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

Local 4349 Firefighter goes green 08/18/18 - IAFF Local 4349 Brian Ciuchta is one of Local 4349's most fit employees.  In an attempt to meet his nutritional needs for the ultra marathons he competes in, he has been experimenting with growing Microgreens.  According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture “microgreens” is a marketing term referring to tiny, edible greens grown from the seeds of vegetables and herbs.

Your next cancer research donation! 08/18/18 - Lets Fire Cancer A huge "THANK YOU" to all of our very generous supporters. Since 2010, you have donated over $250,000. to established, promising cancer research programs.

Lake County Professional Firefighters Endorse Sean Parks 08/17/18 - IAFF Local 3990 Clermont, Fla . — Today, the Sean Parks Campaign announced the endorsement of the Professional Firefighters of Lake County Local 3990. Parks is seeking re-election to the District 2 seat on the Lake County Commission. He was first elected in 2010.

Retirement Celebration for Lt. Jim Trietsch 08/17/18 - IAFF Local 4416 Please join us on Sunday, August 26th 2018 from 1-4pm at the Local 4416 Union Hall to celebrate the 24 years of dedicated service by Brother Trietsch to the City of Noblesville and the NFD.  Food and Beverage provided.

LA County Employee lawsuit - you might have a claim.... 08/16/18 - 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 LA COUNTY MAY HAVE UNDERPAID ITS EMPLOYEES OVERTIME. YOU MIGHT HAVE A CLAIM.

Saint Paul Fire Foundation FireBall 08/16/18 - IAFF Local 21 This years Saint Paul Fire Foundation FireBall is on October 5th, 2018 at the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront hotel.

Membership Meeting 08/15/18 - IAFF Local F-102 All Hands,    A Membership meeting has been scheduled for 30 August 2018 at Crash Station 62 and will commence at 1730 Hours. A running agenda shall be created upon the Union website calendar for all to review. Please be advised that due to cancellation of RingCentral platform only members in personal attendance will have a vote.

Rochester FF Thurber Benefit 08/15/18 - Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire All proceeds benefit Tyler, a 26 year old Rochester firefighter, who was recently diagnosed with Mediastinal Large B-Cell Lymphoma. He's receiving chemotherapy treatment at Mass General.

Passing of Captain Hector Lopez 08/15/18 - Waterbury Fire Fighters Association NEW BRITAIN – Capt. Hector Lopez, 59, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, at Memorial-Sloan Kettering Hospital in New York, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Maria (Rivera) Lopez. Hector was born Aug. 10, 1959, in Waterbury, the son of the late Deacon Alejandro and Anna (Tirado) Lopez.

Mission BBQ 9-11 Never Forget Cup sale 08/15/18 - IAFF 1826 To all Local 1826 Members, Mission BBQ is conducting their annual 9-11 "Never Forget" cup sale, proceeds for their year's sales will go to FMPD, and specifically our fallen Brother Mike Camelo Jr's family. Please see attachments containing information for this sale.

Tuesday, August 14, 2018 Ct. Primary Day 08/14/18 - UPFFA Tuesday, August 14, 2018: Members of the Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut working with UPFFA Endorsed Candidates.

2018 CFRS Pension Review Analysis 08/14/18 - Charlotte Firefighters Association Attached is the analysis report of our retirement system conducted by third party CBIZ Retirement Plan Services.

St. Bernard Firefighters Local-1468 08/14/18 - PFFA St. Bernard Firefighters Local-1468 currently has 3 active duty firefighters battling cancer. This Bowfishing Charter was donated and Local-1468 provided the raffle tickets, so 100% of the proceeds go directly to the 3 Firefighters to help offset their medical expenses.

Law Enforcement Assist 08/14/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164 For approximately 10 hours on Monday August 13th, Local 2164 assisted our partners at Greenwood Village Police with an incident inside the La Quinta Inn, located at Arapahoe Road and I-25.

