MPFFU

Metro Airport Hiring Notice

IAFF Local 741 is happy to announce that Detroit Metro Airport Fire Department is hiring 10 firefighter/paramedics. Attached is a copy of the career announcement. Please pass this along to anyone that might be interested or know of someone interested in working with our department. Thank you for your time and please contact myself or President Bill Dennison with any questions or concerns.

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Firefighter recruiting flyer 8-17-2015.pdf

October Health & Safety Message

Bringing Our Work Home With Us Everyone likes to think that our work lives and our home lives are separate. This is not actually true. Our work is affected by the stuff that happens at home and we certainly let our work life affect our home life. This is normal. If you don’t believe me, ask the people you live with (family, wife, husband, kids).

Suicide Awareness Part 2

Firefighters never hesitate to protect each other while on scene. We always have each others' backs-even if it puts our own safety at risk. But what if we suspect that our colleague is threatening his/her own life? Would we be as vigilant? Will you have the courage to act boldly?

Why Firefighters Are At Risk

Consumer goods are increasingly made of synthetic materials and coatings. The carcinogens they give off when they burn could be driving high cancer rates among first responders.

4 Reasons you Shouldn't Become a Fire Fighter

4 reasons you shouldn't become a firefighter Pursuing a firefighting career with misguided motives will make for an unhappy career choice Several times a week, I get an email or a phone call from someone who wants to become a firefighter.

Arbitrator rules firefighters are overpaid, extends work shifts at a lower rate

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Firefighters next year will start working more hours at a lower rate of pay because the city cannot afford "above market prices" for their services, an arbitrator has ruled. Read more:

Submit Photos from Your Local

The Education and Training committee is preparing a photo/video production for presentation at the 2016 MPFFU Convention. We would like each Local to submit three (3) to five (5) photographs.

Novi’s full-time firefighters get new contract, raises

Full-time firefighters in the city of Novi have a new contract that looks to benefit both sides. A three-year agreement (2015-18) was officially approved June 22 by the Novi City Council. The new contract was reached before the current one expired in the coming weeks, which both sides were happy to see get done. Read more:

Sterling Heights Fire Fighters 1st Annual Firearm Raffle

Local 1557 is holding the 1st Annual Firearm Raffle with all proceeds to go to the Sterling Heights Fire Fighters, Eric C. Post Memorial Honor Guard. Only 300 tickets will be sold. Tickets may be purchased online at www.sterlingheightsfirefighters.org. Simply click the "Add to Cart" button at the top right of the page. Tickets are going fast so don't wait! Good luck!

MPFFU Safety Alert (June 2015)

The MPFFU Safety and Health Committee would like to share this "near-miss" information. Read more:

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