Pueblo Firefighters IAFF Local #3

09/03/2026

Your IAFF Local 3 Fire Union is very happy to welcome 8 new brothers and sisters into our union. What a great opportunity to expand Local 3 with these amazing individuals! 🚒🪪🔥

09/01/2026

WHAT DOES FILLING THE BOOT ACTUALLY DO?

Soon, you’ll see firefighters out collecting donations for MDA. Before we ask you to donate, we want you to know what your dollars help make possible.

For 75 years, MDA has worked to improve the lives of children and adults living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and other neuromuscular diseases.

🔬 $1.1+ BILLION invested in research
🧬 30+ FDA-approved treatments in the past decade
🩺 Specialized care through MDA’s nationwide Care Center Network
❤️ MDA Summer Camp and programs connecting kids and families
📣 Advocacy for better access, resources, and opportunities

And today, some of that work hits especially close to home for the fire service.

🚒 Research suggests firefighters may face nearly twice the risk of developing ALS compared with the general population. MDA is supporting research aimed at understanding why, including the potential roles of occupational and environmental exposures, genetics, and lifestyle.

For firefighters, this 72-year partnership isn’t only about carrying on a tradition. The research we help fund may someday provide answers that directly impact our own brothers and sisters in the fire service.

Firefighters have raised more than $721 MILLION through the IAFF and MDA partnership.

Last year alone, 846 IAFF Locals raised $10.7 million.

When you see a Local 3 firefighter with a boot in hand, know that every dollar dropped inside helps support research, care, community, and advocacy.

One boot. A few dollars at a time. 72 years of making a difference. 🥾

Our members will be out starting this Tuesday to Labor Day at store fronts and intersections through out our district. If you see us, please stop by and say hello. If you would like to make a donation we will gladly accepts on behalf of MDA.

08/06/2026

Your Pueblo Firefighters of IAFF Local 3 are proud to serve the City of Pueblo every hour of every day.

Since 1912, we've answered the call with one mission in mind: protecting the lives, homes, and businesses of the community we proudly call home.

We are more than emergency responders. Whether it's a structure fire, medical emergency, hazardous materials incident, technical rescue, or wildland fire, our members are committed to being ready when you need us most.

But our commitment doesn't end when the sirens go quiet. Being a firefighter means more than responding to emergencies. It means showing up for our community in every way we can. From teaching fire safety in local schools and participating in community events to supporting local charities and standing beside our neighbors during times of need, service is at the heart of everything we do.

We enjoy connecting with our community, follow along on Facebook and Instagram for a behind-the-scenes look at the men and women who proudly serve the City of Pueblo. And if you would like to support our Local 3 Foundation, use the link below to do so!

Neighbors serving neighbors since 1912.

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08/03/2026

07/17/2026

IAFF Local 3 would like the share the following information regarding a celebration of life for Dave Cooley, retired Truck 1 Engineer: celebration of life will be held Aug 22nd, 1-4pm at the Local 3 union hall. There is also an obituary with all info on Roselawn’s website.

07/14/2026

🚨🖤🔥

Firefighters in Pueblo are rallying to help their own after learning that multiple firefighters lost their homes.

07/12/2026

IAFF Local 3 would like to express our gratitude to the public for assisting in fundraising efforts for our Local 3 Foundation. As first responders, we are used to putting everything on the line to help our community. We are not however, used to asking for help ourselves. Your donations to our foundation will enable us to help one of our who lost his home while saving countless others during the Aspen Acre Fire. If you would like to continue helping us reach our goal please consider making a donation; anything and everything is appreciated! https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLTAAQ6RNK812/checkout/DGPHK5OG46SB34NEJYFIH4ZJ?src=webqr

07/11/2026

Please see the following information and an alternative way to continue assisting your local first responders!
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07/10/2026

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Firefighters spend their careers helping others through life’s hardest moments.

Sometimes they need help too.

The IAFF Local 3 Foundation exists to support firefighters and their families during times of hardship, because no one who serves our community should have to face tragedy alone.

We are currently at 23% of our goal and we appreciate each and every donation, well wish, prayer, helping hand! If you’re able, please consider making a donation and helping us to reach our goal.