IAFF Local Newswire

Current news directly from IAFF locals, councils, and state/province associations in the US and Canada. In Our Prayers 03/04/35 - IAFF local 140 _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Eugene Melton (retired - EMS) — Illness Daniel Baker (retired - Suppression) — Illness Corey Buckner (EMS) - Illness Thomas Welch (EMS) — Illness (Daughter) John Baggett (Retired - Suppression) — Illness L.J. TPU - November 3, 2026, General Election Endorsements 10/21/26 - IAFF Local 42 November Meeting Notice 10/21/26 - IAFF Local 42 NEW LOCAL 140 T-SHIRTS 10/21/26 - IAFF local 140 We have new Nashville Fire Fighters T-Shirts for $15.00. These are APPROVED to wear on duty. We also have some Nashville Fire Fighter T-Shirts that the Maltese Cross was printed incorrectly for $5.00. These are NOT APPROVED  to wear at the station. MSCFF November 3, 2026, General Election Endorsements 10/21/26 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters New 1st District Vice-President 10/21/26 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters President Alfred and the Executive Board of the MSCFF would like to congratulate Mike Veit on his election to the 1st District Vice Presidency of the MSCFF. The 1st District is comprised of the following affiliate locals: L77 St. FINAL REMINDER: October Regular Meeting Tomorrow 10/19/26 - IAFF Local 4045 Good Evening Brothers and Sisters! The next regular Union meeting will be held tomorrow, October 20th, 2026 in the conference room of Station 1. The meeting agenda has been posted to the Union website and we will be conducting elections for the positions of Local President, Local Secretary and Local E-Board Trustee #1. 2027 JFD Proposed Organization Chart 10/16/26 - Joliet Fire Officers L-2369 @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px . Help Firefighter Connor Peltier’s Battle Against Cancer 10/15/26 - IAFF Local 2519 Mashpee Professional Firefighters Local 2519 is asking our community to come together in support of one of our own, Firefighter Connor Peltier, as he continues his courageous battle against cancer. Come One, Come All 10/09/26 - IAFF Local S-6 "We're Better Together" Local S-6 Membership, Please note there is a union meeting tomorrow, Saturday 10th October 2026, training room at Fire Station One @ 0745 sharp. B-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. What's better? 2 or 3 medics on the ambulance - NOFF Discussion Event 10/04/26 - Northern Ohio Fire Fighters Dear NOFF Members and Friends, You are invited to join us for a very special discussion about ambulance staffing in the region. For the convenience of our discussion leader and the attendees, this is a virtual event that will be on Zoom, with a link and entry instructions provided to those who register. The conversation will begin at 9am on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Fire Fighters Feeding Michigan 10/02/26 - Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union Building on last year’s success, the MPFFU is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Fire Fighters Feeding Michigan Food Drive. In 2025, our locals came together to raise more than $20,000 to help combat food insecurity across our state. MOA?002?26, Nominations, and Membership Applications 10/20/2026 Union Monthly Meeting 09/30/26 - IAFF Local I-83 Idaho National Laboratory Fire Fighters @media only screen and (max-width: 760px){ .contenttable img{max-width:100%; width: auto !important; height:auto . BFIT CHALLENGE 09/23/26 - Cambridge Fire Fighters Click link below to join Local 30's team: https://runsignup. Fill the Boot 2026! 09/18/26 - IAFF Local S-6 Come one! Come all. 2027-2028 Projected Work Schedule 09/17/26 - Detroit Fire Fighters Association The attached 2027 Work Schedule is in draft form to help assist members with vacation selection. October Meeting Notice 09/16/26 - IAFF Local 42 2027-2030 CBA for Goshen L4752 09/12/26 - PPFFA The 2027-2030 CBA for Goshen Local 4752 has been added to the contract area of the website. Union Meeting - Saturday 12th September 2026 09/11/26 - IAFF Local S-6 "We're Better Together" Local S-6 Membership, Please note there is a union meeting tomorrow, Saturday 12th September 2026, training room at Fire Station One @ 0745 sharp. A-Shift will be going off duty and B-Shift will be coming on duty. It's YOUR union... be involved!!! Next month's union meeting... Saturday 10th October 2026. 2027 Open Enrollment 09/07/26 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund FIREFIGHTERS BENEFITS FUND OPEN ENROLLMENT For coverage beginning January 1, 2027 MEDICAL, VISION & DENTAL INSURANCES Palm Beach County Firefighters Employee Benefits Fund WHEN: October 20, 2026 – November 2, 2026 All employees of Palm Beach County Fire Rescue are eligible to participate in the Palm Beach County Firefighters Employee Benefits Plan. MPFFU General Election Recommendations and Endorsements 09/06/26 - Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union Dear Brothers and Sisters: As we approach the upcoming elections, I want to take a moment to share our endorsement process and the rationale behind our decisions. We are dedicated to ensuring that our endorsements reflect our commitment to labor and the values of our union. We have fire fighter issues...period. Legislative Update 09/05/26 - Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union Click here for the Legislative Log as of June 5, 2026 Staffing Bill Update We are pleased to announce that our Staffing Bill, HB 5290, has been introduced by Rep. Prestin (R–Gaylord). Rep. Prestin kept his word, and now it’s up to us to help get this bill across the finish line. HB 5290 is identical to the Senate version, SB 319, which passed earlier this year. Friday Update 9-4-26 09/04/26 - IAFF Local 1014 Friday Update 8-28-26 09/04/26 - IAFF Local 1014 Local 135 welcomes Fire Chief Mire. 09/02/26 - IAFF LOCAL 135 Local 135 Meets with Chief Mire Yesterday, after the official pinning ceremony for Fire Chief Michael Mire, Chief Mire met with the Local 135 Executive Board at the Union Hall for a three-hour meeting. We had a very productive and informative discussion covering many of the important issues facing the Wichita Fire Department. 