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.

MPFFU Member Orientation Class on April 30th in Grand Rapids.

Any MPFFU member from any local may attend. There is no cost to attend!

The meeting will begin at 10 am and will conclude by 1230pm .

The meeting location is the Grand Rapids Fire Fighters Union Hall, which is located at 1930 Fuller Ave, NE Grand Rapids. 49505.

Please click here to register as soon as possible but before April 25th.

2025 Legislative Log - Updated April 27, 2025
Click here to see the list of bills we are monitoring.

Click here to see a list of all Senators and Representatives.

How to Request Information for Contract Negotiations

Local Presidents that have upcoming negotiations and need comparable data information, please contact your District Vice President first and explain to him what you are looking for and then fill out the request form found below. The form must be completed in order to receive assistance.

In order to get the information back to you in a timely manner, please ask for general comparable information PRIOR to beginning your negotiations with your employer. Don't wait until the last minute and expect to receive your information the next day!
Contract Comparables Request Form

Staffing as a Mandatory Subject of Bargaining Will Continue to Remain a Priority of the MPFFU

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

MPFFU Podcasts

We are pleased to present the 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

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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.

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Upcoming Events

Apr

Wed

Member Orientation in Grand Rapids
Apr 30, 2025
Grand Rapids Fire Fighters Union Hall, located at 1930 Fuller Ave, NE Grand Rapids. 49505.

May

Tue

May

Thu

MPFFU Member Orientation Class
May 29, 2025
Canton Fire Station 1100 S Canton Center Canton MI 48188

Jun

Tue

Lobby Day at the Capitol
Jun 03, 2025
June 3rd, 2025 Heritage Hall 110 N. Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933 (North Side of Capitol) 9:30AM Registration 10:00AM Meetings with Legislators begin

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?

American Income Life Insurance Company Information

New Contact: Lisa Bennett - 616-635-7554

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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.