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 UNION LEADERSHIP SEMINAR

The MPFFU is pleased to announce that we have partnered with the IAFF to offer a Union Leadership Seminar on October 28-29, 2024 at the Suburban Showcase in Novi. The purpose of this seminar is to provide you with information you can use to increase your skills as a union leader.

The agenda on Monday, October 28th will feature several different speakers in a fast-paced, general session with several short presentations on a variety of topics.

Registration will begin at 0800 and the program will start at 0900 and end at 1700. It will be followed by a networking hospitality hour from 1700-1830.

The registration fee has been reduced to $50 for the entire event. It includes all breaks, two lunches, and the hospitality/networking event on October 28th.

Please note that you have to register separately for the Monday and Tuesday sessions.

You can register for the Monday Session by clicking here. The registration fee of $50 will be deducted from your account with your November per capita tax payment.

The second day of the seminar is being taught by the IAFF instructors. These class offerings were chosen by our members who responded to a survey we sent a few months ago. The IAFF requires registration for these classes prior to October 20th. You can register for these classes by clicking on this link. You can only pick one class for each time period. Please register today UPDATE: CLASS SIZES HAVE BEEN INCREASED. OPENINGS ARE AVAILABLE IN ALL WORKSHOPS.

UPDATE: ADDITIONAL ROOMS WERE ADDED TO OUR ROOM BLOCK..

You should also consider making a hotel reservation at the Hyatt Place Hotel for the night of October 28th because the program will start early on October 29th. You can call the hotel to make a room reservation. (248) 513-4111 or register online. Mention or enter our group code: G-MPFO to get the special discounted rate of $139, . The hotel has a 24 hour cancellation policy, so make your reservation now. You can always cancel later if you decide you don't need the room.

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.

MPFFU LEGISLATIVE LOG

Click here for a list of legislation that is being monitored by the MPFFU.

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

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.

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

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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

Oct

Mon

MPFFU /IAFF Leadership Training
Oct 28, 2024
Suburban Showplace - Novi

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?

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.