MEMBER ORIENTATION CLASSES ARE BEING HELD ON DECEMBER 14TH AND DECEMBER 15

The MPFFU originally scheduled in person Member Orientation classes on December 14th & 15th.  Due to the recent surge in Covid related illnesses, we are changing these meetings to virtual meetings.  The same class is being offered on two consecutive days for your convenience.   Register now!

This two-hour webinar will cover everything you want to know about belonging to an IAFF/MPFFU Local Union. There will be a short history of unions in general and why people organized. You will learn about the IAFF and MPFFU, when they came to be and what they do for you. Finally, the webinar will wrap discussing your roles and responsibilities as a dues paying member. This webinar is a must for every IAFF/MPFFU member.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

MPFFU CONVENTION

Registration is now open for the 54th Biennial Convention of the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union is being held in Grand Rapids on March 29-30-31, 2022.

Click here for a link to our Convention website.  This page contains all the information you need to register your delegates, alternates, and guests as well as a link to make your hotel reservations. 

Please register early.  Hotel reservations can be cancelled without penalty up to 48 hours in advance.  To make changes or cancel any paid registrations, simply call the MPFFU office at 734-675-0206.

We look forward to seeing you at this important event.

MPFFU Legislative Log

The MPFFU is constantly monitoring bills that are introduced that may affect our membership.  Click here to find our 2021 MPFFU Legislative Log and the current status of each of these pieces of legislation.

IAFF 2021 Legislative Issues Book
 

Social Media and Digital Imagery Webinar

Have you ever taken a picture with your cell phone while on duty?  Do you ever use social media platforms to post items about your job or opinions about your employer or co-workers?  Do you ever use social media platforms to post your opinions about current issues or about other people?

Firefighters across the country continue to find themselves in trouble for misuse of social media and/or digital imagery.

In this short one hour recorded webinar, Saginaw L-102 member and attorney Sara Cottington-Heath will tackle both of these timely issues.

We will discuss the current landscape, cultural and legal implications and how to avoid the chief's office. This is a great opportunity to learn some important tips to keep you and your members from getting disciplined.   Click here to watch the recorded webinar.

LATEST MICHIGAN COV-ID NEWS

Memo regarding masks in ambulance

The IAFF strongly recommends that all IAFF members receive a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) vaccine to prevent the spread of disease and assist in administering vaccinations in jurisdictions where appropriate measures are taken to protect our members health and safety and their rights on the job when vaccinations are being administered.

The IAFF has a new COVID-19 Policy and Guidelines Manual that is designed to help affiliates and their fire departments keep our members on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic safe.

This manual provides best practices and resources for fire departments during this ongoing public health emergency.

Use this document to develop an infectious disease program specific to COVID-19. The information can also be adapted for future public health emergencies.

IAFF U.S. POLICY & GUIDELINES MANUAL FOR COVID-19

Daily Updates on Coronavirus Disease From IAFF Site

MPFFU Assists with a Study to Learn About PFAS Levels in Fire Fighters

A grant was recently awarded to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, to study PFAS levels in firefighters across the state. The State Fire Marshal and the MPFFU have been assisting with developing the study and to educate our membership on why they are needed to be involved in it.  View this webinar to learn more about how the study will be conducted and what firefighters will be asked to take part in it.

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