What is the Southern Federation of Professional Fire Fighters? 

This organization is known as the SOUTHERN FEDERATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS, and was organized February 2, 1995, in Nashville, Tennessee. 

The purpose of the Southern Federation of Professional Fire Fighters is to provide the best possible resources, services and communications for Southern Federation affiliates of the IAFF; to develop a united effort and consensus of opinion with regards to our common concerns in the South, with the goal of having a positive effect on the IAFF, its constitution and By-laws, policies and resolutions. 

The Southern Federation of Professional Fire Fighters encompasses the IAFF State Associations and Local IAFF affiliates in good standing within the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Dela­ware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.  Associate membership is allowed to any member or affiliate of the IAFF of any state not currently affiliated with the federation and IAFF members at large. 

The Association holds an Annual Conference in which delegates of the organization attend. The Conference includes educational modules, presentations that assist delegates in accordance with the organization purpose. 

Tim Dupin
SFPFF Secretary Treasurer
Office: 816.358.4222 Ext. 26
Fax: 816.358.8383
E-Mail: tdupin@iaff42.org              

November 21, 2012

All Southern Federation of Firefighters State & Local Affiliate Officers:

In accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws of the Southern Federation of Firefighters I am sending this correspondence in regard to your annual membership and the Annual SFPFF Conference.

“All Affiliated States and Locals and Associate Members shall pay one dollar ($1.00) per member per year up to one hundred members, but not less than thirty five dollars ($35) per year for affiliation to the Southern Federation of Professional Fire Fighters, which shall be due by January 15th of each year.”

A form has been attached to assist you in the remittance of your dues and conference registration. Please note below the new address for the Southern Federation of Fire Fighters.

Please sign up for our website at www.sfpff.org for updates for the conference.

The Baton Rouge Association of Fire Fighters Local 557is working hard to make this a great event please make every effort to attend.

If you or your staff have questions please contact SFPFF Secretary Treasurer Tim Dupin directly at office 816.358.4222 ext 26, cell 816.516.4964 or via email at tdupin@iaff42.org.

Please come join us as we celebrate our past and imagine our future.

Sincerely yours,

Tim Dupin,  Secretary Treasurer SFPFF

cc: Ed Jaros

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NOTICE OF SFPFF 2012 Annual Conference to be held:

Thursday, February 9 thru Sunday, February 12, 2012

Conference Host Baton Rouge Association of Fire Fighters Local 557

Hilton Baton Rouge Capital Center

201 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70801

On behalf of the Southern Federation of Fire fighters, I would like to personally invite you to attend the Southern Federation of Professional Fire Fighters annual conference in Baton Rouge this February.

A number of activities have been planned by our host Baton Rouge Association of Fire Fighters Local 557, and I know our attendees would hope to have you visit and address the IAFF affiliates in attendance at this year’s conference on Saturday, February 12, 2012.

To help you plan your travel, details of some of the events can be found on our website at www.sfpff.org . The SFPFF will hold our annual Conference Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 9, 12, 2012. This Conference will be hosted by Baton Rouge Association of Fire Fighters Local 557 at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capital Center. We have secured a room block with a rate of $129.00, plus tax, single or double. RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE PRIOR TO JANUARY 9, 2012 TO BE INCLUDED IN THE ROOM BLOCK. PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY. The Hilton Baton Rouge Capital Center is located at 201 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70801. Please contact the hotel directly at (225) 344-5866 for in house reservations and be sure to ask for the Southern Federation of Fire Fighters Room Block.   ROOM BLOCK CODE IS: SFF

A Tentative Agenda for the Conference is posted and subject to change.  We will update the website and send out additional notification if this schedule changes.  Please make note of the Golf Event on Thursday at 10:00 AM. 

If you or your staff have questions please contact SFPFF Secretary Treasurer Tim Dupin directly at office 816.358.4222 ext 26, cell 816.516.4964 or via email at tdupin@iaff42.org.

Please come join us as we celebrate our past and imagine our future.

Sincerely yours,

Tim Dupin, Secretary Treasurer SFPFF

cc: Ed Jaros

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2012 Conference Registration Form

2012 Membership Application Form

The AFL-CIO is proud to announce its new partnership with the National Labor College in launching an Investor Education Program. 

Working families face tough financial questions everyday on topics such as saving for retirement or for college, from purchasing a home to preventing foreclosure, and the financial implications of a new baby, marriage, divorce, or the loss of a loved one.  These issues are particularly important for distressed communities that have suffered from the jobs crisis.

