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

Yonkers Firefighters Local 628 07/18/25 - IAFF Local 628 Proudly representing the 342 members of Yonkers Firefighters Local 628 — dedicated to protecting the lives, property, and community of Yonkers with honor, courage, and commitment.

The Final Alarm 07/18/25 - IAFF Local 628 The New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Albany, New York is dedicated to the New York firefighters who have died in the line of duty. Governor of New York George Pataki officially dedicated the memorial on October 5, 1998. It features a 54-foot (16 m) by 15-foot (4.6 m) gray granite wall, with 2,312 names permanently etched into the stone. In front of the wall stands a 10-foot (3.0 m) high dark bronze sculpture of two firefighters rescuing an injured colleague created by New York sculptor Robert Eccleston. The sculpture rests on a paved plaza with charcoal and red bricks forming a Maltese Cross. The Memorial stands on the northeast side of the Empire State Plaza in the park-like area bordered by Norway maples. It is easily accessible to the hundreds of thousand of visitors who travel to the New York State Capitol and Plaza each year.

Friday Update 7-18-25 07/18/25 - IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 7-11-25 07/18/25 - IAFF Local 1014

MSCFF Convention Booking 07/17/25 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters Our room rate at Lodge of the Four Seasons for Convention expires tomorrow, 7.18.25. If you want to take advantage of the room rate please book ASAP at The Lodge of Four Seasons -Book Here. You can also call the Lodge at 573.365.3000. Delegate registration is still open, everyone should have received a delegate package. If your Local has not, contact Secretary-Treasurer Stephen Davis.

Scott Maynor Retirement Party! 07/17/25 - Northern Ohio Fire Fighters After more than 26 years of dedicated service to the City of Lyndhurst, IAFF L1676, NOFF, OP&F, and firefighters all across Ohio, Scott Maynor is retiring! Please join us for an open house from 2-5pm on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the Lyndhurst Community Center to celebrate Scott's retirement 1341 Parkview Dr. Lyndhurst, OH 44124

August Meeting Notice 07/16/25 - IAFF Local 42

2025 Labor Car & Bike Show Event 07/16/25 - IAFF Local 42

Draft Articles Posted 07/15/25 - IAFF Local 4045 Good Evening, Draft language for the proposed By-Laws changes and Article 27 of the CBA (Temporary Reassignment) has been uploaded to the Union website. The draft C&B proposals are in the "Const./By-Laws" tab and the Article 27 draft language is in the "downloads" tab. There currently isn't any draft language for wage negotiations but it will be uploaded soon.

South Strabane L5006 CBA 07/15/25 - PPFFA The 2025-2027 CBA for South Strabane Local 5006 has been added to the contract area of the website.

Mt. Lebanon L5089 CBA 2023-2027 07/14/25 - PPFFA The 2023-2027 CBA and various MOU's for Mt. Lebanon L5089 has been added to the contract area of the website.  A log-in is required to view.

Letter 07/10/25 - Fort Wayne Professional Firefighters @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

New CBA Added to the Contract Area of the Website 07/10/25 - PPFFA The 2025-2029 CBA for Plains Township of IAFF Local 840 Luzerne County has been added to the contract area of the website.

Shift Coverage for Local 21 Brother Dylan Mills 07/09/25 - 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.

County Chapter 4th Steward Vacancy 07/08/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters County Chapter 4th Steward Vacancy July 8, 2025: The IAFF Local 244 Executive Board is accepting 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 August 7, 2025, until the next General Election in accordance with the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & Bylaws, Article VI, Section 5.

Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired Fire Captain Bill St. Martin 07/07/25 - IAFF Local 21

Contracts Added to the Website 07/07/25 - PPFFA The collective bargaining agreements for Malvern L4860, Township of Spring L4755, and Upper Providence L5367 have been added to the contract area of the website.

Friday Update 7-3-25 07/07/25 - IAFF Local 1014

Local 1747 Membership Update – July 3, 2025  07/03/25 - IAFF Local 1747 Local 1747 Membership Update – July 3, 2025    Honoring Brother Minneman    As you know, Brother Brandon Minneman passed from occupational cancer, and his memorial is set for Friday, July 18. I’m asking each of you if you can be there, please make it a priority to show up.

Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired Firefighter Howard Seitzer 07/02/25 - IAFF Local 21 https://www.twincities.

2025 FCSN Symposium 07/01/25 - PFFA @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

IAFF Memorial Ceremony 06/30/25 - IAFF Local 3631 IAFF Memorial Ceremony Saturday, September 20, 2025 1315 E Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 The IAFF Memorial honors the sacrifice made by lAFF members who have given their lives in the line of duty.

