Local Scene News Archives

December 2007

New St. Catharines Fire Chief Wants to Work With Union - December 19, 2007 more

Former IAFF Member Is Atlanta’s New Chief - December 17, 2007 more

Effort to Defeat Florida Prop Tax Amendment Revs Up - December 17, 2007 more

Anaheim Ducks Honor California Fire Fighters’ Generosity to MDA - December 17, 2007 more

Ontario Fire Fighters Help Women and Children Victims of Violence - December 17, 2007 more

Massachusetts Supreme Court Allows Shift Schedules in Contract - December 17, 2007 more

$2 Million Grant Awarded to Build Burn Survivor Facility - December 17, 2007 more

PFFU President Named President of Utah AFL-CIO - December 13, 2007 more

Palm Beach County Starts Charging Workers for Health Insurance - December 12, 2007 more

Five Florida IAFF Members Are “Life Savers” - December 12, 2007 more

Council Ratifies Fire Fighter Agreement - December 12, 2007 more

Fire Fighter Has a Gift for Music - December 11, 2007 more

Fire Fighters Put $500,000 to Defeat Prop Tax Changes - December 11, 2007 more

Florida Fire Fighters Mount Challenge to Tax Reform Referendum - December 10, 2007 more

Defenses May Take Hit Due to Budget Ills - December 10, 2007 more

Fire Fighters Aboard the Santa's Express - December 10, 2007 more

Florida Crash Remembered - December 7, 2007 more

Pittsburgh Fire Fighters Recognized for MDA Support - December 6, 2007 more

San Francisco Fire Fighters Give Early Christmas to Local Youth - December 6, 2007 more

Two New Jersey Locals Call for Acting Chief’s Resignation - December 6, 2007 more

Who Pays When Workers Go to Drill? - December 6, 2007 more

Iowa Fire Fighters Find Strength in Numbers - December 5, 2007 more

Dying Georgia Fire Fighter’s Final Wish Granted - December 5, 2007 more

North Dakota President Helps Manage Workers Comp - December 4, 2007 more

Connecticut Fire Fighter’s ‘Great Comeback’ - December 3, 2007 more

November 2007

Tobias Is Sole Honorary Fire Fighter - November 30, 2007 more

City to Pay Fire Fighter Raise; Appeal Fee - November 30, 2007 more

NYC Fire Safety Compromised By FDNY Inspections - November 29, 2007 more

Order to Raise Flags Angers Fire Fighters Honoring Comrade - November 29, 2007 more

Retiring Nebraska Fire captain Shares Last Shift With Sons - November 28, 2007 more

Kentucky Fire Station Lights Up for Kids - November 28, 2007 more

Feinstein Urges San Diego to Improve Fire Department Funding - November 28, 2007 more

Refund Fire Pension Cash, City Urged - November 28, 2007 more

New Mexico Fire Fighters Give Earliest Endorsement in Union's History - November 27, 2007 more

Mehlville Fire Board Courts Crestwood - November 26, 2007 more

Atlantic City Gets a New Mayor - November 26, 2007 more

Union Takes Cautious Approach to New Fire Chief - November 21, 2007 more

City Fire Fighters' Scandal Isn't Over - November 16, 2007 more

Texas Fire Fighters to Battle Heat With New Uniform: Shorts - November 15, 2007 more

Arizona Fire Fighters Win Meet and Confer Rights - November 15, 2007 more

Fire Fighters: City Has Created Hostile Workplace - November 14, 2007 more

Grocery Stop Part of a Mansfield Fire Crew's 24-Hour Routine - November 14, 2007 more

Port, Union Reach Accord - November 14, 2007 more

Followup to Award-Winning Calendar Released - November 13, 2007 more

Fire Fighters Call for Ouster of 'Turncoat' Chief - November 13, 2007 more

Panama Fire Fighters Bring Multi-Warehouse Fire Under Control - November 13, 2007 more

Los Angeles City and County Boxing Teams Host 14th Annual ‘Fight for Life’ - November 8, 2007 more

