Local 4045 Benevolence Fund Pickleball Tournament Pickleball tournament, hosted by Local 4045 and the Red and Blue Foundation, Jan. 24, 2025 @ the Post Falls PEAK Fitness
PFFI Convention 2024 Local 4045 members attending the Idaho State Capitol in Boise.
Hands-Only CPR 2018 Brother Eric Foti teaching high school sophomores Hands-Only CPR and AED awareness.
Seattle Stairclimb 2018 Local 4045 Brothers participated in this fundraiser for the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society.
CDA School Pantries Fundraiser Local 4045 members, past and current, with Starbucks crew fundraising for area schools.
Honor Guard ~ Rathdrum Days Parade Presenting the National and State colors at Rathdrum Days 2017.
MDA Summer Camp 2017 Brother Michael enjoying time with the campers at the annual MDA Summer Camp in our area.
Pancake Benevolence Fund Breakfast 2017 Local 4045 Brothers serving our wonderful constituents at our annual fundraiser.
Winter Structure Fire 2017 Green Shift Brothers working hard, no matter what the weather does.
First Day of School 2016 Brother Avilla and Brother Kramer working to keep the kids safe on their walk to school.
Hayden Meadows Field Day 2015 Sister Tams spending time with the kids at the local schools.
Cape Horn Fire July 2015 WUI Fire in Bayview, ID
MDA Fill the Boot 2015 Brother Lyon at Fill the Boot in Hayden, ID 2015
KCEMSS Paramedic of the Year 2015 Brother Usher recognized as Paramedic of the Year 2015
Forcible Entry Training Props Recognition Brother Avilla and Other 4045 Members w/ Community Partners
CPR Save Personal Thank You Brother Maines got a personal thank you for his work in saving his life.
Good Afternoon Brothers and Sisters!
A Special Union Meeting has been scheduled for next Tuesday, 8/12/2025, @ 0930 in the conference room of Station 1. The agenda will be as follows:
1.) Wage Negotiations 2025
- Discussion and possible acceptance of District's counter-offer
2.) Discussion and Approval of Draft Language for new Section 5 to CBA Article 27.
Good Evening,
Draft language for the proposed By-Laws changes and Article 27 of the CBA (Temporary Reassignment) has been uploaded to the Union website. The draft C&B proposals are in the "Const./By-Laws" tab and the Article 27 draft language is in the "downloads" tab. There currently isn't any draft language for wage negotiations but it will be uploaded soon.
Good Afternoon Brothers and Sisters!
Our next regular Union meeting will be tomorrow, July 15th, scheduled to begin @ 0930 in the conference room of Station 1. We'll be voting in a prospective new member to our Local tomorrow, so it would be great to have everyone show up for support.
Good Morning Everyone,
Our next regular Union meeting will be next Tuesday, May 20th, 2025, @ 0930 in the conference room of Station One. We will be voting-in four (4) new members to our Local and discussing the summer wage opener as well.
Good Morning Brothers and Sisters!
Following yesterday's Union meeting, a Word document with the proposed language for Union officer pay has been uploaded to the Union website in the "downloads" tab. This is conceptual language that would be voted on at our next regularly scheduled Union meeting on Tuesday, 4/15/2025, @ 0930 in the conference room of Station 1.
Good Morning Brothers and Sisters!
The timely resolutions for PFFI Convention 2025 have been uploaded to the Union website. They're located under the "downloads" tab on the left-hand menu screen, in a folder titled "PFFI 2025 Timely Resolutions." I will be adding them as a New Business agenda item for the February Regular Union Meeting, 2/18/2025.
Will Preparation Services 09/17/25 - IAFF Local 1563
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Union Meeting - Saturday 13th September 2025 09/12/25 - IAFF Local S-6
?"We're Better Together"
Local S-6 Membership,
Please note there is a union meeting tomorrow, Saturday 13th September 2025, training room at Fire Station One @ 0745 sharp. A-Shift will be going off duty and C-Shift will be coming on duty. It's YOUR union... be involved!!!
Next month's union meeting... Saturday 11th October 2025.
2025 IAFF FFM MEMORIAL RIDE INFO 09/10/25 - Colorado Springs Professional Firefighters
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2025 Scholarship Awards 09/10/25 - IAFF 1826
Please click on the above title for names and photos.
2025 Breast Cancer Awareness T-shirts 08/29/25 - Baltimore Fire Officers
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The Chief of Fire Department has approved T-Shirts supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month
to be worn in the month of October, Monday through Friday 1700 hours to 0700 hours, and all day on the weekends.
Shirts can be purchased from:
https://www.zeffy.
2025 Breast Cancer Awareness T-shirts 08/29/25 - Baltimore Fire Officers
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The Chief of Fire Department has approved T-Shirts supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month
to be worn in the month of October, Monday through Friday 1700 hours to 0700 hours,
and all day on the weekends (1700 hours Friday to 0700 hours Monday).
Shirts can be purchased from:
https://www.zeffy.
2025 Breast Cancer Awareness T-shirts 08/29/25 - Baltimore Fire Officers
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IAFF 244 General Election Information & Nominations 2025 08/27/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
AUGUST 27, 2025
IAFF 244 2025 General Election Information & Nominations
*THIS ELECTION/VOTE WILL INCLUDE BYLAW CHANGES
BYLAW CHANGES WILL BE AVAILABLE 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE VOTE/ELECTION
Attention All Members:
The IAFF Local 244 General Election will be held in December 2025 (Exact Date-TBD)
Nominations for the 2025 General Election will officially open at the General Membership Meeting on September 11, 2025, and will close at the General Membership Meeting on November 13, 2025.