August 13,2018: UPFFA Endorsed Candidates visit Meriden Fire Headquarters 08/13/18 - UPFFA

Potomac and Broncos MVA with HazMAT 08/13/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164 On Monday, August 13th, Local 2164 members responded to a property damage vehicle accident at Potomac Street and Broncos Parkway. When members arrived, they discovered a dump truck vs. sedan collision with a ruptured diesel tank and fuel leaking out. Engine 42 and the Hazardous Materials Team (Haz-Mat 38) also responded to assist.

Commerical Structure Fire 08/13/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164 At 2 p.m. on Saturday August 11th, Local 2164 members responded to a building fire at the Parker Funeral Home, located at 10325 Parkglenn Way. When members arrived they observed smoke showing from the attic and chimney structure; and the employees confirmed that everyone was safe and outside.

MDA FILL THE BOOT!!!! 08/13/18 - IAFF Local 1264 Thank you for your continued support to MDA's Fill the Boot.

LA Chargers and Local 1014 - TICKETS ARE ALL GONE - see below 08/12/18 - IAFF Local 1014

LA Chargers and Seattle Seahawks 08/12/18 - IAFF Local 1014

IAFF Convention 2018 08/11/18 - IAFF Local 51 Check out this year's 100-year conference Please follow these links for more convention2018.iaff.

Greater Hanover L2045 Cancer Benefit Ride 08/11/18 - Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association The Greater Hanover  Professional Firefighters Association will be hosting the 2nd Annual "Bikin for Boobies" ride on September 15th.  Registration starts at 9am at the Clover Lane Station, 204 Clover Lane in Hanover, PA. The ride will leave from there and is about 90 miles.

Friday August 10, 2018 Local 1014 UPDATE 08/10/18 - IAFF Local 1014

Save Engine 6 08/10/18 - IAFF Local 135 Please take a moment to watch this PSA on Engine 6.  The Politicians plan to remove it at the end of the year.  How will this impact the safety of your family? Click this link to view the video.

IAFF 54TH CONVENTION - SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 6-10, 2018 08/09/18 - UPFFA The Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut would like to thank the following IAFF Locals from Connecticut for attending the IAFF 54th Convention in Seattle, Washington for the 100th Anniversary of our great organization. For those Connecticut IAFF Locals who were unable to attend your, Local was listed and recognized in our support of this event.

"THANK YOU" I.A.F.F. Members - Resolution # 40 PASSES! 08/08/18 - Lets Fire Cancer A HUGE "THANK YOU" to all I.A.F.F. Members for adopting Resolution #40 "SUPPORT OF CANCER RESEARCH" at the 2018 International Association of Fire Fighters Convention.

Fire Fighter Down 08/06/18 - IAFF Local 2032 Fire fighter down!” It’s the radio distress call no one wants to hear. For 16 years, professional fire fighter Reece Chambers has been risking his life to save others, the past 14 with East Jefferson Fire Rescue, where he is currently a Lieutenant. Recently Reece received a personal version of “Fire fighter down!” — he needed a heart transplant.

New members wanted 08/06/18 - IAFF Local 1264 http://agency.governmentjobs.com/moa/default.cfm.

IAFF Convention Leave 08/05/18 - IAFF Local #1945 Members, Your union leadership is currently attending the 100th IAFF Convention.  We are asking that you please support the eboard and bargaining team by signing up to cover our shifts. Please speak with members of your firehouse to see if you can cover full shifts, or make two partials work together. Please contact your on-duty BC to assist them with this.

IAFF Statement on SCOTUS Decision on Janus v AFCSME Council 31 08/04/18 - IAFF Local 902 The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) General President Harold A. Schaitberger released the following statement on the Janus v AFSCME Council 31 Supreme Court Decision. “The Janus v AFSCME Council 31 case was pushed by forces that want to take away the voices of fire fighters and the power of all public employee unions.

Historic Cancer Legislation 08/04/18 - IAFF Local 902 The Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts, thanks Governor Charlie Baker and the entire Massachusetts Legislature for working with us on this historic cancer legislation protecting our members and our families.

