Is chartered by the International Association of Fire Fighters and is affiliated with the Maine State AFL-CIO. The PFFM protects the interests of and represents all persons engaged in full-time firefighting, fire prevention, fire administration, fire/EMS dispatch, EMS services and other emergency related services of a Fire Department in the State of Maine. The PFFM is Always on the Frontlines - Protecting the Protectors…
Welcome to the New and improved Web Site for the Professional Fire Fighters of Maine [PFFM]. Since January 2008 your State Organization has been moving forward in a positive and proactive way to represent the interests of all our members throughout our great state. To date, the PFFM has rewritten and approved our new constitution and by-laws, restructured our Executive Board that now includes two [2] Trustee positions and an Alumni At-Large Board position, we have created seven [7] Standing Committees and started designing and deploying educational modules to our affiliate leaders. The PFFM is also now involved at all levels of government, from Washington, to Augusta and in our cities and towns across Maine. Our Political involvement has included bi-partisen endorsements of those candidates seeking office for the 1st time or looking to get re-elected. Although much has been done in this short period of time, we are only getting started...
Today, I am pleased to announce that we are launching our New Web Site! Thanks to the efforts of our WebMaster and the members of our Executive Board we now have a new and improved website. The new site is the place where you, the officers and members of PFFM Affiliates can get up-to-date information about the PFFM, our 3rd District and the IAFF. You will also find our contact information for the PFFM's Officers, Staff, the list of our Standing Committees, the current version of our constitution & by-laws, the approved minutes from our Quarterly Meeting[s], an outline of members benefits, messages from our Principal Officers, copies of current collective bargaining agreements from our PFFM Affiliates, and access to our photo gallery, the On-Line Store and timely updates on those issues important to our affiliates and members at the National, State and Local Levels.
Again, I would like to thank Troy and the members of the Executive Board for their efforts in developoing our new site. We will continue to look for ways to improve the site and our communications with our affiliates. If you have any thoughths on ways of improving the site and/or our communication process, please feel free to contact your District Vice-President or the Webmaster. Please take a look at our new site and let us know your thoughts. Hope you like what you see... More to follow ~ Stay Tuned.
Thank-you "all" for your continued support and involvement with the Professional Fire Fighters of Maine. For there is and will always be Progress Through Unity!
Fraternally ~ John Martell, President
The Professional Fire Fighters of Maine ~ Always on the Front Lines!
Donate to the IAFF Disaster Relief Fund Help your IAFF brothers and sisters who have suffered losses fromHurricane Gustav
Hurricane Gustav has moved over southwest Louisiana, weakening after making landfall in the heart of Louisiana's fishing and oil industry but avoiding a direct hit on New Orleans. The storm is expected to move into Texas and drop as much as 20 inches of rain there later in the week.
IAFF 14th District Vice President Danny Todd reports that conditions suggest the storm will cause some wind damage, and will bring heavy rain and flooding, and likely widespread power loss. 11th District Vice President Sandy McGhee reports that Gustav is monitoring flooding possibilities that affect members in Texas.
Although Gustav was not as bad as originally predicted, IAFF members are still experiencing significant losses.
"As the IAFF continues to assist members and their families affected by Hurricanes Gustav, I am calling on the help of the entire International union to ensure our brothers and sisters in the Gulf Coast receive the assistance necessary to recover and rebuild," says IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger.
The most immediate need is for financial assistance to IAFF members affected by Hurricane Gustav.The IAFF Disaster Relief Fund provides assistance to IAFF members in the United States and Canada who suffer financial hardship as the result of a federally declared disaster area or in cases of natural or man-made disasters, such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, fires or civil disturbances.
After Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma in 2005, the Fund disbursed more than $1,750,000 to IAFF members in Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas and Florida who were displaced by the storms. Additionally, the IAFF assisted more than 45 local affiliates and their 5,000 members in the stricken area, and provided incident command staff, communications, evacuation, food, medicine (including vaccinations and baseline medical evaluations), behavioral health and counseling, building materials, crews for house repairs, transportation and housing support. The Fund provided more than $500,000 for these efforts. In this fiscal year alone, the IAFF has provided more than $45,000 in member relief.
The IAFF Disaster Relief Fund is a 501 (c) (3) Trust Fund. Tax deductible contributions can also be sent to:
IAFF Disaster Relief Fund 1750 New York Ave., NW Washington, DC 20006
Sponsored by the Brunswick Professional Firefighters Local 1718
~Where - at the Hilton Garden Inn - 5 Park St. Freeport Maine.
~Date October 18th,2008. Social Hour from 6:00 to 7:00 Dinner and Dancing From 7:00 11:00
~Cost is 40.00 a person or 70.00 a couple.
The meal choices are Prime Rib , Roasted Chicken or Baked stuffed Haddock all comes with Salad rolls and a desert. There will be cash bar and room discounts for more info or to purchase tickets contact Steve Emmons at 449-6271 or by call Brunswick Fire Department 725-5541 ex 0 and talk to any union firefighter.
The Third Watch Hockey Team - Bangor Local #772 will be traveling to Orlando Florida in January 2009. They will be participating in the annual hockey tournament, hosted by the Orlando Firefighters, to raise money for MDA.
Third Watch is looking for firefighters and police officers who would like to help them out, as they are short a few skaters. The hockey is good, the weather is good and they play for a great cause.
The team will play at least 4 games. This will be their fourth trip to the tournament.
IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger announced the union's endorsement of Senator Barack Obama for president of the United States August 14 during the IAFF 2008 Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Praising his support of fire fighters and working families, Schaitberger said, On every issue important to fire fighters, Senator Obama is and has been in our corner. The IAFF is the most bipartisan union in the AFL-CIO, and we support those who support us. We can't overlook Senator McCain's service to our country, but we also can't overlook his poor record on issues critical to the financial security of our 290,000 member.
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