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

Shift Coverage for Local 21 Brother Dylan Mills 05/28/25 - IAFF Local 21 Local 21 Brothers and Sisters, As many of you are aware, Firefighter Dylan Mills was seriously injured in an off-duty motorcycle accident.  The Mills Family is grateful for all the support Dylan has received while in the hospital.

Josh Knutson is Retiring 05/28/25 - IAFF Local 21

Local 1826 Scholarship Program 05/28/25 - IAFF 1826 Click on the above heading

2025 | Local 21 Match Play Golf Series 05/25/25 - IAFF Local 21 Sign-up today and play in the Local 21 inaugural Match Play Tournament! $30 Entry Fee (does not include green fees.)   REGISTER HERE! TIMEFRAMES FOR EACH ROUND: ROUND 1 | June 9 --> July 13  /  ROUND 2 | July 14 --> August 10  /  ROUND 3 | August 11 --> August 31.

Memorial Day Holiday 05/24/25 - IAFF Local 42 On behalf of the officers and staff at Greater Kansas City Fire Fighters, IAFF Local No. 42, we would like to remember our Military and First Responders who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, protecting our nation, cities and towns across America.   Our office will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.

June Meeting Notice 05/24/25 - IAFF Local 42

https://www.local1826.com/docs/D2Contract%20RatificationNotice.pdf 05/23/25 - IAFF 1826

Wake for Lt. Mark Dranbauer, Jr. 05/22/25 - Baltimore Fire Officers Brothers and Sisters, Immediately following the memorial service for Brother Mark R. Dranbauer, Jr., a wake in his honor will be hosted by IAFF Local 964 Baltimore Fire Officers. Here are the details: Jarrettsville Vol. Fire Company Hall Time: Immediately following the service until 5PM Location: 3825 Federal Hill Road P.O.

Saint Paul Fire Dept. is now taking applications 05/21/25 - IAFF Local 21 The application deadline has been extended to June 6, 2025 for lateral hiring. Visit the following link for additional information click the link below.

May 23, 2025: Safer Grant Application - Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response 05/21/25 - UPFFA The Fiscal Year 2024 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant application period will open on May 23, 2025. The SAFER program provides critical funding to help departments recruit and retain fire fighters. The application period closes on Thursday, July 3.

Tour De Kids 05/20/25 - IAFF Local 1164 Join Breaking Barriers for Kids and Families for a fun-filled morning at Tour de Kids 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 14! Get ready for a day of excitement where your little ones can bike, play, and meet their favorite characters—Bluey, Spiderman, and Cinderella—in person.

Passport To Safety 2025 05/20/25 - IAFF Local 1164 This year’s event will be on June 7th from 10am-2pm at Station 1 Visit safety stations and see a number of demonstrations revolving around safety for kids. This outdoor event is free and open to the public. Enjoy free refreshments and entertainment while learning important lessons on maintaining personal safety.

Battle of the Badges budget 05/20/25 - Bossier City Firefighters Association In accordance with Bossier City Firefighters Association Local 1051 constitution and by-laws, this is to notify members that the approved budget for 2025 Battle of the Badges was exceeded.  Disussion regarding budget overage will be held at the regularly scheduled meeting on, Thursday, June 5 2025.

Christmas in July 05/19/25 - SFFF Local 798 ???? Christmas in July with SF Firefighters! Join SF Firefighters Local 798 for a festive summer celebration at Atwater Tavern on Saturday, July 19! Enjoy live music, a car show, raffle, and toy drive — all benefiting the SF Firefighters Toy Program. Entry is $20 or FREE with an unwrapped toy.

Lt. Mark Dranbauer, Jr., Engine Co. #5, Line of Duty Death 05/19/25 - Baltimore Fire Officers ??LIEUTENANT MARK DRANBAUER, JR., ENGINE CO. #5,  LINE OF DUTY DEATH ?? On Monday, May 12, 2025, 44-year-old Lieutenant Mark Dranbauer Jr., a 23-year veteran of the Baltimore City Fire Department, suffered a medical emergency while serving the people of Baltimore City on a structure fire.

Trustee 9 Election Results 05/16/25 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all of the well-qualified candidates who participated in the recent election for Trustee 9 of the Palm Beach County Firefighters’ Health Insurance Fund. We commend Mike Sedgwick, Cody Harris, and congratulate Tyler Mattson on his election to the Board. Tyler’s five-year term will begin on June 1, 2025.

Jeff Black is Retiring 05/16/25 - IAFF Local 21

06.01.25 | Grand Old Day Parade 05/16/25 - IAFF Local 21

FRIENDLY REMINDER: May Regular Union Meeting 05/16/25 - IAFF Local 4045 Good Morning Everyone, Our next regular Union meeting will be next Tuesday, May 20th, 2025, @ 0930 in the conference room of Station One. We will be voting-in four (4) new members to our Local and discussing the summer wage opener as well.

County Chapter Special Meeting-Upgrade & Certs MOU 05/15/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters County Chapter MOU for ‘Upgrade & Certification Courses’ to be presented for membership approval at a Special Meeting on 5/21/25 at 11:00a.m. A Special Meeting will be held on May 21, 2025, at 11:00am at the Union Hall. This will be an in-person meeting (no zoom option).