2018 MPFF Convention Information 08/04/18 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters

Let's Help Reece! 08/03/18 - Lets Help Reece While it doesn’t happen often, there are times when a firefighter is overcome by smoke or otherwise injured while fighting a fire. A call will go out with the message: Firefighter down—additional resources needed. This moment in time is when those resources—in the form of donations—are needed for this firefighter.

Odd Man Rush 08/03/18 - IAFF Local 1264 Fill The Keg for Join Odd Man Rush Brewing and the Muscular Dystrophy Association for the 2018 Fill the Boot Kick Off Party! Come down to the brewery to support the Anchorage Area Fire Fighters as we kick off the 2018 Fill The Boot drive.

LODD-FF Susan Peptone, Everett Local 143 08/03/18 - IAFF Local 739 RE: Line of Duty Death (LODD) Cancer - Sister Susan Pipitone L143 - Everett, MA. Brothers & Sisters: The Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts regrets to announce the Line of Duty Death Death of Sister Susan Pipitone, Everett Fire Fighters Local 143, due to Occupational Cancer.

18th Annual Ct. United Ride- September 9, 2018 08/02/18 - UPFFA

IAFF 54TH CONVENTION - SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 6-10, 2018 08/02/18 - UPFFA

Back to School Shopping 2018 08/02/18 - Hamden Professional Firefighters ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS: Back to school shopping will take place this Monday, August 6th!!! The school supplies will be purchased using our Charity Account funds. The school supplies go to children in our community who could use a helping hand. The supplies will be handed out during a block party event, which details will be released shortly.

PERSONAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS 08/01/18 - IAFF Local 176

Funeral Arrangements For Arson Investigator Jamie Novak 08/01/18 - IAFF Local 21 A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, August 7, from 3 to 7 pm at: Grandstrand Funeral Home 11900 Lake Lane North Lindstrom, MN 55045 A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, August 8. The time will be confirmed on Thursday this week - another announcement will go out once that is confirmed. There will be a visitation for an hour prior to this service at the church.

2018 Fire Leadership Challenge 08/01/18 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Join us in Keystone, CO for the 2018 Fire Leadership Challenge - October 23 - 26. Fire Leadership Challenge 2018 will be back in Keystone, CO this Fall – October 23 – 26.

Union Meeting Reminder 08/01/18 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 This is a reminder that the Union meeting will take place at The Colorado Professional Fire Center (12 Lakeside Lane, Denver CO 80212) Wednesday, August 1st at 7:00 pm and Thursday, August 2nd at 8:30 am. A few things to be aware of:  1.)   The 2018 IAFF Convention will take place next week.

Battle of the Badges 07/31/18 - IAFF Local 51 Join us this weekend to help make a difference in our community! This Friday, Saturday & Sunday United Blood Services will be hosting a Battle of the Badges Blood Drive at Cielo Vista Mall & Mesilla Valley Mall.  Each donor will donate on behalf of their favorite department so remember to tell them El Paso Fire sent you.

Farmington Fire Hiring Deputy Chief 07/31/18 - New Mexico Professional Fire Fighters Association https://fmtn.applicantpro.com/jobs/846903.

Farmington Fire Hiring Deputy Chief 07/31/18 - New Mexico Professional Fire Fighters Association https://fmtn.applicantpro.com/jobs/846903.

KCFD Retired Fire Fighters 07/30/18 - IAFF Local 42 The Kansas City, Missouri Retired Fire Fighters Association has established its own website.  This is one of the best online sources for KCFD History and we invite you to visit them and learn something new about something old.  Special acknowledgement to Chuck Gabert, KCFD Retired Fire Captain and Ray Elder, KCFD Retired Fire Captain and KCFD Historian.

Ned Lamont visits Waterbury, Local 1339 07/30/18 - UPFFA Ned Lamont candidate for Governor recently stopped by to visit with Members of Waterbury Fire Fighters, Local 1339 to discuss issues affecting Fire Fighters in Connecticut. Ned is the Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut, IAFF Endorsed Candidate for Governor.