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The Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona. Est. 1967. "To care for those who are here today, those who have gone before us and those who will surely follow."
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03/06/2026

The Cancer Coordinator, Orion Godfrey, has extensive knowledge in helping firefighters deal with cancer, and claims. Cancer remains a leading cause of line-of-duty deaths, and Orion has supported or been involved in many Arizona firefighters’ battles with cancer, helping them focus on their fight rather than on paperwork.

Orion recently testified (virtually) in support of a Hawaii legislative bill to help Hawaii firefighters, and occupational cancer and cancer claims. Thank you Orion for helping out brothers and sisters. If you, or a member is fighting cancer, please reach out to Orion to see how the PFFA can help.

02/25/2026

Yesterday, the -supported bill, SB 1504 (“Tier 3 bill”), failed in committee and is now dead. Your PFFA staff are frustrated by this outcome. We, along with the Public Safety Alliance—our partners from law enforcement (APA, FOP, and AZCOPS)—will continue to advocate for our Tier 3 members and work toward a solution to protect their earned retirement benefits.

02/16/2026

Last week, the # PFFAZ-supported bill, HB 2917, ‘Arizona firefighter cancer registry’, sponsored by Representative Davis Marshall Sr., passed out of the House Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee. This bill creates a statewide firefighter cancer registry administered by the Arizona Department of Health Services. The registry collects data to illuminate cancer risks associated with firefighting. Data will be used only in aggregate form to inform prevention efforts, policy development, and protections for firefighters, registry information cannot be used to deny presumptive cancer claims. Please follow along as this bill progresses.

02/12/2026

Yesterday, the -supported bill, SB 1504 (“Tier 3 bill”) sponsored by Sen. David Gowan, passed its first committee hearing. This bill will also be heard in 2 more committees in the Senate. Your PFFA will continue to monitor and attend the committee meetings in support. Please follow along as this bill progresses.

02/04/2026

Yesterday, the # PFFAZ-supported bill, HB 2641, sponsored by Rep. Sarah Liguori, moved through the Rules Committee and is set for a COW vote soon. This bill expands the existing prohibition on the use of class B firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals by applying the restriction to all uses, instead of limiting it to training and testing. Thus reducing firefighters’ exposure to carcinogens. Please follow along as this bill progresses.

02/03/2026

Yesterday, the # PFFAZ-supported bill, SB 1215, sponsored by Sen. Payne, (Glendale) commonly referred to as “The firefighter comma bill,” was passed out of the Senate Finance Committee with a vote of 6-1. This vital piece of legislation strengthens the current presumptive cancers from being denied by bad actors, over a simple comma. Please share and follow along as this bill progresses.

01/30/2026

Today, SB 1504 was introduced on the Arizona Senate Floor.

As members of the Arizona Public Safety Alliance, which includes our partners from law enforcement—APA, FOP, and AZCOPS—Special thanks to Senator David Gowan for sponsoring SB 1504: PSPRS, Service Requirement, and Cost-of-Living Adjustment.

This bill ensures that firefighters and police officers receive their earned benefit upon retirement. It would also reduce the COLA waiting period in retirement from seven years to three years.

We will continue to provide updates on this important Tier 3 legislation, and how you can help.

01/29/2026

Your would like to congratulate and welcome Trevyn Crosser to the PFFA team. Trevyn brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in labor relations. He will be helping Arizona locals with labor-management relations, MOU assistance, personnel issues, new officer support, and more. Thank you, Trevyn, and welcome to the team.

01/18/2026

With the 57th Arizona State Legislature’s Second Session beginning last week, your has prepared a short video showing how a bill becomes a law in Arizona.

Bills are extremely fragile along the path to becoming law and can die or advance at any stage in the process. PFFA legislative staff have already become involved in bills that will either harm or help the firefighters of Arizona, who put themselves in harm’s way to protect the public and property. We will provide updates on bills as they progress and explain how you can help.

01/12/2026

Yesterday, your and others honored firefighters and paramedics who lost their lives in the line of duty, as well as those who succumbed to occupational cancer. We remain committed to recognizing their service, sacrifice, and legacy. Thank you to everyone who attended and to all who support our mission to protect and honor Arizona’s firefighters.

01/07/2026

Your PFFA, together with our partners at the Arizona Public Safety Alliance, has begun discussions and agreed on language to implement significant enhancements for Arizona police officers and firefighters in Tier 3.
Stay tuned for updates and specifics as the legislative process unfolds.

01/06/2026

The PFFA extends our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of Brother Kevin Thompson (KT) and to the members of Glendale Firefighters Local 493 on the loss of Brother Thompson today. Our hearts are with all those affected by KT’s death, after a courageous battle with occupational cancer. Brother Thompson’s death will be recorded as a Line of Duty Occupational Cancer death. Rest easy brother, and thank you KT.

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61 E Columbus Avenue
Phoenix, AZ
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http://pffaz.org/

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