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 Morning Everyone,
This is a friendly reminder that the next regular Union meeting will be Tuesday, October 21, @ 0930 in the conference room of Station 1. The agenda HAS NOT been posted yet, however, the elections for the positions of Local Vice President and both E-Board positions will be conducted.
NOTICE:
To all members of Northern Lakes Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 4045, let it be known that dutifully held elections for the positions of Local Vice President and both E-Board Trustee positions will be held at 0930 on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in the conference room of NLFD Fire Station 1, 125 W Hayden Ave, Hayden, ID, 83835.
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.
Current news directly from IAFF locals, councils, and state/province associations
in the US and Canada.
Union Meeting - Saturday 11th October 2025 10/10/25 - IAFF Local S-6
"We're Better Together"
Local S-6 Membership,
Please note there is a union meeting tomorrow, Saturday 11th October 2025, training room at Fire Station One @ 0745 sharp. C-Shift will be going off duty and A-Shift will be coming on duty. It's YOUR union... be involved!!!
Next month's union meeting... Saturday 8th November 2025.
Friendly Reminder: October Regular Union Meeting and Officer Elections 10/10/25 - IAFF Local 4045
Good Morning Everyone,
This is a friendly reminder that the next regular Union meeting will be Tuesday, October 21, @ 0930 in the conference room of Station 1. The agenda HAS NOT been posted yet, however, the elections for the positions of Local Vice President and both E-Board positions will be conducted.
IAFF 244 Award Nominations 10/09/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
Nominations are now being accepted for IAFF Local 244 City & County: Rookie of the Year (1-3 yrs), Fire Fighter of the Year and Outstanding Leadership. Complete the form to submit your nomination by November 18th, 2025, for consideration.
Open Enrollment for Voluntary Supplemental / Life Insurance Benefits 10/08/25 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund
October 1 – November 3, 2025
Effective January 1, 2026
Beginning January 1, 2026, the UnitedHealthcare Supplemental Benefits for Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness will transition from Fund-paid coverage (included in your 2025 Medical premium) to voluntary, self-pay coverage.
Local 1826 Movember Shirts 10/08/25 - IAFF 1826
Movember Shirts will be on sale through Sunday, October 12th. Don't wait to place your order.
https://local1826.myshopify.
IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial 2025 10/06/25 - IAFF Local S-6
Three Local S6 Members were able to attend and support those at the IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial. This event takes place in Colorado Springs, Colorado every year. This year it was held on September 20th, 2025. Thank you to these members for going out and honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for those they loved while doing what they loved.
Breast Cancer Awareness T-Shirts 10/02/25 - IAFF local 140
Local 140 currently has the pink Breast Cancer Awareness T-Shirts for sale during the month of October. Sizes available are small through 2XL (NO medium and 3XL) and there are NO long sleeve, kids' or women's shirts; All are $20.00. The sale hours are from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Union Office (100 Arlington Avenue) with cash, checks and cards accepted.
ALLSTATE ACCIDENT & DISABILITY PROGRAM 09/24/25 - Cambridge Fire Fighters
Please see the attachments for more information about Accident & Disability programs available through ALL State Benefits.
2025 Kid's Halloween Party 09/23/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
9/23/25
Local 244 Kid’s Halloween Party!! Costumes Welcome!
The 2025 Annual Kid’s Party will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Main Event from 10:00am(check-in)-2:00pm.
District Chief Huhn is Retiring! 09/20/25 - International Association of Firefighters
Local F-147 will be hosting a retirement luncheon to celebrate District Chief Victor Huhn's 25 years of Government service on Saturday, September 27th, from 1300 to 1600 at the Mainside Fire Station (94-1). All food and drinks will be provided by Local F-147.
All family, friends and current and former co-workers of Vic's are welcome to attend.
NOTICE: Local 4045 E-Board Elections 09/20/25 - IAFF Local 4045
NOTICE:
To all members of Northern Lakes Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 4045, let it be known that dutifully held elections for the positions of Local Vice President and both E-Board Trustee positions will be held at 0930 on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in the conference room of NLFD Fire Station 1, 125 W Hayden Ave, Hayden, ID, 83835.
Friday, October 17, 2025: Hartford Fire Fighters Association Local 760, IAFF - FIREFIGHTERS RALLY POSTPONED 09/19/25 - UPFFA
Hartford Fire Fighters Association
Local 760, IAFF
FIREFIGHTERS RALLY
Join Hartford Fire Fighters Local 760 and #FIREFIGHTERS from all over the Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut and stand shoulder to shoulder as we #UNITE and rally for important firefighter issues.
- Increased cancer in our profession
- Wage parity and fair pay.
911 Monument Unveiling 09/19/25 - IAFF Local 274
On September 11th 2025 Local 274 unveiled a brand new 911 Memorial monument at Station 1, 93 Prescott Ave. It was a long 3 year project, but we finally got it done. If you were unable to make it to the unveiling, I have attached the events and speech that I made.
OPEN ENROLLMENT 09/18/25 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund
FIREFIGHTERS BENEFITS FUND
OPEN ENROLLMENT
For coverage beginning January 1, 2026
MEDICAL, VISION & DENTAL INSURANCES
Palm Beach County Firefighters Employee Benefits Fund
WHEN: October 21, 2025 – November 3, 2025
All employees of Palm Beach County Fire Rescue are eligible to participate in the Palm Beach County Firefighters Employee Benefits Plan.
LETTER OF COMMUNICATION (RETIRED DC MURPHY) 09/17/25 - Cambridge Fire Fighters
Please see the message below from Retired Deputy Chief Murphy:
Today, the results for the recent election of a member to serve a three year term on the Cambridge Retirement Board beginning October 1, 2025 have been tabulated. I have overwhelmingly been elected with great support from both active and retired members of the Cambridge Fire Department.
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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Proposed 2025-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement 09/10/25 - Wilmington Firefighters Association Local 1590
Information Sessions for Proposed 2025-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement
Important: CBA Information Sessions & Vote Details | First Session TODAY (9/10/2025)
Thank you for your continued patience throughout the negotiation process. We are now ready to present the proposed 2025-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for your review.
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
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.
NOFF Mtg Wed Sept 10th 11am at Bedford FD 08/20/25 - Northern Ohio Fire Fighters
Dear NOFF Members and Friends,
The next Regular Meeting of The Northern Ohio Fire Fighters Association Membership will take place on:
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 11am (B)
Bedford IAFF Local 1683 has graciously offered to host, so we will convene that morning at:
165 Center Rd, Bedford, OH 44146
Lunch will be provided.
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