This new Investor Education website offers commonsense, plain English overviews of these subjects and more.  This project is the only one that offers financial education specifically designed for union members and doesn't have any sales pitches or endorse any products.

On Sunday, May 22, 2011, a massive tornado struck Joplin, Missouri destroying lives and property.  Unfortunately, the very people that we rely on to assist in situations like this are not themselves immune from the devastation.  Currently there are six (6) Firefighters in the Joplin area that have lost their homes.  These very same firefighters who are currently helping with the recovery efforts in Joplin are in need of help themselves.                                    

The Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters has established a Disaster Relief Fund and is asking for your assistance in collecting donations.  A website has been designed and is not currently up and fully operational but will soon be updated and fully functional for online contributions: http://www.mscffrelieffund.org. 

Until then please mail checks to: 

Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
29210 SE AA Highway
Blue Springs, Missouri 64014

IAFF Local 1833 in Huntsville, Alabama is requesting assistance in behalf of one of its members.  Captain Russell Smith was diagnosed with Brain Cancer over a year ago and due to his prognosis it forced Russell to take an early retirement.  Russell has been through many surgeries, procedures and ongoing treatments. 

The financial burdens of ongoing treatments and traveling to medical facilities has been overwhelming for Russell and his family.  Local 1833 conducted a fundraiser early this year and has another scheduled in July. 

If you would like to assist the Smith family an account has been established at Rocket City Credit Union for Russell Smith.  Please make checks payable to Russell Smith, Local 1833, P.O. Box 19046, Huntsville, AL 34804.

The Southern Federation of Professional Fire Fighters convened its Annual Conference on Thursday, May 12, 2011, in Memphis, Tennessee.  The convention was hosted by Memphis Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 1784 and a special thanks to President Larry Anthony and Secretary-Treasurer Matthew Tomek and their entire Executive Board.  

On Friday, May 13, 2011, there was an Educational Seminar “Fire Fighter Pensions” and that Attack on our Benefits which was presented by 14th District Field Service Representatives Thomas Malone and Pete Reagan.  

On Saturday, May 14, 2011, the General Session was convened and Delegates were greeted by SFPFF President Bob York.  Remarks were made by General President Harold A. Schaitberger and General Secretary-Treasurer Thomas H. Miller.  

Guest speakers consisted of Tennessee State Senator Jim Kyle, IAFF 5th District Vice-President Joe Conway who provided an update on Wisconsin and IAFF 14th District Vice-President Danny Todd who reported on Non-Collective Bargaining Committee status.  

Election of Officers and Trustees were held and following individuals were elected:  

• Ed Jaros, Arkansas Professional Fire Fighters President was elected as President
• Pete Reagan, Fayetteville Local 2866 and 14th District DFSR  was elected as Vice-President
• Tim Dupin, Kansas City Local 42 was re-elected as Secretary-Treasurer
• Perry Cathey, Memphis Local 1784 was re-elected as Trustee
• Chad Major, Professional Fire Fighters Association of Louisiana President was re-elected as Trustee
• Michele Newby, Kansas City Local 42 was elected as Trustee

SFPFF outgoing President Bob York was honored by the Southern Federation of Professional Fire Fighters Delegates and guests with a Play Pipe Award for Outstanding Service. The Award was presented by IAFF 14^thDistrict Vice President Danny Todd, IAFF 11th District Vice President Sandy McGhee and SFPFF Secretary Treasurer Tim Dupin. 

Afternoon Sessions included presentations by IAFF-Financial Corp. – Preparing and Saving for Retirement and Healthcare Expenses , MDA with Wichita Falls Local 432 Fire Fighter Kelly Crush and Security Fraud Monitoring for Pension Systems was presented by Darrin Williams, Cauley, Bowman, Carney & Williams, PLLC.  

Brothers and Sisters:

The Professional Fire Fighters of Alabama have set up a Disaster Releif Fund to assist those members in the areas struck by the Tornadoes. The tornados have hit in jurisdictions of several IAFF locals, most notably Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Cullman, Florence and Madison. The Professional Fire Fighters of Alabama  are asking that contributions be sent to:

The Professional Fire Fighters of Alabama Disater Relief Fund

P.O. Box 1247

Jacksonville, AL 36265

Thank you for your support, of all our Southern Federation and IAFF affiliates in need.

Southern Federation Annual Membership: 

2011 SFPFF_Membership_Form(2).pdf