Representing the interests of Indiana Professional Fire Fighters in the fire station, municipal government, and the state capitol.
Indianapolis, IN
Joined April 2009
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Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana retweeted
Great meeting with Indiana members of @IAFFofficial to discuss legislative priorities important to Hoosier firefighters.
Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana retweeted
10:03 AM - Earlier this morning IFD Firefighters literally saved one of their own after a firefighter suffered cardiac arrest. 8 IFD firefighters were off duty, participating in a basketball practice at the IFD Training Academy gymnasium located at 9050 E 33rd St. 🧵
Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana retweeted
5:38 AM - #IFD FF’s rescue man from burning home at 3816 Byram Ave. CPR established, transported to Eskenazi in critical condition. Under Control in minutes. Fire Investigators on scene to determine cause. Neighbors tell IFD the man was squatting inside the vacant structure.
Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana retweeted
.@Colts Danny Pinter, the brother of @iafflocal4416 Matt Pinter, honors fallen #firefighters with custom cleats through the NFL’s "My Cause, My Cleats" initiative.
iaff.org/news/indiana-colts-…
Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana retweeted
🚨 BREAKING 🚨
The Senate has passed the Social Security Fairness Act!!
In a historic vote, 76 Senators voted to finally repeal WEP/GPO and ensure #firefighters & other public servants can retire with dignity.
Learn more ⬇️
iaff.org/news/senate-passes-…
Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana retweeted
Today, the Senate voted overwhelmingly to invoke cloture on the Social Security Fairness Act. This sets up a final vote on WEP/GPO repeal later this week!
Thank you to those Senators - Republicans & Democrats - who voted to support retired #firefighters & other public servants!
Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana retweeted
💪 2024 WRAPPED - HOOSIER STATE ORGANIZING
#Indiana fire fighters organized at historic levels this year, opting to join the IAFF to fight for better pay, benefits, and working conditions.
Welcome to our union, brothers and sisters!
#UnionStrong
Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana retweeted
🚨🔥 BREAKING NEWS
The House has passed the Social Security Fairness Act!
In a historic vote, 327 members of Congress voted to support retired #firefighters & eliminate the unfair WEP/GPO penalties.
Here's what comes next ⬇️
iaff.org/news/house-passes-s…
Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana retweeted
.@IAFFPresident joined FOP Pres. @PYoes to endorse H.Res. 1364 – a discharge petition on the Social Security Fairness Act.
It’s time to vote on eliminating WEP/GPO. Tell Congress to sign the discharge petition & force a vote on this critical legislation: iaff.org/advocacy-center/
Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana retweeted
🔥🏛️MAJOR UPDATE
The Senate just passed the Fire Grants & Safety Act to reauthorize AFG/SAFER grant funding! These programs are critical to ensuring communities have enough properly trained #firefighters to maintain public safety.
iaff.org/news/iaff-endorsed-…
Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana retweeted
The #IFD was notified by #WRTFD this morning that one of their own was the catalyst for a heroic & life saving rescue this morning in Greenwood, IN. Off Duty Capt Mark Baranko, is 15 veteran of the IFD. Without regard for his own safety, he carried a woman from her burning home – at Indianapolis, IN
Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana retweeted
12:57 PM - The quick actions of first arriving #IFD firefighters at 2626 N Dearborn St. are credited w/ saving a man's life after heavy fire breaks out in his home. On arrival, crews found heavy fire showing from the single story residence w/ neighbors reporting people inside
Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana retweeted
South Bends Swift-water Team rescued a dog this morning from the St Joseph River. #dogs #mysouthbend – at South Bend, IN
Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana retweeted
Both the House and Senate passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and it's headed to @potus to be signed. Click through the photos to read more about what some of our #IAFF federal fire fighters can expect in 2024 from the #NDAA!
Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana retweeted
The very thing that protects them is also putting them at risk.
THURSDAY AT 6PM ON WRTV
Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana retweeted
.@NoblesvilleFD Local 4416 rescued one adult and two children from an apartment fire early Friday monring. Crews were met with smoke and fire in the apartment on arrival. Members performimg a primary search heard cries for help from a bedroom and found a mother and two children.
Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana retweeted
3:29 AM - A sleeping man is lucky to be alive after fire breaks out in the converted garage he was living in and #IFD firefighters rescued him. Firefighters arrived at 1363 Belmont Ave to find heavy fire showing from a carport area attached to a 30 x 40 detached garage. – at Indianapolis, IN
Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana retweeted
For the 10th year, the @BfaIndy held its annual Thanksgiving Food Giveaway in partnership with @GleanersFBIndy & special help from @IndyMayorJoe & the City of Indianapolis w/ 400 Hams & Turkeys. On hand, lending hands, were @Colts players & lots of #IFD Firefighters. #Teamwork
Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana retweeted
8:18 PM - #IFD Firefighters rescue and unconscious man from his home at 1535 Bacon St and provide lifesaving care prior to his transport to Methodist in serious condition. Firefighters arrived to find smoke showing from the single story home with entrapment confirmed.
Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana retweeted
3:00 PM - #IFD FF’s rescue 50ish y/o woman stuck in sewer at 100 Shortridge Rd. after #IMPD Bike Patrol officers noticed her hand sticking up through the manhole cover. Unclear how she got in the sewer or why. Transported to hospital by #IEMS for checkout in good condition. – at Indianapolis, IN