Fort Worth Wins Collective Bargaining Rights - November 8, 2007 more

Texas Local Wins Collective Bargaining on November Ballot - November 7, 2007 more

Fire Fighter Day Planner to Benefit March of Dimes - November 7, 2007 more

Fire Fighters' Case Goes Before State Supreme Court - November 6, 2007 more

Legislators Disagree on Effectiveness of Fire System - November 5, 2007 more

Signs' Images Fan the Flames for Fire Fighters - November 5, 2007 more

Arbitrator Gives Fire Fighters 2.5 Percent Salary Increase - November 1, 2007 more

City May Impose Limits on OT Pay, Give Comp Time - November 1, 2007 more

St. Paul Taps Fire Chief for the 'Future' - November 1, 2007 more

October 07

Department Vet Appointed Aurora's New Fire Chief - October 30, 2007 more

New Jersey Fire Fighters to Run 26.2 Miles to Help Brother - October 29, 2007 more

New Brunswick Local Helps Honor Fallen Soldier’s Memory - October 26, 2007 more

Fight Over Collective Bargaining to Pick Up - October 25, 2007 more

Fire Fighters: Study Will Call For Station Closings - October 25, 2007 more

Mayoral Potty Mouth Drawing Fire - October 24, 2007 more

In New Orleans, They're Fundraising for Firehouses - October 24, 2007 more

BC Fire Fighter Grateful for Ontario Local’s Support - October 24, 2007 more

Pennsylvania Fire Fighters’ Political Power Rising Fast - October 23, 2007 more

Washington Department Bans Lighting Up - October 23, 2007 more

Minimum Manning Issue Divides Pontiac Residents - October 23, 2007 more

Judge Sides With Fire Fighters - October 23, 2007 more

Council Moves Toward Election on Fire Fighter Contract - October 23, 2007 more

New Orleans Local Scores Important Victory in Pay Battle - October 19, 2007 more

Augusta Fire Fighter Raises $25,000 for Charleston Nine - October 19, 2007 more

Ohio Fire Fighters Help Raise Money for Son of Local Member - October 19, 2007 more

City 'Sat On' Fire Union's Offer to Talk - October 18, 2007 more

Comp Time Plan Seeks to Stem OT Expenses - October 18, 2007 more

Plan to Trim Crews Angers Fire Fighters - October 18, 2007 more

Rhode Island Fire Fighters Host Guns and Hoses Football Tournament- October 18, 2007 more

Fallen Fire Fighter's Daughter Delivers Touching Speech - October 18, 2007 more

Police, Fire Fighters Upset With Campaign Materials - October 18, 2007 more

Retired NY Giant Walks 3,200+ Miles for 9/11 Rescuers - October 17, 2007 more

Fighting For Benefits - October 17, 2007 more

Alabama Fire Fighters Win Fight for Reclassification Pay - October 17, 2007 more

New California Law Affirms Fire Fighters’ Right to Fill the Boot - October 16, 2007 more

Pennsylvania Locals Partner Up for Fire Ops - October 16, 2007 more

Vancouver to Donate Fire Trucks to El Salvador - October 15, 2007 more

Fire Chief Demotes Two in Cheating Case - October 15, 2007 more

Washington Taps Fire Fighters for Code Enforcement Duties - October 15, 2007 more

Kansas Local Holds Successful First Fire Ops - October 15, 2007 more

North Carolina Local Raises $5,000+ for Charleston Brothers - October 12, 2007 more

New IAFF Local Forms in Tennessee - October 12, 2007 more

Canadian Locals Use Facebook to Recruit Fire Fighters - October 12, 2007 more

City Workers Vow Pension Fight - October 12, 2007 more

Washington Fire Fighters Help Rebuild Mississippi - October 11, 2007 more

Alberta Local Holds Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial - October 11, 2007 more

Florida Local Finds Unique Way to Honor Fire Prevention Week - October 10, 2007 more

Fire Fighter Campaigns for Florida State House - October 10, 2007 more

Firehouse Fundraiser Fetches Dollars for Animals and the Arts - October 10, 2007 more

