Representing New Jersey's IAFF Fire and EMS Professionals Since 1929
We are the hard working, loyal and dedicated professionals that comprise the Elected officers and Membership of the Professional Firefighters of New Jersey/IAFF, AFL-CIO
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Thank you Ray Lankin and the team at United Diagnostic Services, LLC for your continued support of the PFANJ. We appreciate you coming out for our brothers & sisters in the Newark Firefighters Union to see your program first hand.
International Association of Fire Fighters
Newark Fire Department
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day, please enjoy responsibly
Edison, NJ Firefighters IAFF Local 1197
Edison, NJ Fire Officers Local 2883
Plainsboro Professional Firefighters Association - Local 4954
🔥IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT🔥
At the March 2023 Meeting of the Plainsboro Board of Fire Commissioners, resolutions were passed to increase the strength of our fire department by adding three additional full time firefighters.
The board resolved to the following personnel changes;
▪️Captain Matthew Collins is promoted to Chief of Department effective 3 April 2023
▪️Firefighter Doug Vorp is promoted to Captain effective 3 April 2023
The following are appointed to the position of Full time Firefighter 20 March 2023;
▪️Nikolas Vujosevic
▪️Kyle Reid
▪️Ryan Naclerio
These changes will increase overnight staffing from 2 members to 3. Allowing for immediate responses.
Plainsboro township is facing the same challenges the nation has felt with the overall decline in volunteer firefighters. The hiring of additional firefighters will help strengthen the fire department, allowing it to continue to operate as a combination career/volunteer organization.
We will provide further details in future postings.
Please join us in our appreciation of the Board in their diligence addressing this crucial matter and also in congratulating our members for their accomplishments.
Woodbridge Township Professional Firefighters Association
When you change your clocks this weekend, change your smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector batteries as well. Also replace any detectors that are more than 10 years old.
Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey members from Hackensack Jersey City, Asbury Park, Millstone and Bergen County Fire instructors in attendance in Buffalo funeral services for Brother Jason Arno. Buffalo Professional Firefighters Local 282
Hackensack Fire Fighters IAFF Local 2081
Hackensack Fire Officers IAFF Local 3172
Jersey City Fire Department
Bergen County Fire Instructors
Asbury Park Professional Firefighters Local 384
Millstone Township Uniformed Firefighters
To commemorate International Women’s Day & Women’s History Month, the PFANJ would like to recognize Pleasantville Firefighter Kristen Cortes. Firefighter Cortes was in Washington DC this week along with other PFANJ members lobbying on Capitol Hill to urge members of Congress to support legislation to benefit firefighters. Well done!
Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill
Senator Bob Menendez
Frank Lima - IAFF GST
International Association of Fire Fighters
Ask your Senator to support S-3215, which would reduce the waiting period for striking workers to receive unemployment insurance from four weeks to two weeks and close several loopholes that result in workers being denied benefits.
New Jersey State AFL-CIO
https://act.aflcio.org/letters/support-s-3215?source=direct_link&
Stand in solidarity with workers forced to strike against their employers. Ask your State Senator to support S-3215 to reduce the waiting period for strikers to receive unemployment benefits when they have to fight for their rights! Write a letter here: https://act.aflcio.org/letters/support-s-3215
PFANJ firefighters from all over New Jersey are in Washington DC this week for the International Association of Fire Fighters Legislative Conference. PFANJ members ascend on Capitol Hill to meet with our New Jersey Representatives and Senators to discuss our legislative priorities, and ask for their involvement to help get these important issues passed into law.
The PFANJ is proud of the overwhelming support our members of Congress have shown presently, and in the past to support PFANJ firefighters. This year, two of our primary legislative initiatives have New Jersey Representatives as the prime sponsor. Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. is the prime sponsor of the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act (Honor Act), which will make significant improvements to the PSOB benefit, namely by including occupational cancer deaths. Also Congressman Jeff Van Drew is the prime sponsor of the Public Safety Free Speech Act, which will provide protections for workers who speak freely about their jobs and prevent retaliation.
See the full list of legislative priorities here:
https://www.iaff.org/wp-content/uploads/LegCon2023_IssuesBook-Online-1-1.pdf
Thank you to all the PFANJ members who made the trip to DC to make real change and better the fire and EMS service across New Jersey and America.
