CT IAFF Newswire
Current news directly from CT IAFF locals.

LODD - Cromwell Professional Fire Fighters, Local 4662
05/24/20 - UPFFA
The Cromwell Professional Firefighters regret to announce the passing of our brother, Todd Gagnon. Todd started in Cromwell as a Firefighter and EMT in 1991, became Cromwell's Fire Marshal in 1994, and joined the ranks of Local 4662 in 2015.

UFLAC Fire Foundation – LAFD Firefighters Injured on May 16, 2020
05/20/20 - UPFFA
I am confident that you all have heard On May 16, 2020 230 LAFD Firefighters responded to a structure fire in downtown Los Angeles. Soon after arrival the world watched 11 of our Firefighters from Fire Station 9 engulfed in flames when a large explosion occurred. Fortunately, these Firefighters were able to escape, although each one of them suffered burns of various degrees.

IAFF Center of Excellence Hosting Online Education Series
05/20/20 - UPFFA

Employment Opportunity – Fire Service Instructor (Part-Time) – CT Fire Academy
05/19/20 - CTFD Instructors Assoc
Employment Opportunity – Fire Service Instructor (Part-Time) – CT Fire Academy The position of part time Fire Service Instructor 1 serves as the Fire Prevention & Control Division's primary resource for the delivery of fire service training and certification testing services.

Connecticut Fire Academy Fire Service Instructor 1 (Part Time)
05/19/20 - CTFD Instructors Assoc
The position of part time Fire Service Instructor 1 serves as the Fire Prevention & Control Division's primary resource for the delivery of fire service training and certification testing services. The Fire Service Instructor 1 is the entry-level point for new part time Fire Service Instructors serving Fire Prevention and Control. Typically an instructor will be required to possess certification as a Fire Service Instructor 1 and/or subject matter expertise in subject areas in-demand by our constituent fire departments and organizations. Fire Service Instructor 1 level personnel will typically teach in classroom or laboratory settings (Training Grounds) from prepared lesson plans under the direct supervision of another senior Fire Service Instructor. Upon demonstration of mastery of various subjects, they are credentialed to teach, evaluate or provide support in those areas.

5/13/2020 17 West Couch Street
05/17/20 - Norwalk Professional Firefighters
Press Release Wednesday 5/13 at 9:50 PM the Norwalk Fire Department responded to a structure fire on West Couch St. The fire involved the kitchen and the attic space above. The fire was extinguished and brought under control within 15 minutes of the fire department arrival. There were no injuries. Two occupants were displaced.

5-16-2020 6 Watson CT
05/17/20 - Norwalk Professional Firefighters

Norwalk Fire Department Press Release May 16, 2020 The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 6 Watson Ct. Saturday evening, at 6 pm. The fire in the single family split level home gutted the kitchen and caused heat and smoke damage throughout the second floor of the residence.

May 7, 2020: Tommy Fund Families Need Your Help
05/07/20 - UPFFA

May 15, 2020: Safer Application EXTENDED
05/05/20 - UPFFA
SAFER APPLICATION PERIOD NOW OPEN The Fiscal Year 2019 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) application period is now open. The application deadline is Friday, May 15, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. (ET). There is $350 million available in federal grants to add fire fighters to departments in need. Career, combination and volunteer fire departments are eligible to apply.

Fairfield Fire Fighters, Local 1426, IAFF - PRESS RELEASE: REBUTTAL TO BOARD OF FINANCE REMARKS
05/01/20 - UPFFA
PRESS RELEASE: REBUTTAL TO BOARD OF FINANCE REMARKS I want to say how proud I am of Fairfield and how the Town has responded to this global crisis. First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick has shown strength and determination in her leadership. The department heads banded together and flattened the curve in a way unparalleled in the county.

April 28, 2020: Ct. AFL-CIO Workers Memorial Day
04/28/20 - UPFFA
Connecticut AFL-CIO Health & Safety Committee’s Workers Memorial Day. Mourn for the Dead, Fight for the Living Videos: https://www.ctaflcio.org/news/update-workers-memorial-day https://www.ctaflcio.

Monday, September 28, 2020: UPFFA Golf Tournament
04/22/20 - UPFFA

4-21-2020 18 Meadow Street Trailer Fire
04/22/20 - Norwalk Professional Firefighters

Norwalk Fire Department Press Release On 4/21/20 at 706pm Norwalk Fire responded to a tractor trailer fire carrying refuse at 18 Meadow Street The fire was extinguished in 20 min. The cause of the fire not yet determined.

Santa Express Video
04/21/20 - IAFF Local 1426
The link below will get you to our Fairfield Fire Fighters Association YouTube page where you can view the documantary created for us by Holleran Media about the 2019 Santa Express. Thank you to everyone who helped out last year to make it our biggest year yet. $26,000.00 Donated to The Tommy Fund. Hoping for another great year this year, Here is the link: https://www.

April 20, 2020: IAFF News Release
04/20/20 - UPFFA

PASSING OF PFANJ PRESIDENT DOMINICK MARINO
04/15/20 - UPFFA
PASSING OF PFANJ PRESIDENT DOMINICK MARINO The Executive Board of the Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey (PFANJ) regrets to announce the passing of PFANJ President Dominick Marino. President Marino passed away suddenly Tuesday afternoon at home.

April 4, 2020: Message from William Tong, Ct. Attorney General
04/04/20 - UPFFA

March 25, 2020: Membership Letter from Peter S. Carozza, Pres., UPFFA of Ct.
03/25/20 - UPFFA
Membership Letter from Peter S. Carozza, Pres., UPFFA of Ct.

GEORGE CROWLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP & MICHAEL OSIECKI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
03/20/20 - UPFFA

March 18, 2020: 55th IAFF Convention 2020
03/18/20 - UPFFA
Pursuant to the provisions of the IAFF Constitution and By-Laws, the 55th Convention of the International Association of Fire Fighters will be held at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin in Orlando, Florida, beginning Monday, August 10, 2020. The Convention Call and other related information are available here.

March 8-11, 2020 IAFF Legislative Conference
03/10/20 - UPFFA

General President Schaitberger, Peter S. Carozza, President, Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut with the Connecticut delegation of the UPFFA of Ct., representing CONNECTICUT Fire Fighters at the Annual IAFF Legislative Convention in Washington, D. C.

St. Baldrick
03/09/20 - MILFORD FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 944
Check out our Brothers and Sisters at St. John’s Fire District in South Carolina. They are raising money to support one of their own. https://www.stbaldricks.

Promotional Video
02/29/20 - Professional Firefighters of Manchester
https://drive.google.

EXTENDED SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS 2020
02/21/20 - New London Fire Fighters
NOTE: The scholarship deadlines have been extended to May 15, 2020 due to the recent school closures. The 2020 Dr. Wies and John O'Connor Scholarship applications have been posted.