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We assist, our Local Professional Fire Fighters, Paramedics, 911 Dispatchers, and their families. Organized 1 January 1974. We support each other. We are FAMILY.

Open to ALL IAFF Fire Fighters, Paramedics and 911 Dispatchers Family Members. Any Family Member or Significant Other of a IAFF Union Member may Join Our Organization and receive all the benefits and opportunities.....

....Affiliation with an Auxiliary provides a connection between family members and their First
Responders. Together you provide the sense of pride associated with a community working
together to improve the lives of its members. Support for Family

Auxiliary provides the family support we all need when crisis hits. Only fellow families can truly
understand what it means to support our first responders. Whether it be during a natural disaster
or the celebration of a new baby. When the community calls, we band together to support each
other. Support for Better Working Conditions
First responder working conditions, equipment, pay and everything else associated with their job is
decided on by government officials. Auxiliary members reach out to the community, spread the
word through their neighbors, churches and schools, improving everyone’s awareness and enlisting
community support. The Union is your strongest advocate providing one united voice. Support for Better Legislation
Unions fight on multiple fronts from safer working conditions to legislation. Together we send a
stronger message to our employers and elected officials. As we grow our membership, our message
gets louder. Legislation is created every day that affect first responders’ working conditions, health benefits,
promotions, pay, and retirement. Having a strong Auxiliary standing beside the union shows our
elected officials that we are the voice of the community and have strength in numbers. Who can Join? Membership is open to family members and significant others of IAFF Local 2498 Union members in good standing. Family
members include spouses, parents, siblings, significant others and children of active, retired or deceased first
responders. Members must be of at least 18 years of age. Please reach out to any union board member for more information:

President Emeritus Beth Dinse 732 814 9845

President Julia O'Connor 757 746 2442

Treasurer Mary Lugo 757 342 4633

Secretary Roberta Reinbach 757 880 8471

Vice President Emeritus Tania Schomperlin 757 303 1264

Vice President York County Helen Williams 757 876 2457

Vice President City of Williamsburg Melissa Henry 804 966 7105

Vice President City of Poquoson Sierra Palush 757 869 0725

Vice President James City County Megan D'Annibale 484 695 4624

Vice President General Assistant to the President Sharon Toth 757 508 2525

10/31/2026

10/30/2026

Congratulations to our IAFF Union Brother..... Well Done !!!!

We are proud to announce Joshua Cross as our newest released paramedic with the department! Josh has been working hard in the field, demonstrating his dedication, knowledge, and commitment to providing excellent patient care.🚑

He has proven himself to be an outstanding provider and has shown that he has what it takes to succeed as a paramedic. We are proud to have him on our team and look forward to seeing him continue to grow!

10/30/2026

Last week, five members of the Williamsburg Fire Department, including our Operational Medical Director (OMD), Dr. Gray, attended the 2026 EMS World Expo in Orlando, Florida.

EMS World Expo is one of the largest
international conferences and exhibitions dedicated to emergency medical services, bringing together EMS professionals, educators, medical directors, and industry
leaders to exchange best practices, explore emerging technologies, and discuss the evolving challenges and opportunities facing the EMS profession.

Areas of particular interest to WFD included advancements in patient care, EMS provider safety and wellness, quality improvement, and
the continued evolution of Mobile Integrated Healthcare programs.

We are incredibly fortunate and thankful to have such dedicated EMS providers who truly care about our community. Their commitment to continuously improving our EMS operations and enhancing patient care makes a meaningful difference every day. Thank you for your continued dedication to providing the highest level of care to those we serve!

10/30/2026

Congratulations to our IAFF Union Brother..... Well Done !!!!

Firefighter/EMT Weldon G. Bryan successfully finished his probationary period after completing his Firefighter Position Task Books. He has traded his probationary helmet shield/front for his Firefighter shield. Congratulations FF/EMT W. Bryan on your achievement! FF W. Bryan is assigned to Fire Station #3 (Bruton) on “C” shift. Pictured are (left to right): FF Brandon W. Byrd, FF Allen W. Warlitner, Lt. Mark A. Johnson, FF Weldon G. Bryan, FF Jeremiah E. Velez, and FF Mitchell J. Bredeson.

10/30/2026

For Immediate Release - York County Fire Department, York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office Respond to Fatal House Fire in Mooretown District

At approximately 4:30 p.m. Friday, October 23, personnel from the York County Fire Department (YCFD) responded to a report of smoke at a residence in the 6100 block of Mooretown Road in the Mooretown area of northern York County.

Upon arrival, firefighters encountered fire and heavy smoke inside the residence. Crews deployed hose lines and began fire suppression operations while other personnel entered the home to search for occupants. One individual was located and removed from the residence before being transported to a local hospital, where they were pronounced deceased. The individual’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office also responded to the scene and assisted with incident operations and scene security.

Fire Chief Allen W. Baldwin and York-Poquoson Sheriff Ronald Montgomery issued the following joint statement:

“Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones affected by this tragedy. The loss of life is always heartbreaking and particularly difficult for our first responders whose mission is to protect our community and its residents. We are grateful for the coordinated efforts of the fire and law enforcement personnel who responded to this incident. We ask that the family’s privacy be respected during this difficult and sad time.”

No other injuries were reported. The York County Fire Department is investigating the cause of the fire. The York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office is conducting a separate investigation into the fatality.

The James City County Fire Department and Williamsburg Fire Department provided mutual aid. York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office

10/30/2026

Congratulations to our IAFF Union Brother..... Well Done !!!!

Today we express our gratitude to Master Firefighter Christopher S. Brisson for his 24 years of dedicated service to our community as he retires from the York County Fire Department. MFF Brisson began his journey in York County in 1999 as a 9-1-1 dispatcher before joining the fire department in 2002. He was assigned to Fire Station #1 (Grafton) on "A" shift and served as an instructor at the Tidewater Regional Fire Academy. Additionally, he was a valued member of the ROVER (drone) team. Please join us in thanking MFF Christopher S. Brisson for his years of service, and we wish him a long and enjoyable retirement. Congratulations! In the photo, Fire Chief Allen W. Baldwin (right) presents a shadow box containing career badges, patches, and pins to retired MFF Christopher S. Brisson (left).

Address

7294 Merrimac Trail
Williamsburg, VA
23185

Telephone

+17575323337

Website

http://www.iaff2498.org/

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