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

LETTER OF COMMUNICATION 06/18/18 - Cambridge Fire Fighters Brothers and Sisters, I would like to thank the members of Local 30 who took the time out of their busy schedules and came out in support of city of Cambridge policy #154. This policy was put forth by Mayor Marc McGovern and co-sponsored by councilors Mallon & Toomey to improve the living conditions of our eight firehouses.

History of Employer Contributions 06/18/18 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund History of Employer Contributions Several facts of life exist in the insurance industry and certainly our Fund is no exception.  Medical trend, the cost of providing/receiving medical care rises much quicker than any other inflationary indicator. The annual average medical trend for our insurance Fund over the last 14 years was 9.64%.

Financial Update of the Fund 06/18/18 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund Financial Update As we approach the halfway mark for the year the Fund is on track to perform as projected.  If everything stays on course we can expect to add slightly to our growing reserves.  Reserves are used to smooth out the rough times when claims spike in order to keep premiums and benefits steady.

Annual Board of Trustees Workshop 06/18/18 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund Annual Board of Trustees Workshop Every August the Board of Trustees meets with staff to review the current year’s budget and staff’s proposal for the following year’s budget.  Before the following year’s budget is approved the Board must decide what, if any, changes must be made to the premium structure or the benefits offered.

Pediatrics 06/18/18 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund Calling all Newborns……… And all pediatric patients.  We are very excited about our pediatric program established by Dr. Dhrupa Desai; it has been widely accepted and supported by all of our new and experienced parents.  Our program is a first of its kind, of all the concierge practices out there none focus on our younger populations like we do.

Vendome Memorial 06/18/18 - Boston Fire Fighters President Rich Paris address members, active and retired at the 46th anniversary of the Hotel Vendome tragedy that killed nine of our brother fierfighters  une 17, 1972  Fire Lieutenant John E. Hanbury, 46 Lad 13 Fire Lieutenant Thomas J. Carroll, 52 Eng 32  Firefighter Richard B. Magee, 39 Eng 33 Firefighter Joseph F.

Fox Hunt Circle Interface Fire 06/17/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164 At 12:23 p.m. on Sunday, June 17th Local 2086 members responded to several reports of a small brush fire in the open space northeast of Northridge Elementary School in Highlands Ranch. First arriving Brush 18 found a quarter acre grass fire moving at a slow to moderate rate of spread uphill and toward homes on Fox Hunt Circle.

EMS Open House 06/17/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164 We want to thank everyone for a successful 2018 EMS Open House. The event took place June 16th at Station 63 and hundreds of attendees learned how SMFR and our various community partners keep us safe. Attendees also enjoyed numerous demonstrations from Arapahoe County Sheriff’s K9 units, Bomb Squad, and Local 2164 members ended the day with an extrication demo.

2018 TPFFA Primary Election Candidate Endorsements 06/16/18 - Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association announces its 2018 Primary Election Candidate endorsements.

Powers Pl. Structure Fire 06/15/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164 At 3:54 p.m. on Friday, June 15th Local 2164 members responded to a residential structure fire at 19061 E. Powers Place in Centennial. First arriving Engine 63 found smoke showing from the attached garage and advanced an attack line inside.

Fill the Boot - 2018 06/15/18 - IAFF Local 1014

Clarification of MPFFU License Plate Policy 06/15/18 - IAFF Local 1164 Listed below is what you need to know about the new policy regarding MPFFU License Plates: Retired MPFFU members will still be eligible to display the MPFFU License Plate. Spouses of Active and Retired members will still be eligible to display the MPFFU Plate.

May 2018 North East Meeting Minutes posted 06/15/18 - Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association The meeting minutes from the May 2018 North East meeting havebeen posted on the North East Meeting Minutes page.

KCFD Retired Fire Fighters 06/14/18 - IAFF Local 42 The Kansas City, Missouri Retired Fire Fighters Association has established its own website.  This is one of the best online sources for KCFD History and we invite you to visit them and learn something new about something old.  Special acknowledgement to Chuck Gabert, KCFD Retired Fire Captain and Ray Elder, KCFD Retired Fire Captain and KCFD Historian.

Local 718 PFFM Delegates 06/14/18 - Boston Fire Fighters Members of Boston Firefighters Local 718 delagates to the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts atteded the John J.J.

FIREWORKS SAFETY 06/14/18 - UPFFA

CAM THOMPSON FUNDRAISER 06/14/18 - Cambridge Fire Fighters

Dennis Jones Retirement Party 06/13/18 - IAFF Local 21

Negotiations update June 12, 2018 06/12/18 - IAFF Local 1014

Officer Christopher Senkow 06/12/18 - Chester Firefighters Local 1400 It is with deep regret and sorrow that we announce the untimely death of a great man and one of our brothers in blue. Please keep the City Of Chester Police Department and the family and friends of Officer Christopher Senkow in your thoughts and prayers. Rest In Peace badge #298.

