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Welcome Who We are The Arlington Professional Fire Fighters association represents the Fire Fighters employed by the Arlington Fire Department, Arlington, Texas.
Our organization is a registered non-profit labor association with 100% voluntary membership. No employees are required to join the APFF. We work to keep our community safe through appropriate staffing, high quality recruiting, top level training and positive employee retention.
We’re committed to public safety, being good stewards of public resources and giving back to the community we serve.
If you have any questions about what we do or who we are, please contact us.
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35th IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial
09/18/21 - PFFMaine
Registration for the 35th IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial, scheduled for September 18, 2021, is now open.Pro Act
07/25/21 - PFFMaine
Sisters and Brothers of the PFFMaine, Please join us along side the Maine AFL-CIO and other Labor Unions at the weeks PRO Act Rally at the Federal Building, 202 Harlow Street, in Bangor on Thursday, July 29, at 10:00AM. We are looking to get as many members as possible to attend this important Rally.Birth Announcement
07/24/21 - International Association of Firefighters
IAFF Local F-147 would like to congratulate FF/EMT Palumbo on the birth of his son Nicholas Walter Palumbo Born 7/23/21 @ 0948. A healthy 19.Friday Update 7-23-21
07/23/21 - IAFF Local 1014
Friday Update 7-16-21
07/23/21 - IAFF Local 1014
Friday Update 7-9-21
07/23/21 - IAFF Local 1014
TONER FOR CITY COUNCIL CAMPAIGN
07/23/21 - Cambridge Fire Fighters
TA'd CBA Letter & Detailed Info from VP Breeswine
07/23/21 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
Dear Brothers & Sisters, Attached you will find a letter along with very detailed information regarding the changes in the TA'd Collective Bargaining Agreement from Vice-President Breeswine. Please see attached. Thank you.Service information for Brother Mahan
07/22/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Funeral services for Technician Patrick John Mahan will be held on Friday, July 23, 2021 at 11:00 AM, at Denver First Church, 3800 E. Hampden Ave., Englewood, CO.
Members wishing to attend the service should do so in a Class A uniform. Shrouding of badges will be allowed this day in honor of our fallen brother.Second District Leadership Summit and Symposium
07/22/21 - Kansas State Council of Fire Fighters
Members of the Kansas State Council of Firefighters, District Vice President Woolbright has asked us to share the following information. Fraternally Tim Carr Communications Director KSCFF IAFF 2nd District Officers I hope you and your local membership is doing well. As you know, we remain in an unpredictable time due to the pandemic.Denver Firefighters Annual Summer Picnic
07/21/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
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The Denver Firefighters Local 858 Annual Summer Picnic will be at Chatfield State Park Group Camping Sites, August 5th through August 8th. There are two types of sites available, electric and non-electric. Electric sites (20/30/50 amp service) will be $40 per night, and non-electric will be $20 per night.Denver Firefighters Retirement Celebration and Appreciation Dinner
07/21/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Dear Retiree,
The Denver Firefighter's Protective Association and Local 858 would like to invite you and a guest to be our guests at the 2021 Denver Firefighters Retirement Celebration and Appreciation Dinner (traditional firehouse Sunday night spaghetti dinner) to be held Sunday, August 22, 2021, 4:30 p.m.Save The Date: October 2, 2021
07/20/21 - IAFF Local 42
August Union Meetings Notice
07/20/21 - IAFF Local 42
2021 Guns N Hoses Event
07/20/21 - IAFF Local 42
2021 Guns N Hoses Charity Boxing Event This years event will be held on August 7, 2021 at Municipal Auditorium at 6:30 PM. Please mark your calendar and an Event Flier is forthcoming. You can purchase tickets NOW ONLINE.September 8-12, 2021: IAFF-MG International Motorcycle Rally
07/19/21 - UPFFA
Monday Morning Headlines
07/19/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Monday Morning Headlines
Executive Board Meeting - July 22nd at 8:30 am
Patrick Mahan - Funeral July 23rd at 11:00
Local 858 Camping Trip August 5th - 8th
Charitable Foundation Fishing Derby August 19th
September Save the Dates
Hialeah Dr. Structure Fire
07/18/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
Just before 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday July 14, 2021, residents of a home in the 16500 block of E. Hialeah Dr. heard a smoke alarm sounding in the basement, grabbed a fire extinguisher and investigated what was happening. They encountered a light haze of smoke throughout the basement and discovered one room completely filled with smoke.Captain Dick Chesnick Last Shift Ceremony
07/18/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
On Tuesday afternoon, July 17th, Local members, family and friends gathered to celebrate the retirement of Captain Dick Chesnick after 34 years serving the South Metro community. The Honor Guard presented Captain Chesnick with a flag and the Pipes and Drums band performed. Congratulations and enjoy your retirement!