California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony 06/30/25 - IAFF Local 3631 Saturday, October 4, 2025 California State Capitol Park 1300 L Street, Sacramento, CA The California Firefighters Memorial is a unique and stunning tribute to the more than 1500 firefighters who have died in the line of duty.

Thoughts & Prayers for Local 710, IAFF 06/30/25 - UPFFA The Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut extends our deepest condolences to the Families, Friends, and Brothers & Sisters of Coeur d’Alene Firefighters, Local 710, IAFF, during this time of tragic loss. Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you.

Local 282 House Reps 9/2025 - 6/2026 06/30/25 - Buffalo Professional Firefighters Assoc. Local 282 House Representatives for September 2025 through June 2026 are listed on the attachment.

Friday Update 6-27-25 06/28/25 - IAFF Local 1014

Mark Paris Golf Tournament 06/28/25 - IAFF Local 479 Mark Paris Golf Tournament This year's Mark Paris golf tournament will be held on September 14th at Omni Tucson National.

2025 Police and Fire Night 06/25/25 - IAFF Local 21

Friday Update 6-20-25 06/23/25 - IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 6-13-25 06/23/25 - IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 6-6-25 06/23/25 - IAFF Local 1014

BFO Maryland License Plate 06/23/25 - Baltimore Fire Officers BFO FO Maryland License Plate UPDATE: Members who ordered new tags should receive them next week by mail.  They are being processed this week. Contact David Goldman with any questions.

3-person rigs 06/20/25 - IAFF Local 385 Today is Saturday, June 21, 2025 and Callback/3-person rigs are as follows: Pre-Callback:    5 AM Additions:    10.5  plus 1 in FIU  (1 FSL, 1 Paternity, 8.5 SL) AM 24 hr Callback:   3  AM F12 Callback:  0.5  F12 A Shift holdover AM L12 Callback:  2.

FAREWELL PARTY HONORING 06/18/25 - IAFF Local 21

2027 NYSPFFA Convention 06/18/25 - IAFF Local 274 Congratulations to President Ingham on his presentation to the Convention Committee for White Plains to host the 2027 NYSPFFA Convention.The Committee had to decide between Niagra Falls and White Plains.

Updates to UMR provider search and cost estimator experiences now live 06/17/25 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund Plan members can now access an enhanced UnitedHealth Choice Plus Network online directory experience on umr.com. The Provider Search Experience (PSX) and Cost Estimation Experience (CEX) replaces the previous Find Price and Care tool (FPC) for registered members.

L-964 Fireman Series Beer Launch Party! 06/17/25 - Baltimore Fire Officers Brothers & Sisters, ?? CALLING ALL HEROES! ??  Get ready to turn up the HEAT! ?? We're absolutely FIRED UP to announce our FIREMAN SERIES LAUNCH PARTY on Sunday, June 22nd from 12-4 PM! ?? Join us for the debut of "Harbor Hero" - our brand new Italian Pale Lager crafted to honor Maryland's bravest heroes.

Akumin Agreement Termination 06/16/25 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund Effective June 30, 2025, our agreement with Akumin (MRI's) will come to an end. This agreement previously allowed the Benefits Fund to cover members' 20% co-insurance for MRI services received at Akumin/ADG facilities. What does this mean for members.

LIQUID BIOPSY CANCER RESEARCH FUNDED AT ROSWELL PARK 06/14/25 - Lets Fire Cancer On Thursday, June 12, 2025, we had the honor, on behalf of our generous supporters, to present to the outstanding team at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, N.Y. YOUR check for $30,000. for their Liquid Biopsy Cancer Research Program. Two studies of the program are currently underway at Roswell.

Promotions 06/12/25 - IAFF Local 4208 Engineer Steven C, Engineer Victor G.

Promotions 06/12/25 - IAFF Local 4208 Lieutenant Logan B.

Promotions 06/12/25 - IAFF Local 4208 Lieutenant Luis P, Engineer Ian W, Lieutenant Devin S.

L964 Summer Cookout 06/11/25 - Baltimore Fire Officers

City Chapter Special Meeting-Paramedic Certification Incentive MOU 06/10/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters City Chapter MOU for ‘Paramedic Certification Incentive’ to be presented for membership approval at a Special Meeting on 6/19/25 at 1:00p.m. A Special Meeting will be held on June 19, 2025, at 1:00pm at the Union Hall. There will be a ‘view-only’ option on zoom; you will find the link in the email notification.

Jason Saver is Retiring 06/09/25 - IAFF Local 21

First Quarterly PFFALA Golf Outing 06/07/25 - PFFA @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

Staffing Cuts 06/06/25 - IAFF Local 1664 Montgomery County Council's Staffing Cuts Jeopardize Public Safety The Montgomery County Council's recent decision to eliminate all career firefighter positions at Hyattstown Volunteer Fire Department (Station 9) has raised serious concerns about public safety in the region.