.President Donald J. Trump discusses the Coronavirus and its impact on families. "Help is on the way to deal with this pandemic -- we are working to get more essential workers vaccinated and the protective equipment you need." #IAFFConvention

President Michael Papagni spoke from the floor today at the virtual IAFF Convention to thank the IAFF for all the support we received during the loss of our brothers Chris Roy and Jay Menard. We echo his words, we can’t thank everyone enough. @IAFFNewsDesk Fire Fighters of MA

Day 3 of the #IAFFConvention is underway. Continuing the work of behalf of our brothers and sisters across the US and Canada. Local 1841 Fire Fighters of MA @IAFFNewsDesk

Listening to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Thank you for your support of firefighters and fire services. Local 1841 @IAFFNewsDesk Fire Fighters of MA

Gregory Kelly formally nominating Edzo for IAFF to become the next General President of the #IAFF. #IAFFConvention

Let’s go! Edzo for IAFF for General President of the #IAFF. Local 1841 Fire Fighters of MA @IAFFNewsDesk

Congratulations Jay Colbert on being re-elected by acclamation as the District 3 VP of the #IAFF Local 1841 Fire Fighters of MA @IAFFNewsDesk

Health and public safety are the focus of the last day of the #IAFFConvemtion. I’m proud to have worked alongside my brothers and sisters this week to discuss and vote on important topics affecting IAFF members. Local 1841 Fire Fighters of MA @IAFFNewsDesk

Congratulations  Deputy Dan Kirouac on your retirement after 32 years of service to the Leominster Fire Department. It’s been an honor to work with you and the entire department wishes you well. Local 1841 Fire Fighters of MA

A fire hydrant buried in snow can mean the difference between losing a house/possessions or persons to a fire. #IAFF​safetytips

Some people got a lot of snow! Clear drifted snow from the furnace and dryer vents to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, especially if the power went out. ow.ly/83LR50Do9HS #MASnow

Good morning and hello winter! As we all start to dig out from the storm I ask you to help the firefighters in your community by digging out the fire hydrant closest to your home. Local 1841 Fire Fighters of MA @IAFFNewsDesk

This morning we begin the Fire Fighters of MA 44th Biennial Convention. Proud to see many locals from District 7 in attendance. @IAFFNewsDesk Local 1841 #UnionProud

Berlin Local 5298, welcome to District 7! #UnionProud @IAFFNewsDesk

Halloween is super exciting for kids, but can also be very dangerous. Stay safe by staying VISIBLE: bring flashlights, glow sticks and reflective goodie bags, and add reflective tape to costumes. #IAFFSafetyTips

I’d like to congratulate retired Fire Fighters of MA District 7 VP Danny Hartwell on becoming DVP Emeritus. I was honored to author Resolution #24. On behalf of our brothers & sisters, thank you for your service to District 7 & PFFM. We wish you the best! @IAFFNewsDesk

Great to hear from someone who has always been #UnionProud and a strong supporter of our brothers and sisters in labor, Massachusetts AFL-CIO President Steve Tolman. Fire Fighters of MA @IAFFNewsDesk Local 1841

Thank you to Ray Lankin with NDS Wellness and John Whitesides with the Boston Bruins Foundation for kicking us off on Day 2 of the Convention sponsored by PFM+.

Our health & wellness is a critical aspect of our job and we are appreciative to Ray and John for their efforts in keeping our members healthy. #pffm21 #UnionProud

Today we remember six men who answered the call without hesitation. Today we keep the families of these men in our thoughts & we hold our families a little tighter. Today, we remember six men of the Worcester Fire Dept who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Worcester Fire Fighters Local 1009 Fire Fighters of MA