On this Night in 1982, Lt Martin "Butch" Melody and Fire Fighter Joseph Halas made the ultimate sacrifice and lost their lives while battling a fire at the Russo Fur Company on Osborne Street. They remain the only members of the Danbury Fire Department to Die In The Line of Duty. They will live on in our hearts and memories forever.
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing Charles M. Plank, father of retired Lt. Kevin Plank, grandfather to both FF Kelly Grover, and Heather Stilson, wife of FF Ken Stilson; on Feb. 1, 2012. He was 80 years old.
Visiting hours will be on Sunday, February 5, 2012 from 2 PM to 5 PM, at the Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home, 9-11 Granville Ave., Danbury. Funeral services will take place on Monday, February 6, 2012 at 11 AM at Jowdy-Kane with burial to follow in St. Peter Cemetery, Danbury.
Please keep Brother Plank, Sister Grover and Brother Stilson and there family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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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...
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
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...
New Public Sector Employees Overwhelmingly Select Pensions Over Individual Retirement Accounts; Pension Cost Efficiencies Cited as Key Advantage - View
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.
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
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
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...
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