IAFF Local Newswire

Current news directly from IAFF locals, councils, and state/province associations in the US and Canada. City Council Swearing-in Ceremony 12/20/24 - Stockton Firefighters This council (majority) supported us during our Measure. This council is a huge advocate for us going forward… A public display of support from our local is important. City Council Swearing-in Ceremony 12/20/24 - Stockton Firefighters This council (majority) supported us during our Measure. This council is a huge advocate for us going forward… A public display of support from our local is important. Membership update 12/19/24 - IAFF Local 3 @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px . 2024 Salvation Army Bell Ringing Season Is Here 12/16/24 - IAFF Local 21 Salvation Army bell ringing begins on November 12th and goes through December 2024. New 2025 UMR ID Cards 12/13/24 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund Dear Members, . We’re excited to announce that UMR has mailed out new 2025 Medical/Pharmacy ID cards to all plan members. These updated cards will be effective starting January 1, 2025, and feature important new copay information. . Here’s what you need to know: . New Color: The 2025 cards are light blue for easy identification. 2024 Officer Election Results 12/11/24 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Distinguished Local 244 membership, We would like to congratulate the newly elected IAFF Local 244 Executive Board Members. These brothers will serve the membership by progressing our departments and our Local forward. There are many ways to serve, and we applaud these for sacrificing their time and energy in hopes of improving the fire service in their own unique way. 12.17.24 | IAFF Local 21 Honor Guard Info Meeting 12/10/24 - IAFF Local 21 New Firefighters 12/07/24 - IAFF Local 1164 Congratulations to Firefighters Pike and Hanrahan who completed the Schoolcraft Fire Academy and will begin shift work next week. Joined by members of the Honor Guard along with Chief Jennison, Deputy Chief Clay and Training Officer McKee. Welcome to Livonia. Donation to VJH Foundation 12/05/24 - Vernon Professional Fire Fighters Association We were very excited today to stop by and support the @vjhfoundation and their efforts to expand the ultrasound department at VJH. This expansion is crucial to providing the best care possible for our community for years to come. Thank you to those who continue to support our Charitable Society and make it possible for us to lend a small helping hand to the people of Vernon. Jackson County Property Tax Application Assistance 12/05/24 - IAFF Local 42 IAFF Local 21 Elections Results | December 2024 12/04/24 - IAFF Local 21 Benefits Fund Town Hall Scheduled 12/03/24 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund MFFA Elections are now open 12/02/24 - Moffett Field Firefighters Association Elections for MFFA President opened on November 25th and are open for 30 days. Your ballots are due by 5pm December 25th, Christmas Day.  Please take part in this election process and make your voice heard. 12.11.24 | Operation Warm Coat Distribution 12/01/24 - IAFF Local 21 ENDICOTT PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS I.A.F.F. LOCAL 1280 GIVE CANCER THE BOOT ON BLACK FRIDAY 12/01/24 - Lets Fire Cancer Once again this year members of the Endicott Professional Fire Fighters I.A.F.F. Local 1280 repurposed their boots on "BLACK FRIDAY" (November 29, 2024) and collected donations for The Retired Professional Fire Fighters Cancer Fund. Thousands of dollars were collected for CANCER RESEARCH. CALL TO ACTION Local 21 brothers and sisters 11/30/24 - IAFF Local 21 RETIREMENT PARTY 11/29/24 - International Association of Firefighters Come out on Sunday December 15th 1-4pm at the waterfront firehouse Station 22 (94-2) to celebrate Captains Stoppiello 35 years of service and FF/EMT Godley 30 years of service. Food and beverage provided by Local F-147. 12.07.2024 | Mauer Chevrolet Bike Building Event 11/28/24 - IAFF Local 21 Social Security Fairness Act 11/26/24 - UPFFA Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired Fire Captain Paul Abbott 11/24/24 - IAFF Local 21 Friday Update 11-22-24 11/23/24 - IAFF Local 1014 Friday Update 11-15-24 11/23/24 - IAFF Local 1014 Friday Update 11-8-24 11/23/24 - IAFF Local 1014 2024 Active Lawsuit 11/23/24 - IAFF local 2359 2024 Active Lawsuit Here’s what I gathered of the lawsuit from the PFFO Board meeting 11/20/24. - makes no difference if you opt in or out. OSFA does have a template out if you want to use it to opt out. Colon and Kidney Legislation 11/22/24 - OPFFA Today we are thrilled to celebrate another milestone in firefighter health and safety. We started the year with 4 priorities regarding firefighter cancer coverage, and today the final 2 have been addressed by the government. Toy Drive 11/21/24 - IAFF Local 479 The Tucson Firefighters Association is proud to host our annual Toy Drive, a beloved tradition where we come together to bring joy to children in our community during the holiday season. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, December 7th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 6221 S Palo Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85706. Food Boxes 11/21/24 - IAFF Local 479 Join the Tucson Firefighters Association for their annual "Holiday Food Boxes" event, where volunteers come together to assemble Thanksgiving meal boxes for families in need. This heartfelt tradition helps ensure everyone in the community can enjoy a warm and festive holiday meal. The event will be held at 2430 N Huachuca Dr, Tucson, AZ 85745, starting at 8:00 AM. Bring your energy and kindness to make this Thanksgiving brighter for those who need it most! Click here for event info! November 2024 Update 11/20/24 - IAFF Local 1747 November 2024 Member Update Thank you for taking the time to read the November Member Update. Below are some topics discussed at our last union meeting. For more information, please reach out to any Eboard member. We look forward to seeing you at our next union meeting, December 5th at 6pm, virtually and at station 46.  