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  • December 26, 2024

    Officers and Staff 

    President 

    Eric Eisenlohr

    Vice President

    Kirk Peterson 

    Treasurer

    Clayton Roscoe 

    Secretary

    Andy Dingmann

    Trustees 

    Robert Darrah

    Brett Petsinger

    Troy Borowicz

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    Kenton Chromey

    Guide

    Adam Kankelfritz

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    Friday Update 12-20-24
    12/23/24 - IAFF Local 1014
    Friday Update 12-13-24
    12/23/24 - IAFF Local 1014
    Friday Update 12-3-24
    12/23/24 - IAFF Local 1014
    City Council Swearing-in Ceremony
    12/20/24 - Stockton Firefighters
    This council (majority) supported us during our Measure. This council is a huge advocate for us going forward… A public display of support from our local is important.
    City Council Swearing-in Ceremony
    12/20/24 - Stockton Firefighters
    This council (majority) supported us during our Measure. This council is a huge advocate for us going forward… A public display of support from our local is important.
    Membership update
    12/19/24 - IAFF Local 3
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    2024 Salvation Army Bell Ringing Season Is Here
    12/16/24 - IAFF Local 21
    Salvation Army bell ringing begins on November 12th and goes through December 2024.
    New 2025 UMR ID Cards
    12/13/24 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund
    Dear Members, . We’re excited to announce that UMR has mailed out new 2025 Medical/Pharmacy ID cards to all plan members. These updated cards will be effective starting January 1, 2025, and feature important new copay information. . Here’s what you need to know: . New Color: The 2025 cards are light blue for easy identification.
    2024 Officer Election Results
    12/11/24 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
    Distinguished Local 244 membership, We would like to congratulate the newly elected IAFF Local 244 Executive Board Members. These brothers will serve the membership by progressing our departments and our Local forward. There are many ways to serve, and we applaud these for sacrificing their time and energy in hopes of improving the fire service in their own unique way.
    12.17.24 | IAFF Local 21 Honor Guard Info Meeting
    12/10/24 - IAFF Local 21
    Donation to VJH Foundation
    12/05/24 - Vernon Professional Fire Fighters Association
    We were very excited today to stop by and support the @vjhfoundation and their efforts to expand the ultrasound department at VJH. This expansion is crucial to providing the best care possible for our community for years to come. Thank you to those who continue to support our Charitable Society and make it possible for us to lend a small helping hand to the people of Vernon.
    Jackson County Property Tax Application Assistance
    12/05/24 - IAFF Local 42
    Dave Hiveley is Retiring
    12/04/24 - IAFF Local 21
    IAFF Local 21 Elections Results | December 2024
    12/04/24 - IAFF Local 21
    Benefits Fund Town Hall Scheduled
    12/03/24 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund
    MFFA Elections are now open
    12/02/24 - Moffett Field Firefighters Association
    Elections for MFFA President opened on November 25th and are open for 30 days. Your ballots are due by 5pm December 25th, Christmas Day.  Please take part in this election process and make your voice heard.
    12.11.24 | Operation Warm Coat Distribution
    12/01/24 - IAFF Local 21
    ENDICOTT PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS I.A.F.F. LOCAL 1280 GIVE CANCER THE BOOT ON BLACK FRIDAY
    12/01/24 - Lets Fire Cancer
    Once again this year members of the Endicott Professional Fire Fighters I.A.F.F. Local 1280 repurposed their boots on "BLACK FRIDAY" (November 29, 2024) and collected donations for The Retired Professional Fire Fighters Cancer Fund. Thousands of dollars were collected for CANCER RESEARCH.
    CALL TO ACTION Local 21 brothers and sisters
    11/30/24 - IAFF Local 21
    12.07.2024 | Mauer Chevrolet Bike Building Event
    11/28/24 - IAFF Local 21
    December Meeting Notice
    11/25/24 - IAFF Local 42
    Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired Fire Captain Paul Abbott
    11/24/24 - IAFF Local 21
    Friday Update 11-22-24
    11/23/24 - IAFF Local 1014
    Friday Update 11-15-24
    11/23/24 - IAFF Local 1014
    Friday Update 11-8-24
    11/23/24 - IAFF Local 1014
    2024 Active Lawsuit
    11/23/24 - IAFF local 2359
    2024 Active Lawsuit Here’s what I gathered of the lawsuit from the PFFO Board meeting 11/20/24. - makes no difference if you opt in or out. OSFA does have a template out if you want to use it to opt out.
    Colon and Kidney Legislation
    11/22/24 - OPFFA
    Today we are thrilled to celebrate another milestone in firefighter health and safety. We started the year with 4 priorities regarding firefighter cancer coverage, and today the final 2 have been addressed by the government.
    Toy Drive
    11/21/24 - IAFF Local 479
    The Tucson Firefighters Association is proud to host our annual Toy Drive, a beloved tradition where we come together to bring joy to children in our community during the holiday season. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, December 7th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 6221 S Palo Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85706.
    November 2024 Update
    11/20/24 - IAFF Local 1747
    November 2024 Member Update Thank you for taking the time to read the November Member Update. Below are some topics discussed at our last union meeting. For more information, please reach out to any Eboard member. We look forward to seeing you at our next union meeting, December 5th at 6pm, virtually and at station 46.  Please ask your sisters and brothers to read these updates.
