1	Welcome to the IAFF
2	Always on the frontline!
3	What is a Union
4	Who is the IAFF We are 270,000 professional fire fighters and emergency medical personnel in the United States and Canada. As a member, you are the most important part of our union.
5	History of the IAFF The IAFF was formed in 1918 to address the rights of fire fighters. At a time when workers had little rights—long hours, low pay, no safety—the IAFF became the fire fighter’s voice and remains so today, taking on issues facing all of our members.
6	Mission of the IAFF The IAFF is committed to a professional fire/rescue service that: Promotes a safe/equitable working environment Secures reasonable work conditions and fair compensation Serves the community effectively
7	Safety Firefighting is one of the most dangerous professions in North America. The IAFF has worked and will continue to work with governmental agencies, politicians and fire service organizations to seek improvements in staffing levels, protective gear and overall technology to ensure the safety of its members.
8	IAFF On the Frontline
9	Stay Prepared Hazardous Materials and Weapons of Mass Destruction Training Wellness-Fitness Initiative Safety Alerts Health and Safety Fact Sheets Health and Safety Online Job Aids
10	Disaster Response Resources Incident Response Team CISM Funding Disaster Relief Fund Hurricane Relief Fund
11	Last Alarm Line of Duty Death (LODD) Investigation Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Public Safety Officer Benefits McClennan Scholarship
12	Serving Our Community Muscular Dystrophy Association Burn Foundation Fire Safety Programs
13	Advancing Our Profession
14	Voice at the Table Many decisions that affect the fire service are made by elected officials who often do not have a background in emergency response. The IAFF serves as the voice of frontline fire fighters when these decisions are made.
15	Active in Politics The IAFF educates politicians about issues important to fire fighters and emergency medical personnel, such as safe staffing, first responder training, and collective bargaining.
16	Standing By Those Who Stand With Us IAFF members work to elect politicians who support our fire fighters and EMS personnel, regardless of party affiliation.
17	FIREPAC FIREPAC is the IAFF’s political action committee (PAC). This fund, supported through voluntary contributions, promotes the political interests of all professional fire fighters and paramedics. While not every FIREPAC supported candidate gets elected, each one stands strongly in support of issues important to fire fighters and emergency medical personnel.
18	Protecting Our Rights The IAFF protects the First Amendment rights of fire fighters to speak out on issues affecting fire fighters and the public.
19	Working for Fair Compensation
20	Democracy in Action Membership-Driven Organization: Actions taken by the IAFF must be approved by the membership or their representatives. Elected Leadership: IAFF officers are elected not appointed. Local Autonomy: Leaders are responsible to their members, not to the elected officers above them.
21	Leadership
22	IAFF: More Than Just a Sticker Seminars and Conventions Health & Safety Information Political Action Legal Assistance Financial Corporation Resources for Fire Fighters and Emergency Medical Responders Geographic Information Survey Municipal Financial Analysis
23	IAFF 8^th District - OAPFF 1^st District
24	OAPFF Ohio Association of Professional FireFighters Mark Sanders - President (614) 488-9920 1380 Dublin Rd. Suite 104Columbus, Ohio 43215 MSandl48@aol.com
25	IAFF Local 334 Executive Board Local members elect officers who are responsible for representing their interests. Local 334 - Executive Board
26	Responsibilities to our members The Local’s responsibilities to the members and their accomplishments: Represent membership in Collective Bargaining Members approve the contract Assist members with grievances and arbitrations Work through Labor / Management issues Get members involved in their community
27	Get Involved We encourage all members to become involved in our community Don’t just “talk the talk”, but “walk the walk”. Support elected officials who support us Encourage others in our community to vote and support our issues and candidates Serve on committees within our local union, state and national association Help local charities through fundraising, committees, and board membership
28	How Local 334 Uses Union Dues This is how your dues are broken down. If you have any questions, please contact a member of the Executive Board
29	Member Responsibilities Be the best in your profession Know your rights and look out for each other Learn everything you can Bring your interests and talents to the local Protect your voice through the political process Help in the community with charities and fundraisers STAY INVOLVED