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

2025 Scholarship Awards 09/10/25 - IAFF 1826 Please click on the above title for names and photos.

Proposed 2025-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement 09/10/25 - Wilmington Firefighters Association Local 1590 Information Sessions for Proposed 2025-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement Important: CBA Information Sessions & Vote Details | First Session TODAY (9/10/2025) Thank you for your continued patience throughout the negotiation process. We are now ready to present the proposed 2025-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for your review.

Friday Update 9-5-25 09/08/25 - IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 8-29-25 09/08/25 - IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 8-22-25 09/08/25 - IAFF Local 1014

Grail Galleri Cancer Screening 09/08/25 - IAFF Local 21

IAFF Disaster Relief 09/06/25 - IAFF 1826 Please click on the link to watch a short video from the IAFF. https://youtu.be/M6D_4NpcxKM

CBA's for Jenkins and Plymouth Luzerne County L840 09/02/25 - PPFFA The CBA's for Jenkins and Plymouth from Luzerne County Local 840 have been added to the contract area of the website.

09.11.2025 | Veterans Firefighters Luncheon 09/02/25 - IAFF Local 21

Fire Prevention Open House 09/01/25 - IAFF Local 1164 Saturday Sept.

2025 Breast Cancer Awareness T-shirts 08/29/25 - Baltimore Fire Officers @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px !important} The Chief of Fire Department has approved T-Shirts supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month to be worn in the month of October, Monday through Friday 1700 hours to 0700 hours, and all day on the weekends Shirts can be purchased from: https://www.zeffy.

2025 Breast Cancer Awareness T-shirts 08/29/25 - Baltimore Fire Officers @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px !important} The Chief of Fire Department has approved T-Shirts supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month to be worn in the month of October, Monday through Friday 1700 hours to 0700 hours, and all day on the weekends (1700 hours Friday to 0700 hours Monday). Shirts can be purchased from: https://www.zeffy.

2025 Breast Cancer Awareness T-shirts 08/29/25 - Baltimore Fire Officers @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px !important} @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

Breast Cancer Awareness Shirts 08/28/25 - IAFF 1826 Available to order until Sept. 10th @ local1826.myshopify.com

IAFF 244 General Election Information & Nominations 2025 08/27/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters AUGUST 27, 2025 IAFF 244 2025 General Election Information & Nominations *THIS ELECTION/VOTE WILL INCLUDE BYLAW CHANGES BYLAW CHANGES WILL BE AVAILABLE 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE VOTE/ELECTION Attention All Members: The IAFF Local 244 General Election will be held in December 2025 (Exact Date-TBD) Nominations for the 2025 General Election will officially open at the General Membership Meeting on September 11, 2025, and will close at the General Membership Meeting on November 13, 2025.

09.05.25 | Paramedic School Graduation Ceremony 08/27/25 - IAFF Local 21

Battle of the Badges 08/25/25 - IAFF Local 801

Union Family Picnic 08/25/25 - IAFF Local 801 Annual Local 801 Family Picnic. The date is Saturday September 27th, 2025 from 12:00pm-5:00pm at Anthony’s lake place. All the usual menu items including chicken, ribs, clams ,Water, Beer & Wine. Barts band “Junk” will be entertaining us again and we’ll have a bounce house and ice cream truck as well. Hope to see you all again.

9-11 Never Forget! 08/23/25 - UPFFA

NOFF Mtg Wed Sept 10th 11am at Bedford FD 08/20/25 - Northern Ohio Fire Fighters Dear NOFF Members and Friends, The next Regular Meeting of The Northern Ohio Fire Fighters Association Membership will take place on: Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 11am (B) Bedford IAFF Local 1683 has graciously offered to host, so we will convene that morning at: 165 Center Rd, Bedford, OH 44146 Lunch will be provided.

Pancake Breakfast 2025 RSF Station 2 08/20/25 - IAFF Local 4349 @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

Friday Update 8-15-25 08/18/25 - IAFF Local 1014

UNION MEETING REMINDER 08/18/25 - Cambridge Fire Fighters

Bluepeak Internet/ Cable 08/18/25 - IAFF Local 2095 Members,  All stations have made the switch from Optimum to Bluepeak internet/ cable per the union's request. Our 2-year contract costs each station $200 (before taxes) per month. As a reminder, NO city equipment (computers, IPads, iPhones, etc.) are to be connected to union Wi-Fi. Every station should have login information posted on a white or chalk board.

2025 PFFALA Firehouse Fete 08/15/25 - PFFA @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

UPFFA 457 (b) Plan 08/15/25 - UPFFA The UPFFA of Connecticut has established our own 457(b) plan as an additional retirement plan option for our members.  We believe the plan is reasonably priced and offers a variety of investment options. The enclosed enrollment kit and plan fee disclosure will allow you to compare it to your current plan offering.

