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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
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Cinco De Mayo Parade
04/30/25 - IAFF Local 21
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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
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2025 St.Florian Fund Winners
04/29/25 - IAFF Local 42
The St. Florian Scholarship Fund Committee met this year to determine the number of scholarships that we would be able to award based upon the performance of our investments. It was determined that we would be able to provide nine (9) St. Florian Scholarships in the amount of $1000.00 and a special scholarship in the name of KCFD Battalion Chief John Tvedten in the amount of $2000.00. |
Tennessee Professional Firefighters Association Legislative Update
04/25/25 - IAFF local 140
?Sisters and Brothers,
The following is a legislative update from TPFFA President Matthew Tomek:
Cancer Presumption – The House of Representatives and the Senate have both unanimously approved the bill adding prostate cancer, breast cancer, and pancreatic cancer to the existing Barry Brady Act which will make these cancers presumed to be a job-related illness if diagnosed. |
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. |
IAFF Local 21 Candidate Screening – Ward 4 City Council
04/21/25 - 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. |
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Local 21 Cinco de Mayo T-Shirts
04/14/25 - IAFF Local 21
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Union Meeting - Saturday 12th April 2025
04/11/25 - IAFF Local S-6
Local S-6 Membership,
Please note there is a union meeting tomorrow, Saturday 12th April 2025, training room at Fire Station One @ 0745 sharp. C-Shift will be going off duty and A-Shift will be coming on duty. It's YOUR union... be involved!!!
Next month's union meeting... Saturday 10th May 2025. A-Shift will be going off duty and C-Shift will be coming on duty. |
04.22.25 | GRAND OPENING OF STATION 7
04/10/25 - IAFF Local 21
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Board Trustee Election Notice
04/10/25 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund
April 1, 2025
RE: Board Trustee Election Notice
To All Participants of the Employee Benefits Fund,
The Board of Trustees for the Palm Beach County Firefighters’ Employee Benefits Fund has established terms of office for Trustees. Each Trustee position will be up for election or re-election every five (5) years, with one (1) position open for election this year (2025). |
current infomation
04/08/25 - AFSCME Local 875
Contract for 2024 to 2028 is now available on line now. |
Blood Drive Request for Brother Ronald Brady Baker Local 3797
04/07/25 - PFFA
Firefighter Family,
District Chief Ronald Brady of Baker Fire Dept. has recently been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). This is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow where there’s an abnormal increase in immature white blood cells (myeloblasts). |
SPFD Golf 2025
04/05/25 - IAFF Local 21
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SUPPORT PUBLIC SAFETY VOTE YES ON BALLOT QUESTION A
04/03/25 - Mountain View Professional Fire Fighters
SUPPORT PUBLIC SAFETY VOTE YES ON Ballot Question A |
Thank you for supporting!!!!!
04/02/25 - Vernon Professional Fire Fighters Association
What a day! We’re very excited to announce that the first annual Guns vs Hoses charity hockey game raised over $9300. Sincerest thank you to everyone that came out to enjoy and support the event, from the great turn out at the barbecue to the near 500 people at the game itself. |
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CALL TO ACTION Local 21 brothers and sisters
03/31/25 - IAFF Local 21
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Local 21 Fill the Boot Golf Classic
03/31/25 - IAFF Local 21
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CFD HOODIES FOR SALE
03/30/25 - Cambridge Fire Fighters
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2025 MSCFF Biennial Convention
03/28/25 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
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Friday Update 3-28-25
03/28/25 - IAFF Local 1014
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Friday Update 3-21-25
03/28/25 - IAFF Local 1014
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Friday Update 3-14-25
03/28/25 - IAFF Local 1014
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Join the MoCo Pipes and Drums!
03/26/25 - IAFF Local 1664
The Montgomery County Firefighter Pipes and Drums are looking for new members!
Everyone is welcome to join!
Please check out the file attachment for more information and how to contact the group to get started. |
Fire Safety House
03/26/25 - IAFF Local 1164
Livonia Fire & Rescue is thrilled to announce our brand new inflatable Fire House! Your Livonia Firefighters will be on hand to guide you on a safety tour through each room which features a built-in smoke feature as well as easy to read fire safety tips. |
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City Chapter Special Meeting Regarding Minimum Staffing Resolution R-25-12
03/24/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
A City Chapter Special Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 10:00am in accordance with Article V, Section 6 of the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & By-Laws. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss the Minimum Staffing Resolution (R-25-122). |
City Chapter Special Meeting Regarding Minimum Staffing Resolution R-25-12
03/24/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
A City Chapter Special Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 10:00am in accordance with Article V, Section 6 of the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & By-Laws. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss the Minimum Staffing Resolution (R-25-122). |
Support the candidates that support our community and will make public safety a top priority!
03/22/25 - Mountain View Professional Fire Fighters
Support the candidates who support our community and will make public safety a top priority!