Smoke Detectors 06/12/18 - Chester Firefighters Local 1400 Today the members walked the 1100 block of Remington and White streets handing out fire prevention literature and installing smoke detectors. Thursday the 7th of June, the department and multiple surrounding companies operated at a 3 alarm fire at 1118 Remington Street.

Lt. Dewey Henry Scholarship Winners 06/12/18 - IAFF Local 1403 Metro-Dade Fire Fighters Local 1403 would like to congratulate the winners of The 2018 Lt. Dewey Henry Scholarships. This year there were 20 essays submitted by soon to be college freshman sons and daughters of our members who donate to our Firefighters Charities. A great job was done by all who submitted essays. The committee had the difficult task of selecting 2 male and 2 female essays.

CPFF Trustee Swearing In 06/11/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164 Local 2164 Secretary Tasker being sworn in as a Trustee for the Colorado Professional Firefighters.

Deputy Chief Promotion 06/11/18 - IAFF Local 801 Congratulations go out to the DFD's newest Deputy Chief, Bill Lounsbury.  D/C Lounsbury was promoted and sworn in from Captain to Deputy Chief in a ceremony at City Hall's City Council chambers on June 6, 2018.  Deputy Chief Lounsbury is a 26 year veteran of the DFD and will continue to work on B Group as Shift Commander.

Fire destroys clubhouse at Western Golf & Country Club in Redford 06/11/18 - IAFF Local 1164 REDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJBK) - Crews battled a massive fire in Redford Township Friday morning. A fire broke out at the Western Golf and Country Club just before 5:30 a.m. The club is on Kinloch, near Beech Daly and Five Mile Road.  The smoke can be seen for miles, with the flames pouring through the roof.

Lt. Jack C. Zoppo Baltimore City Fire Remembered 06/11/18 - Lets Fire Cancer On Saturday June 9, 2018, Lt. Jack C. Zoppo, Baltimore City Fire and a member of I.A.F.F. Local 964 was fondly remembered during a check presentation to Johns Hopkins Cancer Center. The presentation took place at Engine 6, Ladder 1, Battalion 2 - City of Baltimore (Jack's Fire House). More than $17,000.

125th Firefighters Memorial Sunday 06/10/18 - Boston Fire Fighters Local 718 President Rich Paris addresses the attendees at today’s 125th Firefighters Memorial Sunday at Forest Hills Cemetery. It was a beautiful sunny day for such a solemn event. The Orator of the day was Boston News 25 Blair Miller. Thank you to all the members who came out this morning for our fallen members.

2018 Can-Am Police Fire Games Event 06/09/18 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters

Bemis Circle Structure Fire 06/09/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164 At 4:27 p.m. on Friday Jun 8th, Local 2086 and 2164 members responded to numerous 911 reports of a structure fire near West Mineral Avenue and West Long Avenue. A large plume of black smoke was already visible for miles as crews were responding. First arriving Ladder 12 found two single family homes both heavily involved with fire at 7951 and 7961 South Bemis Circle.

Feather Grass Structure Fire 06/09/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164 At 3:43 p.m. on Friday June 8th, Local 2164 members responded to a house fire 8384 Feather Grass Court in Douglas County. Neighbors called 911 after seeing heavy black smoke and flames coming from the back of the home. First arriving Engine 42 and Medic 42 found heavy fire on the rear of the house extending into the attic of the 1st and 2nd floors.

Twenty Mile Road Multi Family Structure Fire 06/08/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164 At 06:39 on Friday June, 8th  Local 2164 members responded to an apartment building on fire at 11038 Twenty Mile Road. First arriving members from Station 41 found a large 3-story building under construction with smoke coming from 3 sides of the top floor and attic. All of the workers safely evacuated without injuries and were accounted for.

2018 Candidate Interviews 06/07/18 - UPFFA Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut-IAFF, Officers and Executive Board continue the interview process for this year’s state elections. All candidates were required to fill out our questionnaire and come to our office for an interview to discuss their positions on issues affecting fire Fighters in Connecticut  Candidates 5th Congressional Dist.

Pride and Ownership 06/07/18 - IAFF Local 3472 The Rochester Hills Professional Firefighters Union Local 3472 is proud to host Chief Rick Lasky "Pride and Ownership: Ignite your love for the job" seminar on June 29, 2018. The seminar will be held at Ascention Crittenton Hospital 1101 W. University Dr. Rochester Hills, MI 48307 in the Conference Room. The seminar will cost $50.00 which will include food and beverages. If you have any questions, please see the attached flyer.