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07/18/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
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July 12, 2021, just before 1 p.m., Local members were dispatched to a vehicle into a building near Arapahoe and Peoria Road in Centennial, CO. Members found the vehicle to have heavy impingement into the Stinker Gas Station. Initially, no one reported injuries, but one person was later transported for non-life-threatening injuries.September 20, 2021: IAFF Partnership Education Program
07/15/21 - UPFFA
Ever wish you had an opportunity to speak to other local leaders and find out their best practices for union administration, legal issues or just the day-to-day running of their local? The Connecticut PEP event not only brings quality and diverse IAFF education to your state, but it also gives you the opportunity to network with other leaders.City Chapter TA'd CBA
07/15/21 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
The IAFF Local 244 City Chapter Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) has been tentatively agreed upon (TA'd). The ratification vote will take place on Monday, July 26, 2021, from 7:00am -7:00pm in accordance with Article II, Section 2 and Article XI, Sections 2, 3 & 6 of the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & By-Laws.Charitable Foundation Fund for the Baker and Mahan Families
07/14/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
The Denver Fire Fighters Charitable Foundation has created a fund at the Denver Fire Department Federal Credit Union for the Baker and Mahan families.
Donations can be made to the Denver Firefighters Charitable Foundation in the names of Brian Baker or Patrick Mahan. Brian Baker - Shift Trade Donations
07/14/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Brian is going to have a long road to recovery and is going to need some help. Members of Station 1 have started a Sign-Up Genius for members to sign up to work for Brian. When you sign up, please enter your trade in Telestaff as quickly as possible, so it doesn't get missed. We entered a quick link to Telestaff on the receipt page of Sign Up Genius to make it easy to enter your trade. If you have an issue with your sign-up, please call JD Chism (303) 550-5814.A Tail of Two Brush Rigs
07/13/21 - IAFF Local 4349
While driving by the Cielo fire station in Rancho Santa Fe, one might wonder if the station’s newest Brush Engine is having an identity crisis. Actually, the Ranch has had two recent acquisitions of brush engines. While both of them have very similar functions, one was purchased by RSF Fire (the red one) and the other by the State of California (the lime-green one).Honor Watch for Patrick Mahan - 2 Additional Days Added
07/13/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Brother and Sisters,
Honor Watch is a longstanding and solemn tradition for deaths in the fire service. At least two other firefighters will remain with the fallen firefighter's body around the clock on "honor watch" in the days leading up to the funeral. Firefighters are always together, and we never leave anyone behind. Honor Watch is taking care of one of our own.Beth Sweeney Retirement Luncheon
07/12/21 - International Association of Firefighters
Local F-147 will be hosting a retirement luncheon to celebrate Firefighter Beth Sweeney's 23 years of Government service on Sunday, August 22nd, from 1300 to 1600 at the Waterfront Fire Station (94-2). All food and drinks will be provided by Local F-147.
