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    IAFF Center of Excellence Upcoming Webinars
    05/30/23 - UPFFA
    Friday Update 5-26-23
    05/30/23 - IAFF Local 1014
    Friday Update 5-19-23
    05/30/23 - IAFF Local 1014
    Friday Update 5-12-23
    05/30/23 - IAFF Local 1014
    06.28.2023 Volunteers Needed | Local 21 Gillette Carnival
    05/30/23 - IAFF Local 21
    2023 Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut Scholarship Recipients
    05/26/23 - UPFFA
    We are pleased to announce the 2023 Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut Scholarship Recipients: 2023 Michael C. Osiecki Memorial Scholarship Recipient: Cassanda G. Mastroianni South Fire District, Local 3918 2023 George Crowley Memorial Scholarship Recipients: Caitlin D. Dube Southington, Local 2033 Gabrielle V.
    Memorial Day 2023 | Thank You
    05/26/23 - IAFF Local 21
    This Memorial Day, Saint Paul Firefighters IAFF Local 21 honors our military members and those in Public Service who have made the ultimate sacrifice.  Thank you.
    May 25, 2023: West Haven Fire Fighters, Local 1198 Workers’ Compensation Education Seminar
    05/25/23 - UPFFA
    Info on HB 106-Increase in Public Employee Pension Max
    05/24/23 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
    Dear Union Brothers and Sisters, During this year’s 2023 NM Legislative Session, Representatives Eliseo Lee Alcon, Patricia Roybal Caballero, William “Bill” R. Rehm, Harlan Vincent, Luis M. Terrazas and Alan T. Martinez sponsored House Bill 106: Increase in Public Employee Pension Max.
    Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired Firefighter Tom Bilek
    05/23/23 - IAFF Local 21
    Taxpayers Unlimited - June 20, 2023 General Election Endorsements
    05/23/23 - IAFF Local 42
    2023 | Memorial Day Service
    05/23/23 - IAFF Local 21
    Tom Kiurski Retirement Party
    05/22/23 - IAFF Local 1164
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    MDA Summer Camp
    05/20/23 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters
    Happy Friday All! We hope you can join us for MDA Summer Camp, the RSVP date is rapidly approaching, please let me know if your department plans on attending: You asked for it and it’s back….Fire Fighter Day at MDA Summer Camp! I hope you all can join us at camp for some fun activities and more.
    2023 Amendments to the MPFF By-Laws
    05/19/23 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters
    Dear Local Officer: Pursuant to Article X, Section 2 of the MPFF By-Laws By-Law changes must be submitted to the office by the end of business no later than August 6, 2023. ARTICLE X AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS SECTION 1: This Constitution may be amended by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the delegates present at a Convention. SECTION 2: Any proposed By-Law change shall be sent to each Local no less than 30 days prior to the Convention at which the voting will be held. Any Local wishing to submit a change shall send it to the Secretary/Treasurer no less than 45 days prior to said Convention. The Constitution and By-Laws Committee may initiate and submit amendments to the By-Laws upon majority vote of the Committee with a 30-day notice to each Local. SECTION 3: Any alteration and/or amendment to these By-Laws that is proposed in accordance with Article X, Section 2, shall be offered for disposition no later than the Convention’s noon break. The proposed alteration and/or amendment may be discussed and/or amended from the floor, provided said amendment is approved by 2/3 vote of the delegates present before the vote is cast on the question. Fraternally Tom Clark Secretary-Treasure Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters
    2023 Fill the Boot Golf Classic
    05/19/23 - IAFF Local 21
    That time of year is coming up! Snow will soon be gone, so dust off your golf clubs, grab 3 friends, and sign up for IAFF Local 21 Annual Fill The Boot Golf Classic! Spread the word, and join the fun.