    12.12.24 | VETERAN FIREFIGHTERS LUNCHEON
    11/20/24 - IAFF Local 21
    Retirement Luncheon
    11/16/24 - Stockton Firefighters
    Retirement luncheon and general union meeting will be held at the Rod and Gun Club on 11/21/24 @ 0900. Lunch will be $15 at the door. Please RSVP through Kevin Taylor. (530) 219-5463.
    The Fight to Repeal WEP and GPO
    11/15/24 - Memphis Fire Fighters Association
    (2024-11-15) This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023. The vote passed the House 327 to 75. This bill repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) and allows retired persons to receive their full Social Security benefits instead of being penalized because they receive a government pension.
    Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired Firefighter Joe Manthey
    11/15/24 - IAFF Local 21
    2025 "BATTLE OF THE BRAVEST"
    11/14/24 - Lets Fire Cancer
    The 10th Annual "BATTLE OF THE BRAVEST" Charity Hockey Game will take place on March 23, 2025 at the Riverbend Ice Center in Binghamton, N.Y. The event brings together Fire Fighters from across Broome County, N.Y. for a very exciting and competitive hockey game. The winner CANCER RESEARCH. In nine years this event has raised $90,531.
    H.R 82
    11/11/24 - IAFF Local 274
    Summary: H.R.82 — 118th Congress (2023-2024) There is one summary for H.R.82. Bill summaries are authored by CRS. Shown Here: Introduced in House (01/09/2023) Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 This bill repeals provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government. The bill eliminates the government pension offset, which in various instances reduces Social Security benefits for spouses, widows, and widowers who also receive government pensions of their own. The bill also eliminates the windfall elimination provision, which in some instances reduces Social Security benefits for individuals who also receive a pension or disability benefit from an employer that did not withhold Social Security taxes. These changes are effective for benefits payable after December 2023. Brothers and Sisters, This week, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act – a top priority for the IAFF. H.R.
    2024 | Veterans Day
    11/10/24 - IAFF Local 21
    Saint Paul Firefighters IAFF Local 21 would like to recognize and thank all of our Veterans for their service to ensure our safety, security and freedom.  Please take a moment today to reflect on the dedication and sacrifice of all of our Veterans. To our Members, those who await the safe return of a child, spouse, friend, family member, neighbor, colleague, we support you.
    New Member
    11/09/24 - IAFF Local S-6
    Local S-6 welcomed Eric Curtis as a new member on Saturday October 12th. Welcome to Local S-6.
    ELS Class IV Selected
    11/08/24 - IAFF 7th District
    The ELS Class IV has been selected from a great pool of applications.  This was truly difficult as ALL applicants submitted a fantastic packet.  In the end of the day, graduates from previous classes guided the final list.
    Union Meeting - Saturday 9th November 2024
    11/08/24 - IAFF Local S-6
    Local S-6 Membership, Please note there is a union meeting tomorrow, Saturday 9th November 2024, training room at Fire Station One @ 0745 sharp. B-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 14th December 2024. C-Shift will be going off duty and B-Shift will be coming on duty.
    December 2024 UDS Screening
    11/08/24 - IAFF Local 1664
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    Manchester Township Local 3503
    11/04/24 - PPFFA
    The 2025-2029 CBA for Manchester Township Local 3503 has been added to the contract area of the website.
    IAFF announces webinars on future of protective gear
    10/29/24 - UPFFA
    IAFF announces webinars on future of protective gear International Association of Fire Fighters members can participate in two upcoming webinars designed to address the risks and hazards associated with fire fighter protective gear.
    Award Nominations Information
    10/29/24 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
    Nominations are now being accepted. If you would like to nominate a fellow union member for Rookie of the Year (1-3 years), Fire Fighter of the Year or Outstanding Leadership Award, please submit a letter of nomination to General President Tittmann at: tittmann244@gmail.com on or before December 2, 2024-to have it included for consideration by the Executive Board.
    2024 Christmas Party Information
    10/29/24 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
    IAFF Local 244 Christmas Party 2024 We will celebrate Christmas and honor our members from both chapters for Rookie of the Year, Firefighter of the Year and Outstanding Leadership on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Sandia Resort & Casino with cocktail hour at 6:00pm and dinner at 7:00pm. Click for more info.
    Skin Cancer Legislation
    10/28/24 - OPFFA
    Today we celebrate a milestone in firefighter health and safety. The passing of new legislation that reduces the required time worked for many skin cancers from 15, down to 10 years.
    IAFF Peer Support Training
    10/23/24 - Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association
    Tennessee Fire Fighter License Plates
    10/23/24 - Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association
    Brothers & Sisters: We'd like to take a moment to encourage those of you who live in Tennessee to consider purchasing the Tennessee IAFF license plate for your vehicle. Proceeds from this license plate go to the Tennessee Fire Fighters Emergency Relief Fund.
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