All family, friends and current and former coworkers of Beth's are welcome to attend.Reading Local 1803 2021-2022-CBA
07/12/21 - PPFFA
The 2021-2022 CBA for Local 1803 Reading has been added to the contract section in the member's area of the website.2021 SFPFF Conference
07/09/21 - Southern Federation of Professional Fire Fighters
June 1, 2021 All Southern Federation of Professional Fire Fighters State & Local Affiliate Officers: In accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws of the Southern Federation of Professional Firefighters, I am sending notice in regard to your annual membership in the organization and the 2021 SFPFF Conference.Promotional Testing
07/09/21 - IAFF Local 3991
We have been dealing with issues concerning the promotional exams that were posted and discrepancies on the verbiage of our contract. This obviously has brought controversy amongst the entire membership to which we are attempting to resolve. It should be noted that the board's intent was to never exclude any one of us from the promotional process.IAFF Vehicle and Motorcycle License Plates
07/08/21 - PPFFA
The PPFFA was just made aware from PennDot that there was a price increase and new forms to be used when submitting for the firefighter plates. The previous form has been removed from the website and we are in the process of gathering information on what will happen to any license plate requests currently in process. We will update as we have more information but expect some delays.Fillmore Way Multi Family Structure Fire
07/06/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
At 2:57 p.m. on Sunday, July 4, 2021, South Metro Dispatch received multiple 911 calls reporting a townhouse fire at 8192 S. Fillmore Way in Centennial. Responding crew observed a smoke plume from a distance and upon arrival they countered a large volume of fire consuming the back of the building.West Hoover Pl. Car vs. Building
07/06/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
At 7:51 a.m. on Sunday, July 4, 2021, Local members responded to a vehicle accident involving a structure in the 5600 block of W. Hoover Pl. in Jefferson County. When members from Engine and Medic 13 arrived, they found a SUV that crashed through a fence and struck a small building at the Dutch Creek Pool. Paramedics treated an adult driver and passenger who were both transported to the hospital.Local 1826 T-Shirts
07/06/21 - IAFF 1826
Local 1826 T-shirts are now available online https://local1826.wearthefund.com/local_1826July 7, 15, 29, 2021: IAFF Center of Excellence Upcoming online Educational Series
07/05/21 - UPFFA
Monday Morning Headlines
07/05/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Good Monday Morning,
I hope everyone had a safe Independence Day.NYSPFFA 81st Convention
07/03/21 - IAFF Local 274
Executive Board members Carrier,Heffernan, Barbella and Fischetti attended the 81st NYSPFFA Convention in Rochester on June 28,29 and 30th.Many topics were discussed including Elections,Redistricting,State Comptroller Dinapolis report,Section 71 of the NYS Civil Service Law, Legislation, Hypertension in the fire service and medical marijuana.Centennial Airport Training
07/03/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
On the evening of Tuesday, June 29th, Local members and Centennial Airport conducted a training exercise that tested our policies, procedures, strategies, and tactics. At 6 p.m. a simulated inbound airplane declared an emergency and responders were dispatched by the air traffic control tower.Friday Update 7-2-21
07/02/21 - IAFF Local 1014
Gas leak reported on Wilbraham Road in Springfield
07/01/21 - IAFF Local 648
Gas leak reported on Wilbraham Road in Springfield HAMPDEN COUNTY by: WWLP Digital First Posted: Jun 30, 2021 / 11:16 AM EDT / Updated: Jun 30, 2021 / 02:07 PM EDT SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Crews are working on Wilbraham Road in Springfield for a reported gas leak Wednesday morning.Five people forced out by Springfield apartment building fire
07/01/21 - IAFF Local 648
Five people forced out by Springfield apartment building fire HAMPDEN COUNTY by: Tony Fay Posted: Jul 1, 2021 / 06:21 AM EDT / Updated: Jul 1, 2021 / 06:27 AM EDT SPRINGFIELD, Mass.Meal Train
06/29/21 - IAFF Local 2032
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06/29/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086
On Saturday June 26, 2021, Local members honored the memory of our fallen firefighters and their families. The SMFR Honor Guard placed flowers at the memorial while Pipes and Drums Performed. The event also included a bell ceremony, comments from Fire Chief Bob Baker and Chaplain Paul Russell.Business Agent Position
06/28/21 - IAFF Local 42
POSTPONED until 2022 | L21 x MDA Golf Tournament
06/28/21 - IAFF Local 21
Save the date! Monday, August 16th, 2021! The Fill the Boot Golf Classic returns. Gather your friends and come join IAFF Local 21 and the MDA in raising funds for Muscular Dystrophy research and programs. More information and event registration will be available soon. Questions and inquiries may be directed to the Local 21 MDA Coordinator, Sam Severtsgaard, Engine Co.Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of our Friend, Gary Tschida
06/28/21 - IAFF Local 21
Local 21 and the Saint Paul Fire Department regret to announce the passing of our longtime friend and superfan of the Fire Department, Gary “Chico” Tschida. Gary passed away at the age of 70. Gary often visited Fire Station 04, Fire Station 08, Fire Station 17 and would stop by on his bicycle to visit with us over the years.Fire Station 07 Apparel
06/28/21 - IAFF Local 21
New logo design and apparel from SPFD Fire Station 07! Unlike previous station apparel orders, there will not be an online store for this. Corporate Mark will be able to print the Fire Station 07 x Hamm's Sasha Bear logo on any apparel item purchased in their store. This is limited edition.
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