IAFF Local 244 Christmas Party 

We will celebrate Christmas and honor our members from both chapters for Rookie of the Year, Firefighter of the Year and Outstanding Leadership on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Sandia Resort & Casino with cocktail hour at 6:00pm and dinner at 7:00pm.

If you would like to nominate a fellow union member for Rookie of the Year (1-3 years), Fire Fighter of the Year or Outstanding Leadership Award, please submit your nomination here: http://www.iaff244.org/nominations

Tickets for the party will be available for purchase starting in early November—more details to follow in coming weeks.  

There is a room block for this event. Rooms must be reserved by 11/19/24 to receive the discounted rate. The room block is limited. To reserve a room, visit:

https://gettaroom.b4checkin.com/sandia/rlp/IAFF244HolidayParty2025IPORoomBlock

Nominations are now being accepted for IAFF Local 244 City & County: Rookie of the Year (1-3 yrs), Fire Fighter of the Year and Outstanding Leadership. Complete the form to submit your nomination by November 18th, 2025, for consideration. 

Do you work with a firefighter who demonstrates excellence, leadership, and mentorship within the fire department, IAFF Local 244 and the broader community? Maybe they have a strong commitment to safety, an ability to inspire and support others, foster a culture of teamwork, exceed expectations on or off the job, or excel in other ways—if so, you should consider nominating them. 

This year, all members will have the opportunity to cast their votes for the leading finalists in each category during the final week of November.

Awards will be presented during the IAFF 244 Annual Christmas Party on December 19, 2025. 

9/23/25

Local 244 Kid’s Halloween Party!! Costumes Welcome!

The 2025 Annual Kid’s Party will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Main Event from 10:00am(check-in)-2:00pm.

Please follow this link: rsvp2025kids or scan the QR Code on the flyer to complete the RSVP FORM before October 10, 2025(or until event reaches capacity for your family's reservation, an RSVP is REQUIRED.

This FREE event can only accommodate 400 guests and is only for current Local 244 members, spouse/significant other & their children/stepchildren; no additional RSVP’s will be accepted once the max capacity of 400 has been met.

See flyer for additional details.

RECAP:

RSVP:  Complete Form, Wait for Approval Email & Save Submission #

Date:   10/19/25

Time:   10:00a.m. (check-in)

Where: Main Event

*RSVP REQUIRED BY: 10/10/25 (or until max capacity is met)

AUGUST 27, 2025

IAFF 244 General Election Information & Nominations 2025

*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.

In accordance with the Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters IAFF Local 244 Bylaws: Article X, Officer Elections, Section 4. Elected Officer Terms all ‘Odd Year’ positions will be up for election in 2025. There will also be three (3) ‘Even Year’ positions up for election, which will each be for a one (1) year term due to vacancies. See detailed listing below.

Please refer to the Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters IAFF Local 244 Bylaws: Article X, Officer Elections, Sections 1-13 & Article XI, Voting, Sections 1-6 & Article XIV, Amendments for additional information including Eligibility Requirements. 

Additional details related to absentee voting, early voting and poll sites will be provided in early November 2025 in accordance with the Constitution & Bylaws.  

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).

During this meeting, the IAFF Local 244 Executive Board will present the County Chapter ‘Upgrade & Certification Courses’ MOU for approval by the membership pursuant to Article II, Section 4 & Article V, Section 6 of the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & By-Laws. The meeting will begin promptly at 11:00a.m. at the Union Hall.

The Upgrade & Certification Courses MOU can be viewed in the member’s area under the 'Contracts' tab in the folder titled MOU’s/Contracts for Approval or check your email for a notification with attachment.

Sincerely,

The Executive Board