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

City Vice President Vacancy 01/15/19 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters The IAFF Local 244 Executive Board is accepting letters of interest for the position of City Chapter Vice President for the next 14 calendar days. The Executive Board will appoint the City Chapter Vice President to serve until the next General Election in December 2019 in accordance with the Constitution & Bylaws, Article VI, Section 5.

Update General President vacancy 01/15/19 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters January 15, 2019 Brothers & Sisters, As Interim president, I wanted to provide you with an update regarding the appointment process for the vacant General President Position. Your Eboard received one valid letter of interest for this position.

2019 MDA "Fill the Boot", March 8-10, 2019 01/15/19 - IAFF 1826 Good Morning Local 1826 & Fire Chiefs.

IAFF PEER SUPPORT TRAINING, Feb, 26-27, 2019 01/15/19 - IAFF 1826 To all Local 1826 Members, Please see attachment containing information on an IAFF PEER SUPPORT TRAINING, Feb. 26-27, 2019 9am-5pm at 1885 Veterans Park Drive, Naples, Fl. 34109. "12 seats have been reserved for Local 1826 Members", First come, First served, please respond in a timely manner, this class will fill fast.

Our 2019 message to members 01/13/19 - Newport News Firefighter's Association We want everyone in the department, especially our members, to know that everyone at the Newport News Firefighter’s Association, Local 794, still supports you day in and day out. While you might not have heard from us for a short while, it does not mean we have forgotten you, the department, or given up our fight to provide you a better department, admin, and working environment.

IAFF Response to Trump Tweet Threatening to Cut Federal Funds for Wildfire Response 01/11/19 - UPFFA IAFF Response to Trump Tweet Threatening to Cut Federal Funds for Wildfire Response As Californians struggle to recover from a series of devastating wildfires, the president of the United States has launched another impulsive, reckless and uninformed tweet threatening to halt federal funding dedicated to helping fire fighters keep their communities safe.

2019 Legislative reception 01/11/19 - Kansas State Council of Fire Fighters Officers and Members The Annual Kansas State Council of Fire Fighters Marlatt/Redmon Legislative Reception will be Thursday February 14th at 5:30 pm.  Thursday afternoon between 1:30 and 2:00 President Wing will have an executive board meeting with all members encouraged to attend.  We will also have a small workshop with a representative from KP&F.

Election 01/11/19 - IAFF Local 51 Dear Members, We have a special election for State Rep. 79. L51 Executive Board has endorsed Dr. Michiel Noe for State Rep 79. Early voting begins Monday, Jan 14th and ends Jan 25th Election Day Jan 29th Remember to get out and vote.

Friday Update 1-11-19 01/11/19 - IAFF Local 1014 Brothers & Sisters, This Tuesday, at our Union Meeting, your newly elected Local 1014 Executive Board was sworn in by former Local 1014 President and International Association of Fire Fighters General President Emeritus Alfred K. Whitehead.

Norwich Welcomes a New Fire Chief 01/11/19 - IAFF Local 892 Norwich Firefighters Local 892 is proud to announce that Battalion Chief Tracy Montoya has been promoted to Chief of Department. Chief Montoya has served the City of Norwich for almost 29 years. He has been the commander of Platoon 1 since 2007. Chief Montoya has also served in the US Navy and Navy Reserves for 33 years.

Highlands Ranch Basketball Game 01/10/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 On the evening Wednesday January 9th, a small group local members put their athletic skills to the test during a basketball game with the Highlands Ranch Community Association, Therapeutic Recreation Southridge Nuggets Team. The Firefighters got beat for the second year in a row with a final score of 68-26, but both teams celebrated the victory! http://www.southmetro.

Bennett 2nd Alarm Mutual Aid Structure Fire 01/10/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 Just after the noon hour on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue transmitted a 2nd Alarm for a structure fire involving hazardous materials near East Quincy Avenue and South Watkins Road in Arapahoe County.

We are looking for participants to compete in Unite + Fight, a charity boxing event on March 9, 2019. 01/10/19 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters Hello fellow first responders~ We are looking for participants to compete in Unite + Fight, a charity boxing event on March 9, 2019.  Unite + Fight brings together local police, fire and EMS departments to raise money for fellow first responders in crisis.

January 9, 2019: Governor's Inauguration Ball 01/10/19 - UPFFA [L - R]: Jay Colbert, IAFF 3rd District Vice President Peter S. Carozza, President, UPFFA of Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont Andrew Matthews, Ex. Director, Ct.

Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) is accepting applications 01/10/19 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) is accepting applications for the position of Airport Fire Fighter. This recruitment process will fill three anticipated Airport Fire Fighter openings and establish an eligibility list for future openings. The Airport Fire Fighter position is a full-time position located at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

New firetruck, lieutenant ready to roll 01/10/19 - Salisbury Fire Fighters New firetruck, lieutenant ready to roll By Jim Sullivan jsullivan@newburyportnews.com Sep 17, 2018 Courtesy photo/Keith SullivanKelby Groder is sworn in as the Salisbury Fire Department’s first lieutenant by Town Clerk Mindy Morrison.

Four-alarm fire hits Salisbury home 01/10/19 - Salisbury Fire Fighters Four-alarm fire hits Salisbury home Harbormasterhopes to rebuild By Dave Rogers drogers@newburyportnews.com Jan 7, 2019 Updated Jan 7, 2019 JIM VAIKNORAS/Staff photoA Salisbury firefighter douses the flames at a house fire Saturday afternoon on Second Street in Salisbury.

Garner Memorial Scholarship 01/10/19 - IAFF Local 311 The Richard Garner Memorial Scholarship was created to honor the life of City of Madison Firefighter/Paramedic Richard Garner Jr. who died in the line of duty on April 1, 2018.

January 9, 2019: Inauguration of Governor Ned Lamont 01/09/19 - UPFFA Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut Attending the Inauguration of the 89th Governor of the State of Connecticut Ned Lamont [Backrow L-R] Joseph Robidoux, Pres.

Local 830 Members Handle 'Suspicious' Fires 01/09/19 - Norwalk Professional Firefighters Members of Local 830 were called to Calf Pasture Beach and Cove Marina within an hour of each other on Monday, January 7th for a structure and boat fire.

Notice of Elections, 2019 01/09/19 - IAFF 1826

LODD Steven H. Pollard Ladder Company 170 01/08/19 - IAFF Local 274

Public Safety Subcommittee of the Lamont Transition team 01/08/19 - UPFFA The photo is of the final meeting of the Public Safety Subcommittee of the Lamont Transition team. The committee was tasked with developing public safety policies for the new administration. Among the policy initiatives developed and reported out are PTSD coverage for Firefighters and Police Officers and resources to tackle the opioid epidemic.

Benevolent Fund and TV Fund Deductions 01/08/19 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Attention Members: Be advised, deductions for Benevolent and TV Fund will be deducted in this month (January 2019) 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 during the first pay period in January 2019.

Local 21 Regrets To Announce The Passing Of Retired Firefighter Ray Berthiaume 01/07/19 - IAFF Local 21    Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of Retired Firefighter Ray Berthiaume.  Firefighter Berthiaume Started on April 3, 1972 and Retired on April 29, 1994.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in the summer of 2019. ceasefuneralhome.

Passing of FF Cleveland Natola, E-11 Retired 01/07/19 - IAFF Local 739 Passing of Firefighter Cleveland Natola, Engine 11 - Retired The officers and members of Lynn Local 739 regret to announce the passing of Firefighter Cleveland Natola of Engine Company 11, retired. Services will be graveside on Wednesday January 9, 2019 at St. Mary’s Cemetery at 11 AM.   Please keep the Natola family in your prayers.

Thank You Worcester 01/06/19 - IAFF Local 1009 The Worcester Fire Department is rich in tradition and history. Unfortunately, the tradition of honoring those we have lost in the line of duty has been a piece of history practiced far too often, as it was on Dec. 15 when we honored Firefighter Christopher Roy.

Friday Update 1-4-19 01/04/19 - IAFF Local 1014

Chief Felipe Osaba's Retirement 01/03/19 - IAFF Local 1403 Chief Felipe Osaba is retiring after 30 years of service.

Lieutenant Promotion 01/03/19 - IAFF Local 801 Local 801 congratulates the DFD's newest Fire Lieutenant - Jeff Tomchik.  LT Tomchik finished #1 in the testing procedure and was sworn in as Fire Lieutenant in a promotional ceremony at City Hall's Council Chambers on December 10, 2018.  LT Tomchik is a 15 year veteran in the DFD and former Local 801 President & Vice President.

