Florida IAFF Newswire Current news directly from Florida IAFF locals.

Celebrate Capt Hugh Saenz Retirement 02/14/19 - IAFF Local 1403 Retired Capt. Hugh Saenz and his family will like to invite you to come join them in celebrating 30 years of service with MDFR.

Retired Firefighter William B. McMullen 02/14/19 - IAFF Local 1403 Metro-Dade Firefighters Local 1403 regrets to announce the passing of Retired FF William B. McMullen 2/11/2019. Bill was hired with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue on 7/26/76 & retired 7/31/2006. Most of our brother & sister firefighters know him from Battalion 2 where he served proudly. He was 71 years old. Please keep his family & friends in your thoughts and prayers.

FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENING at the UNION OFFICE, Feb. 25, 2019 02/08/19 - IAFF 1826 To all Local 1826 Members, Please see attachment containing information on this "FREE" Skin Cancer Screening.

Local 1826, 2019 St. Patrick's Day T-Shirts 02/06/19 - IAFF 1826 To all Local 1826 Members, Please see attachment containing information on this year's St.

Up Coming Events 02/01/19 - IAFF Local 4208 3rd Annual St. Baldrick's Shave Fest. Will be held at 3 Sisters Speakeasy on March 9, 2019 from 4pm to 9pm.

Promotions 02/01/19 - IAFF Local 4208 Congratulations to President Stephen Gonnella who was recently promoted to  Lieutenant and to Justin Greenhill who was promoted to the rank of Engineer.

Retired Firefighter Victor Beguiristain 01/28/19 - IAFF Local 1403 Metro Dade Firefighters Local 1403 regrets to announce the passing of Retired FF Victor Beguirstain on 01/27/2019. Vic was hired with MDFR on 03/05/1984 and retired 05/30/2010. Most of you know him from Station 31 where he served proudly. He was 62 years old. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.

IAFF Firehouse Training Webcasts 01/22/19 - Suncoast Firefighters

Peer Support Resources 01/22/19 - IAFF 1826 To all Local 1826 Members, A Peer Support Resources page has been added to our web site, simply go to "Member Resources" and scan down to "Peer Support Resources". Peer Support Resources is a quick reference for each of Local 1826 Districts Group Insurance provider, EAP Provider and contact person.

2019 MDA "Fill the Boot", March 8-10, 2019 01/15/19 - IAFF 1826 Good Morning Local 1826 & Fire Chiefs.

IAFF PEER SUPPORT TRAINING, Feb, 26-27, 2019 01/15/19 - IAFF 1826 To all Local 1826 Members, Please see attachment containing information on an IAFF PEER SUPPORT TRAINING, Feb. 26-27, 2019 9am-5pm at 1885 Veterans Park Drive, Naples, Fl. 34109. "12 seats have been reserved for Local 1826 Members", First come, First served, please respond in a timely manner, this class will fill fast.

Notice of Elections, 2019 01/09/19 - IAFF 1826

Termination Arbitration Awards. 01/06/19 - Clearwater Fire Fighters Association Local 1158 has received the 2nd Termination Arbitration Award in the 4th quarter of 2018. The Local was recently notified by our Legal Counsel, Donnelly & Gross from Gainesville, Florida, regarding these two Arbitration Awards.  The first Arbitration Award involved the Termination of Fire Lieutenant Nate Brooks of Clearwater Fire & Rescue.

2019 Shift Calendars 01/05/19 - Clearwater Fire Fighters Association All 2019 Department Shift Calendars are available in the DOWNLOADS folder under Member Resources panel on the left.

2018-2021 C.B.A. Clearwater Fire & Rescue 01/05/19 - Clearwater Fire Fighters Association Hello to All, The new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Clearwater and Clearwater Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 1158, Inc., has been posted.  Please contact us if you have any questions.  Thank you.

Brotherhood Ride, 1st Annual Poker Tournament 01/04/19 - IAFF 1826

Lake County Fire Adds First Ever Rescue 12/19/18 - IAFF Local 3990 ASTOR, FL - Today is a historic day for Lake County Emergency Services. Lake County Fire has added their very first transport ambulance with firefighters crossed trained as paramedics/EMT's on it in service for 24 hour a day service at Station 10 in Astor. This ambulance will be known as a "rescue" in the near future.

2019 Open Enrollment 12/13/18 - Palm Beach County Fire Fighters Employee Benefits Fund FIREFIGHTERS BENEFITS FUND OPEN ENROLLMENT For coverage beginning January 1, 2019     MEDICAL & DENTAL INSURANCES WHEN:  NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - NOVEMBER 30, 2018    All employees of Palm Beach County Fire Rescue are eligible to participate in the Palm Beach County Firefighters Employee Benefits Plan.

2019 Local 1826 BI-Monthly Meeting Schedule 11/28/18 - IAFF 1826               2019 Local 1826 BI-Monthly Meeting Schedule 1. February 28th, 2019. 2. April 25th, 2019. 3. June 27th, 2019. 4. August 29th, 2019. 5. October 31st, 2019. 6. December 5th, 2019 Local 1826 Bi-Monthly Meetings are held at the SWFL International Airport Training Center.

Lake Firefighters to Debut New Rescue Me Calendar 11/26/18 - IAFF Local 3990 The Professional Firefighters of Lake County are debuting our all new Rescue Me wall calendar for 2019. The calendar features pictures of our firefighters with animals from the Lake County Animal Shelter and our firetrucks. The calendar is only $10 and all proceeds from the calendar will be donated to the Lake County Animal Shelter to help pets find a furever home.

2018 Firemen's Ball Announced 11/17/18 - IAFF Local 3990 The Professional Firefighters of Lake County are pleased to announce the 2018 Firemen's Ball is set for Saturday December 8th. The ball will begin at 6PM with social hour at the Opera House on 5th Street (upstairs) in downtown Leesburg.  The evening will be kicked off at 7PM with the Lake County Honor Guard and bagpipes performing the opening ceremony.

Insurance Open Enrollment 10/24/18 - Miami Association of Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 587 Members,  Local 587's NEW Miami Firefighters Health Insurance Trust becomes effective January 1, 2019, and you will no longer be able to participate in the Citys Health, Dental or Vision plan as of that date. At this time, if you want to use the City's other benefit services such as FSA, Dependent Care, Legal Services or ID protection etc.

ELECTION 2018 10/18/18 - Metro-Broward Professional Fire Fighters

Notice of Elections of Officers 10/13/18 - IAFF Local 2980

Announcement of Upcoming Budget Proposal Vote 10/11/18 - IAFF Local 2980