    2023 Notice of Nomination for Office
    05/19/23 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters
    Dear Local Officer: Pursuant to Article IV, Section 3 of the MPFF By-Laws ARTICLE IV OFFICERS SECTION 3: In order to be eligible for nomination to an elected position of the MPFF, a Delegate who is a member in good standing of a Local who has maintained membership affiliation over the previous 12 months, must register their intent to seek a specific office no later than 60 days prior to the election and no earlier than 120 days prior to the election. Notice of election must be given and posted 30 days prior to the close of the registration of intent. Registration shall be considered complete by sending a signed letter of intent to the Secretary/Treasurer by US mail or other parcel service in which a time and date stamp of parcel is available or by electronic filing in which a signed copied letter is attached to the communication within the specified time period. The Secretary/Treasurer shall reply to the communication by mail, parcel, or electronic receipt. A candidate may include a fact sheet or resume for the Secretary/Treasurer to obtain information to include in a mailing to all Locals identifying the candidates. In the event no letters of intent are received within the specified time period, the MPFF Executive Board shall have the authority to determine an election procedure for those specific positions. Nomination dates are as follows; No earlier than 120 days from election (May 22, 2023) and no later than 60 days before the election (July 21, 2023) Nominations for the following MPFF offices are being accepted: Central District At-Large/Trustee 1-Year term Interim Central District Vice president 1-Year term Interim Southern District Vice President: 3 -Year term Southern District At-Large/Trustee: 3 -year term
    2023 MALTS and Convention Save the date
    05/19/23 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters
    SAVE THE DATE September 20-21, 2023 Good afternoon MPFF Members, We are excited to announce we will be having our combination MALTS & Convention again this year. Our host this year is Austin Local 598. MALTS and the Convention will be held at the Austin Holiday Inn and Convention Center. MALTS will be held on Wednesday September 20, 2023.
    FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT FF MCVOY'S BROTHER IN LAW
    05/18/23 - Cambridge Fire Fighters
    Brothers and Sisters, The fundraiser below is to support FF McVoy's brother-in-law, who was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. He has been a Malden Firefighter for 20 years. He's married with 3 kids (1 is a freshman in high school, 1 is graduating high school and going to college, and 1 is currently in trade school). Your support would be greatly appreciated.
    Kehoe for Governor Kickoff Event
    05/18/23 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
    MSCFF members from throughout the state were proud to attend the kickoff event for Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe’s 2024 run for Governor of Missouri.
    May 24, 2023 | MN Twins versus SF Giants
    05/18/23 - IAFF Local 21
    Birthday
    05/17/23 - IAFF Local 1164
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    IAFF/BCFD TA'd CBA Article 37-Information
    05/15/23 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
    The IAFF Local 244 County Chapter Negotiating team has reached a tentative agreement with Bernalillo County for Article 37: Compensation of the CBA as of today, May 14th, 2023. We strongly encourage all members to attend one of the upcoming scheduled in-person informational meetings for additional information.
    05.14.2023 | Happy Mother's Day
    05/13/23 - IAFF Local 21
    Your Saint Paul Firefighters would like to take a moment to recognize and honor all Mothers on this important day, and an extra special thank you to those Mothers that are part of our fire service family. Shout out to Moms that are firefighters, Mothers of firefighters and Moms that are at home when the firefighters are answering the calls for service.  Thank you.
    05.25.2023 | Saint Paul Saints Military Night
    05/13/23 - IAFF Local 21
    Bennett FF L5090 Clay Shoot
    05/12/23 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters
    The Bennett Firefighters Local 5090 Annual Clay shoot supporting the Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Foundation is scheduled for September 23rd from 0800-1300. This year we have added an IAFF Local price with promo code "iafflocal". We will also have a top local team prize. Attached is the flyer with further information and here is the registration link.
    Donald (Pinky) Folsom
    05/12/23 - IAFF Local 1164
    It is with great sadness that we share the loss of the Livonia Fire Department's second member, retired Battalion Chief, Donald "Pinky" Folsom.  BC Folsom passed away Thursday May 11th at the age of 100 with his family by his side.  Please keep Pinky and the Folsom family in your prayers during this time of sorrow.  Rest in peace.  You will be missed.