Paid Fire Fighters to Staff Glenbrook Volunteer Station - October 10, 2007 more

Appeals Court Reverses Suspensions for New Orleans Local Members - October 10, 2007 more

Fire Fighters Turn Up Heat - October 10, 2007 more

Fitness Could Pay Off for Fire Fighters - October 9, 2007 more

Orlando Fire Fighters Speak Out Against Accused Cheaters - October 3, 2007 more

Georgia Fire Fighter Passes Halfway Mark for Charleston Nine - October 3, 2007 more

New York Fire Fighter Wins Seventh-Straight Powerlifting Title - October 2, 2007 more

IAFF Fathers Go 3,700 Miles to Help Young Cancer Patients - October 2, 2007 more

Bonaparte Hopes to End Fire Department Rift - October 2, 2007 more

Sierra, NV Local 3895 Dodgeball Tournament - October 6, 2007
Sierra, NV Local 3895 will host an open Dodgeball Tournament on October 6, 2007, to benefit the Sierra Firefighters Benevolent Fund. The tournament is open to the public; however, all fire departments, law enforcement agencies and other groups are encouraged to register teams of six-10 players. For additional information, click here. http://www.sierrafirefighters.com.

September 07

British Columbia Fire Fighter Honored for Bravery - September 28, 2007 more

Raise Tied to San Jose Fire Fighters' Training Delayed - September 27, 2007 more

Fire Fighter, City Case Could Get October Hearing Date - September 27, 2007 more

Louisville Fire Fighters Get Contract After Two Years of Talks - September 26, 2007 more

Bowling for Christmas Presents - September 25, 2007 more

Fire Fighters Hot Over Commissioner's Plan - September 25, 2007 more

City Manager Meets With Fire Fighters' Union Chief - September 25, 2007 more

Omaha Fire Department Conducts Hands-On Training - September 25, 2007 more

Fresno Fire Fighters Fighting City To Cover Staph Infection Expenses - September 25, 2007 more

TFD Local Union Execs: Picketing Possible - September 21, 2007 more

City’s First Woman Fire Fighter Topped Class - September 21, 2007 more

Fire Ops 101 Is Big Hit in Pennsylvania - September 21, 2007 more

Vallejo Fire Fighters Awarded Favorable Staffing Arbitration - September 20, 2007 more

Kernersville Town Manager Resigns - September 20, 2007 more

City Can't Do Regular Criminal Checks on Fire Fighters - September 20, 2007 more

Fire Fighter Deaths — Bigger Threat - September 20, 2007 more

Dispute Over Fire Union Endorsement - September 20, 2007 more

Former Franklin Fire Fighter Thinks Union Ties Cost Him Job - September 19, 2007 more

Donate Christmas Gifts to Katrina Kids - September 19, 2007 more

Topeka Council Enters Fire Fray - September 19, 2007 more

Arbitrator Makes Ruling on Fire Fighters’ Contract - September 19, 2007 more

Kernersville Suspends Pay Policy for Fire Fighters - September 18, 2007 more

Flag Football Tournament to Benefit Troops at Walter Reed - September 18, 2007 more

Fire Fighters: Trustee Playing Politics With Policy - September 18, 2007 more

Fire Union Files Complaint Over Off-Duty Jobs - September 17, 2007 more

Historic Fire House Becomes Indiana Local’s Union Hall - September 17, 2007 more

Palo Alto Fire Fighter Funeral Plans Get Approval - September 14, 2007 more

189 Fire Fighters' Union Members Vote  - September 14, 2007 more

U.S. and Canadian Fire Fighters Join for Truly International 9-11 Tribute - September 14, 2007 more

City, Fire Fighters' Union Argue Over Fire Chief - September 13, 2007 more

Emergency Staff Gets Disease Shield - September 13, 2007 more

Georgia Fire Fighter Rides for Charleston Nine - September 12, 2007 more

Firehouses Feel the Heat - September 12, 2007 more

Port of Walla Walla Loses Labor Dispute - September 12, 2007 more

Tennessee Fire Truck Newly Equipped with AEDs Saves a Life - September 7, 2007 more

