153,159
Population:
23,719
Total Calls:
15,989
Medical:
315
Responders:
The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is a one-of-a-kind addiction treatment facility specializing in PTSD for IAFF members – and IAFF members only – who are struggling with addiction, PTSD other related behavioral health challenges to receive the help they need in taking the first steps toward recovery. It is a safe haven for members to talk with other members who have faced or overcome similar challenges.
Several of your Local 121 members were hard at work this week for the department’s Firefighter Safety and Survival class! Congrats to all who completed the program! ... See MoreSee Less
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Macon-Bibb County Fire Department could not roll without these guys! Thank you for being First Class guys!
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"Fire and state officials cite a crisis with the retention and recruitment of firefighters explaining that inadequate pension and benefits remain top concerns, particularly in a dangerous profession with increased calls, more training requirements and fewer interest in volunteering."
Salary, benifits, and a path to retirement continue to be concerns faced by fire departments across the country when it comes to recruitment and retention. Officials in cities and towns need to ensure they are doing the best when it comes to providing for thier public safety employees. Fire stations and trucks don't put out fires and answer emergencies, firefighters do. Lets ensure we are demanding the best from our administrations but also our employees. ... See MoreSee Less
Why firefighter ranks in CT are plummeting. ‘I have never seen this in my 30 years,’ a chief says
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“A lot of towns are in crisis because over the last 10 to 15 years many have moved away from good benefits and a pension.”0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Atlanta secures a CBA with the city. Congratulations to Atlanta Professional Fire Fighters🔥 MAJOR VICTORY IN THE SOUTH: ATLANTA WINS FIRST-EVER CBA!
Today, the Atlanta City Council approved the first-ever collective bargaining agreement (CBA) for fire fighters in the city's history.
Atlanta Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 134 members unanimously ratified the CBA before it was sent to the City Council for approval. This historic victory follows Local 134’s Sept. 27, 2024, representation election win by a 97% margin for 851 sworn fire fighters at Atlanta Fire Rescue in Georgia.
Highlights of the new CBA:
• A legally binding contract
• 106/14-day pay cycle, reduced from 212/28-day cycle
• Monthly labor management meetings
• Establishment of a joint safety and health committee
• Uniform allotment increase from $600 to $900 annually
• Automated salary tier increases
In addition to wins in the CBA, Atlanta fire fighters have also recently secured:
• An 11% increase in starting salary in 2025
• The reinstatement of a defined benefit pension with annual COLA increases (retire with 60% salary after 30 years, and continue to accrue up to a max of 70% salary)
Congratulations on a historic victory!
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Retirees are finally able to enjoy the benifits of money they paid in and earned through second jobs with the WEP/GOP repeal. This repeal has allowed numerous Macon Bibb firefighters to recieve social security benefits alongside the pension they worked for for over 25 years. ... See MoreSee Less
Retired IAFF members seeing full impact of WEP/GPO repeal - IAFF
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The Social Security Fairness Act, which was signed into law in January 2025, allows IAFF members who paid into the system to receive their full retirement1 CommentsComment on Facebook
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