Salt Lake County Firefighters IAFF Local 1696

05/16/2025

Congratulations to our new members!

04/25/2025

Utah is standing with public workers. Don't let outside special interests take your voice!

Make the pledge: “I’m keeping my name. I’m keeping my voice.”

The opposition doesn't want HB267 to go on the ballot because they know we'd win. Keep your name on the referendum to let voters, not politicians or special interest groups, decide the fate of HB267.

Share this to stand strong with educators, firefighters, police, nurses and other public workers in Utah.

02/07/2025

Thank you to Mike Frainier - IAFF 9th District Vice President, for your in-person support on this bill. We need the help of the entire International on this one.

From the International Association of Fire Fighters General President Edward A. Kelly this morning...

At our IAFF Convention in August, Vice President JD Vance said: “Donald Trump is not exactly like Mitt Romney or some of the Republicans of the past. He is a different kind of Republican, and under his leadership, the Republican Party is the party of the American worker.
…We are going to have an open door for working people because we want to fight for working people every single day. We will respect your right to engage in collective bargaining.”
Apparently, State Senator Kirk Cullimore and Representative Jordan Teuscher didn’t get the message.
The IAFF calls on Gov. Spencer J. Coxr J. Cox to veto this anti-American worker legislation before it jeopardizes public safety and puts Utahns’ lives at risk.

We could not be more disappointed in Representative Jordan Teuscher and Senator Kirk Cullimore’s anti-public safety HB 267 passing the Senate today with a 16-13 vote. This anti-firefighter legislation now moves to the desk of Governor Spencer J. Cox.

Make no mistake: both our City and our Firefighters are less safe because of HB 267. We respectfully ask Governor Cox to prioritize the safety of Utahns, Salt Lakers, and our first responders by vetoing this DISHONEST and damaging legislation.

01/06/2025

Today, I signed legislation expanding Social Security benefits for millions of teachers, firefighters, nurses, police officers, other public employees, and their spouses and survivors.

This is a big deal.

01/06/2025

The President has now signed the Social Security Fairness Act is is now law.

Thank you all for your amazing support!

Today, President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law.

12/21/2024

The house has passed the repeal of WEP/GPO. Now on to the president's desk for his signature.

This single piece of legislation demonstrates the strength of our International Association of Fire Fighters. Firefighters, police officers, school teachers and other public employees will now receive the full benefit they earn when contributing to social security.

Thank you for all of your phone calls and emails.

12/16/2024

12/14/2024

12/14/2024

The US Senate may have a chance to vote on this bill next week. Firefighters have earned these benefits and the WEP/ GPO should be repealed.

🔥🏛️ WEP/GPO UPDATE

Senator Chuck Schumer filed cloture on the Social Security Fairness Act - the first step to getting an up or down vote on repealing WEP/GPO!

With the first vote anticipated for next week, General President Edward A. Kelly and Patrick Yoes National FOP President sent a letter to Senate leaders urging all Senators to vote YES on this crucial legislation and restore dignity in retirement for public servants.

Read their letter here ⬇️

12/06/2024

Brothers and Sisters,

The IAFF and other unions will rally on Capitol Hill next week to demand the U.S. Senate call a vote on the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82), and we want you there with us. It’s time to repeal the WEP/GPO penalties that have slashed hundreds of billions in hard-earned Social Security benefits from our retirees over the last 40 years.

H.R. 82 passed the U.S. House with overwhelming bipartisan support, and it has more than enough co-sponsors in the Senate to pass a vote and move onto the White House for the President’s signature. We’ve never been closer to eliminating the WEP/GPO, and your support is crucial to showing the Senate where Labor stands on protecting our retirees.

Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024
11:30 a.m. EST
Upper Senate Park at the U.S. Capitol
260 New Jersey Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20001

Several Members of Congress are expected to address the rally, as well.

Please share this with your members. The Senate holds the power to right this wrong; together, we can get this done.

IAFF Government Affairs staff ([email protected]) can provide you with any assistance or answer questions you might have.

Be You. Be Strong. Be Fire Fighters.

Sincerely,

Edward A. Kelly
General President

11/13/2024

Thank you to 3 of the 4 members of Congress from Utah who voted to support Utah Firefighters by eliminating the Windfall Elimination Provision.

🔥🏛️ Last night, the House of Representatives made history by passing the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act, 327-75.

Thank you to all those members of Congress – Republican and Democrat – who voted to support and other public servants.

Want to see how your representative voted? Click ➡️ https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2024456

10/10/2024

Utah Task Force 1 is staged in southern Georgia, awaiting an assignment

16 FEMA Urban Search Rescue Teams are strategically staged in Central Florida, Northern Florida, and Southern Georgia, prepared to deploy upon request by the State of Florida. These teams specialize in search, rescue, medicine, hazardous materials, logistics, and planning, including technical specialists such as physicians, structural engineers, and canine search teams.

👉🏻Arizona TF 1
👉🏻California TF 1
👉🏻California TF 2
👉🏻California TF 3
👉🏼 California TF 6
👉🏻Colorado TF 1
👉🏻Indiana TF 1
👉🏼Maryland TF 1
👉🏻Nebraska TF 1
👉🏻New York TF 1
👉🏻Nevada TF 1
👉🏻Ohio TF 1
👉🏻Texas TF 1
👉🏻Utah TF 1
👉🏻Virginia TF 2
👉🏻Washington TF 1