International Association of Fire Fighters
President Joe Biden
Edward A. Kelly
Frank Lima - IAFF GST
Woodbridge Township Professional Firefighters Association
LODD - Funeral Arrangements for Buffalo Firefighter Jason Arno
Buffalo Professional Firefighters Local 282
Mount Laurel Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 4408
Press Release from Chief of Department Burnett on this morning's Confined Space Rescue.
Questions can be sent to [email protected]
NJCSC - Update for Battalion Chief List
Excellent Job Brothers and Sisters of Winslow Twp Fire Dept. Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 3249 and Camden County IAFF Local 3249
Good afternoon,
We apologize for the delay as we were waiting for certification from the Camden County Board of Elections and understood many of you were waiting for the results. The referendum passed and we want to show our appreciation to everyone who exercised their right to vote.
We especially want to thank those who supported this referendum and understood the need. While this request contained funds for various programs, the staffing portion will be determined by the current N.J. Civil Service process underway.
Thank you
Great News for our Brother's and Sister's of Asbury Park Professional Firefighters Local 384
Long Overdue
By CAROL GORGA WILLIAMS The Asbury Park City Council voted 4 to 0 -with Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn absent - to award a bid for construction of the much delayed and
The Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey extend our thoughts and prayers to our brother, his family and the members of The Buffalo Fire Department with the news of a LODD of one of their members.
Buffalo Professional Firefighters Local 282
Happy Birthday, here’s to the next 105 years
The was chartered on this date – Feb. 28, 1918 when 36 delegates from 24 local fire fighter unions convened in Washington, D.C. for our union’s first convention. Today, we’re proudly 334,000 strong across more than 3,500 locals.
Philadelphia Fire Fighters and Paramedics Union
A Philadelphia firefighter was injured Saturday morning after falling from a roof during fireground operations in the city's Kingsessing neighborhood , according to reports.
Hackensack Fire Officers IAFF Local 3172
Hackensack Fire Fighters IAFF Local 2081
Camden Fire Officers Local #2578
Happening now: Camden’s Rescue One, Collapse Rescue Two, and Battalion One are enroute to Sea Isle City for a structural collapse incident with possible entrapment. New Jersey Firefighters PFANJ City of Camden Government
Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters
Camden County IAFF Local 3249
We would like to thank Congressman Van Drew for his continued support of the PFANJ and its locals.
Atlantic City International Airport Fire Department 24-1 IAFF Local S-18
Congressman Jeff Van Drew
Burlington County Professional Firefighters Association IAFF Local 3091
IAFF Local 3091- 32E Bordentown EMS
IAFF Local 3091- 32E Bordentown EMS
TAPinto Bordentown
MidJersey.news
BordentownBuzz
Carol Murphy for Assembly
City of Bordentown
New Jersey Firefighters PFANJ
Camden Fire Officers Local #2578
Edison, NJ Firefighters IAFF Local 1197
2/12/23. Members of C Shift Engines 1&2 extinguished a vehicle fire on Route 1 and Prince street.
Photo courtesy of Michael Petty.
Edison, NJ Fire Officers Local 2883
ITP Opportunity - 1 open position in Hackensack Fire
Hillsborough Township Fire District
Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters
Englewood Fire
This evening, we welcomed seven new probationary firefighters to the Englewood Fire Department. They begin their journey Monday morning when they begin firefighter training at the Bergen County Law & Public Safety Institute
6 of these firefighters are fully funded with a FEMA SAFER Grant. Pictured left to right are Probationary Firefighters Carter, Gaddy, Mayer, Ward, Castro, Batista and Escobar. All of the recruits are Englewood residents.
Burlington County IAFF 3091- Chesterfield
Welcome to our newest members! Our organization continues to grow and is proud to serve Evesham Township alongside these 6 new Firefighter/EMTs!
Evesham Township Professional Firefighters Association - IAFF Local 4687
The Board of Fire Commissioners was pleased to welcome our newest members to the organization last evening. This group of six Firefighter/EMTs will be joining our career division. They were accompanied by their friends and family as Mayor Jackie Veasy administered the oath of office. Please congratulate Firefighter/EMT William Lafferty, Michael Ott, Daniel Duffy, Sean Quigg, John Carroll and Daniel Swing.
The Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey was honored to testify along side the New Jersey State Police and New Jersey FOP this morning at the state house. PFANJ 1st Vice President Anthony Tarantino testified in favor of S2965, furthering our mission to never forget our 9/11 first responders.