Mixed Bag for City, Fire Fighters - September 4, 2007 more

August 07

Unions Win Voice in Gilbert Pay Bargaining - August 30, 2007 more

Bike Ride for Fire Fighters - August 30, 2007 more

Retired St. Paul Local 21 Fire Fighter Turns 100 - August 29, 2007 more

PERC Says Pasco County Fire Fighters Deserve Better Pay - August 29, 2007 more

Paramedics Say Merrillville Didn't Try to Save EMS - August 29, 2007 more

Local Political Action Has National Pay-off - August 28, 2007 more

Group Fights for Fire Fighters With Cancer - August 27, 2007 more

Arizona Township May Soon Get Meet and Confer Rights - August 27, 2007 more

Ohio Local Helping Deployed Fire Fighters - August 24, 2007 more

OSHA Fines Arizona Fire District $20,000 - August 23, 2007 more

Union Urges Uniform Drug Testing - August 22, 2007 more

Fire Fighter Inventor to Launch Home Safety Product - August 21, 2007 more

Fire Fighters Union Asks City for Raises - August 20, 2007 more

Ruling Backs Fire Fighters - August 20, 2007 more

Retired Fire Fighter Reflects on Long History of Lawsuit - August 17, 2007 more

New Local Forms in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi - August 16, 2007 more

Fire Fighter Elected as Texas AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer - August 16, 2007 more

Judge’s Ruling Upholds Collective Bargaining in Pharr - August 16, 2007 more

Virginia Fire Fighter to Bike Cross Country to Help Daughter - August 16, 2007 more

Niagara Falls: Fire Frenzy - August 15, 2007 more

Washington Fire Fighter Coach Takes Team to Regionals - August 15, 2007 more

San Francisco Fire Fighters Finalize Contract - August 14, 2007 more

Fire Fighter Cuts In Coatesville A Hot Topic - August 14, 2007 more

Ohio Local Golf Outing Helps Put Smoke Alarms in Homes - August 13, 2007 more

Savannah Fire Fighters Donate to Charleston Brothers - August 13, 2007 more

Women Fire Fighters Ask for Own Facilities in Austin stations - August 10, 2007 more

Fire Fighter to Lose 24 Hours of Pay - August 10, 2007 more

EMS Workers Rally Around Injured Comrade - August 7, 2007 more

Newton Fire Fighter Wanted for ‘Murder’ on Spike TV - August 7, 2007 more

Court says Louisville Owes Fire Fighters $60 Million - August 6, 2007 more

Robins Fire Department Cut - August 4, 2007 more

Oklahoma Fire Fighters Honored for Saving Teen’s Life - August 3, 2007 more

Massachusetts Fire Fighter Helps Rebuild Mississippi - August 3, 2007 more

Team Says City Surpluses Must Be Large to Exit Act 47 Control - August 2, 2007 more

