Mike Clelland - First Responder Advocate

12/18/2025

In a historic development, the U.S. Senate has passed the IAFF-endorsed Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act as part of the National Defense Authorization Act

12/17/2025

A new year calls for a new calendar, and the North River Fire District in Manatee County will soon be selling their 2026 charity calendar.

12/16/2025

12/06/2025

🔥💪 CHATTANOOGA INDUSTRIAL AUTOMOTIVE FIRE FIGHTERS UNION SECURES FIRST-EVER CBA!

Congratulations to Chattanooga Industrial Automotive Fire Fighters Union Local I-104, who UNANIMOUSLY ratified their FIRST-EVER COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT with Rural Metro Fire servicing Volkswagen Group of America!

Major highlights include 27% pay increases over 3 years, a “just cause” disciplinary procedure, and guaranteed 5-person minimum staffing.

Members of Local I-104 protect employees at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga manufacturing facility who are represented by the UAW International Union.

12/03/2025

Let’s send Ronny G off with a bang! The godfather is retiring!!

12/02/2025

12/02/2025

What is “motivational interviewing”? 🤔

Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, person-centered technique that helps strengthen an individual’s motivation and commitment to change – a valuable skill for anyone supporting fire fighters through challenging decisions or transitions.

If you’re involved in peer support, lead a team, or want to better guide others through periods of change, join the IAFF Center of Excellence for “Motivational Interviewing: A Technique for Creating Lasting Change.”

📅 Dec. 17
🕑 12–1:30 p.m. (ET)
💰 Free
💻 Register: https://brnw.ch/21wXYCH