Battle of the Badges Pickleball Tournament 08/14/25 - IAFF Local 1563 On July 25th, members from local 1563 competed in the first annual Battle of the Badges Pickleball tournament hosted by BWI Local 1742.  The teams secured a Gold and Silver Medal.

FFIII Schultzaberger Retirement 08/14/25 - IAFF Local 1563 On Friday August 1, Anne Arundel County Professional Fire Fighter Lester Shultzaberger began his retirement after over 29 years of service to the citizens of Anne Arundel County. Last week President Addivinola, Secretary-Treasurer Palinkas, and 4th District Rep Aaron Karvar joined Station 6's crew to present a plaque to FFIII Shultzaberger commemorating his years of service.

Motorcycle group travels to Mid Atlantic Burn Camp 08/12/25 - IAFF Local 1563 Last week, members of the motorcycle group took a 400-mile round trip to Virginia to visit the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp Campers.

2025 Mid Atlantic Burn Camp Sendoff 08/12/25 - IAFF Local 1563 On Sunday 08/03, members gathered at Johns Hopkins Hospital to assist in sending the Campers for a week at the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp.

IAFF FALLEN FIRE FIGHTER MEMORIAL PROCESSION INFORMATION 08/11/25 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Brothers & Sisters, Below is the link to register your apparatus for the 2025 IAFF Fallen Firefighter Memorial Procession to be held on September 20, 2025. Staging will begin at 8am at the US Olympic & Paralympic Museum. 200 S Sierra Madre St. Colorado Springs, CO 80903.

IAFF FALLEN FIRE FIGHTER MEMORIAL HELP NEEDED 08/11/25 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters ?? 2025 IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial – Volunteer Call to Action ?? Memorial Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025 ?? Colorado Springs, CO ?? Sign-Up Link: www.signupgenius.

Important TIME Change for next month-September General Membership Meeting 08/11/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Attention Local 244 Members, Our General Membership Meeting on September 11, 2025,  will now be held at 7:00pm instead of 10:00am in an effort to better accommodate all 9-11 memorial events scheduled during the morning hours.

County Chapter 4th Steward Vacancy-Continues 08/11/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters August 11, 2025: The IAFF Local 244 Executive Board is continuing to accept letters of interest for County Chapter Fourth Steward for the next 14 calendar days. The Executive Board will appoint a member to serve in this position on September 4, 2025, until the next General Election in accordance with the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & Bylaws, Article VI, Section 5.

Anthony Buckel Retirement 08/09/25 - Hoffman Estates Professional Fire Fighters Association, Local 2061 On July 18th 2025, Brother Anthony Buckel returned to Station 24 for his final walk off.  Brother Buckel was forced into retirement due to a duty related injury after 18 years of dedicated service to this Local, Department, and citizens of Hoffman Estates. Thank you Brother Buckel for your years of service, stories, and memories.

Kurzawinski Retirement 08/09/25 - Hoffman Estates Professional Fire Fighters Association, Local 2061 On June 28th 2025, Brother Dan Kurzawinski celebrated his 27years with the Hoffman Estates Fire Department and Local #2061.  Family, friends, coworkers, and retirees gathered at Stn. 21 for his final walk off.  Thank you Dan for your dedication and service to this Local, the Department, and the residents of Hoffman Estates.

Introducing the 2025-2027 NMPFFA Executive Board 08/09/25 - NMPFFA Introducing the New 2025-2027 NMPFFA Executive Board The New Mexico Professional Fire Fighters Association is proud to announce our newly elected Executive Board, chosen by delegates on August 8th at the NMPFFA Convention in Farmington, New Mexico. This team of dedicated leaders is committed to advancing the safety, rights, and well-being of professional firefighters across our state.

Jason Green for LACERA 08/08/25 - IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 8-8-25 08/08/25 - IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 8-1-25 08/08/25 - IAFF Local 1014

2025 Retirement Seminar 08/07/25 - IAFF Local 42

2025 Labor Car & Bike Show Event 08/07/25 - IAFF Local 42

IAFF Local 21 Mayoral Candidate Screening – City of Saint Paul  08/07/25 - IAFF Local 21 IAFF Local 21 Mayoral Candidate Screening – City of Saint Paul  On August 20th, IAFF Local 21 Saint Paul Firefighters will be conducting our official screening process for candidates running for Mayor of Saint Paul.

NOTICE: Special Union Meeting 08/05/25 - IAFF Local 4045 Good Afternoon Brothers and Sisters! A Special Union Meeting has been scheduled for next Tuesday, 8/12/2025, @ 0930 in the conference room of Station 1. The agenda will be as follows: 1.) Wage Negotiations 2025 - Discussion and possible acceptance of District's counter-offer 2.) Discussion and Approval of Draft Language for new Section 5 to CBA Article 27.

Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired Captain Patrick Donnelly 08/02/25 - IAFF Local 21

DFFA Endorses Council President Mary Sheffield for Mayor of Detroit 08/01/25 - Detroit Fire Fighters Association

Friday Update 7-25-25 07/31/25 - IAFF Local 1014