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

January 13, 2021: Police Officers, Firefighters, EMS and First Responders get vaccinated 01/15/21 - UPFFA Wednesday, January 13, 2021: Police officers, Firefighters and EMS first responders from across the state were vaccinated at Hartford HealthCare’s vaccine clinic located at the CT Convention Center Wednesday.

County Chapter Chief Steward Vacancy 01/15/21 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters The IAFF Local 244 Executive Board is accepting letters of interest for County Chapter Chief Steward for the next 14 calendar days. The Executive Board will appoint a member to serve in this position on February 4, 2021 until the next General Election in accordance with the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & Bylaws, Article VI, Section 5.

Coffee with Dr. Koval 01/14/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Coffee with Dr. Koval  Special Edition: Firefighter Cancer Awareness with Devon Minshall and James Remley If the video is slow to load or having issues please use this Youtube Link - Coffee with Dr.

2020 Officer Election Results 01/13/21 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters The IAFF Local 244 Executive Board would like to thank all candidates and voting members who participated in the General Election. Very special thanks to the Election Committee and volunteers that helped make this a successful election. Congratulations to the new Executive Officers.

COVIDVets 01/13/21 - Suncoast Firefighters Epic moment in time. COVID has overtaken so many lives the last year and I am hopeful for the future.

COVIDRogazy 01/13/21 - Suncoast Firefighters

FSPPFF HOLDS OFFICER ELECTIONS 01/13/21 - UPFFA The Federation of State and Provincial Professional Fire Fighters (FSPPFF) held its officer elections by mail-in ballot and virtual submission in December. Two officers – Chair Pete Carozza (Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters of Connecticut) and Vice-Chair Bobby Lee (Hawaii State Fire Fighters Association) were re-elected to their positions.

Weekly Covid Update 1/12/2021 01/13/21 - Cambridge Fire Fighters Brothers and Sisters, Please find the weekly Covid update.   As we proceed with our initial dose of Moderna vaccine, please continue to comply with all Departmental guidelines.  Although vaccination is an important step in getting back to normal, it does not confer immediate protection.  A second dose is required 28 days after the first dose.

Union Meeting Info 01/13/21 - IAFF Local 739 Union Meeting Information From this point forward, please log in to your profile to see any information regarding union meetings. Thank you.

Results | L21 Annual Big Buck Contest 2020 01/12/21 - IAFF Local 21 Click the graphic below to view awards and photos.

Benevolent Fund & TV Fund Deductions 01/12/21 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Attention Members: Be advised, deductions for Benevolent and TV Fund will be deducted during the month of (January 2021) in accordance with Article IV, Section 6 and Section 10 of the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & Bylaws.  City Chapter Members: Please be advised that deductions for Benevolent Fund and TV Fund are scheduled to come out on the next scheduled pay period.

Mission Barbeque Hometown Heros 01/12/21 - IAFF 1826 Every single Blue Hometown Hero Cup purchase gives $2 to local fire and police charities in Fort Myers. The IAFF Local 1826 Leroy Nottingham Firefighter and Paramedic Benevolent Fund is the fire charity, and the Lee County Sheriff's Office Fallen Hero Fund is the police charity.

Monday Morning Headlines - Late Evening Edition 01/11/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Good Monday Morning - Evening Edition! This week:  Coffee with Dr. Koval  Tomorrow - 1/12 @ 1 pm  Local 858 Leadership Summit 1/13-1/15 ( EBoard Members)

January 2021: IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery 01/09/21 - 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 January webinars include: Introduction to Fire Fighter Behavioral Health: Enhancing Your Knowledge January 14, 2021 | 12:00 p.m.

January 7, 2021: Expanded accidental death benefit for spouses of New Jersey firefighters and Police 01/08/21 - UPFFA Murphy signs $50k minimum annual accidental death benefit for N.J. police, firefighters The governor signed a bill named for Dominick Marino, the former President of the State Firefighters Association, expanding accidental death benefits for members of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System. Gov.

2021-2022 Local F-147 Leadership 01/08/21 - International Association of Firefighters Our new Executive Board and Stewards are all seated for the 2021-2022 term.

