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2026 Promotions
09/02/26 - IAFF Local 801

In addition to the promotions made at the annual L-801 / DFD Awards Ceremony, more Local 801 members were promoted to higher ranks in the DFD in 2026. Ted Mourges was promoted to Deputy Chief on D Group in a ceremony at City Hall in April 2026. Tom Chirico and Mike Beers were both promoted to Fire Lieutenants in a ceremony at City Hall in August 2026.

2026 L-801 / DFD Awards Ceremony
09/01/26 - IAFF Local 801

The 2026 Local 801 / DFD Awards Ceremony took place on June 13, 2026 at Rogers Park Middle School.

Stamford Burn Foundation
09/01/26 - Stamford Professional Fire Fighters Association IAFF Local 786

25 Years of Remembrance - NEVER FORGET
08/15/26 - UPFFA

Peter Brown - IAFF 3rd District Local Leadership Award
08/15/26 - UPFFA
Congratulations to Peter Brown, President, UPFFA of Ct., recently recognized at the 58th Biennial IAFF Convention in Arlington, Texas, receiving the IAFF 3rd District Local Leadership Award, for his outstanding service, dedication, and leadership.

Congratulations Mike Podzaline election as UPFFA Trustee
06/17/26 - UPFFA
Congratulations to Mike Podzaline, President, Local 892, IAFF, on his election as UPFFA Trustee.

Thank You!
05/30/26 - UPFFA

American Income Life
05/27/26 - UPFFA

Congratulations to James Marks, UPFFA District 5 Vice President
05/26/26 - UPFFA
Congratulations to James Marks, President, Local 773, IAFF, on his election as UPFFA District 5 Vice President.

2026 UPFFA of Ct. Scholarship Recipients
05/21/26 - UPFFA
The Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut is pleased to announce the 2026 Scholarship Recipients 2026 Michael C. Osiecki Memorial Scholarship Gabrielle V. Thompson, East Hartford, Local 1548 2026 George Crowley Memorial Scholarship Sara E. Caldarone, Stamford, Local 786, IAFF Willow M.

December 13-16, 2026 UPFFA of Ct. & Rhode Island State Association of Fire Fighters Health & Safety Conference
05/07/26 - UPFFA

Bonet Fundraiser
04/15/26 - Hamden Professional Firefighters
We got some very unfortunate news several months ago concerning one of our brother firefighters. Firefighter Jaimie Bonet informed us that his wife,Tracey,had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Our members have created a fundraiser to help support Jaimie and Tracey during this difficult time. Please consider purchasing a t-shirt to show your support.

CT FIREFIGHTERS PAC EVENT
02/28/26 - IAFF Local 801

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IAFF 108 Years!
02/28/26 - UPFFA
For 108 years, the #IAFF has brought fire fighters and emergency medical workers together to improve safety on the job and raise the standard of the profession. Here’s to the members who came before us – and those carrying it forward today.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays L760!
12/25/25 - Hartford Fire Fighters Association

Danbury Firefighters Triumphant in Rib Eating Contest
11/15/25 - IAFF Local 801

Our Danbury Firefighters took home the championship in the 1st Annual Texas Roadhouse Rib Eating Contest. Congrats to Local 801 members Chris Mihaly, Tym Sullivan, Kyle Hines, Jon Arpaia, and Chris Moore on this prestigious accomplishment.

"Still Responding" Cancer Info
10/29/25 - IAFF Local 801

Paul Spennato from Westport Fire Department Cancer Presentation Stillresponding.my.canva.

Battle of the Badges
08/25/25 - IAFF Local 801

Union Family Picnic
08/25/25 - IAFF Local 801

Annual Local 801 Family Picnic. The date is Saturday September 27th, 2025 from 12:00pm-5:00pm at Anthony’s lake place. All the usual menu items including chicken, ribs, clams ,Water, Beer & Wine. Barts band “Junk” will be entertaining us again and we’ll have a bounce house and ice cream truck as well. Hope to see you all again.

1st Annual Gary Arconti Memorial Golf Outing
05/29/25 - IAFF Local 801

The Danbury Fire Department, IAFF Local 801, is proud to announce the 1st Annual Gary Arconti Memorial Golf Outing to Benefit the Connecticut Burns Care Foundation. The outing will take place on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Richter Park Golf Course in Danbury, CT. This is a great opportunity to play one of the nicest public golf courses in Connecticut.

DFD Softball Schedule
05/16/25 - IAFF Local 801

Cordico Wellness App
05/12/25 - IAFF Local 801

Press Conference with Comptroller Scanlon
05/07/25 - IAFF Local 801
Click on the link to watch a Press Conference with Comptroller Scanlon that recognized firefighters for their work and also addressed recruitment and retention issues for the fire service.

Public Safety and Security Committee - Public Hearing - 2/11/25 @ 10am
02/07/25 - CTFD Instructors Assoc
CFDIA Members, There is a Public Hearing of the Public Safety & Security Committee on Tuesday, 2/11, at 1000 hrs in Room 2B. There are two bills being raised that are a part of our legislative priorities. There will be representation from the Joint Council that will provide testimony at the hearing in support of both bills. Please share this information with your organizations in an effort to encourage them to come and support the CT Fire Service on getting these bills moved forward. This is the time for us to show the unity and strength of the CT fire Service. Below are the two raised bills and attached is the Public Hearing Agenda with links to the bills. S.B. No. 1239 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING A FALLEN OFFICER AND FIREFIGHTER FUND AND PROVIDING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE TO SURVIVORS OF A FIREFIGHTER KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. S.B. No. 1240 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CODES AND STANDARDS COMMITTEE Thanks, Steven Hoffmann Fire Chief Colchester Fire & EMS (o) 860-537-2512 (c) 860-705-9382 shoffmann@colchesterct.gov President - CT Fire Department Instructors Assoc. Chair - Joint Council of CT Fire Service Organizations 1st VP - New London County Fire Chiefs Assoc.

New Fire Station
10/28/24 - IAFF Local 801