (OGR) Committee included federal employee retirement reforms in its finalized markup for Title IX of the FY 2025 Reconciliation bill. |
14th Annual Tucson Firefighters Ball
05/03/25 - IAFF Local 479
14th Annual Tucson Firefighter Ball
May 31, 2025 | 5:30 PM
JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort
3800 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85745
Join us for a formal evening celebrating our fire service family, community partners, and local businesses. The night kicks off with happy hour and a silent auction, followed by dinner, a live auction, late-night toast, and dancing. |
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