Chatfield Balloon Rescue 01/08/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 10:48 a.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2021, Local members responded to the Massey Draw area at Chatfield State Park for a possible ice rescue. A person passing by noticed something that appeared to have fallen through the ice, which prompted their call for help.

Friday Update 1-8-21 01/08/21 - IAFF Local 1014

BECOME A SUPPORTING MEMBER! 01/08/21 - Lets Fire Cancer Dear Friends,   In this unprecedented time of the COVID-19 Pandemic, like most non profit organizations we too have been affected. Most of our fund raising events have had to be postponed. I humbly ask each of you to please consider joining us as a "SUPPORTING MEMBER". For $25.

Union Meeting and Informational Session Today! 01/06/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 The Union Meeting will take place today Thursday, January 7th, at 8:30 a.m.  Space will be limited, so we will be using Sign-Up Genius to RSVP. The meeting will start with an Information Session via ZOOM, and then business will be conducted offline.

Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month 01/05/21 - IAFF 522 January Is Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month! The content on this website is designed to help IAFF leaders, members and their fire departments become more educated and aware about why cancer cases are on the rise in the fire service and provides best practices on how to limit day-to-day exposures to carcinogens.

Pfizer Vaccine Fact Sheet 01/05/21 - IAFF Local 274

IAFF Position on Covid Vaccine 01/05/21 - IAFF Local 274 The City of White Plains is offering us as first responders, an opportunity to get the Pfizer vaccination.All brothers should have been asked by thier Deputy if they wanted one.We know there are probably more questions than answers on this matter,but we thought you might want to see the Internationals position.

Union Meeting Reminder - Updated Links 01/05/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 WIth the COVID Level being dropped to Orange the Union Meetings will take place on Wednesday, January 6th, at 7 p.m. and Thursday, January 7th, at 8:30 a.m.   Space will be limited, so we will be using Sign-Up Genius to RSVP. The meetings will start with an information session via ZOOM, and then business will be conducted offline.

Weekly Covid Update 1/4/2021 & Meeting Reminder 01/04/21 - Cambridge Fire Fighters Brothers and Sisters, Please find the latest Covid Numbers.  The following Members have given us permission to notify you that they have tested positive for Covid since last week's update: Hugh Devlin, Kyle McLaughlin, Derek Jordan, and Nicole Signoretti.  The EMS Division has been in contact with all CFD Members who they consider close contacts per the CDC definition.

2021 St. Paddy Day Shirts 01/04/21 - IAFF 1826 The 2021 St. Paddy Day Shirts are now available to order. The short sleeve is in green only and the long sleeve is in white only.  Both have been approved to wear on duty on the designated days.  Again, a huge thank you to the T-Shirt committee for their time and awesome design.  https://local1826.wearthefund.

January Meeting Notice 01/04/21 - IAFF Local 42

Monday Morning Headlines 01/03/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 Good Monday Morning and Happy New Year!  * Union Meeting * Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month * COVID Update

Management’s Personnel Fill-In and Movement Procedure 01/01/21 - IAFF Local F283

Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month 01/01/21 - UPFFA This new year begins with Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month, kicking off January 4. (Remember to bookmark this site for quick and easy access anytime.) Each week of this campaign focuses on a specific theme.

Ambulances left waiting hours to drop off patients at Memphis hospitals, firefighters’ union says 12/31/20 - Memphis Fire Fighters Association (2020-12-29) From WREG: Some ambulances have been forced to wait as long as 12 hours outside Memphis hospitals to drop off patients, according to the Memphis Fire Fighters Association.

2020: Year in Review 12/31/20 - IAFF Local 1014

Nominations at Bi-Monthly Meeting 12/30/20 - IAFF 1826 Local 1826 Members, February 4th, 2021 is the next bi-monthly meeting.  At this meeting, nominations will be held for Secretary/Treasurer and Field Representative principal officer positions. Also, nominations for DVP for District 8 and District 24 and Assistant DVP for District 2, District 6, and District 14 will take place.  The meeting will begin promptly at 6:30 pm.

Weekly Covid Update 12/28/2020 12/29/20 - Cambridge Fire Fighters Brothers and Sisters, Below, please find the updated CFD Covid numbers for this week.  Note that the EMS Division has identified shared meals as the likely infection vector for multiple outbreaks within the Department.  This is thought to be because: 1.