S2965 - Provides workers compensation benefits for certain public safety workers who developed illness or injury as result of responding to September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
New Jersey State Fraternal Order of Police
STFA Foundation
Representing New Jersey's IAFF Fire and EMS Professionals Since 1929
Winslow Twp Fire Dept. Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 3249
Of the calls for service on 08Feb23 was a dwelling fire in the Sicklerville section of Winslow Township. Crews arrived to find significant fire conditions that had started from one dwelling and extended into an attached dwelling.
Multiple fire suppression handlines were deployed and an aggressive interior fire attack along with searches for potential victims was initiated. The forward progress of the fire was stopped and no other dwellings were threatened. The fire was placed under control and there were no reported injuries.
Unfortunately three families were displaced from this incident and we are working with the American Red Cross to provide assistance. We would like to thank our Firefighters, Winslow Township Police Department, Winslow Township Emergency Medical Service and our mutual aide fire partners for their work. The fire is currently being investigated by the Winslow Township Fire Marshal’s Office.
Monmouth-Ocean Uniformed Firefighters IAFF Local 3874
PFANJ President McConlogue and Treasurer Caliente are in Washington DC to meet with AFL-CIO National President Liz Shuler, IAFF General President Ed Kelly and NJ AFL-CIO President Charlie Wowkanech to discuss furthering the labor movement for first responders in New Jersey. Proud to have these great labor leaders in our corner.
International Association of Fire Fighters
Edward A. Kelly
Liz Shuler
AFL-CIO
New Jersey State AFL-CIO
Charles Wowkanech
Upper Freehold Township Uniformed Firefighters - IAFF Local 4306
February 7, 2023 UPPER FREEHOLD, NJ (MONMOUTH)–Around 1:00 p.m. New Jersey State Police, Hope Fire Company/Upper Freehold Township Firefighters and Allentown/Captial Health EMS responded to C…
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LAST CALL!! click on the link below to get your tickets for tomorrow nights show!!! Come out and support those who protect you 24/7. https://www.ticketmaster.com/pfanj-emergency-relief-fund-benefit-red-bank-new-jersey-12-14-2021/event/1D005B5C9F783CDF Use Code "FIRE50" at Checkout
TICKETS AVAILABLE The PFANJ Concert is 1 week away. https://www.newjerseyfirefighters.org/news-events/pfanj-events/pfanj-concert
CONCERT TO BENEFIT PFANJ EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND - TICKETS ON SALE NOW - PURCHASE HERE: https://www.newjerseyfirefighters.org/news-events/pfanj-events/pfanj-concert The PFANJ is proud to present platinum recording star John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls headlining a very special benefit event supporting the PFANJ Emergency Relief Fund. The night will be hosted by legendary comedian Lenny Clarke of Rescue Me. Also performing will be A Brian Kirk Trio from Brian Kirk & The Jirks and upcoming local artist Lindsay Jordan Music. Ticket proceeds will benefit the PFANJ Emergency Relief Fund, a 501(c)(3) charity that supports New Jersey's PFANJ fire and EMS professionals and their families when they need it most! The show will be on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 7pm at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, NJ. For tickets or more information, visit: https://www.newjerseyfirefighters.org/news-events/pfanj-events/pfanj-concert
The PFANJ is proud to once again stand with Phil Murphy in his bid to be reelected as the Governor of New Jersey and we appreciate the heart-felt message he's posted thanking our members for their suppoert. The Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey's union firefighters, EMS, and support service members endorse candidates who support us and stand for public safety.
Always remember, the best way to enjoy fireworks and prevent injury is to watch a professional show - fireworks injure more than 10,000 people each year! The PFANJ wishes everyone a happy and safe Independence Day and reminds you to leave the fireworks to the professionals!
