Clarksville Fire Fighters Association - LOCAL 3180

04/21/2026

Tennessee’s first responders need your support!

Senate Bill 1900 is a critical piece of legislation that strengthens penalties for those who assault firefighters, paramedics, and other emergency personnel while they are on duty. Every day, our members respond to unpredictable, high-risk situations to protect the public. They should never have to face violence without strong protections in place.

This bill is about accountability. It is about safety. And it is about making it clear that Tennessee stands with those who serve on the front lines.

We are calling on all members of the General Assembly to take action and pass SB1900/HB2428.

Protecting first responders should not be a partisan issue. It is a public safety priority. When you protect those who respond to emergencies, you are protecting every community across this state.

Stand with Tennessee’s fire service.
Pass SB1900/HB2428.

Follow the link to find your legislator and reach out! https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/LegislatorInfo/

International Association of Fire Fighters
Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association
Tennessee Ambulance Service Association

04/17/2026

🔥💪 NEW UNION MEMBERS IN TENNESSEE!

Congrats to the 18 recruits who joined Memphis Fire Fighters Association Local 1784 in Tennessee.

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03/28/2026

We send our deepest condolences to the families of those involved. As a community we need to wrap our arms around these families and come together in support. A loss of life is always sad but a loss of young life is especially tragic. Lord be with the families, the responders that rendered aid, to the hospitals that are treating the wounded, we stand behind you and are here for you. Prayers for peace and healing.

03/26/2026

Facing more competition and recruitment challenges, the Clarksville Police Department is increasing entry-level pay for officers from $47,480 to $57,712. Here's how the raise will work, and how it's paid for: https://clarksvillenow.com/local/clarksville-police-entry-level-pay-for-officers-increasing-from-47k-to-57k/

03/15/2026

During a recent conversation, the topic of us "poking the bear" came up. I was reminded of another talk I had with someone I highly respected. He told me that "We are the bear that has been caged and poked".

03/13/2026

03/12/2026

As most know by now, there has been a lawsuit filed by our local union and the 5 terminated employees. This was not an easy decision to make as it does not shine a favorable light on the city we live in and the department we work for. We encourage all of our members to be respectful when answering questions from the public, in person and on social media. This has resulted from concerns and complaints going unheard and the unneccessary firings of firefighters that were progressing in their careers.
When leadership, mayor and council members choose to ignore dozens of people and then allow the things to continue, or even get worse, there is no way we cannot speak out and seek assistance.
If you are contacted by media or if you have questions yourself, please call or text:
Jesse Snyder (IAFF Local 3180 President) 931-278-7391

Thank You for your continued support.
We are stronger than me.

03/11/2026

The 2026 Legislative Conference was a big win for 3180. We met with Senator Bill Powers, Representative Michael Lankford and Representative Aaron Maberry. They all signed in approval of changing assaulting a first responder from a misdemeamor to a class E felony and to change the language on the line of duty death benefit to read 3 years from date of determination and not date of incident (this makes a huge difference if the city were to deny a claim and it get tied up in court). Thanks to our Senators and Representatives that we were able to meet with and the ones that attended the fish fry.

03/04/2026

When you see a ton of ribbons on the chest of a Fire Officer or Chief, do you assume they have been in the thick of things or do you assume they have taken online classes and read some books? Was the decoration earned or was it like the Scholastic Book challenge from school (read a book, get a ribbon)? Can they put book knowledge to real life?

02/01/2026

Our hearts are heavy for one of our own members family and the loss of this precious child. Please join us in prayer, for peace, comfort and strength in the days ahead.