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City Chapter Special Meeting Regarding Minimum Staffing Resolution R-25-12 03/24/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters A City Chapter Special Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 10:00am in accordance with Article V, Section 6 of the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & By-Laws. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss the Minimum Staffing Resolution (R-25-122).

City Chapter Special Meeting Regarding Minimum Staffing Resolution R-25-12 03/24/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters A City Chapter Special Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 10:00am in accordance with Article V, Section 6 of the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & By-Laws. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss the Minimum Staffing Resolution (R-25-122).

County Chapter Cannabis Policy MOA-Vote & Informational Meeting 03/03/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Attention Members: IAFF 244 County Chapter will hold an Informational Meeting to discuss the proposed IAFF 244/BCFR Cannabis Policy Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). This informational meeting will be held on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 1:00pm at the Union Hall.

Albuquerque Firefighters Urge City Council to Pass Resolution Protecting Emergency Medical Services 03/01/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters

County Chapter Cannabis Policy 02/24/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Attention County Chapter Members,  The Bernalillo County Commission has placed the IAFF 244/BCFR Cannabis Policy Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on the agenda for the February 25, 2025, County Commission meeting. The MOA can be located under the 'Member Resources' tab, search for the contract folder then select 'MOU/Contracts for Approval'.

Executive Board Vacancy for City Trustee 01/31/25 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters The IAFF Local 244 Executive Board has one (1) vacancy that was created by our most recent election & the installation of officers into their newly elected positions on January 9, 2025. IAFF Local 244 will again be accepting letters of interest for the position of City Trustee for the next 14 calendar days.

2024 Officer Election Results 12/11/24 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters Distinguished Local 244 membership, We would like to congratulate the newly elected IAFF Local 244 Executive Board Members. These brothers will serve the membership by progressing our departments and our Local forward. There are many ways to serve, and we applaud these for sacrificing their time and energy in hopes of improving the fire service in their own unique way.

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