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March 19 & 20, 2012: New Haven Fire Fighters & the UPFFA 1st Annual Safety & Leadership Seminar

New Haven Fire Fighters & the UPFFA of Ct. 1st Annual "Safety & Leadership Seminar

Monday & Tuesday: March 19-20, 2012: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

New Haven Training School - View Flyer

Congratulations Captain David Easter

The Officers & Members of Local 801, IAFF; congratulates Captain David Easter on completing the “Executive Fire Officer” program of the National Fire Academy. Brother Easter completed the four (4) year program which is the top Fire Officer programs in the world.

IAFF Scores Huge Congressional Victory

IAFF Scores Huge Congressional Victory December 17, 2011 – In one of its final actions in 2011, Congress has passed an Omnibus Appropriations Bill that makes more than $742 million in Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants available to struggling communities and extends the “SAFER waivers” for Fiscal Years 2011 and 2012. Read More...

Engine 21 Closed!

December 7, 2011–Danbury’s Fire Chief announced that he is taking one of the City’s most used fire engines out of service daily between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and using a SUV in its place. This decision has Danbury Professional Fire Fighters concerned that public safety is at unnecessary risk. Read More...

NIST and USFA Issue Report on SCBA Facepiece Lenses and Thermal Degradation

NIST and USFA Issue Report on SCBA Facepiece Lenses and Thermal Degradation November 30, 2011 -- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), with funding from the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), has released its final report on a study conducted to determine at what temperatures and conditions self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) facepiece lenses melt or degrade. Read More...

February 16, 2012: 16th Annual - FIREFIGHTER SKI MUSTER

16th Annual - FIREFIGHTER SKI MUSTER - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012 - View Flyer

October 1, 2011: New Study Finds Pensions are Preferred Retirement Plan

New Public Sector Employees Overwhelmingly Select Pensions Over Individual Retirement Accounts; Pension Cost Efficiencies Cited as Key Advantage - View

September 13, 2011: New Online Career Education Opportunity for IAFF Members

New Online Career Education Opportunity for IAFF Members

The IAFF has partnered with Penn Foster College to offer an online Associate Degree in Fire Science exclusively to IAFF members.

The IAFF has approved Penn Foster College as a preferred education provider that meets the needs of working fire fighters and paramedics seeking to advance their careers.

Delivered entirely online, the Associate of Science in Fire Science program prepares individuals for career advancement opportunities in fire science and emergency services. Credits can be transferred to receive a Bachelor's degree.

Penn Foster College offers accredited classes, affordabe tuition and flexible classes.

For more information, click here or call 1-800-587-4450.

We Need YOU to Get Involved!

We Need YOU to Get Involved! A new song released by BLEVE Entertainment will benefit the IAFF Foundation and IAFF affiliates. Read More...

Cops, firefighters turn on GOP in labor fight

Cops, firefighters turn on GOP in labor fight “These are down-the-line conservatives. They fully supported Bush in the Iraq war, in the war against terrorism, and on all the gut issues they were there,” King said. “Some of the guys I talked to said, ‘We stood with Bush on Queens Boulevard. Now, the Republicans have turned on us. Read More...

Coffee for a Cause

Coffee for a Cause The IAFF has partnered with City Brew Coffee Company to market and sell Firehouse Blend Coffee to support the IAFF Burn Foundation. Read More...

IAFF Fighting Back Campaign Goes On the Offensive

IAFF Fighting Back Campaign Goes On the Offensive The IAFF continues to challenge the relentless political attacks on fire fighters and paramedics. This week, the IAFF expanded its Fighting Back campaign with newspaper and television advertising in Ohio and Florida to defend its members’ jobs and right to bargain with their employers. Read More...

Majority in Poll Back Employees in Public Sector Unions

Public Pensions

Are public pensions the real problem?

Watch this clip all the way through..... http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/40902120#40902120

City workers deserving of 'lavish' pensions