Boston Globe: Fire Fighter Contract Talks Hit Shift Snag - August 2, 2007 more

Candidates At Odds on Unions - August 1, 2007 more

Orlando Fire Fighter Gives MDA Goodwill Ambassador Wings - August 1, 2007 more

July 07

Ruling on Fire Captain's Suspension Due - July 31, 2007 more

Fire Fighters to Repeat Tests After City Records Snafu - July 31, 2007 more

It's a Boy for Trista and Ryan Sutter - July 31, 2007 more

New Contract, Big Pay Boost for SF's Fire Fighters - July 31, 2007 more

Palo Alto Fire Fighters Not Allowed to Attend Funeral - July 31, 2007 more

Fire Fighter Rally to Back Union Boss - July 30, 2007 more

Sharing Services Spells Savings - July 25, 2007 more

National Firefighters Ski Race Week Hits Slopes in January - July 25, 2007 more

Message from Charleston, SC Local 61 President Roger Yow - July 25, 2007 more

Fire Fighters Protest Fragmenting Of County Fire Service - July 25, 2007 more

Omaha Local Thwarts Layoffs - July 24, 2007 more

Smoke, Fire and Lou Gehrig's Disease - July 23, 2007 more

Ohio Local Golf Scramble Helps Put Smoke Alarms in Homes - July 20, 2007 more

Rock Hill Local Helps Member Who Always Helps Others - July 20, 2007 more

Kansas Local Campaigns to Improve Safety - July 20, 2007 more

Ontario Fire Fighters Endorse Pupatello for Parliament - July 19, 2007 more

California Fire Fighter to Be Featured on “Dirty Jobs” - July 19, 2007 more

Foreign Fire Fighters Visit Reno - July 19, 2007 more

Fort Worth Proposes Pension Plan Changes - July 18, 2007 more

Police, Fire Chiefs Speak Against Safety Study Proposals - July 18, 2007 more

Lack of Resources Hamper Fire Crews Across Nevada - July 18, 2007 more

Fire Fighters Ink Largest Contract in Local Union History - July 18, 2007 more

Town Fire Fighters Form Their Own Union Local - July 17, 2007 more

Illinois Local Helps Youngster Send Birthday Gifts to Iraq - July 17, 2007 more

Oakville Local’s Efforts to Save Family Pays Off - July 16, 2007 more

Call to Trim Firetruck Crews by One Riles Union - July 16, 2007 more

Five Paid City Firefighters Are Laid Off - July 13, 2007 more

Maine Fire Fighters Score Two Legislative Victories - July 10, 2007 more

Omaha Mayor Skeptical of Downsizing - July 10, 2007 more

Fire Fighters: Most Influential Players in the New Hampshire Primary - July 10, 2007 more

We Are Family - July 10, 2007 more

Pennsylvania Local Stands Ground Against Act 47 - July 9, 2007 more

Bottle Ban: Rocky Cuts No Slack to Fire Crews - July 7, 2007 more

Local Fire Fighters Still Helping Charleston Victims - July 6, 2007 more

Texas Senator Goes Above and Beyond for Fire Fighters - July 5, 2007 more

Arkansas Holds Successful State Convention in Jonesboro - July 3, 2007 more

California Local Helps Keep Tahoe Safe from Wildland Fire - July 3, 2007 more

Minneapolis Fire Fighter Earns Day in Court - July 3, 2007 more

Fire Fighter Baseball Game to Benefit Charleston Families - July 3, 2007 more

June 07

Glenbrook to Merge With City Fire Services - June 29, 2007 more

Salt Lake City Fire Fighters Back Labor-Friendly Candidate - June 28, 2007 more

Connecticut Local Educates Kids About 9-1-1 - June 28, 2007 more

Stamford Fire Fighters Face Layoffs After Budget Cuts - June 28, 2007 more

Mesa Endorsed Candidates Sweep Election - June 26, 2007 more

Edmonton Visitor Describes Harrowing Fall From Bridge on West Coast Trail - June 26, 2007 more

Unions Question Petition Signatures - June 25, 2007 more

Fire Fighters Send Troops Packages From Home - June 24, 2007 more

Arbitrator Rules to Reinstate 16 Pennsylvania Fire Fighters - June 21, 2007 more

19 Yonkers Fire Fighters Hurt Battling Blaze - June 20, 2007 more

Fire Fighters Told to Remove Ribbons Backing Troops - June 20, 2007 more

Local Fire Fighters Report Number Of Identity Thefts - June 19, 2007 more

Firehouse Vent System a $1.3M Snafu - June 19, 2007 more

Major Fire Fighter Unions Endorse State Senator Oropeza For Congress - June 18, 2007 more

Columbus Local Conducts First Fire Ops - June 18, 2007 more

Ads by Fire Union Put Heat on City - June 18, 2007 more

Fire Fighters Urged to Extinguish Bad Habits - June 18, 2007 more

Scottsdale Fire Fighters’ Pension Plan on Back Burner - June 18, 2007 more

Fire Fighter's Condition 'Stable,' But Still Critical - June 14, 2007 more

Fire-Safe Cigarettes Will Self-Extinguish If Dropped or Discarded - June 13, 2007 more

Retired Arizona Fire Fighter Runs for City Council - June 13, 2007 more

Walking in the Boots of a Fire Fighter - June 12, 2007 more

Connecticut Poised to Battle GASB - June 12, 2007 more

Halibut Tournament Raises $3,000 to Help Child Burn Survivors - June 11, 2007 more