Mike Mrla
Tiffany Heisler
Endorsed by Mountain View Professional Firefighters
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Taxpayers April 8, 2025 Ballot
03/21/25 - IAFF Local 42
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Klamm Park Invitational
03/18/25 - Kansas State Council of Fire Fighters
Local 64 Firefighters Community Services Foundation will be hosting the first annual Klamm Park Pickleball Invitational.
Join us on April 12, 2025, for a double elimination Pickleball tournament. First, Second and Third place will receive a prize along with bragging rights.
Scan the QR code below to register your team. REGSITRATION ENDS March 20, 2025. |
2025 St. Florian Scholarship Application Dates
03/18/25 - IAFF Local 42
2025 St. |
Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired FEO Terry Grufman
03/14/25 - IAFF Local 21
UPDATED INFORMATION. |
Public Safety Peer Conference Augusta
03/13/25 - PFFMaine
SAVE THE DATE! APRIL 8th & 9th, 2025
Keynote Speakers PUBLIC SAFETY, PEER SUPPORT & WELLNESS CONFERENCE
Augusta, Maine |
DOL Update on PD FMLA
03/13/25 - PFFMaine
Dear interested parties,
The Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program has added an employee resources tab to provide additional information regarding the PFML program including a estimated premium and benefit chart based on earnings. The new tab can be found on the Department’s webpage on paid family and medical leave.
Thank you. |
5.3.2025 | FFU Second Annual Gala
03/13/25 - IAFF Local 21
Please Join Firefighters United and help celebrate our 2nd annual gala on May 3rd, 2025. Tickets can be purchased below. Room block for those wanting to stay can be purchased at the Hilton link and rates end April 9th.
Contact Captain Baker @ 651-239-8400 with any questions. Hope to see you there.
https://www.eventbrite. |
2025 Scholarship Packet
03/12/25 - IAFF Local 31
Brothers and Sisters,
Attached to this email you will find the 2025 Tacoma Firefighters Scholarship information. I am happy to announce that through action of the membership, we will again be awarding two $2,500.00 scholarships and two $1,000.00 scholarships. Applications are due by Friday, May 16. Please contact the Local 31 Union Office with any questions. |
Vernon Firefighters Charitable Society Cup
03/12/25 - Vernon Professional Fire Fighters Association
On March 9th, the first annual "Vernon Firefighters Charitable Society Cup" was awarded to the top U13 rec team in Vernon. It just so happened to be Training Officer Crawford's (coach) team, which his son Tyson is the captain of, who won it. Congratulations to the team and a big thank you to the Charitable Society for sponsoring this amazing community initiative. |
Canon City Professional Fire Firefighters Association Golf Tournament
03/12/25 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters
Canon City Professional Fire Fighters L1002 have posted their Charity Golf Tournament dates. The money raised will be donated to the CPFF Foundation. |
Grandview LODD: Curtis W. Parker
03/11/25 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
Curtis “Curt” W. Parker, age 56, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, passed away at home on Friday, February 28, 2025.
In September 2022, Curt was diagnosed with cancer as a result of repeated exposures to carcinogens throughout the course of his firefighting career.
Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Abundant Life, 304 SW Persels Rd. |
Measles Cases on the Rise – Protect Yourself and Your Family
03/11/25 - PBC Firefighters Health Clinic, LLC.
There has been an increase in measles cases across the U.S., including Florida, with 223 reported cases nationwide so far this year. Measles is one of the most contagious viruses and can spread rapidly, particularly among those who are not vaccinated. |
Meeting with Senator Moran
03/11/25 - Kansas State Council of Fire Fighters
President Jackson and President Emeritus Wing met with Senator Moran. They updated him on the Social Security Fairness Act. Thank you Senator Moran for your support of the Firefighters across Kansas. |
2025 SFPFF Conference Announcement
03/10/25 - Southern Federation of Professional Fire Fighters
February 25, 2025
Sisters and Brothers,
Save the date and save some dollars!
It is with excitement that we announce the scheduling of the 2025 Southern Federation of Professional Fire Fighters Conference in Gulf Shores, Alabama on May 11th-12th. This Conference will be held in conjunction with the 12 & 14 District’s Educational Conference which begins on May 13th. |
Grandview LODD: Curtis W. Parker
03/10/25 - IAFF Local 42
Curtis “Curt” W. Parker, age 56, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, passed away at home on Friday, February 28, 2025.
In September 2022, Curt was diagnosed with cancer as a result of repeated exposures to carcinogens throughout the course of his firefighting career.
Services will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Abundant Life 304 SW Persels Rd. |
Support Captain Matt Bernelis's Recovery
03/09/25 - IAFF Local 1164
Please consider donating to one of your own Livonia Firefighters. Matt is fighting his second cancer diagnosis. He still has a long recovery ahead of him and anything helps. Thank you for your kindness in helping him and his family.
https://www.theyardfoundation. |
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