March 16, 2023

Brothers and Sisters,

Today, the IAFF will be announcing a lawsuit against the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The lawsuit is being filed in Norfolk County Superior Court in Dedham, Massachusetts.
As fire fighters, we understand that danger is inherent to the job. However, we must not accept that our bunker gear has been treated with PFAS, a known carcinogen.

In response to this, the IAFF has recently retained three litigation firms who are working together to address injuries and other issues related to PFAS in our bunker gear.
The International is asking all current and retired IAFF members who have been diagnosed with cancer to reach out to these firms at PFAS Law Firms or call 1.800.384.8500, to speak with the PFAS legal team about a potential legal claim.

It bears repeating, our bunker gear is treated with PFAS, which are “forever chemicals” and known carcinogens that are linked to cancer. PFAS are leaching into our bodies directly from our gear. If you have been diagnosed with cancer, please call the PFAS Law Firms at 1.800.384.8500. These firms have been assembled to help you and are standing by to take your call 24/7.

The Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters is proud to introduce our newest communication tool; the UnionActive™ Mobile Application for Android, iOS Smartphones and Tablets. 

This new technology works in concert with our website.  All this is required to use the Mobile App is to be a registered user with the MSCFF website.  We will soon provide all registered members a link to download the Mobile App via Google Play or iTunes Store thru our website Email system.

If you are not currently a registered member we would like to encourage you to visit our website and register.  Once you have been approved you will have complete access to the latest information regarding Fire Fighter Issues within Missouri right in the palm of your hand.  Please allow 24 to 48 hours to be approved once you have registered.  

Once you download the Mobile App, you will log into the application with the same User Name and Password that you established to access the MSCFF website.  From that point forward each time you launch the Mobile App you are already logged in and can access the Members Only Section of the website via the Mobile App.