Wisconsin Fire Fighter to be Featured on “Escape to the Wild” - June 11, 2007 more

Survey Will Address Fire Fighters’ Morale - June 11, 2007 more

Oceanside Fire Fighters to Aid British Brethren - June 8, 2007 more

Fire Union Agrees to Stay Fit to Keep Jobs - June 6, 2007 more

Fire Fighter, Prankster Among Crash Victims - June 6, 2007 more

St. Catharines Fire Chief Calls It Quits - June 6, 2007 more

Representative McNerney Thankful for Fire Fighter Support - June 6, 2007 more

Alaska Fire Fighters Make Political Action Work - June 5, 2007 more

Indianapolis Wins Four-Year Contract - June 5, 2007 more

Miami Herald: Merged Fire Departments Might Save Millions - June 4, 2007 more

May 07

Virginia Local President Recovering After Transplant - May 31, 2007 more

Fire Fighter Hours Could Change If Lawsuit Fails - May 31, 2007 more

Oakville Fire Fighters Raise $50,000+ for Family - May 30, 2007 more

BC Fire Fighters Stand on Bridge, Raise $20,000 - May 29, 2007 more

What It Takes to Be a Fire Fighter - May 29, 2007 more

Fire Fighters Help Rebuild Homes - May 29, 2007 more

Pennsylvania Local Win-Win in City Council Primary - May 25, 2007 more

Veteran Fire Fighter Known for 'Big Heart' - May 25, 2007 more

More Candidates Can Apply to Be St. Paul Fire Chief - May 25, 2007 more

Louisiana Fire Fighters Showcase Latest Additions to Hurricane Preparedness Plan - May 24, 2007 more

Bravest Football Club Celebrates 35 Years - May 23, 2007 more

Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Make Kids Safer - May 22, 2007 more

Illinois Fire Fighter Elected to Village Board of Trustees - May 21, 2007 more

Safety and Staffing Included In Oregon Collective Bargaining - May 18, 2007 more

Turmoil Lingers Between Virginia Paid and Volunteer Firefighters - May 18, 2007 more

9-11 Responder Now Broward County Local 4321 Fire Fighter - May 18, 2007 more

Oklahoma Fire Fighters Surprise Brother with Cancer - May 17, 2007 more

Paterson Punishes Firefighter Who Complained - May 16, 2007 more

Does a Fire Chief Need a College Degree? - May 16, 2007 more

Scholarship Named in Honor of Fallen Peoria Fire Fighter - May 15, 2007 more

Salt Lake City Holds Mayoral Forum - May 14, 2007 more

Seminole Fire Department Rescues Puppy - May 14, 2007 more

Aurora Fire Chief Retires After CBS4 Investigation - May 14, 2007 more

New York Post: Bravest Hike Is Hot $tuff - May 11, 2007 more

Mediator on Hold for Sick Fire Chief - May 10, 2007 more

Hey - That's My Pizza Guy They're Calling a Terrorist - May 10, 2007 more

Zion Fire Fighter Elected to Education Board - May 10, 2007 more

Ocean City Fire Fighters Sign Labor Deal - May 9, 2007 more

Judge Puts Halt To Firing - May 8, 2007 more

Lawmakers Take Walk in Firefighters’ Boots - May 8, 2007 more

Fire Fighter Wants Longer Work-Related Illness List - May 7, 2007 more

Report on First Responder Risk for Cancer Features Fort Wayne Fire Fighters - May 3, 2007 more

Staying Fit for the Job - May 3, 2007 more

Oklahoma Fire Fighter Recognized for Service in Iraq - May 2, 2007 more

Orlando Sentinel: Probe of Grant Money Grows - May 2, 2007 more

Vallejo Fire Union Rejects Cost-Cutting Deal - May 2, 2007 more

Indianapolis Fire Fighters Go Above and Beyond for “Family” - May 1, 2007 more

Funny New York City Fire Fighters’ Talent Benefits Charity - May 1, 2007 more

Carlsbad Local to Hold Charity Halibut Tournament - May 1, 2007 more

San Diego City Council Resists More Pay for Pension Consultant - May 1, 2007 more

