MPFFU

Michigan State IAFF Newswire
Current news directly from Michigan State IAFF locals.

Notice of Upcoming General Membership Meetings
04/28/25 - Detroit Fire Fighters Association

31st Annual DFFA Burn Fund Golf Outing
04/22/25 - Detroit Fire Fighters Association
FULL INFORMATION/REGISTRATION PACKAGE ATTACHED BELOW.

MOU Voting Open
04/02/25 - Delta Township Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF L2846
Online voting is open as of 21:30 and will be open for 7 days. Please note that it is best to view content on a computer.

Amended March Treasurer's Report
03/27/25 - Delta Township Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF L2846
@media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px !important} Amended Treasurer’s Report for Meeting March 5, 2025 Below was the original information given at the business meeting: Checking: $25,273.87 Savings: $10.02 Invested: $54,414.39 Total: $79,698.28 The reconciled account balances are as follows: Checking: $25,273.87 Savings: $10.02 IMMA: $54,414.

Fire Safety House
03/26/25 - IAFF Local 1164

Livonia Fire & Rescue is thrilled to announce our brand new inflatable Fire House! Your Livonia Firefighters will be on hand to guide you on a safety tour through each room which features a built-in smoke feature as well as easy to read fire safety tips.

Support Captain Matt Bernelis's Recovery
03/09/25 - IAFF Local 1164

Please consider donating to one of your own Livonia Firefighters. Matt is fighting his second cancer diagnosis. He still has a long recovery ahead of him and anything helps. Thank you for your kindness in helping him and his family. https://www.theyardfoundation.

St. Patrick’s Day shirts
03/06/25 - IAFF Local 1164

Just a few days to go, Supplies are limited. Hello friends, family and supporters of your local Livonia firefighters union 1164. This and every year we sell St. Patrick’s Day shirts both long and short sleeve shirts for charity. 100% of proceeds go to our general charity fund to support our community. Thanks again for your support.

Two Workers Rescued
02/27/25 - IAFF Local 1164

Feb 25, 2025, four of our Livonia firefighters, assigned to the Western Wayne County Urban Search and Rescue - USAR team, assisted in the rescue of two workers trapped in a trench collapse in Wyandotte. The USAR team is one of the most skilled in the region.

Congressional Fire Service Institute (CFSI) Symposium
02/21/25 - IAFF Local 1164

Chief Jennison joined fire service leaders from Michigan and across the nation at the Congressional Fire Service Institute (CFSI) Symposium in Washington, DC. This event focused on key topics related to improving public safety and ensuring our firefighters and first responders have the resources they need to serve our community.

Livonia Passport To Safety 2025
02/11/25 - IAFF Local 1164

Happy New Year
01/02/25 - IAFF Local 1164

Reminding everyone to stay safe tonight and not to drink and drive so we can all have a Happy New Year.

American Flag
01/02/25 - IAFF Local 1164

A few weeks ago while fighting a warehouse fire, once the fire was under control our guys took the time to pick up the American flag off the floor.

New Firefighters
12/07/24 - IAFF Local 1164

Congratulations to Firefighters Pike and Hanrahan who completed the Schoolcraft Fire Academy and will begin shift work next week. Joined by members of the Honor Guard along with Chief Jennison, Deputy Chief Clay and Training Officer McKee. Welcome to Livonia.

Congratulations Joey
10/21/24 - IAFF Local 1164

From Fire Chief Jennison: Please join me in Congratulating Lieutenant Joey Merrell, who has successfully graduated from the Eastern Michigan University-Fire Staff and Command Program.

Funeral Information
10/21/24 - IAFF Local 1164

Please save the date for a Celebration of Life in honor of Mayor Dennis Wright. Join us on Sunday, Oct. 27 from 1-4 p.m. at Laurel Manor on Schoolcraft Road.

Passing of former Mayor of Livonia Dennis Wright
10/04/24 - IAFF Local 1164

Livonia Fire & Rescue is heartbroken to learn of the passing of former Mayor of Livonia Dennis Wright. It was our pleasure to serve the citizens during his tenure, and we are forever grateful for his support. The City of Livonia has lost a friend, mentor and Mayor – Dennis Wright passed away today at age 72.

GIANNA GRACE VS BRAIN TUMOR
09/17/24 - IAFF Local 1164

Gianna Grace (better known as GiGi) is a sweet, sassy and full of life 5 year old little girl who was diagnosed with an aggressive grade 4 medulloblastoma (large cancerous brain tumor) just over a week ago (sept 13 2024). GiGi and her family began this battle at Children’s hospital in Detroit under the most amazing neurosurgical team.

9/11 at Annual Dinner Event.
09/16/24 - IAFF Local 1164

L-R LFD Chaplain Kate Mackie, AL Post 32 Service Officer David Laycock, Fire Lieutenant Adam Schmid, Firefighters Tyler Vermeesch, Alex Giancecchi, David Dilernia, LFD Chief Robert Jennison, and LFD Deputy Chief Wade Clay. Myron H. Beals American Legion Post 32 Livonia, MI Remembers 9/11 at Annual Dinner Event. LIVONIA - (Sept.

Livonia Firefighters Scholarship winners 2024
07/18/24 - IAFF Local 1164

Paige and Jaden are your Livonia Firefighters scholarship winners for 2024! They were selected through our process where we seek out student leaders in the community who have always looked out for those in need. Paige will be attending the University of Michigan, studying political science in the hopes of being a lawyer.

Congratulations Chief Jennison
07/18/24 - IAFF Local 1164

The Commission on Professional Credentialing® has just awarded Chief Robert Jennison the professional designation of Chief Fire Officer on June 15, 2024.

MPFFU Constitution and Bylaws
04/24/24 - MPFFU

Smoke Alarm Program
04/12/24 - IAFF Local 1164

The Livonia Fire Prevention department has been installing smoke alarms and CO Detectors for Livonia Residents. If you need smoke or CO detectors for you home and your live in Livonia we will supply and install at no cost to you. Contact Lieutenant Furstenau at 734.466.2439 to schedule an appointment.

House Fire 3-3-24
03/05/24 - IAFF Local 1164

Multi-Station response to a house fire after midnight, Station 4 extinguished the fire quickly and no injuries reported. Nice job to all stations involved.

House Fire 3-1-24
03/05/24 - IAFF Local 1164

Yesterday afternoon all stations responded to a house fire, our crews extinguished the fire quickly and kept it contained to the living room. Nice job to Station 1 and all other crews on scene. No injuries reported.

Badge Ceremony
03/05/24 - IAFF Local 1164

Congratulations to Firefighter David Nam for successfully completing his year long probation. At his badge ceremony he was joined by his wife and kids along with Chief Robert Jennison and Deputy Chief Wade Clay. Welcome to the family.