Membership Meeting 06/07/18 - IAFF Local F-102 All Hands,    A Membership meeting has been scheduled for 21 June 2018 at Crash Station 62 and will commence at 1730 Hours. A running agenda shall be created upon the Union website calendar for all to review. Please be advised that due to cancellation of RingCentral platform only members in personal attendance will have a vote.

Lance Sanetra Retirement Party 06/06/18 - IAFF Local 21

June 2018 Primary Election Results 06/06/18 - IAFF Local 1014

Ride for Heroes 06/06/18 - Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire https://www.brattlebororetreat.

St Paul Local 21 FILL THE BOOT GOLF CLASSIC 06/06/18 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters .WHEN Monday, July 9th 2018 TIME 11:00a | Shotgun Start 4:00p - 5:00 | Social - Raffle - Awards 5:00p | Dinner WHERE Highland National Golf Course 1403 Montreal Avenue Saint Paul, Minnesota 55116 FOUR PERSON SCRAMBLE EVENT REGISTRATION - $100 PER PERSON or $360 PER TEAM 18 holes, breakfast, buffet dinner, riding golf cart, curbside bag service, driving range, door prizes, contests, raffle and other special events DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS Tuesday, June 26th, 2018 MAIL REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT TO: Saint Paul Firefighters L21 - MDA Attention: Golf Tournament 974 West 7th Street Saint Paul, MN 55102 For questions and remarks please call, text or email: Kyle Thornberg kylethornberg@gmail.com 612.598.7010 9:00a -10:30 | Registration - Breakfast

Brooklyn Park Firefighters, IAFF Local #5031 Annual Charity Golf Tournament 06/06/18 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters On July 16th, 2018 The Brooklyn Park Firefighters Local #5031 will be hosting our second annual charity golf tournament to benefit Firefighters for Healing (FFFH).  Firefighters for Healing is a nonprofit foundation founded by firemen who have tragically experienced first-hand what burn survivors endure.

MDA Summer Camp 06/06/18 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters I can’t believe its June 1st already. May just came and went in a flash, which means that Summer camp and Fill the Boot season are in full swing! The entire MDA team here in Minnesota is excited to launch into boot drive season and continue making a difference for local families. But first a huge thanks is in order - for continuing to grow this program and increase the impact that our local Firefighters are having. Quick reminder MDA Summer Camp is coming up FAST! We are so excited to have MPFF out at camp for lunch, zip lining and lasting memories ? Firefighter days Tuesday June 12 Tuesday June 19 Address 8046 83rd St NW, Maple Lake, MN 55358

DelVal Cigar Night Benefit 06/06/18 - Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association Please join the DelVal Association as they host a Cigar Night on June 15, 2018 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM at Barnaby's of Ridley 2107 Mac Dade Blvd., Holmes, PA to benefit the PPFFA Fallen Firefighter Memorial Fund.

Capt Alex Gallardo 06/06/18 - IAFF Local 51 Services will be held Thursday, June 14, 2018, at Del Sol Church East located at 11501 Vista Del Sol, El Paso, TX, 79936 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM with a 12:00-noon service. His Celebration of Life will take place on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at 4:00 PM at the Fire Fighter Hall (3112 Forney Ln. El Paso, Texas 79935).

Spring Gulch Brush Fire 06/05/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164 June 5th at 19:04 Local 2164 members were dispatched to assist Local 2086 members with a brush fire.  Crews made fast work of the incident but this serves a good reminder that vegetation remains extremely dry. https://www.southmetro.

Contour 39 HazMat 06/05/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164 June 4, 2018 – At 8:17 p.m., Crews were dispatched to a fire alarm activation in the Contour 39 apartment complex, near Yosemite and Kimmer Dr. As crews investigated, their 4-Gas meter activated alerting crews to increased levels of an unknown chemical. Haz-mat 38 was dispatched and crews evacuated nearby residences as a precaution.

Rob Hanson Retirement 06/05/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164 He’s been focused on the community for 25 years. SMFR and Littleton Fire Rescue came together in celebration of “Handsome Rob” Hanson as he listened to his last tones at Station 37. Rob’s legacy, hard work, and doing what’s best for the community broke boundaries and connected Littleton Fire and South Metro Fire over the last two decades.

Bob Liska Plaque Dedication 06/05/18 - IAFF Local 21

The IAFF's 100 Year History 06/05/18 - IAFF Local 1403 Take a look at the history of The IAFF during the last 100 years.