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Award Nominations Information 10/29/24 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Nominations are now being accepted. If you would like to nominate a fellow union member for Rookie of the Year (1-3 years), Fire Fighter of the Year or Outstanding Leadership Award, please submit a letter of nomination to General President Tittmann at: tittmann244@gmail.com on or before December 2, 2024-to have it included for consideration by the Executive Board.

2024 Christmas Party Information 10/29/24 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters IAFF Local 244 Christmas Party 2024 We will celebrate Christmas and honor our members from both chapters for Rookie of the Year, Firefighter of the Year and Outstanding Leadership on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Sandia Resort & Casino with cocktail hour at 6:00pm and dinner at 7:00pm. Click for more info.

Event Capacity Reached-Wait List Now Available (IAFF 244 Kid's Party) 10/02/24 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Updated: 10/2/24 EVENT CAPACITY REACHED-NO ADDITIONAL RSVP's WILL BE ACCEPTED AS OF 10/2/24. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ADDED TO THE WAIT LIST PLEASE TEXT KELLY AT 505-288-2313 FOR INFORMATION.

IAFF 244 FIREFIGTHER FALL FIESTA 09/26/24 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters

IAFF Local 244 Kids Halloween Party 2024-Nearing Capacity 09/26/24 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Updated: 9/26/24 Posted: 9/23/24 Local 244 Kid’s Halloween Party!! Costumes Welcome! The 2024 Annual Kid’s Party will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Main Event from 10:00am(check-in)-2:00pm.

IAFF 244 2024 General Election Information & Nominations 08/20/24 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters August 20, 2024 Attention Members: The IAFF Local 244 General Election will be held in December 2024 (Exact Date-TBD) Nominations for the 2024 General Election will officially open at the General Membership Meeting on September 12, 2024, and will close at the General Membership Meeting on November 7, 2024.

Honorary Membership Vote 08/13/24 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters August 12, 2024 Attention Local 244 Members, Request for Honorary Membership(s): A formal request for consideration and vote for Honorary Membership for Mike Benton, was made by way of a motion during the August 8, 2024, General Membership Meeting. Per the Constitution & Bylaws Article III, Section 9.

County Chapter MOU Vote-Paramedic School 2024 MOU 08/01/24 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Attention IAFF 244 Members, County Chapter MOU for ‘Paramedic School 2024’ will be presented to the membership for final approval at the General Membership meeting on August 8, 2024, at 7:00p.m. at the Union Hall. This notice & approval process is in accordance with Article II, Section 4 and Section 2, Item C of the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & By-Laws.

11th Annual Swing for Survivors Golf Fundraiser 06/19/24 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters 11th Annual Swing for Survivors Golf Fundraiser Website/Sign-up

Constitution & Bylaw Amendments-Vote 05/21/24 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Attention Members: The IAFF Local 244 Election Committee has called for a secret ballot vote to be held during the June General Membership meeting on June 13, 2023, beginning at 7:00p.m. to adopt the proposed Constitution and Bylaw Amendments.

Hero's Volley 01/30/24 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Attention Local 244 Members, The annual Hero's Volley Tournament to benefit the Survivor's Fund & Ten-82 will be held on March 16, 2024, at Charlie's Sandbox (4511 Paseo Del Norte) starting at 8:00a.m. To register a team, scan the QR Code on the attached flyer.

County Chapter Special Meeting 01/25/24 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Attention Members: County Chapter MOU for ‘Engine 31 Shift Bid’ to be presented for membership approval at Special Meeting on Friday, February 2, 2024, at 11:00am at the Union Hall.

IAFF Local 244 Executive Board Vacancies 01/11/24 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters January 11, 2024- Attention IAFF Local 244 Members: The IAFF Local 244 Executive Board is accepting letters of interest for the positions of City Chapter Second Steward, City Chapter Second Trustee, County Chapter First Trustee and County Chapter Second Trustee for the next 14 calendar days.

County Negotiations Input Meetings 11/21/23 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Dear Members of IAFF Local 244, As we embark upon the journey of preparing for our future negotiations, we invite each one of you to actively contribute to the shaping of our collective path. The upcoming negotiations in 2024 for our next Collective Bargaining Agreement with Bernalillo County mark a critical juncture, and your insights are invaluable.

Special Meeting for Approval of County Chapter Sick Leave MOU 11/08/23 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters County Chapter MOU for ‘Sick Leave’ to be presented for membership approval at Special Meeting on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 1:00pm at the Union Hall.

Annual Christmas Party Tickets Available 11/06/23 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters IAFF Local 244 Christmas Party 2023 We will celebrate Christmas and honor our members for Fire Fighter of the Year (City & County), Outstanding Leadership & Rookie of the Year (members w/ 1-3 years of service) on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Sandia Resort & Casino with cocktail hour at 6:00pm and dinner at 7:00pm.

2023 IAFF 244 General Officer Election Addl Info 10/31/23 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters

2023 Annual Fire Muster 10/26/23 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters

Strike for Survivors-New Date November 4, 2023 09/22/23 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters

IAFF Local 244 Kids Halloween Party 2023-Event Capacity Reached 09/19/23 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Local 244 Kid’s Halloween Party!! Costumes Welcome! The 2023 Annual Kid’s Party will be held on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Main Event from 10:00am(check-in)-2:00pm. Please text/call Kelly with Local 244 @ 505-288-2313 before October 10, 2023 for your family's reservation, an RSVP is required.

2023 Chrirtmas Party Room Reservation Link Info 09/19/23 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters The IAFF Local 244 Christmas Party will be held on Friday December 15, 2023, at Sandia Resort & Casino. The link for HOTEL RESERVATIONS is now available for this year’s IAFF Local 244 Christmas Party. To find out more information & to get the link, select this article. The cut-off date for room reservations is November 15, 2023.

IAFF 244 City Chapter Informational Meeting for Promotional Requirements 08/21/23 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters IAFF Local 244 City Chapter Informational Meeting We will be holding an Informational Meeting to discuss AFR Promotional Requirements to include education requirements. This meeting will be held in-person and will also be available via Zoom on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 1:00pm at the Union Hall.

IAFF 244 2023 General Election Information & Nominations 08/21/23 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Attention All Members: The IAFF Local 244 General Election will be held in December 2023 (Exact Date-TBD) Nominations for the 2023 General Election will officially open at the General Membership Meeting on September 14, 2023, and will close at the General Membership Meeting on November 9, 2023.

City Chapter Contract Negotiations Informational Meeting Scheduled for September 12, 2023 08/15/23 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters A City Chapter Contract Negotiations Informational Meeting is scheduled for September 12, 2023, at the Union Hall. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss upcoming negotiations related to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the IAFF Local 244 and the City of Albuquerque.

Executive Board Vacancy-City Chapter 08/14/23 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Executive Board Vacancy-City Chapter The IAFF Local 244 Executive Board is accepting letters of interest for the position of City Chapter Second Trustee for the next 14 calendar days.