IAFF Local 2157 Gainesville Professional Firefighters

11/10/2024

Regret to inform you of Retiree Darryl Brown's (Lil Darryl) passing 11/5/24. He has struggled with health issues and was forced to retire early many years ago. Service is to be held
November 16th
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church
718 Southeast 11th Street
at 11:00 AM
A Go Fund me has been started by his family
Support Darryl Brown's Firefighter Memorial
to help with his arrangements or you can donate to the Local who will ensure the family receives any proceeds directly. Venmo link below, PayPal QR, or Checks can be made to
Gainesville Professional Frirefighters
1220 NE 8 Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601

Darryl brown loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Passed away on… Terence Brown needs your support for Support Darryl Brown's Firefighter Memorial

11/20/2023

24/72 shift schedule has been ratified!

10/31/2023

We are happy to announce that there is an agreement in place between the City of Gainesville and Local 2157 to implement the safer staffing model and move to 24/72 shift schedules. There will be informational meetings upcoming and the ratification process. Contact any member of the eboard for further details.

10/04/2023

Today members of the Local 2157 District Chief bargaining unit agreed in principle to a new labor contract. The agreement includes implementation of a 24/72 shift schedule starting sometime next year. The Chiefs will now have the opportunity to vote on the contract and present it to the city council for ratification. Next step will be working on the general contract. This represents a large step forward; however, the process is ongoing and there is still work to be done. More updates will follow, any questions please reach out to E-Board members.

08/15/2023

05/02/2023

Local 2157 attended todays fire budget workshop. Safer staffing model was discussed, as well as other budget concerns facing the department. Overall the atmosphere was very receptive and positive.

03/29/2023

Local 2157 March review. Union leaders were busy this month with the FPF conference in Tallahassee. Meetings were held with state representatives and many topics that affect our members were discussed. Locally meetings were held to discuss the SAFER staffing model and Fire Department budget. As always, if you have questions, feel free to contact your Union leadership for details.

03/21/2023

Local members spent the morning listening to Speaker Pro Temp-ore and honorary 2157 member Chuck Clemons address the FPF delegation. District VP Walter Dix gave an update regarding the PFAS lawsuit and CFO Jimmy Patronis spoke as well.

09/15/2021

Tune in Saturday, September 18 at 11:00 a.m. (Mountain Time) for our 2021 Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Virtual Remembrance to honor our fallen whose names will forever be etched onto our Wall of Honor.
https://www.iaff.org/fffm/

09/14/2021

Read the following statement from Edward A. Kelly IAFF General President on the NFPA’s recent decision regarding NFPA Standard 1971.

09/14/2021

https://www.wcjb.com/2021/09/13/governor-desantis-implements-5000-fine-each-time-government-agency-enforces-vaccination/

DeSantis says he encourages people to get the vaccine, but mandating it would be unconstitutional.