CFD HOODIES UPDATE 05/15/25 - Cambridge Fire Fighters

Friday Update 5-9-25 05/14/25 - IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 5-2-25 05/14/25 - IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 4-25-25 05/14/25 - IAFF Local 1014

32nd Annual Mid-Way Golf Tournament 05/14/25 - Lets Fire Cancer For the past thirty two years Fire Fighters from across the U.S. and Canada have gathered in Binghamton, New York to participate in the Annual Fire Fighter's Mid - Way Golf Tournament. In addition to the golf tournament, participants get together the evening before the tournament at a social event.

IAFF Local 21 Candidate Screening – Ward 4 City Council 05/13/25 - IAFF Local 21 IAFF Local 21 Candidate Screening – Ward 4 City Council  On May 20th, IAFF Local 21 Saint Paul Firefighters will be conducting our official screening process for candidates running to represent Ward 4 on the Saint Paul City Council.

Union Meeting - Saturday 10th May 2025 05/09/25 - IAFF Local S-6 Local S-6 Membership, Please note there is a union meeting tomorrow, Saturday 10th May 2025, training room at Fire Station One @ 0745 sharp. A-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... Saturday 14th June 2025. C-Shift will be going off duty and A-Shift will be coming on duty.

Stop Drop and Reel 2025 05/09/25 - IAFF Local 21

Blue Card Incident Command 05/08/25 - IAFF Local S-6 Congratulations to another group of Airport Firefighters on successfully completing the Blue Card Incident Command Program! To become certified in the Blue Card Incident Command System, individuals must first complete a 50-hour online self-study course.

National Firefighter Memorial Emmitsburg, Maryland 2025 05/08/25 - IAFF Local S-6 The MSP Airport Fire Department Honor Guard recently attended the National Firefighter Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg, Maryland, held from May 2nd through 5th, 2025. This occasion marked the first time MSP Airport Fire has sent members to this national event.

Press Conference with Comptroller Scanlon 05/07/25 - IAFF Local 801 Click on the link to watch a Press Conference with Comptroller Scanlon that recognized firefighters for their work and also addressed recruitment and retention issues for the fire service.

2025 MSCFF Golf Tournament 05/07/25 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters

2025 MSCFF Biennial Convention 05/07/25 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters

Local 21 Charitable Gaming Information 05/05/25 - IAFF Local 21 Brothers and Sisters. Local 21 Charitable Gaming Organization needs your help. Please read the link provided and contact your legislator to express opposition to the change. Local 21 membership will be heavily impacted if these changes go into effect.

City Chapter MOU for ‘Section 700 Compensation Policies’ to be presented for membership approval at a Special Meeting on 5/14/25 at 10:00a.m. 05/05/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters A Special Meeting will be held on May 14, 2025, at 10:00am at the Union Hall, zoom link for view-only purposes will be emailed out.

Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired FEO Stephen Nowaczewski 05/04/25 - IAFF Local 21

Letter from District Vp regarding retirement legislation 05/03/25 - IAFF Local F282 Letter from 16th District Vp Jim Johnson... As many of you know, this week, the House Oversight and Government Reform (OGR) Committee included federal employee retirement reforms in its finalized markup for Title IX of the FY 2025 Reconciliation bill.

14th Annual Tucson Firefighters Ball 05/03/25 - IAFF Local 479 14th Annual Tucson Firefighter Ball May 31, 2025 | 5:30 PM JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85745 Join us for a formal evening celebrating our fire service family, community partners, and local businesses. The night kicks off with happy hour and a silent auction, followed by dinner, a live auction, late-night toast, and dancing.

Call to Action for Mayor Scanlon 05/02/25 - Buffalo Professional Firefighters Assoc. Call to Action Mayor Scanlon needs our help to ensure he is on the ballot in November! How can you help? We need your help to get 1,500 signatures for Mayor Scanlon by May 18.

Call to Action for Mayor Scanlon 05/02/25 - Buffalo Professional Firefighters Assoc. Call to Action Mayor Scanlon needs our help to ensure he is on the ballot in November! How can you help? We need your help to get 1,500 signatures for Mayor Scanlon by May 18.

Notice of Trustee Election Candidates 05/01/25 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund The following individuals are running for the position of Trustee #9: Cody Harris Tyler Mattson Michael Sedgwick Voting Period: Voting will begin the morning of May 12 and will close at 5:00 p.m. on May 16. How to Vote: Voting will take place through a secure website: www.myffbenefits.com/vote.

May Meeting Notice 04/30/25 - IAFF Local 42

KCFD LODD: Graham J. Hoffman 04/29/25 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters KCFD Firefighter/Paramedic Graham J. Hoffman, 29, passed away in the Line of Duty on Sunday, April 27, 2025.  He was assigned to Squad 42/C and has been a member of KCFD for three years. Graham previously served for three years as a member of the Belton Fire Department.

Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired Captain Marty Amman 04/29/25 - IAFF Local 21

31st Annual DFFA Burn Fund Golf Outing 04/22/25 - Detroit Fire Fighters Association FULL INFORMATION/REGISTRATION PACKAGE ATTACHED BELOW.

Update on the Issues in St.George 04/21/25 - PFFA Sisters and Brothers:     Please see the article below and copy the link to the Facebook article here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16M3sVspsU/?mibextid=wwXIfr.  Please get the word out statewide that our brothers and sisters from Local 4524 are under attack from a city that refuses to do what is right by sharing this post as often as possible to as many as possible.

Local 21 Cinco de Mayo T-Shirts 04/14/25 - IAFF Local 21