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 What is FIREPAC?
FIREPAC
is the IAFF’s political action committee (PAC) and an integral part of the
IAFF's efforts to promote the legislative and political interests of all
professional fire fighters and paramedics at the federal level. FIREPAC’s
mission is to educate members of Congress about issues important to fire
fighters and emergency medical personnel and to help elect candidates to office
that support those issues.
Since its creation, FIREPAC
has raised and contributed more than $12.5 million to
federal candidates and their campaigns. During the 2005-2006
election cycle, FIREPAC raised nearly $3.4 million,
contributing to more than 330 congressional candidates.
FIREPAC has
earned the distinction of being in the top
is among the top 25 federal PACs
among the more than 4,000 in the country.
In addition, of all
organized labor unions (AFL-CIO or Change to Win unions), FIREPAC is the most
bi-partisan PAC, contributing 30 percent of its funds to Republican candidates.
Although
not every candidate who
receives a FIREPAC contribution is elected, every FIREPAC-supported candidate
stands strongly in support of issues important to fire fighters and emergency
medical personnel.
FIREPAC’s
goal is simple: if an incumbent or candidate supports the IAFF on its
legislative priorities, FIREPAC will support him or her – regardless of
political affiliation . The only label that matters is pro-fire fighter.
As a
federally registered PAC, FIREPAC relies solely on personal, voluntary
contributions from IAFF members, spouses and family members. Federal election
law prohibits the use of union dues money to support federal candidates. Federal
election law also limits the IAFF’s ability to solicit its membership and their
immediate family members on behalf of FIREPAC.
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