Trans NH Bike Ride 2021 12/28/20 - PFFNH After coming through a very tumultuous and uncertain year we are launching a hybrid approach to the 2021 Bike Ride. We hope that you can join the Trans NH Bike Ride on June 27th in Portsmouth, NH as the MDA needs your help more than ever. he 2021 hybrid version of the Trans NH Bike Ride will be a major transition step toward what we expect will be a return to normalcy in 2022: the incredible 35th anniversary of the ride. For 2021 we are offering a full-month virtual option (like 2020) along with a one-day in-person ride or a combination of both as described below.

Tragic House Fire 12/28/20 - IAFF 1826 Local 1826 has been asked to pass along the gofundme link if anyone would like to help an extended member of our fire family through this tough time: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tragic-house-firehelp-coach-joe-koza-recover On December 4, 2020, Joe Koza was at his home in Cape Coral, Florida, when tragedy struck. An electrical fire had started in the garage.

Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired FEO Richard Topp 12/27/20 - IAFF Local 21 Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of retired Fire Equipment Operator Richard Topp. FEO Topp started with the Saint Paul Fire Department on April 02, 1965 and retired after 40 years.  Richard spent most of his career assigned to Engine Company 06. Richard passed away on December 19, 2020 at the age of 79. Richard A.

Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired FF Art Schmugge 12/27/20 - IAFF Local 21 Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of retired Firefighter Arthur Schmugge. Firefighter Schmugge started with the Saint Paul Fire Department on January 01, 1951 and retired in 1987.  Art spent most of his career assigned to Engine Company 13. Art passed away on December 23, 2020 at the age of 98.

West Maplewood Dr. Structure Fire 12/27/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 4:10 p.m. on Saturday December 26, 2020, Local 2086 and 1309 members responded to a house fire on W. Maplewood Drive in Unincorporated Jefferson County. A large black plume of smoke on scene could be seen from miles away. When Battalion Chief 1 arrived, he found heavy fire conditions in the garage extending to two vehicles parked in the driveway and threatening the rest of the home.

DAD's Landfill Trash Fire 12/26/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 3 p.m. on Friday, December 25th, Local 2086 and 5280 members responded to several reports of heavy smoke coming from the top of DADS landfill, located at 3500 S. Gun Club Road in Arapahoe County. Members from Engine 23 saw the plume of smoke from their station and additional resources were dispatched.

Highlands Ranch Water Rescue 12/26/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 12:38 p.m. on Christmas Day, Local members responded to a 911 call reporting a dog had fallen through the ice at Cheese Ranch Park in Highlands Ranch. When members from Station 17 arrived a short time later, the dog was already under water. A member wearing a drysuit immediately attempted a search and rescue effort but was unable to locate the 7-year-old English Bulldog.

Settlers Drive Structure Fire 12/26/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 5:40 a.m. on Friday December 25, 2020, Local members responded to a house fire on Settlers Drive in Unincorporated Douglas County. When Battalion Chief 4 arrived on scene, he found smoke and flames on the backside of the house. Members from Engine 41 stretched an 1 3/4” hose line for fire attack. Because of the heavy fire conditions, the fire extended into the attic space.

Chalet Circle Barn Fire 12/26/20 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 Just before 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday December 23, 2020, Local 2086 and 4116 members along with Elizabeth Fire Rescue responded to an outbuilding fire on Chalet Circle in Unincorporated Douglas County. When members arrived on scene, they found a barn on fire. Crews pulled a horizontal standpipe for fire attack and tenders brought extra water to the scene with this barn being in an unhydranted area.

Spreading Holiday Cheer 12/25/20 - Boston Firefighters President John Soares, Vice-President John Sarro, and Members of Local 718 helped deliver meals to those in need on Thursday, December 24, 2020.

January 2021 Meeting Announcement 12/24/20 - Cambridge Fire Fighters Brothers and Sisters, Per the Constitution and Bylaws, proposed Bylaw Amendments must be presented in writing to the Secretary at or before the January meeting. Nominations for Vice President, Secretary, and two Executive Board positions must also be made at the January meeting.

Happy Holidays from Local 1014! 12/24/20 - IAFF Local 1014

Gerone Hamilton Retirement 12/23/20 - IAFF Local 21