Detroit Free Press: Faulty Fire Rigs Hurt Response - May 1, 2007 more

April 07

Ex-Rock Hill Fire Fighter Glad He Chose Love Over Work - April 30, 2007 more

Illinois Fire Fighters Win Case - April 27, 2007 more

Aurora Fire Chief Suspended With Pay - April 27, 2007 more

Firefighter, Paramedic Deal May Bring Peace - April 26, 2007 more

Fire Fighter Teamwork Saves Life in South Carolina - April 25, 2007 more

City Council Rejects Pay Raise for San Diego Fire Fighters - April 25, 2007 more

San Francisco Fire Fighters Urge Action on Increased Risk of Bladder Cancer - April 25, 2007 more

San Diego mayor: Consolidating City Health Plans Could Save Taxpayers $6.3M a Year - April 24, 2007 more

Ottawa Citizen: Firefighters Demand Focus on the Fallen - April 24, 2007 more

Fire Fighter Challenge Benefits Boys and Girls Club - April 24, 2007 more

Salisbury Local Raises $1,087 for March of Dimes - April 24, 2007 more

Golf Scramble Dollars Help Children With Special Needs - April 23, 2007 more

Debate on Firefighters' Pay Raise Is Coming to a Head - April 23, 2007 more

Putting Out the Pension Fire - April 23, 2007 more

Embattled St. Paul Fire Chief Quits - April 20, 2007 more

Aurora Fire Chief's Tee Times Drawing Attention - April 20, 2007 more

Illinois Fire Fighters Elected to City Council - April 19, 2007 more

Inside Indiana: Mayors Seek Flexibility For Services - April 19, 2007 more

Fire Fighter Invention Makes Job Safer - April 18, 2007 more

Annual Chief Jerry Barbara Night Benefits Scholarship Fund - April 17, 2007 more

Maryland Charity Event Provides Chance at Big Prizes - April 17, 2007 more

Indianapolis Star: City-County Races to See More Police, Fire Fighters - April 16, 2007 more

CDF Fire Fighter Dies in Vehicle Accident - April 16, 2007 more

Barbeque to Benefit Injured Georgia Fire Fighters - April 14, 2007 more

Annual Chief Jerry Barbara Night Benefits Scholarship Fund - April 14, 2007 more

Firefighter Who Died of Cancer Was Killed in the Line of Duty, Court Says - April 13, 2007 more

IAFF Members Serve in Kuwait - April 12, 2007 more

IAFF-MG 4th District Plans Ride to Live Without Act 47 - April 12, 2007 more

Participate in the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the MDA Ride for Life - April 9, 2007 more

Washington Fire Fighter Wins Bodybuilding Competition - April 6, 2007 more

IAFF Fire Fighters Receive PETA Compassionate Award - April 5, 2007 more

South Fire District Settles Contract - April 5, 2007 more

March 07

Six Flags New England Offers Fire Fighter Discount June 30 - March 26, 2007 more

Donate T-shirts to Wounded Soldiers - March 23, 2007 more

Two Big Election Wins for Davie Fire Fighters - March 23, 2007 more

Texas Fire Fighters Fill the Boot for Operation Helmet - March 22, 2007 more

New York Fire Fighters Help War Veterans and Families - March 22, 2007 more

Illinois Teens to Train Early for Fire Fighting Career - March 21, 2007 more

Barbeque to Benefit Injured Georgia Fire Fighters - March 20, 2007 more

Florida Fire Fighters Help Elect First Responder Advocate - March 20, 2007 more

Cast Your Vote Before 11:00 p.m. March 24 for Ohio Fire Fighter - March 20, 2007 more

Report Confirms City of Newton Miscalculated Fire Fighter Sick Leave - March 13, 2007 more

Florida Fire Fighters Ready for Airport Emergencies - March 8, 2007 more

Timmins Local 535 Raises $14,000 for Young Cancer Patient - March 8, 2007 more

Internet Poll Results Favor St. Catharines Local 485 - March 7, 2007 more

Baytown Fire Fighters to Raise Money for Memorial - March 7, 2007 more

Florida Fire Fighters Endorse City Council Candidate - March 2, 2007 more

St. Catharines Local 485 Urgently Needs Your Help! - March 2, 2007
St. Catharines, ON Local 485 fire fighters have been without a contract since early 2005, and the dispute is now in arbitration. Click here and vote “YES” in the online poll, which asks, “Do St. Catharines Fire Fighters Deserve a 20 per cent raise?”

