IAFF Local 2032

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Fire Fighter Down

"Fire fighter down!” It’s the radio distress call no one wants to hear.

For 16 years, professional fire fighter Reece Chambers has been risking his life to save others, the past 14 with East Jefferson Fire Rescue, where he is currently a Lieutenant.

Recently Reece received a personal version of “Fire fighter down!” — he needed a heart transplant. Doctors said the non-stop work involved in fighting fires exacerbated previous health issues. The realization that the job he so loves is the cause of this grave condition was difficult to accept.

On Aug. 3, Reece received a new heart and is currently recovering. But the financial cost to his family, even after insurance, is staggering. His wife, Trina, and their four children have been making many trips from their Gig Harbor home to the UW Medical Center’s Cardiac Unit.

The National Police & Fire Foundation has established a secure donation site to help Reece and his family: www.LetsHelpReece.com. Unlike many other similar donation sites, 100 percent of any contributions to this site go directly to Reece’s family through his local union, IAFF Local 2032. This site will also provide updates on Reece’s condition.

This is an opportunity for the IAFF family and the general public to respond to this “Fire fighter down!” call. Reece has been unrelenting in serving the public, responding to house fires, car wrecks, technical rescue calls, water rescues, medical transport support and more at all hours of the day and night. Today he needs our help. Again, 100 percent of all donations made through www.LetsHelpReece.com go to Reece Chambers and his family. Let’s pay it forward! We don’t know who could be next?

The National Police & Fire Foundation was established to support America’s Everyday Heroes in times of need. Within 24 hours of being contacted regarding Reece’s situation, NPFF set up the donation website and stands ready to partner with other police and fire associations that need emergency help. NPFF is a certified federal non-profit organization, so any donations are tax deductible.

Current news directly from IAFF locals, councils, and state/province associations in the US and Canada.

35th IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial
09/18/21 - PFFMaine

Registration for the 35th IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial, scheduled for September 18, 2021, is now open.

2021 SFPFF Conference
06/15/21 - Southern Federation of Professional Fire Fighters
June 1, 2021 All Southern Federation of Professional Fire Fighters State & Local Affiliate Officers: In accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws of the Southern Federation of Professional Firefighters, I am sending notice in regard to your annual membership in the organization and the 2021 SFPFF Conference.

2021 IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial
06/15/21 - Southern Federation of Professional Fire Fighters
September 18, 2021 • ? Colorado Springs, Colorado We strongly recommend that all participants be fully vaccinated to attend. If you are not vaccinated, we strongly recommend that you wear a mask and socially distance.

July 11, 2021: Tommy Fund New Haven Pizza Challenge
06/14/21 - UPFFA

2021 UPFFA of Ct. Scholarship Recipients
06/14/21 - UPFFA
The Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut is pleased to announce the 2021 Scholarship Recipients 2021 Michael C. Osiecki Memorial Scholarship Kelsey J. Matthews, New Britain, Local 992, IAFF 2021 George Crowley Memorial Scholarship Ethan J. Edmondson, Fairfield, Local 1426, IAFF Cassandra G.

2021 St. Florian Scholarship Fund Application: NOW OPEN
06/14/21 - IAFF Local 42
The St. Florian Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications for (2021) and are accepting applications thru Friday, August 6, 2021 at 4:00 PM. Application can be submitted by one of these three (3) following methods: Return via US Mail postmarked by August 6, 2021 to IAFF Local 42, 6320 Manchester Ave.

Teton Ct. Structure Fire
06/12/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

June 11, 2021 - 5:13 a.m. SMFR's 9-1-1 Dispatch Center received a call for a fire that was in the backyard of a residence near Lincoln Ave and Lone Tree Parkway. When District Chief 1 arrived on scene, he confirmed that it was a working structure fire viewing fire both on the primary home and extending into a secondary home.

Car accident on Parker Street in Springfield
06/11/21 - IAFF Local 648
Car accident on Parker Street in Springfield HAMPDEN COUNTY by: WWLP Digital First Posted: Jun 11, 2021 / 12:12 PM EDT / Updated: Jun 11, 2021 / 12:12 PM EDT (Photo: Springfield FD) SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Crews from the fire department responded to a motor vehicle accident on Parker Street in Springfield Friday.

Fox 13 News- Venice EMS
06/10/21 - Suncoast Firefighters

Friday Update 6-4-21
06/09/21 - IAFF Local 1014

2021 - IAFF Local 671 Charity Golf Event
06/09/21 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
Download Registration Form here.

