Abilene Professional Fire Fighter's Association

10/15/2026

KTXS Television checks in with APFFA L1044 President Jarrod Crockett on the public safety referendums on this years ballot ⬇️

Abilene voters will soon decide whether to change how the city negotiates pay, benefits and working conditions for its firefighters.

10/12/2026

Vote FOR Props A & B to keep public safety strong without raising taxes. Early Vote Oct 19-30.

10/08/2026

Voting FOR collective bargaining and civil service WILL NOT RAISE TAXES. Early Vote Oct 19-30.

10/07/2026

🔥 Texas cities, large and small, have used collective bargaining and binding arbitration for decades.
🔥 These measures provide a fair, transparent process for improving safety, negotiating firefighter pay and working conditions, and resolving disputes more cost-effectively when they arise.
🔥 These ballot measures are part of Texas state law - supported by Republicans, Democrats, and Independents across the state. They represent a fair process for both our city and our firefighters.
City managers, mayors, city councilors, and even fire chiefs come and go.
🚒 Abilene firefighters have always been a voice of safety in our community. Collective bargaining and binding arbitration ensure our firefighters will always have a seat at the table and a voice to protect our community.

09/30/2026

Vote for strong Public Safety. The propositions will not raise taxes.

09/30/2026

Props A & B address how Abilene firefighters and the City negotiate and resolve disputes. Swipe to learn more. Early Vote: Oct. 19–30.

07/26/2026

Statement from the Abilene Professional Firefighters Association
The Abilene Professional Firefighters Association remains committed to passing both referendums on the upcoming ballot, and we're asking Abilene voters to support them because they create a fair, balanced process for resolving contract negotiations between the city and its firefighters.

Collective bargaining is a standard, legal process used by firefighter associations across Texas — it is not a tactic, but rather, a commonly used process allowing public safety employees and city governments to reach fair agreements.

Binding arbitration matters because of what has already happened in Abilene. Our association reached an agreement with the city manager, through a different process called “meet and confer” that was upheld for six years — and then it was voted down by council, leaving our members with no path forward.

Binding arbitration only comes into play if negotiations reach an impasse after both sides have already bargained in good faith. It favors neither side — an impartial arbitrator can rule for the city just as easily as for the association. What it guarantees is that once both sides have negotiated in good faith, neither can indefinitely block a resolution.

We know members of council have concerns about this process, and we respect that this is a serious decision for voters to weigh. We simply believe that after what our members experienced, a fair and impartial process for resolving an impasse is the right path forward — and we're grateful for the support we've already received from the community and from council members who agree.

We're asking every Abilene voter to vote yes on both referendums. A fair process protects both the city and the firefighters who serve it — and it starts with your vote.

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07/10/2026

The APFFA is proud to announce that we have completed the signature collection phase of our journey to Collective Bargaining and Binding Arbitration.

We anticipate the required number of signatures will be verified and these referendums to be adopted onto the November ballot in the coming weeks.

L1044 would like to extend a sincere THANK YOU to all who made this possible!

Thank you to the citizens for trusting us, hearing us out, and putting your name down to show that you support Abilene and its firefighters.

Thank you to our members who worked diligently to collect these signatures. Whether it be setting up booths at a restaurant or gym, walking neighborhoods, or having informative conversations with family and friends, this would not have been possible without your commitment.

We will be providing more updates and information as we move towards getting these referendums adopted by citizen vote.

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07/03/2026

To help celebrate our 140 years of fire service this year, we'll be posting a Fire Academy class photo every Friday. Tag 'em if you know 'em!

We present the 49th AFD Fire Academy Class from 2011.

Back Row (L to R):
James Easley
Tim Clyburn
Jarrod Crockett
Joe Miller
Cody Kelsey
Riley Coalson
Bryan Parks
Justin Bullock
Logan Critz
Miguel Garcia

Front Row (L to R):
Brent Jordan
Alan Lancaster
Jathan Bilbrey
Jonathon Boen
Hernandez
Justin Myers
Jay Louder
Taylor Durham
Andrew Shelton
Josh Rankin
Jason Anderson

06/09/2026

We are in the final stretches to put Collective Bargaining and Binding Arbitration on the November ballot!

Please considered connecting with an Abilene Firefighter and signing our petition if you haven’t already.

A friendly reminder, these propositions have been endorsed by Republicans, Democrats, and Independents, alike and will NOT raise taxes.

Thank you, Abilene! 👨‍🚒

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