February 07

Winnipeg Fire Fighter Records Moving Musical Tribute - February 27, 2007 more

IAFF Readies Indiana Fire Fighters for HazMat Response - February 21, 2007 more

Hawaii Fire Fighters Win Binding Arbitration Award - February 21, 2007 more

Mission, TX Local Gets Politically Active, Endorses Mayor - February 20, 2007 more

Boston Fire Fighter Recognized for Heroic Rescue - February 16, 2007 more

Ottawa Fire Fighters Injured in Dramatic Three-Story Plunge - February 16, 2007 more

Connecticut Fire Fighter’s Daughter Needs Spinal Fusion - February 16, 2007 more

BC Fire Fighter Plays in Professional Football Championship - February 13, 2007 more

Washington Locals Called to Fatal Blackhawk Crash - February 9, 2007 more

Utah Fire Caucus Luncheon Brings Together Fire Fighters and Legislators - February 2, 2007 more

Oklahoma Local President Films New Outdoor Channel Series - February 1, 2007 more

Santa Clara Fire Fighters Paddle Out for Brother Lance - February 1, 2007 more

IAFF Locals Learn What It Means to be Family - February 1, 2007 more

January 07

Arkansas Fire Fighter Keeps Troop Supply Route Safe - January 31, 2007 more

Mayor Nagin Shortchanges New Orleans Fire Fighters - January 30, 2007 more

Future Fire Fighters Train Early in Phoenix - January 30, 2007 more

Dedicated Indiana Fire Fighter Serves Overseas - January 25, 2007 more

Shave-A-Thon Raises Money for Childhood Cancer Research - January 25, 2007 more

Palm Beach Local Helps Veterans Compete in Marathon - January 25, 2007 more

Fire Fighters File Suit Against Hualapai Valley Fire District - January 24, 2007 more

New York Fire Fighter Receives Fitness Recognition - January 24, 2007 more

Alabama Fire Fighter Pinned by SUV - January 24, 2007 more

Findlay Local 381 Gives Thanks Following Tragedy - January 23, 2007 more

Washington Airports Authority Fire Fighter Serves in Iraq - January 22, 2007 more

New Hampshire Locals Save Christmas for Thousands - January 22, 2007 more

Canadian Local Breaks Salvation Army Fundraising Record - January 19, 2007 more

Fight to Save a San Francisco Fire Fighter’s Son Continues - January 19, 2007 more

Ohio Local Mourns Tragic Loss of Fire Fighter  - January 16, 2007 more

Nevada Federal Local Hosts Biggest Toy Drive Yet - January 12, 2007 more

Paralyzed Missouri Member Needs Your Help - January 10, 2007 more

Fire Fighters Call on Newton Mayor to Settle Contract - January 10, 2007 more

Christmas Tragedy Turns Triumphant - January 10, 2007 more

Virginia State Senator Gets Fire Fighter Training - January 9, 2007 more

First Responders Will Be Listed Together on WTC Memorial - January 5, 2007 more

South Carolina Local Receives Congressional Award - January 5, 2007 more

Thunder Bay Fire Fighter Endures Remarkable Antarctic Climb - January 5, 2007 more

IAFF Mourns Loss of Wisconsin Fire Fighter - January 5, 2007 more

Milwaukee Local Plane Pull Benefits Cancer Research - January 4, 2007 more

Vermont Governor Joins Barre Fire Fighters to Deliver Holiday Cheer - January 4, 2007 more

Reserve Your Spot in the Annual Fire Fighters Hockey Tournament - January 4, 2007 more

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