2021 Columbia Firefighters Annual Golf Tournament
06/09/21 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters

Denver Fire Fighters Scholarship Fund
06/09/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Denver Firefighter’s Scholarship Fund 2021 Denver Fire Scholarship – DEADLINE JULY 1 The Denver Fire Department Foundation and Burg Simpson are pleased to announce the 2021 Denver Fire Scholarship. We will award one $1,500 scholarship to a qualifying student who is the child of an active or retired Denver firefighter.

MINNESOTA PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS STATE CONVENTION
06/09/21 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters
6 Convention flyer 2021 F.

United Way of Charlotte County Award
06/09/21 - Suncoast Firefighters

2021 GOLF TOURNAMENT
06/08/21 - IAFF Local 4381

Columbia Firefighters Association is hosting it’s first annual golf tournament on August 14th at Stoneybrook Golf Course in Columbia! Gates open at 7am, tee time will be 8am. Prizes available! We have availabilities and are currently looking for hole sponsors. See flyer for more details.

South Platte Canyon Rd. Structure Fire
06/08/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

June 7, 2021 – Just before noon, on Monday, Local members responded to reports of smoke showing in the area of South Platte Canyon Road and West Mineral Avenue. BC1 confirmed seeing the smoke plume and upgraded the response to a confirmed structure fire.

Wells Fargo
06/07/21 - PFFNH
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Response to KC Star Regarding Local 42 CBA
06/07/21 - IAFF Local 42

Monday Morning Headlines
06/06/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Monday Morning Headlines Collective Bargaining 6/7 & 6/8 Save the Date 8/5 - 8/8 Save the Date 8/22

E-bike battery caused Springfield apartment fire
06/05/21 - IAFF Local 648
E-bike battery caused Springfield apartment fire HAMPDEN COUNTY by: Tony Fay Posted: Jun 3, 2021 / 05:32 AM EDT / Updated: Jun 3, 2021 / 09:26 AM EDT SPRINGFIELD, Mass.

Fire destroys garage in Springfield
06/05/21 - IAFF Local 648

Fire destroys garage in Springfield HAMPDEN COUNTY by: Nancy Asiamah Posted: Jun 4, 2021 / 12:02 AM EDT / Updated: Jun 4, 2021 / 12:02 AM EDT SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A garage on Laurelton Street in Springfield was completely destroyed in a fire Thursday evening.

2021 HERO'S CUP
06/03/21 - Cambridge Fire Fighters
If anyone would like to donate, there is still time to do so. The link to Donate is https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/MA/Marlborough/BFitHeroesCupHockeyTournament#tab-teamFundraiserSelect BFit Heroes Cup Hockey Tournament Online Donations The BFit Heroes Cup Hockey Tournament is on Friday June 11, 2021 to Sunday June 13, 2021.

Worker trapped after porch collapsed in Springfield
06/03/21 - IAFF Local 648

Worker trapped after porch collapsed in Springfield HAMPDEN COUNTY by: WWLP Digital First Posted: Jun 2, 2021 / 03:00 PM EDT / Updated: Jun 2, 2021 / 06:59 PM EDT SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Crews from the Springfield Fire Department were called for a porch that collapsed Wednesday afternoon.

E-bike battery caused Springfield apartment fire
06/03/21 - IAFF Local 648
E-bike battery caused Springfield apartment fire HAMPDEN COUNTY by: Tony Fay Posted: Jun 3, 2021 / 05:32 AM EDT / Updated: Jun 3, 2021 / 09:26 AM EDT SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – An overheated electric bike battery is being blamed for a fire at an apartment in Springfield’s Six Corners neighborhood Wednesday night.

County CBA (compensation) Tally Results
06/02/21 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
The County CBA Contract results are in.

Information Session and Union Meeting TODAY
06/02/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Union Meeting and Information Session The Union Meeting will be held TODAY, Thursday, June 3 at 8:30 am. The Union Meeting will be held in the Event Center and all are welcome. There will be a ZOOM Information Session at the start of the meeting for members on duty and those unable to attend. Please click on the links below to register for the ZOOM Information Meeting.

PPFFA Act 17 (COVID) H&L/Worker's Comp Zoom Presentation
06/02/21 - PPFFA
The link to May's Zoom presentation conducted by Attorney Michael Dryden on Heart and Lung/Worker's Comp issues regarding Act 17 (COVID), is now available in the member's section of the website.

8.16.2021 | L21 x MDA Golf Tournament
05/31/21 - IAFF Local 21
Save the date! Monday, August 16th, 2021! The Fill the Boot Golf Classic returns. Gather your friends and come join IAFF Local 21 and the MDA in raising funds for Muscular Dystrophy research and programs. More information and event registration will be available soon. Questions and inquiries may be directed to the Local 21 MDA Coordinator, Sam Severtsgaard, Engine Co.

