Clinton Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 609

Clinton Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 609 Clinton Firefighters IAFF Local 609 represents the firefighters of the Clinton Iowa Fire Dept.

Local 609 was proud to continue our Annual Installation Banquet with another great evening!We were honored to welcome ou...
04/05/2026

Local 609 was proud to continue our Annual Installation Banquet with another great evening!

We were honored to welcome our newest members into the union—Nick McQuistion, Merik McDowell, and Cole Grant. Congratulations and welcome!

We were also privileged to have Fire Chief and past Local 609 President Mike McQuistion administer the oath of office to our returning elected officers:
• Vice President – Darrin Farrell
• Treasurer – Jeremiah Jacobsen

Thank you to everyone who attended and continues to support Local 609. We’re proud to carry on the tradition of service, strength, and commitment to our community.

Local 609 was proud to host our Annual Installation Banquet!We were honored to welcome Local 609 President Jeff Willging...
04/04/2026

Local 609 was proud to host our Annual Installation Banquet!

We were honored to welcome Local 609 President Jeff Willging as he installed our newest members — Katie Grant and Hunter Kastantin. Congratulations and welcome to the brotherhood and sisterhood!

In a truly special moment, our oldest living member of Local 609 Dick Voda administered the oath of office to our newly elected officers:
• Secretary – Alex Sellnau
• Trustee – Austen Petersen
• President – Jeff Willging

Thank you to everyone who attended and continues to support Local 609. Here’s to another year of service, tradition, and commitment to our community.

03/20/2026

🚒🔥 FLEET FRIDAY – CLINTON FIRE DEPARTMENT 🔥🚒

This week, we’re featuring Engine 3 from the Clinton Fire Department —proudly serving and protecting the north side of the city out of Fire Station 3.

🚒 Engine 3 Specs:
• 2025 Pierce Pumper
• 750-gallon water tank 💧
• 2000 GPM pump 🚿
• 20-gallon foam tank 🧯

🔥 First Due Powerhouse
Engine 3 serves as a first-due apparatus for:
• Structure fires
• Vehicle accidents
• EMS calls

This rig plays a critical role in protecting its district—ready to respond to whatever comes its way.

👏 Big shoutout to the Clinton Fire Department for their continued service and dedication to the community!

📸 Got a rig you want featured on Fleet Friday?
Send it our way!

03/09/2026

🚨 Growing Industry Requires Growing Protection 🚨

Clinton is working hard to attract new industry and expand opportunity in our community — and we fully support smart, responsible growth.

But growth doesn’t just mean new buildings and businesses. It also means greater demand for emergency response and public safety.

As our city grows, so do the risks and responsibilities. Protecting:
🏭 New and existing businesses
🏠 Residential neighborhoods
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Our families and workforce

…requires adequate firefighter staffing.

Reducing firefighter positions would be a step backward for Clinton. It could:
❌ Strain emergency response times
❌ Negatively impact our ISO insurance rating
❌ Increase insurance costs for homeowners and businesses
❌ Discourage future investment in our community

📢 Public safety is not optional — it’s foundational.

We encourage every resident and business owner to contact your City Council representative and urge them to continue prioritizing public safety.

Growth and safety must go hand in hand. 🔥🏢

03/06/2026

🚨 HONORING SACRIFICE. PROTECTING CLINTON 🚨

Just seven short years ago, a Clinton Fire Department firefighter made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the citizens of our community.

We are reminded every single day that this profession carries real risk. Cutting firefighter positions is not how we honor that sacrifice.

The true way to respect those who have given everything in service to Clinton is to ensure the firefighters who continue to answer the call have:
✔️ Adequate staffing
✔️ Proper resources
✔️ The support they need to return home safely to their families

Public safety should never move backward.

📣 We urge residents to contact your City Council representative and ask them to prioritize public safety in this year’s budget.

Clinton cannot afford to take a step back when lives are on the line.

03/05/2026

Thank You, Clinton ❤️🚒

To the incredible citizens of Clinton — thank you.

Your overwhelming support for the Clinton Professional Firefighters means more to us than words can truly express. We are honored to serve this community and proud to live and work alongside people who value public safety and stand behind those who protect it.

Through every conversation about budgets, staffing, and the future of our department, one thing remains unchanged:
When you call 911, Clinton firefighters will respond — with the resources we have — ready to serve.

Our commitment to your safety is unwavering. Today. Tomorrow. Always.

Thank you for standing with us and supporting your firefighters. Together, we will continue working to keep Clinton strong and safe. 🔥💪

03/04/2026

🚨 Staffing Below National Standards — Clinton Fire Department Deserves Better 🚨

Right now, the Clinton Fire Department is operating below national best-practice staffing standards — and that impacts every resident in our community.

When staffing levels are too low, it means:

🔥 Longer emergency response times
🚑 Greater risk to citizens during medical emergencies
🏠 Less manpower at structure fires and rescues
⚠️ Increased danger for the firefighters risking their lives for us

When fewer firefighters respond to structure fires, medical calls, rescues, or hazardous incidents, the margin for error shrinks.
Seconds matter. Lives depend on it.

Further reductions would jeopardize safety for everyone in our city.

📢 Clinton deserves better.

We’re asking residents to contact your City Council representative and urge them to continue prioritizing public safety in this year’s budget discussions.

Adequate staffing is not optional — it is essential.
City leaders should never gamble with public safety.

💬 Speak up.
📞 Make the call.
🏛️ Protect our community.

03/02/2026

🚑🔥 The Value Your Clinton Firefighters Bring to Our Community 🔥🚑

The Clinton Fire Department provides far more than emergency response — we deliver measurable value to the entire Clinton community every single day.

✅ Public Safety Protection
We’re there when you need us most.

✅ Revenue Generation for the City
By maintaining current staffing levels, we are able to staff an ambulance that recovers allowable service fees.
That revenue goes directly back into the city’s general fund — helping offset costs for taxpayers.

⚠️ Staffing Reductions Don’t Just Affect Response Times
Reducing staffing could mean losing this critical revenue stream — impacting both public safety and city finances.

Clinton shouldn’t have to choose between safety and fiscal responsibility. We can — and should — have both.

📣 We encourage citizens to contact their City Council representative and urge them to continue prioritizing responsible staffing levels that protect lives AND support our city’s financial health.

Clinton deserves safety. Clinton deserves smart budgeting. Clinton deserves both.

02/27/2026

🚨 PUBLIC SAFETY COMES FIRST 🚨

The members of the Clinton Professional Firefighters would like to sincerely thank the Clinton City Council for their decision last night to support maintaining our current fire department staffing levels.

This decision sends a clear message: the safety of our community is a top priority.

Keeping staffing levels intact means that when you call 911, there are enough trained firefighters ready to respond — quickly, effectively, and safely. It means better protection for our families, our homes, and our businesses.

🔥 Emergencies don’t wait.
🔥 Seconds matter.
🔥 Proper staffing saves lives.

We encourage all residents to reach out to your City Council representative:
✔️ Thank them for prioritizing public safety
✔️ Encourage them to continue standing strong in support of proper fire department staffing

Your voice truly matters. When the community speaks up for safety, leaders listen.

Please share this post and help us continue protecting Clinton together. 🚒💪

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