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Dec 14, 2017

MPFFU Wins Battle Over Pensions and Retiree Benefits

After a year-long fight against anti-labor legislation, the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union (MPFFU) and a coalition of other labor groups successfully lobbied for the passage of positive reform of […]

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Dec 9, 2017

Connecticut Welcomes Two New Locals

The Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association (UPFFA) of Connecticut expanded its membership December 5 when the UPFFA Executive Board presented charters to two new locals – West Haven 911 Dispatchers […]

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Dec 6, 2017

12th District Vice President Emeritus Receives Special Birthday Gift

Metro-Dade, FL Local 1403 members say it’s difficult to surprise 12th District Vice President Emeritus and retired Local 1403 member Dominick Barbera. But, with a little luck, they found a […]

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Dec 2, 2017

Missouri Fire Fighters Initiate “Operation Warm”

On three different dates in late October and early November, fire fighters from Cottleville Fire Protection District – part of Professional Fire Fighters of Eastern Missouri Local 2665 – delivered […]

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Nov 30, 2017

A Reinforced Respect for Firefighters

On November 4, Pampa, TX Local 3293, in conjunction with other firefighting agencies, hosted a FIRE OPS 101 event at the Armory where local media, city officials and even state […]

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Nov 30, 2017

Michigan Police, Fire Fighters Rally Over Pending Legislation

Hundreds of police and fire fighters have rallied at Michigan’s Capitol in a show of force against pending legislation they fear could lead to cuts in retiree benefits. Bills haven’t been […]

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Nov 21, 2017

Cincinnati Local 48 Innovation Helps Re-elect Mayor

Just when fire fighter-friendly incumbent Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley’s re-election looked like it was in trouble, the campaign staged a comeback with the help of Cincinnati Local 48. On election […]

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Nov 16, 2017

Utah Fire Fighter Recognized for Helping Active Shooter Victims

During the Salt Lake City Fire Department annual awards ceremony, Mayor Jackie Biskupski, Fire Chief Karl Lieb and Professional Fire Fighters of Utah (PFFU) President Jack Tidrow presented Salt Lake […]

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Oct 21, 2017

Rhode Island Is Second State to Ban Flame Retardant in Bedding and Furniture

Efforts by the Rhode Island State Association of Fire Fighters (RISAFF), along with support from state Representative Michael Morin, helped pass legislation banning organohalogens, a flame retardant in upholstered furniture and […]

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Oct 12, 2017

White Plains Members Raise $11,500 for Hurricane Relief

This hurricane season has left a lasting impact on IAFF members and citizens in the storm zones in Texas and Florida. To help offset the financial burden of recovering after […]

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