South Waco Way Structure Fire
05/31/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

At 10:59 a.m. on Saturday May 29, 2021, Local members responded to several reports of a house fire in the 6600 block of South Waco Way in Arapahoe County. Members observed a plume of smoke in the air while responding and upon arrival they found a shed fire extending into the garage and adjacent home.

Meeting Notice | June 2021
05/31/21 - IAFF Local 21

Memorial Day 2021 | Thank You
05/31/21 - IAFF Local 21
This Memorial Day, Saint Paul Firefighters IAFF Local 21 honors our military members and those in Public Service who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you.

Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired Captain Rudy Thell
05/31/21 - IAFF Local 21
Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of retired Fire Captain Rudolph G. “Rudy” Thell. Captain Rudy Thell started with the Saint Paul Fire Department on January 1, 1954 and retired in 1991. Rudy became a Paramedic in the mid 1970s and was assigned as Fire Captain of Engine 24 on the C Shift for a large part of his career.

Monday Morning Headlines
05/30/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Good Monday Morning Memorial Day 5/31 - Union Office Closed Information Session and Union Meeting 6/2 and 6/3 Collective Bargaining City Meetings 6/3 & 6/4 Fishing Derby 8/19

Notice of for Office
05/30/21 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters

Water Safety
05/28/21 - IAFF Local 902

Nearly 75% of drownings involving children happen at home — a sobering statistic, and one that is more relevant than ever this summer. While a small pool is a great way to beat the heat, fire fighters and emergency medical responders are urging homeowners to practice simple safety rules to avoid a tragedy.

Friday Update 5-28-21
05/28/21 - IAFF Local 1014

Local 21 Regrets to Announce the Passing of Retired FEO John Kowalski
05/27/21 - IAFF Local 21
Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of retired Fire Equipment Operator John Kowalski. FEO John “Jake” Kowalski started with the Saint Paul Fire Department on April 16, 1963 and retired in the early 1990’s. John spent most of his career assigned to Engine Company 01 on the A Shift as FEO. John also served as IAFF Local 21 Treasurer in the 1980’s.

2021 | Memorial Day Service
05/25/21 - IAFF Local 21
Saint Paul Firefighters IAFF Local 21 will be hosting a Memorial Day service at Oakland Cemetery in Saint Paul on Saturday, May 29th, 2021 at 8:30am. Please join us as we honor and remember our fellow firefighters who have passed away.

County Chapter TA'd CBA Informational Meetings & Voting
05/23/21 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
Bernalillo County Local 244 members, Our negotiation team has reached a tentative agreement with management in regard to our Collective Bargaining Agreement. As you know, the circumstances of this past year have been challenging for all. Everyone is still in the recovering phase of this COVID pandemic. This portion of negotiations was just for compensation articles.

Aberdeen St. Structure Fire
05/22/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

At 8:58 a.m. on Saturday May 22, 2021, a 911 caller reported brown smoke coming from the front door of a home under construction at 6092 S. Aberdeen St. in Littleton. When Local members arrived, light smoke was visible, and Firefighters advanced a hose line inside to search for the fire and possible victims.

Friday Update 5-21-21
05/21/21 - IAFF Local 1014

*** Last Reminder *** Memorial Services for Brother Dave Novotny
05/21/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

On November 27th, 2020, Dave Novotny passed away from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a Line of Duty Illness. The memorial for Dave will be held at 3:30 pm on Saturday, May 22nd, 2021, at the Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Event Center, 12 Lakeside Lane, Denver, Colorado 80212. Seating will begin at 3:00 pm. Attire will be Class A uniform with shrouded badges for the day of the memorial.

Friday Update 5-14-21
05/21/21 - IAFF Local 1014

Friday Update 5-7-21
05/21/21 - IAFF Local 1014

Support the New Haven Fire Department
05/20/21 - Hamden Professional Firefighters
Below is the link to the Go Fund Me page created to support the family of New Haven FF Ricardo Torres. FF Torres was killed in the Line of Duty on May 12, 2021 while battling a structure fire. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-firefighter-ricardo-rick-torres-family.

Services For Ricardo Torres (NHFD)
05/20/21 - Hamden Professional Firefighters
Thursday, May 20th, 2021 Today, Local 2687 members had the distinct honor of providing a cover engine for the City of New Haven, as they laid to rest one of their own. Firefighter Ricardo Torres died in the line of duty on May 12th, 2021 while battling a structure fire. Pictured below is Hamden Engine 1 (a spare), covering New Haven's Whitney Avenue Station.