2018 Salvation Army 01/02/19 - IAFF Local 21 St. Paul Firefighters who rang bells for the Salvation Army at Midway Cub Foods, the Grand Meander, and MN Wild home games collected a total of $14,654.00.  Almost $2000 more than last year.  Thanks to your efforts, those in need will continue to benefit from the services that the Salvation Army provides.

April 29, 2019: UPFFA Golf Tournament 01/02/19 - UPFFA HOLD THE DATE Monday, April 29, 2019 Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut   Golf Tournament Oronoque Country Club 385 Oronoque Lane, Stratford, Ct.

January Delegate Meeting 01/02/19 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters The January CPFF Delegate Meeting will be hosted by Fairmount Local 5013 on Thursday, January 17th at 10:30 AM. The Location will be the Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Center, located at 12 Lakeside Lane, Denver CO, 80212. We look forward to seeing you all there.

January Union Meeting Reminder 01/02/19 - Denver Firefighters Local 858 This is a reminder that the January Union meeting will take place at The Colorado Professional Fire Center (12 Lakeside Lane, Denver CO 80212) Wednesday, January 2nd at 7:00 pm and Thursday, January 3rdat 8:30 am. A few things to be aware of:  1.

January Union Meetings 01/01/19 - IAFF Local 21 Local 21 will be taking nominations for an executive board member to finish out Colin Oglesbee’s term after his election to Vice-President. This election is a 1-year term. Nominations are being taken at the January union meetings.

South Metro and Littleton Fire Unification 01/01/19 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 South Metro and Littleton Firefighters celebrated New Years Day at Firehouse 11 with a historic assumption of command ceremony. Elected officials, chief officers, honor guard, pipes & drums and family members were in attendance as Interim Chief Jeff Tasker transferred command to Chief Bob Baker. The two fire districts are now officially unified as one. https://www.southmetro.

Fire Academy Fundraiser 12/31/18 - IAFF Local 274

Trenton Way Multi Family Structure Fire 12/31/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086 At 8:08 p.m. on Sunday December 30th, Local members responded to numerous 911 reports of an apartment building on fire at 2172 S. Trenton Way in Arapahoe County. While en-route, Battalion Chief 5 observed heavy flames and requested a 2nd Alarm, nearly doubling the amount of members and equipment.

Happy New Year from Local 1014 12/31/18 - IAFF Local 1014

2019 Melrose Fire Relief Association Calendar Winners 12/31/18 - IAFF Local 1617

General President Vacancy 12/31/18 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters The IAFF Local 244 Executive Board is accepting letters of interest for the position of General President for the next 14 calendar days. The Executive Board will appoint the interim president to serve until the next General Election in December 2019 in accordance with the Constitution & Bylaws, Article VI, Section 5.

Honoring Fallen Worcester Firefighter 12/29/18 - Hamden Professional Firefighters One of Local 2687’s own, Lieutenant Dave Wood, also happens to be the head brewer for BAR in New Haven. Lieutenant Wood wanted to brew a special beer to honor Worcester, Massachusetts firefighter Christopher Roy, who selflessly gave his life fighting a five alarm fire on Dec. 9th. “Last Alarm IPA” has been on tap for a week now and selling really well.

January 31, 2019 UPFFA Educational Seminar 12/28/18 - UPFFA January 31, 2019 Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut   Educational Seminar VFW, 83 South Street, West Hartford, for January 31, 2019  9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY 12/28/18 - Cambridge Fire Fighters

United Health Care 12/27/18 - IAFF Local 1403 United Health Care card are arriving to our members. Check your mail daily. The attached picture shows the general information that applies to our group both medical and pharmacy. Benefits are effective 01/01/2019. You may also downloadthe app "Health4me". You will need to register using your SS# as the ID number with Group/PLan #915911. Part of the app allows you to view your card.

4th Annual North American Active Assailant Conference 12/27/18 - MPFFU The 4th Annual North American Active Assailant Conference (NAAAC) is the largest event of it's kind in the world and hosted in Michigan every April.

Local 830 Battles Multiple Dwelling Fire in South Norwalk 12/26/18 - Norwalk Professional Firefighters The Norwalk Professional Firefighters responded to a structure fire at 16 Lexington Avenue, Christmas Night, at 10:45 pm. Upon arrival the 2 story wood frame, up and down duplex had heavy fire showing out a side bedroom window and fire was auto exposing into the second floor bedroom above.