Manchester By The Sea Firefighter's Local 2912

04/02/2024

Our thoughts are with Gloucester Fire Department following the loss of Brother Sander Schultz.

GLOUCESTER — It is with heavy hearts that Mayor Greg V***a and Fire Chief Eric Smith announce the passing of Firefighter Sander Schultz. He was 57 years old. Firefighter Schultz passed away unexpec…

10/10/2023

Breast cancer shirts are in and for sale! Stop by the dept if you’d like one.

06/29/2023

Our thoughts and prayers go out to our brothers at Somersworth Firefighters Local 2320 along with the Flood family. Such a tragic loss.

It is with great sadness we share the news of the sudden passing of our brother, Firefighter Brian Flood. Brian joined the Somersworth Professional Firefighters on January 2nd, 2019 and was most recently assigned to A Shift following years with B Shift. This is a tremendous loss for us here at 2320 and the fire service in general, as Brian was a true firefighter and brother to us all. A US Marine Corp combat veteran, Brian clearly committed his life to helping others. May you forever rest in peace brother, as you have done more than enough for others.

Please keep your thoughts and prayers with Brian’s family and friends as we all transition through this tragic time.

06/16/2023

Not even a full week on the job yet and already making a difference! One of our new members was on his way home from the firehouse when he drove upon this. Nice work Shane!

04/26/2023

The members of local 2912 extend our deepest condolences to the family as well as our brothers and sisters in Maine.

04/26/2023

Unfortunately we have lost yet another fire chief. For many of us on the department this means that we will have served under FIVE OR MORE chiefs! We regret the upcoming departure of the Chief but wish him the best on his future endeavors. The union sincerely hopes that the town administration reaches out to ask our input on the coming search for an interim and permanent chief, and that that search begins quickly and without delay. There is well over a hundred years of combined experience located inside our walls and it seems that more often than not our expertise is diminished and dismissed by town administration. Unfortunately due to lack of support from the town, our department lacks the rank structure to provide a qualified internal candidate. Once the Chief leaves, if an external interim is not brought in our only internal candidates hold the rank of lieutenant, and lack the proper certifications and experience that the position requires. After the retirement of Captain Bigger last year, the town still has not appointed an interim Captain and despite the best effort of the union the town still will not work with us to help us develop and support a succession plan that will increase retention, allow us to function more effectively and prevent problems like this in the future.We feel that this is largely due to an environment of inconsistency that the town continues to support. Every new Chief that has been hired has re-written policy and procedure to reflect their own style or approach, which means that every time this happens our firefighters need to meet different standards and sometimes completely change the way we operate. WE NEED CHANGE. We need standards, policy's, procedures, and equipment that reflect industry standards for our size and level of service. Your Manchester Firefighters will always be here to answer the call, and we will continue to do whatever we can to provide the highest level of service possible. If you feel that these conditions are unacceptable we urge you to contact a town representative and voice your concerns

04/17/2023

For the time being you will see your Manchester firefighters responding to calls in a Boston Fire Engine. Currently our engine 1 is once again out of service due to repairs.
Currently our Engine 1, Ladder 2 ( since last year) , and Squad 3 are all out of service for repairs. That makes the only Manchester Fire Department vehicles currently in service Ambulance 1 and Utility 4.

03/05/2023

03/02/2023

Our thoughts are with our brothers and sisters in Buffalo

Tragedy in Buffalo as a member of Buffalo Professional Firefighters Local 282 lost his life battling a fire in downtown Buffalo. Please join us in sending your thoughts and prayers to his family and the men and women of The Buffalo Fire Department

03/01/2023

https://www.firehouse.com/careers-education/news/53026932/idea-of-training-cops-as-firefighters-drawing-ire-from-ma-union

Manchester-by-the-Sea IAFF Local 2912 filed a labor complaint against the town for considering the move.

02/28/2023

105 years of improving the healthy and safety standards for firefighters. The PFFM is a proud affiliate of the IAFF. Happy Birthday International Association of Fire Fighters!