HEROISM GIVES HOPE IN DARK MOMENTS "Every Sunday, when I walk to this studio, I pass a firehouse," John Dickerson said at the end of Face The Nation on Sunday. "It is quiet that early in the morning; the firemen and women pass the time in easy conversation or preparing their equipment. It is nearly as peaceful as it was in the middle of the night Thursday at Champlain Towers South, just before the building collapsed." "That nightmare -- coming at the hour where we risk feeling safest, asleep in our beds -- summoned police, EMTs and firemen, like the ones I pass on the way to work each Sunday," he said. "In an instant, that community of protection rushed to endanger their lives in the hope of saving the lives of others. Their heroism, in falling rubble and live electrical wires, gives hope in dark moments to the families, and to the rest of us, staggered by what we see. It is all too big, all the anguish and the loss, and the reminder, even after a year and a half of a pandemic, of how thin the membrane is that separates any of us from tragedy. "It makes me think about those morning walks by the firehouse," Dickerson said, "not because those moments are peaceful, but because even when the sirens are not blaring, those men and women are still dedicated every day to life's preciousness, to rescuing people they don't know simply because they are human. The rest of us may never face an acute moment of danger where we can be a hero, but we are all surrounded by humans every day to whom we can be generous, compassionate, and true. In these tragic moments, we feel our common human connection. We can honor those feelings by being like the first responders who recognize that human connection even after the tragedy passes."
As the Marino family says goodbye to Dominick today, we wanted to share this tribute to him and thank you all for your overwhelming response and support to the Marino family and the PFANJ during this difficult time. While we are unable to give Don Marino the proper sendoff that he deserves right now, rest assured that a fitting memorial service will be carried out once we return to some sense of normalcy. Rest in peace Donny. We'll take it from here.
On April 2, 2020, the PFANJ President Don Marino was honored to have Rep Josh Gottheimer and Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill on as guests on a live webinar to discuss the ongoing #COVID19 pandemic.
April 2, 2020 #COVID19 Webinar with Rep Josh Gottheimer and Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill hosted by PFANJ President Don Marino.
Perth Amboy Fire Department members going to great lengths to ensure the cabs of their fire apparatus are disinfected. Remember, our members cannot remain at home - but you can! Help us help you! #COVID19
Some important #COVID19 self-screening tips for first responders via the International Association of Fire Fighters.
On Friday, March 20, 2020, PFANJ President Don Marino hosted a live webinar discussing the latest on #COVID19 and our response to the pandemic. Our guest was Dr. Aisha Rivera, MD, MS Program Director and Faculty Associate of Occupational and Environmental Medicine in the Residency Program at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. PFANJ members and their families were able to submit questions to President Marino and Dr. Rivera via Zoom and Facebook Live. If you or any members of your Local have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to your PFANJ District VP or the State Office.
On Friday, March 20, 2020, PFANJ President Don Marino hosted a live webinar discussing the latest on #COVID19 and our response to the pandemic. Our guest was Dr. Aisha Rivera, MD, MS Program Director and Faculty Associate of Occupational and Environmental Medicine in the Residency Program at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. PFANJ members and their families were able to submit questions to President Marino and Dr. Rivera via Zoom and Facebook Live. If you or any members of your Local have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to your PFANJ District VP or the State Office.
Attention all members - Please review this important video via the International Association of Fire Fighters on the recommended personal protection equipment and the proper ways of donning and doffing such equipment when dealing with a confirmed or potential #COVID19 patient.
PFANJ President Don Marino previews the Friday afternoon, March 20, 2020 Covid-19 webinar that will be hosted live beginning at 2pm.
The Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey was originally established and chartered as a State Association by the International Association of Fire Fighters on October 29, 1929. It was called the Uniformed Firemen’s Association of New Jersey, and included charter locals Newark Local 71, Carteret Local 292, Perth Amboy Local 286, Woodbridge Local 290, and Rahway Local 295. A short time later, the union’s delegates saw fit to change the association’s name to Fire Fighters Association of New Jersey, and it operated as such for more than 30 years. Delegates to the 1996 convention, however, were concerned that there be no misunderstanding of the union’s calling and mission. They moved by resolution to change the name of the organization to the Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey.
Today, the PFANJ often referred to as the IAFF. The IAFF exists on three planes: our parent IAFF headquartered in Washington, DC; the IAFF State Association, the PFANJ, headquartered in Trenton; and our local affiliate unions spread across New Jersey. These organizations are designed to allow information to flow back and forth for the benefit of all members.
Since 1929, the PFANJ has grown to upwards of seventy local unions of varying size and complexity, representing over half of New Jersey’s approximately 6,000 professional firefighters. In addition, the PFANJ represents more than 500 EMS professionals who are members of PEMSA (Professional Emergency Medical Services Association) IAFF Local 4610. In all but a few cases, PFANJ/IAFF affiliates are the recognized bargaining agent responsible for terms and conditions of employment in their respective venues, regardless of any other affiliation.
