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CT IAFF
Newswire Current news directly from CT IAFF locals. |
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24th Peter S. Carozza Biennial Convention
01/11/25 - UPFFA SAVE THE DATE! November 16-18, 2025 24th Peter S. |
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2025 UPFFA Scholarship's Now Open
01/03/25 - UPFFA 2025 UPFFA George Crowley Memorial Scholarship Application & 2025 UPFFA Michael C. Osiecki Memorial Scholarship Application NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE! Any member of an Affiliated Local Union may obtain an application for their Son or Daughter by going to www.upffa. |
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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. |
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New Fire Station
10/28/24 - IAFF Local 801 
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Waterbury Firemen's Softball Tournament
09/16/24 - Waterbury Fire Fighters Association $250 Entry Fee Huntingdon Park, 526 Huntingdon ave, Waterbury Saturday Oct 5 Rain date Saturday Oct 12 All proceeds will benefit the Local 1339 Scholarship Fund and MDA This is a 1 pitch tournament for first responder teams. Batters will start with a full count no waste to make games go by faster. Wrist bands for a second pitch will be available for sale. |
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Retiree Dinner 2024
07/30/24 - Waterbury Fire Fighters Association Retiree dinner is being scheduled for September 17, 2024. More information to follow. |
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Tee Sponsors 2024
07/30/24 - Waterbury Fire Fighters Association 
Tee sponsors needed for the Joe Bogs Golf Tournament. Talk with your companies, stations and bureaus about becoming a tee sponsor. |
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Helmet Raffle 2024
07/30/24 - Waterbury Fire Fighters Association 
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Election 8/1/24
07/30/24 - Waterbury Fire Fighters Association Election for one Executive Board position Thursday August 1, 2024 from 7 am to 5 pm at Waterville |
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Joe Bogs Golf Tournament
07/28/24 - Waterbury Fire Fighters Association Joseph Bogdanski GOLF CLASSIC Benefitting Arthur C. Luf Children's Burn Camp September 23, 2024 - Rain or Shine Western Hills Golf Course 528 Park Rd. |
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IAFF Center of Excellence Upcoming January 2025 Webinars
07/02/24 - UPFFA |
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IAFF Center of Excellence Upcoming Webinars
05/21/24 - UPFFA 
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IAFF - Three Federal Grant Opportunities
02/28/24 - UPFFA 
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IMPORTANT IAFF NOTICE: Heads Up CPR
02/23/24 - UPFFA Brothers and Sisters, A new novel and unvalidated approach to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) has been introduced named, “Heads Up CPR.” The IAFF presently does not support this procedure or associated equipment until further research can be performed. |
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United Diagnostic Services, LLC. Video
12/21/23 - UPFFA |
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CT Firefighters Seek New Cancer Protection with Access to Workers' Comp
03/22/23 - UPFFA |
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Over $2 billion in grant funding for the fiscal year 2023 is available for homeland security preparedness programs.
03/13/23 - UPFFA Over $2 billion in grant funding for the fiscal year 2023 is available for homeland security preparedness programs. These grant programs provide critical funding to help state officials prepare for, prevent, protect against, and respond to acts of terrorism. |
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January 30, 2023: The IAFF announced that the IAFF has retained three nationally recognized law firms to change regulatory standards, demand PFAS-free gear.
01/31/23 - UPFFA Today at our Affiliate Leadership Training Summit, I announced that the IAFF has retained three nationally recognized law firms to change regulatory standards, demand PFAS-free gear, and be available to be retained by members and families seeking compensation for PFAS-related illness. |
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January 23, 2023: UPFFA Position on House Bill 5501 An Act Concerning Alternative Physical Testing Requirements for Female Candidates for Firefighter Positions
01/23/23 - UPFFA UPFFA of Ct. |
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2022 Santa Express is at Full Capacity
11/29/22 - IAFF Local 1426 The 2022 Santa Express is full at this time. The enrollment form has been shut off until next year. We thank you for all your support and we look forward to seeing you all out on the road the weekend of December 9, 10, 11. |
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Instructor Development Seminar
11/12/22 - CTFD Instructors Assoc 2024 Instructor Development Seminar January 11, 1900 Hours, Jan 12 0800 -1600 Hours Central CT State College, New Britain CT Continuing Education Credits for EMS and Fire Marshals. Thursday Night Free admission, Friday $50 for a choice of four presentations. Lunch is provided |
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August 24, 2022: IAFF & Metro Chiefs Joint Statement on Fire Fighter Turnout Gear
08/24/22 - UPFFA |
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Waterford Professional Fire Fighters Association, Local 4629 assist a local Family
04/21/22 - UPFFA Waterford Professional Fire Fighters Association, Local 4629: Waterford resident Natasha Dickenson was looking to obtain a bed shaker for her daughter Lexi who is hearing impaired. She stopped into her local Waterford Fire Station and spoke with Chris Bonanno who then put her in contact with Waterford Bureau of Fire Prevention’s educator Kathleen Peterson. |
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UPFFA Fire Ops 101
04/08/22 - Hamden Professional Firefighters April 8th, 2022: On April 4th, 2022, Hartford Fire Fighters Local 760 hosted the annual Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut "Fire Ops 101" program at the City of Hartford Fire Department training facility. |
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Local 2687 Update on Promotions and New Hires
04/08/22 - Hamden Professional Firefighters UPDATES ON LOCAL 2687 PROMOTIONS AND HIRING April 8th, 2022- Lieutenants Dave Wood and Dan Such were promoted to Captain, and FF Brian Gilson promoted to Fire Inspector on Wednesday, April 6th. The swearing-in will be held on Monday, April 11th at 10AM in the rotunda of Memorial Town Hall. All are welcome to attend. March 4 - Captain Kevin (K.P. |