Union Family Picnic 08/25/25 - IAFF Local 801
Annual Local 801 Family Picnic. The date is Saturday September 27th, 2025 from 12:00pm-5:00pm at Anthony’s lake place.
All the usual menu items including chicken, ribs, clams ,Water, Beer & Wine. Barts band “Junk” will be entertaining us again and we’ll have a bounce house and ice cream truck as well.
Hope to see you all again.
ST. PAUL FIRE FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT 08/22/25 - IAFF Local 21
Saint Paul Fire Foundation is still looking for players for its September 10 (A-Shift day) golf tournament at Oak Glen in Stillwater. Donations are tax deductible and go directly to the Foundation, which provides support to Saint Paul Firefighters. If you’re looking for a rematch after our MDA tournament at Highland, this is your chance.
Bluepeak Internet/ Cable 08/18/25 - IAFF Local 2095
Members,
All stations have made the switch from Optimum to Bluepeak internet/ cable per the union's request.
Our 2-year contract costs each station $200 (before taxes) per month. As a reminder, NO city equipment (computers, IPads, iPhones, etc.) are to be connected to union Wi-Fi.
Every station should have login information posted on a white or chalk board.
2025 PFFALA Firehouse Fete 08/15/25 - PFFA
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UPFFA 457 (b) Plan 08/15/25 - UPFFA
The UPFFA of Connecticut has established our own 457(b) plan as an additional retirement plan option for our members.
We believe the plan is reasonably priced and offers a variety of investment options. The enclosed enrollment kit and plan fee disclosure will allow you to compare it to your current plan offering.
Battle of the Badges Pickleball Tournament 08/14/25 - IAFF Local 1563
On July 25th, members from local 1563 competed in the first annual Battle of the Badges Pickleball tournament hosted by BWI Local 1742.
The teams secured a Gold and Silver Medal.
FFIII Schultzaberger Retirement 08/14/25 - IAFF Local 1563
On Friday August 1, Anne Arundel County Professional Fire Fighter Lester Shultzaberger began his retirement after over 29 years of service to the citizens of Anne Arundel County. Last week President Addivinola, Secretary-Treasurer Palinkas, and 4th District Rep Aaron Karvar joined Station 6's crew to present a plaque to FFIII Shultzaberger commemorating his years of service.
Motorcycle group travels to Mid Atlantic Burn Camp 08/12/25 - IAFF Local 1563
Last week, members of the motorcycle group took a 400-mile round trip to Virginia to visit the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp Campers.
2025 Mid Atlantic Burn Camp Sendoff 08/12/25 - IAFF Local 1563
On Sunday 08/03, members gathered at Johns Hopkins Hospital to assist in sending the Campers for a week at the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp.
IAFF FALLEN FIRE FIGHTER MEMORIAL PROCESSION INFORMATION 08/11/25 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters
Brothers & Sisters,
Below is the link to register your apparatus for the 2025 IAFF Fallen Firefighter Memorial Procession to be held on September 20, 2025.
Staging will begin at 8am at the US Olympic & Paralympic Museum. 200 S Sierra Madre St. Colorado Springs, CO 80903.
IAFF FALLEN FIRE FIGHTER MEMORIAL HELP NEEDED 08/11/25 - Colorado Professional Fire Fighters
?? 2025 IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial – Volunteer Call to Action
?? Memorial Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
?? Colorado Springs, CO
?? Sign-Up Link: www.signupgenius.
Important TIME Change for next month-September General Membership Meeting 08/11/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
Attention Local 244 Members,
Our General Membership Meeting on September 11, 2025, will now be held at 7:00pm instead of 10:00am in an effort to better accommodate all 9-11 memorial events scheduled during the morning hours.
County Chapter 4th Steward Vacancy-Continues 08/11/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
August 11, 2025:
The IAFF Local 244 Executive Board is continuing to accept letters of interest for County Chapter Fourth Steward for the next 14 calendar days. The Executive Board will appoint a member to serve in this position on September 4, 2025, until the next General Election in accordance with the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & Bylaws, Article VI, Section 5.
Anthony Buckel Retirement 08/09/25 - Hoffman Estates Professional Fire Fighters Association, Local 2061
On July 18th 2025, Brother Anthony Buckel returned to Station 24 for his final walk off. Brother Buckel was forced into retirement due to a duty related injury after 18 years of dedicated service to this Local, Department, and citizens of Hoffman Estates.
Thank you Brother Buckel for your years of service, stories, and memories.
Kurzawinski Retirement 08/09/25 - Hoffman Estates Professional Fire Fighters Association, Local 2061
On June 28th 2025, Brother Dan Kurzawinski celebrated his 27years with the Hoffman Estates Fire Department and Local #2061. Family, friends, coworkers, and retirees gathered at Stn. 21 for his final walk off.
Thank you Dan for your dedication and service to this Local, the Department, and the residents of Hoffman Estates.
Introducing the 2025-2027 NMPFFA Executive Board 08/09/25 - NMPFFA
Introducing the New 2025-2027 NMPFFA Executive Board
The New Mexico Professional Fire Fighters Association is proud to announce our newly elected Executive Board, chosen by delegates on August 8th at the NMPFFA Convention in Farmington, New Mexico. This team of dedicated leaders is committed to advancing the safety, rights, and well-being of professional firefighters across our state.
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