Delta Township Firefighters - IAFF Local 2846

09/02/2026

One of our members has established a Go Fund Me for expenses associated with his spouse's terminal illness. These private donations will be in addition to any support directly from our Local and go directly to our member. Any support is appreciated.

Supporting Heather Richey and Her Family During Her Fight With Termin… Kory Richey needs your support for Honoring Heather Richey - Funeral and Family support

08/26/2026

Metro team structural collapse training 8.25.26.

07/21/2026

Beautiful day to hang out on Station 3's roof.

07/11/2026

E433 crew on a vehicle fire today.

The battalion chief pulled the line and engineer charged it. The engine company officer masked up and knocked down the well-involved engine compartment, giving the backseat firefighter time to open up the hood and front fenders with hydraulic tools and completely extinguish the fire.

Note the total number of firefighters on scene. Four. Coincidentally, four is the NFPA standard for a properly staffed engine company.

A four (or even three) person engine is *not* typical daily staffing at Station 3.

Today, the "luxury" of a backseat firefighter meant the owner of this vehicle could recover some of his possessions, and the vehicle in the adjacent space sustained only very minor damage. Had the white vehicle become fully involved, both vehicles would likely have been total losses.

Proper staffing directly leads to better outcomes.

07/10/2026

One of our own suffered a devastating house fire last night.

Thankfully everyone is safe, but the family has lost so much.

If you're able to help, please consider making a donation to their GoFundMe.

Every contribution, no matter the amount, is greatly appreciated and will help them begin to rebuild.

Donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/jorae-family-house-fire

Thank you for your support and for keeping this family in your thoughts.

06/19/2026

On our schedule of 51.5 hours a week, this still translates to 14,950 hours or 5.1 extra years worth of 8-hour days over a 25 year career . . .
. . before mandatory off-duty training, and before picking up all the overtime municipalities rely on to avoid shutting down apparatus and stations.

06/17/2026

Firefighter issues are not partisan.

Politicians from both major parties claim to support public safety and first responders. Voting records often tell a different story.

This election season, check out the IAFF Legislative Scorecard to see where your current representatives really stand.

The IAFF’s legislative scorecard reveals where members of Congress stand on critical issues affecting U.S. fire fighters and emergency medical workers, including collective bargaining, health and safety legislation, and pension protection.

06/17/2026

Everyone at the Juneteenth Unity Fest had a chance to meet our tame fire inspector, Mike Ruster!

Non-suppression personnel are widely considered some of the rarest and most reclusive creatures in the fire service.

We will be Filling the Boot for the Muscular Dystrophy Association at several more Delta Township events this year.

06/09/2026

This morning, members had the privilege to attend MPFFU's Stewards training conducted by Western Trustee Ken Barnes. They learned about the role of a Union Steward, how to handle grievances professionally, and employees' legal rights under Weingarten, Garrity, and Loudermill.

06/03/2026

Shift Two Firefighter/Paramedic Harrod has been taking advantage of the nice weather this week, and is working hard toward obtaining her certified driver status.