The Official Website of the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union

There is now a single point of contact for first responder mental health resources in the State of Michigan!! Wayne State University is launching the Frontline strong together website and phone #. The website is fst5.org.

You can go there and get peer support contacts from across the state for yourself or if you need a CISM/peer support team to come out after a traumatic run, get mental health professionals, contact info as well who work with first responders that can help you through a tough time.

You also can either call +1 833-347-8766 or click on the link on the website and you will be connected 24/7 to a operator who is also a crisis counselor if you are in crisis or need help.

These operators are not only for those in a crisis, they can connect you with peer support, cism/peer support, traumatic call out and mental health professionals. In addition, they have resources for financial help, child care, substance abuse, caretakers and much more. These resources are for the first responders and their families. Please go to the website and use these resources. Now every first responder in the state of Michigan can get help and resources 24/7!!!.

Firefighters from the MPFFU helped to shape how this website and phone number worked and designed. If you use this and have any problems, contact info@fst5.org.

CALL TO ACTION - HB 4688/Returning Staffing as a Mandatory Subject of Bargaining

The Michigan Legislature is working on several issues during these last session days before the end of the year. The MPFFU has an important bill that we want them to take action on. HB 4688 is the bill that will return staffing as a mandatory subject of bargaining. We recently sent out an email to every member of the MPFFU, asking everyone to contact their legislator and several members of the House leadership team. You can review that letter by clicking here.

After being promised that this bill would be adopted in this lame duck session, some legislators are now reluctant to act on the bill due to the misinformation being circulated by the Michigan Fire Chiefs and the Michigan Municipal League. These letters are listed below. This is what we are battling and why we need you to get involved. Our membership is much larger than the Fire Chiefs and the MML, but it appears that the members of these organizations are doing a better job of contacting their legislators than we are. If you have already contacted your legislator, we thank you. Please do it again and again. If you haven't had time to do it yet, please do it today. You can use this link to find the email and phone number for your legislator by simply putting your home address in the search field. Ask them to support HB 4688.

Click here to view the video Save the Date! Rally at the Capitol on December 3rd - More info to follow

MPFFU Legislative Log - November 8, 2024

Why We Need to Be Involved in Politics

Watch this two minute video as MPFFU President Matt Sahr joins with other IAFF leaders to discuss why Fire PAC is important.

Here is a link to this interview about HB 4688 with MPFFU President Matthew Sahr

Union Leader Education Seminar
Over 150 members of the MPFFU attended the MPFFU Union Leader Education Seminar on October 28-29, 2024. The MPFFU put together the agenda for the first day and IAFF PEP instructors presented seven different workshops on the second day of the seminar. Listed below are links to some of the handout materials that were distributed or presented at the seminar. Check back for additional links later this week.

Handouts

Negotiations Reading List

MERP Basic Information

Navagating IAFF MERP Slide Show

IAFF Manual of Common Procedures

IAFF Local Union Treasurers Manual

Secretary-Treasurer Powerpoint

IAFF Local Union Administration Manual

Governor Whitmer Signs SB 249 Creating More Opportunities to Obtain Paramedic Training

Thank you Senator Hertel, MPFFU President Matthew Sahr, MPFFU EMS Committee Chairman Monty Nye, and MPFFU Lobbyist

Melissa McKinley for all of your hard work in getting this bill introduced and passed into law.

Now our next challenge is HB 4688. Staffing should be a mandatory subject of bargaining.

Ann Arbor Firefighters Charities 2024 Barrel Select Cask Strength Green River Bourbon Bottle

With the help of Stadium Market, the Ann Arbor Firefighters Charities has obtained a barrel of Green River Bourbon that we are offering 750ml bottles for a donation of $75 to help our efforts in raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is the #1 voluntary health organization in the U.S. for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and other related neuromuscular diseases. For over 70 years, MDA has led the way accelerating research, advancing care, and advocating for the support of families.

The barrel was taste tested and picked by members of Local 693. The Bourbon is cask strength at 123.5 proof. The bottle will have a custom label, similar to the picture. The bottle cannot be etched but will get that custom label.

Due to the yield of the barrel, quantities are limited and will go fast, so order early. The barrel will yield anywhere from 180-210 bottles. We are going to release 180 now and once we find out the actual amount, we will release the rest for donation. Possession of the barrel is scheduled for early/mid December. Just in time for Holiday Gifts!

Once we have the bottles and barrel in hand, your pick up location will contact you for further pick up info.

Local (Metro Detroit/Ann Arbor) Pick up ONLY

CANNOT BE SHIPPED

Age 21 and over. ID required at pick up

If you would like to donate extra or donate and not receive a bottle, use this link directly to the MDA website for donations.

2023 Annual Report for the MPFFU Podcast

We are pleased to present the 2023 Annual Report for the MPFFU Podcast. This document provides an overview of the podcast, episode descriptions, QR codes, and links to all MPFFU Podcast content. In addition, this document provides an overview of the MPFFU Podcast YouTube and audio-only platform analytics. Take a few minutes to review it and save it for future reference. Click here to view the report.

MPFFU License Plate Policy

MPFFU License Plate Application

JOIN OUR MPFFU MEMBERS ONLY FACEBOOK PAGE

MPFFU License Plate

The main office of the Secretary of State will now contact the MPFFU to verify your membership as an active member or retiree in our organization prior to mailing your new or replacement MPFFU license plate. Please call 734-675-0206 if you have any questions.

If you see a non-member with the MPFFU plate on their vehicle, please contact the MPFFU with the plate number. The SOS will require the non-member to return the plate within 30 days.

Follow Us!

Upcoming Events

Dec

Tue

Rally at the Capitol
Dec 03, 2024
Capitol Lawn in Lansing More information to follow Support HB 4688

Dec

Mon

MPFFU Executive Board Meeting
Dec 09, 2024
Suburban Showplace - Novi

Dec

Tue

MPFFU Committee Meetings
Dec 10, 2024
Suburban Showplace - Novi

QUICK LINKS

IAFF Center of Excellence - 855-524-4022

Suicide Prevention Information

Click here for website

Click here for information on Michigan Statewide and Congressional elections
Click here for information on Michigan State House of Representatives elections
Click here for information on Michigan State Senate elections

1. Visit the MPFFU online store to pay with a credit card for your district meeting or MPFFU Convention registrations.

2. Locals on autopay can send an email to tchesney@mpffu.org to have their registration fees deducted from their auto-pay account. (this is the preferred method)

3. Checks can be mailed to MPFFU, 1651 Kingsway Ct. Ste E, Trenton, MI 48183

Join MPFFU FIRE PAC Now - Sign-up online by clicking here.

Click here for manual auto-deduction form

Schoenfeld Insurance Associates

Union Liability Insurance and Bonding Insurance
Karen Feger
Phone 410-602-2000

Our mission is to provide as an added member benefit to the IAFF Affiliate Locals—A Limit of Directors & Officers Liability and Employment Practices Liability coverage at an affordable price with a simple application and underwriting process via a Group Purchasing Product. Does your Local Union need Liability Insurance?

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MPFFU Fundraising Information

The Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union employs two fundraising companies (United Partners Outreach Inc. & Frontline Services) that call residents and businesses across the State to raise funds for our organization.

This is an on-going program that enables the general public to voluntarily support our organization and the services we provide. Please contact us at 734-675-0206 if you have any questions about the program.