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The TPFFA represents firefighters, paramedics and emergency medical technicians in TN.

10/16/2025

Day 2 is in the books!

Today we heard from International Association of Fire Fighters General President Edward A. Kelly and Frank Lima - IAFF GST, as well as Senator Becky Massey, Knoxville City Councilman Andrew Roberto, Knoxville Fire Deputy Chief Robert Cheesman , and many of our incredible sponsors who help make this event possible.

The business session officially opened, and delegates began working through the first round of resolutions.

A special congratulations to newly named Trustee Emeritus Perry Cathey — your many years of service and support for not only the Memphis Fire Fighters Association, but also the Tennessee Professional Firefighters, have left a lasting impact.

Perry’s welcoming personality and commitment to mentoring new local leaders have strengthened our organization and the future of our profession.

10/16/2025

Thank you to the Knoxville Firefighters Association and the Knoxville Fire Department - TN Honor Guard for helping open this morning’s ceremony with professionalism and pride.

Your dedication to tradition and honor set the tone for another great day at the 2025 Tennessee Professional Firefighters Biannual Convention.

10/16/2025

We’re off to a strong start here in Knoxville, Tennessee!
Local leaders from across the state have come together with one shared mission — to make our profession safer, stronger, and better for the communities we serve.

From discussions on staffing and safety to training and legislative priorities, today was all about working together to protect firefighters on the front lines every day.

We’re proud to represent over 7,000 members across Tennessee — and we’ll be sharing daily updates as the convention continues. Stay tuned for more from Knoxville! 👊🚒

10/05/2025

Local 820 leadership and members with prior military experience attended the 2025 Patriot Gala with 30 recipients of the Medal of Honor in attendance. An amazing night.

10/02/2025

🍂 October is here!

As the seasons change, one thing remains steady — the Tennessee Professional Firefighters Association continues to grow. With 7,030 members statewide, our strength comes from firefighters, paramedics, and dispatchers who believe in standing together.

👨‍🚒 Why join the TPFFA?
✅ A stronger voice at the State Capitol
✅ Resources and support for you and your family
✅ A network of firefighters across Tennessee who have your back

This fall, we’re inviting more of our brothers and sisters in the fire service to take the step and become part of something bigger.

👉 Already a member? Share this and encourage others in your department to join.
👉 Not a member yet? Reach out today and let’s talk about how we can support you.

Together, we’re building the future of Tennessee’s fire service. 💪🔥

International Association of Fire Fighters

10/01/2025

Our hearts are heavy today.

The Tennessee Professional Firefighters Association joins many others in extending our deepest thoughts and prayers to the Bristol TN Professional Firefighters Association Local 3227 and the Bristol Fire Department on the tragic line-of-duty death of one of their own.

We ask everyone to keep the firefighter’s family, friends, and the entire Bristol fire service community in your thoughts and prayers in the difficult days ahead.

10/01/2025

🎗️ October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎗️

The Tennessee Professional Firefighters Association stands united with the thousands of families across our state who have been impacted by breast cancer.

This fight hits close to home. Far too many of our brothers and sisters in the fire service—and their loved ones—have faced this disease. Together, we honor survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and support the families still in the fight.

In Tennessee, breast cancer is now recognized as one of the firefighter occupational cancers covered under workers’ compensation. This step was hard-fought and is a reminder of why advocacy matters: to ensure firefighters and their families get the support and protections they deserve.

💗 We wear pink in solidarity. We raise awareness for early detection and treatment. And we remain committed to standing with every firefighter, family member, and community touched by breast cancer.

09/19/2025

Let us take a moment to remember our fallen who are being honored this weekend at the International Association of Fire Fighters Memorial Service in Colorado Springs. These brave firefighters paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities. May their families continue to be comforted during this memorial weekend.

Brad Barnett
Date of Death: 8/30/2024
Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association
Pigeon Forge Fire Department
Cause of Death: Pancreatic Cancer

David Bricker
Date of Death: 2/5/2024
Murfreesboro Firefighters Association Local 3035
Murfreesboro Fire Department
Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest

Edward Tant
Date of Death: 12/19/2024
IAFF Nashville Local 140
Nashville Fire Department
Cause of Death: Lung Cancer

George Turley
Date of Death: 12/14/2024
Chattanooga Fire Fighters Association, Local 820
Chattanooga Fire Department
Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest

James M. Young, II
Date of Death: 12/14/2023
IAFF Nashville Local 140
Nashville Fire Department
Cause of Death: Pancreatic Cancer

09/12/2025

The Chattanooga Fire Fighters Association would like to once again thank Mayor Tim Kelly for his leadership and commitment to Chattanooga’s Firefighters!! No other Mayor in Chattanooga has shown the same devotion to public safety!!

Thank you to the five members of City Council who voted to approve this budget amendment that will mean so much for our members!!

09/12/2025

It’s that time of year when your firefighters are asking for your help! Look for us at the following locations :
-Friday September 5 at Walmart on West Stone Drive from 10am until 2 pm
-Friday night September 5 at The Dobyns-Bennett football game (the DB Fire program students will be collecting)
-The Kingsport Farmers Market Saturday September 6 from 7 am until noon
Fire fighters have collected critical funds in the community since 1954 – one dollar at a time – as part of the Fill the Boot program for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The Kingsport Fire Department /Kingsport Firefighters Association Local 2270 will continue this tradition as its members kick off the annual program raising funds to support groundbreaking research for promising treatments and therapies and provide families with the highest quality care from the best doctors and medical teams in the county.

09/11/2025

In the face of unimaginable tragedy, 343 firefighters, 23 NYPD officers, and 37 Port Authority police officers gave everything for people they didn’t even know. They climbed those stairs knowing they might not come back. They put service before self, courage before fear, and love for others before their own lives.

Today, we remember their sacrifice. We honor their families. And we carry their legacy forward every time we put on this uniform. Many of our members across Tennessee are climbing in their honor — step for step, story for story, keeping their memory alive.

For the Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters, this day is more than history — it’s a reminder of why we serve, why we train, and why we stand shoulder to shoulder with our brothers and sisters across this nation.

Because heroes live forever when we refuse to forget them.

#9/11 #343

09/10/2025

🔥🤝🎗️ Preventing su***de among Tennessee’s firefighters, dispatchers, and emergency medical workers takes awareness, education, connection, and action.

On this , the Tennessee Professional Firefighters Association stands united with our brothers and sisters across the state to confront this urgent public health challenge.

Together, we can:

✅ Break the silence
✅ Reduce stigma
✅ Build a culture of support and connection within our firehouses and communities

Let’s look out for one another—because no firefighter or first responder should ever feel alone.

Get started today ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wVDs8

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