2026 Promotions 09/02/26 - IAFF Local 801 In addition to the promotions made at the annual L-801 / DFD Awards Ceremony, more Local 801 members were promoted to higher ranks in the DFD in 2026.  Ted Mourges was promoted to Deputy Chief on D Group in a ceremony at City Hall in April 2026.  Tom Chirico and Mike Beers were both promoted to Fire Lieutenants in a ceremony at City Hall in August 2026. Notice of September 2026 General Membership Meetings 09/01/26 - Detroit Fire Fighters Association 2026 L-801 / DFD Awards Ceremony 09/01/26 - IAFF Local 801 The 2026 Local 801 / DFD Awards Ceremony took place on June 13, 2026 at Rogers Park Middle School. The Watch Desk - September Edition 08/30/26 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters This month, we are remembering the 25th anniverary of 9/11 and looking ahead to the 40th Annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial in Colorado Springs.  From honoring those we've lost to supporting the families who continue to carry their legacy. We will Never Forget.  Thank you to everyone who has volunteered and thank you to everyone at Local 5, Colorado Springs. Free Tickets to Lake County Captains Game - Firefighter Night this Tuesday! 08/26/26 - Northern Ohio Fire Fighters /userfirstname/! Free Tickets! Great opportunity to attend a Firefighter Night at Lake County Captain's Game! This coming Tuesday, September 1st. 7th District ELS Class V Accepting Applications 08/26/26 - IAFF 7th District We are once again accepting applications for a very successful program in the Magnificent 7th District.  Yes, teh Executive Leadership Series (ELS) Class V is set to start in April of 2027.  However, we will accept applications during the time period of September 1st to September 28th.  This is to process the applications and choose the class. Friday Update 8-21-26 08/22/26 - IAFF Local 1014 Friday Update 8-14-26 08/22/26 - IAFF Local 1014 Friday Update 8-7-26 08/22/26 - IAFF Local 1014 Peter Brown - IAFF 3rd District Local Leadership Award 08/15/26 - UPFFA Congratulations to Peter Brown, President, UPFFA of Ct., recently recognized at the 58th Biennial IAFF Convention in Arlington, Texas, receiving the IAFF 3rd District Local Leadership Award, for his outstanding service, dedication, and leadership. September Meeting Notice 08/14/26 - IAFF Local 42 IAFF Convention - 2nd District 08/13/26 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters Thank You from IAFF Convention 08/12/26 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Thank You  The International Association of Fire Fighters’ 58th Convention has officially kicked off this week, hosted by Arlington Professional Firefighters Local 1329 in Arlington, Texas. A big thank you to L1329 for the outstanding hospitality and for welcoming firefighters from across the country. July 5, 2026 President Update 08/06/26 - Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union July 5, 2026 Brothers and Sisters: I hope you all had a safe holiday as we celebrated our nation’s 250th birthday. Michigan Summer is in full swing. As we try to pack vacations and family time in as much as we can during our short summer months, we still have important issues that I wanted to update you on. August 5, 2026 Election Update 08/05/26 - Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union Dear Brothers and Sisters, The primary elections are now complete, and a majority of the candidates endorsed by the MPFFU won their races. These candidates will advance to the general election on November 3, 2026. The MPFFU Executive Board will review all candidates using the same endorsement process followed during the primary election (see the July 14 note below). Malvern L4860 CBA 2026-2029 08/04/26 - PPFFA The 2026-2029 CBA for Malvern L4860 has been added to the contract area of the website. Friday Update 7-24-26 07/31/26 - IAFF Local 1014 Friday Update 7-17-26 07/31/26 - IAFF Local 1014 Friday Update 7-10-26 07/31/26 - IAFF Local 1014 Bradford, Oil City, and Warren CBA's 07/27/26 - PPFFA The most recent collective bargaining agreements for Bradford, Oil City, and Warren have been added to the contract area of the website. Westminster Local 2889 Golf Tournament 07/25/26 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Westminster Local 2889 is hosting their 2026 Golf Tournament on Monday, September 14 at The Ranch Country Club, and they'd love your support. Local 2629 Celebrates America's 250th Anniversary 07/21/26 - IAFF Local 2629 250 years of freedom deserves a celebratory t-shirt.  Grab a shirt, celebrate America, and look good doing it. https://iaff2629fundraiser.itemorder.

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