Please ask your sisters and brothers to read these updates. Retirement Luncheon 11/16/24 - Stockton Firefighters Retirement luncheon and general union meeting will be held at the Rod and Gun Club on 11/21/24 @ 0900. Lunch will be $15 at the door. Please RSVP through Kevin Taylor. (530) 219-5463. The Fight to Repeal WEP and GPO 11/15/24 - Memphis Fire Fighters Association (2024-11-15) This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023. The vote passed the House 327 to 75. This bill repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) and allows retired persons to receive their full Social Security benefits instead of being penalized because they receive a government pension. Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired Firefighter Joe Manthey 11/15/24 - IAFF Local 21 2025 "BATTLE OF THE BRAVEST" 11/14/24 - Lets Fire Cancer The 10th Annual "BATTLE OF THE BRAVEST" Charity Hockey Game will take place on March 23, 2025 at the Riverbend Ice Center in Binghamton, N.Y. The event brings together Fire Fighters from across Broome County, N.Y. for a very exciting and competitive hockey game. The winner CANCER RESEARCH. In nine years this event has raised $90,531. H.R 82 11/11/24 - IAFF Local 274 Summary: H.R.82 — 118th Congress (2023-2024) There is one summary for H.R.82. Bill summaries are authored by CRS. Shown Here: Introduced in House (01/09/2023) Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 This bill repeals provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government. The bill eliminates the government pension offset, which in various instances reduces Social Security benefits for spouses, widows, and widowers who also receive government pensions of their own. The bill also eliminates the windfall elimination provision, which in some instances reduces Social Security benefits for individuals who also receive a pension or disability benefit from an employer that did not withhold Social Security taxes. These changes are effective for benefits payable after December 2023. Brothers and Sisters, This week, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act – a top priority for the IAFF. H.R. 2024 | Veterans Day 11/10/24 - IAFF Local 21 Saint Paul Firefighters IAFF Local 21 would like to recognize and thank all of our Veterans for their service to ensure our safety, security and freedom.  Please take a moment today to reflect on the dedication and sacrifice of all of our Veterans. To our Members, those who await the safe return of a child, spouse, friend, family member, neighbor, colleague, we support you. New Member 11/09/24 - IAFF Local S-6 Local S-6 welcomed Eric Curtis as a new member on Saturday October 12th. Welcome to Local S-6. ELS Class IV Selected 11/08/24 - IAFF 7th District The ELS Class IV has been selected from a great pool of applications.  This was truly difficult as ALL applicants submitted a fantastic packet.  In the end of the day, graduates from previous classes guided the final list. Union Meeting - Saturday 9th November 2024 11/08/24 - IAFF Local S-6 Local S-6 Membership, Please note there is a union meeting tomorrow, Saturday 9th November 2024, training room at Fire Station One @ 0745 sharp. B-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 December 2024. C-Shift will be going off duty and B-Shift will be coming on duty. December 2024 UDS Screening 11/08/24 - IAFF Local 1664 @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px . Manchester Township Local 3503 11/04/24 - PPFFA The 2025-2029 CBA for Manchester Township Local 3503 has been added to the contract area of the website. IAFF announces webinars on future of protective gear 10/29/24 - UPFFA IAFF announces webinars on future of protective gear International Association of Fire Fighters members can participate in two upcoming webinars designed to address the risks and hazards associated with fire fighter protective gear. Award Nominations Information 10/29/24 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Nominations are now being accepted. 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 a letter of nomination to General President Tittmann at: tittmann244@gmail.com on or before December 2, 2024-to have it included for consideration by the Executive Board. 2024 Christmas Party Information 10/29/24 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters IAFF Local 244 Christmas Party 2024 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 20, 2024, at Sandia Resort & Casino with cocktail hour at 6:00pm and dinner at 7:00pm. Click for more info. Skin Cancer Legislation 10/28/24 - OPFFA Today we celebrate a milestone in firefighter health and safety. The passing of new legislation that reduces the required time worked for many skin cancers from 15, down to 10 years. IAFF Peer Support Training 10/23/24 - Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association Tennessee Fire Fighter License Plates 10/23/24 - Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association Brothers & Sisters: We'd like to take a moment to encourage those of you who live in Tennessee to consider purchasing the Tennessee IAFF license plate for your vehicle. Proceeds from this license plate go to the Tennessee Fire Fighters Emergency Relief Fund. Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired Firefighter Tom Phenicie 10/22/24 - IAFF Local 21 MDA Bake Sale Thank You! 10/22/24 - IAFF Local S-6 Membership, Retirees and Friends, I wanted to take a moment to extend my sincere gratitude to all who contributed to the Local S-6 Hot Dog Luncheon and MDA Bake Sale. This event has become the de facto annual AFD/Local S-6 family reunion. However, as much fun as we have, it is an absolute ton of work.

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