    SAVE THE DATE 6/11/23: FIREFIGHTER'S MEMORIAL SUNDAY
    05/11/23 - Cambridge Fire Fighters
    All members, Firefighter’s Memorial Sunday is June 11th at the Cambridge Cemetery: Formation 0900 Procession 0915 Ceremony 0930 Gathering to follow at Conley's Pub & Grille (164 Belmont St, Watertown). On duty companies and apparatus that will be involved in the ceremony will be announced in a future official announcement.
    05.08.2023 | Saint Paul Fire Department Promotional Exam Announcement
    05/10/23 - IAFF Local 21
    05.08.2023 | Saint Paul Fire Department Fire Captain Promotional Exam announcement  Click HERE for full description and detailed information.
    Local 794 Position Statement for Fire Chief
    05/10/23 - Newport News Firefighter's Association
    Letter of Thanks and Support
    Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired Fire Captain Jim Hafner
    05/10/23 - IAFF Local 21
    Vote results for constitution change
    05/10/23 - IAFF Local F282
    The results for the mail in vote to change the wording in the constitution are 19 yes votes, 2 no votes and 15 returns invalidated. Thank you for voting and supporting the change.
    August 28th - 29th Annual DFFA Burn Fund Golf Outing
    05/09/23 - Detroit Fire Fighters Association
    2024 48/48 4-8 Seven Group Calendars
    05/08/23 - International Association of Firefighters
    2024 group calendars are available in the Member Resources section.
    Friday Update 5-5-23
    05/08/23 - IAFF Local 1014
    Friday Update 4-28-23
    05/08/23 - IAFF Local 1014
    7.10.2023 | Stop Drop and Reel
    05/06/23 - IAFF Local 21
    Lebanon Local 1952
    05/05/23 - PPFFA
    Lebanon Local 1952's CBA for  2022-2025 has been added to the contract area of the website.
    New CBA's posted for L4791 Wyomissing and L840 Luzern County
    05/05/23 - PPFFA
    New CBA's for Wyomising L4791 and Luzern County L840 departments Edwardsville, Larksville, and Kingston have been added to the contract area of the website.
    Local 21 Charitable Gaming Information
    05/05/23 - IAFF Local 21
    Brothers and Sisters. Local 21 Charitable Gaming Organization needs your help. Please read the link provided and contact your legislator to express opposition to the change. Local 21 membership will be heavily impacted if these changes go into effect.
    2023 Memphis Charity Golf Tournament
    05/05/23 - Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association
    We’re pleased to announce the 2023 MFFA Foundation Golf Tournament will be held Monday, September 25, 2023, at Mirimichi.  100% of the proceeds from this golf tournament benefit the Firefighters Burn Center at Regional One Health here in Memphis.
    05.09.2023 | Conway Community Center Volunteers Needed
    05/05/23 - IAFF Local 21
    Brothers and Sisters Briney Baker is looking for volunteers to assist at the Conway Community Center with an Athletics Event. To sign up click HERE and for more info click on the picture. Thank you.
    Hays Local 2119 event
    05/04/23 - Kansas State Council of Fire Fighters
    Contact Trustee Brandon Woods for more information.
    May 2023 | Election Results
    05/04/23 - IAFF Local 21
    Please keep the Bidon family in your thoughts and prayers!
    05/04/23 - IAFF Local 21
    Please keep the family of Inver Grove Heights Officer Ben Bidon in our thoughts and prayers. The Bidon family and SPFD Capt. Luke Ritchie’s family are very close and grieving at this time. Click HERE if you would like to support the Bidon Family.
    PFFM LOTTERY
    05/01/23 - Cambridge Fire Fighters
    May 16th 2023 | Local 21 Motorcycle Ride
    04/27/23 - IAFF Local 21
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