Our local affiliates range from small fire districts, to full time round-the-clock suburban fire and rescue agencies, to the state’s largest and busiest urban fire departments.
WHAT WE ARE ALL ABOUT
The mission of the hard-working, dedicated elected officers and general membership of the PFANJ/IAFF has never altered, nor has its membership waivered in the performance of their duties to their union and communities. Our mission is:
From the time that we organized through today, our union has made innumerable strides toward our goals. Our profession has been made safer, and our livelihoods and retirements more secure. Our unity has shown those in positions of influence that we are not to be trifled with. It has shown the public their standard of living has been preserved, even raised, by our bravery and sacrifice. It has allowed us to bring our messages to the forefront of the societal agenda.
The PFANJ continues to pursue a better quality of life for members through legislative initiatives such as presumptive heart and cancer laws, minimum staffing, stronger EMS legislation, and shoring up collective bargaining laws to ensure members’ hard-earned pensions upon retirement. The PFANJ educates the public regarding the dangers associated with being a member of the proud vocation of firefighters and EMS professionals.
To ensure our interests remain a priority, the PFANJ is represented on every committee and council that impacts our daily operations, including the Civil Service Fire Advisory Board, the NJ Fire Safety Commission, the Firefighter Safety & Health Advisory Council, the Public Employee Occupational Safety and Health (PEOSH) board, Arbitration Task Force, State Investment Council (SIC), Pension Committee, Police and Firefighters Retirement System to name a few. We have created a network of solid relationships with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, and the Public Employee Relations Commission. State representatives continue to support local affiliate initiatives to provide the service that we deserve.
Through our great international union, we maintain an incomparable network of hard-working, experienced men and women from across the nation.
Professional firefighters take an oath to protect life and property. Professional emergency medical personnel make a promise to serve the public. We do not agree to die, nor to become seriously injured or permanently disabled by virtue of our occupation. In a few instances, however, we must make the ultimate sacrifice. To save another, we may lose our own lives, a possibility that sets our occupation and membership apart from all others.
In numerous instances, however, our injury or death is the direct result of an unsafe workplace and an under-prepared workforce. As trade labor unionists, we strive to make our workplaces safer and our workforces better prepared to face the challenges of a potentially dangerous and debilitating occupation. Those who insist we work in an unsafe, under-prepared environment can and will be held accountable for their misdeeds against our membership, our families, and the citizens we are sworn to serve.
They say some things never change. Our profession requires us to get as close to a fire as possible to apply water until it’s extinguished. While the water part remains unchanged since the Stone Age, ever-evolving technology allows us to get deeper into fires and their hazardous environments for longer periods of time than ever before. Our jobs have therefore become simultaneously more efficient and more dangerous.
Also unchanged is the notion of cutting costs on the backs of firefighters and emergency medical personnel, relying on their good nature and dedication to get the job done no matter what. Our forbearers needed a strong union 88 years ago, and we need one today. The more things change, the more they stay the same.
You may ask yourself, “Why should I belong to a state union?” Brothers and Sisters, there has never been a more important time in our history than now for us to come together as one! We are being vilified on every front, portrayed as the cause for New Jersey’s terrible economy. We must come together as one union to speak in one voice, under one banner, to refute the fallacies orchestrated against us and to protect our hard-earned rights and benefits!
We can no longer rely upon the good nature of the public we serve to support our initiatives and to sympathize with the dangers associated with our calling. We must stand shoulder-to-shoulder to ensure the hard work of our forbearers was not in vain.
NJ Business & Industry Association (NJBIA)
W Lafayette StreetNew Jersey Grand Lodge of F&AM
Barrack StreetNew Jersey State Council on the Arts
W State StreetNew Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy, Resear
W. State StreetNew Jersey Historical Commission - NJHC
W. State StreetNJ Department of Human Services
S Warren StreetNew Jersey Council for the Humanities
Friends Street, CamdenNew Jersey Division of Elections
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AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors Program
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Mercer County Improvement Authority
Hamilton Avenue
New Jersey Historical Commission
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League of Women Voters of New Jersey
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New Jersey Association of School Administrato
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New Jersey Department of Agriculture
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