IAFF Local 244 Christmas Party 

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 19, 2025, at Sandia Resort & Casino with cocktail hour at 6:00pm and dinner at 7:00pm.

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 click here to submit your nomination.

Tickets for the party will be available for purchase starting in early November—more details to follow in coming weeks.  

There is a room block for this event. Rooms must be reserved by 11/19/25 to receive the discounted rate. The room block is limited. Click here to reserve a room. If you experience technical issues, call the hotel directly at 877-272-9199 and mention IAFF 244 Holiday Party 2025 Room Block, Booking ID #11698.

Nominations are now being accepted for IAFF Local 244 City & County: Rookie of the Year (1-3 yrs), Fire Fighter of the Year and Outstanding Leadership. Complete the form to submit your nomination by November 18th, 2025, for consideration. 

Do you work with a firefighter who demonstrates excellence, leadership, and mentorship within the fire department, IAFF Local 244 and the broader community? Maybe they have a strong commitment to safety, an ability to inspire and support others, foster a culture of teamwork, exceed expectations on or off the job, or excel in other ways—if so, you should consider nominating them. 

This year, all members will have the opportunity to cast their votes for the leading finalists in the Fire Fighter of the Year category during the final week of November.

Awards will be presented during the IAFF 244 Annual Christmas Party on December 19, 2025. 

9/23/25

Local 244 Kid’s Halloween Party!! Costumes Welcome!

The 2025 Annual Kid’s Party will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Main Event from 10:00am(check-in)-2:00pm.

Please follow this link: rsvp2025kids or scan the QR Code on the flyer to complete the RSVP FORM before October 10, 2025(or until event reaches capacity for your family's reservation, an RSVP is REQUIRED.

This FREE event can only accommodate 400 guests and is only for current Local 244 members, spouse/significant other & their children/stepchildren; no additional RSVP’s will be accepted once the max capacity of 400 has been met.

See flyer for additional details.

RECAP:

RSVP:  Complete Form, Wait for Approval Email & Save Submission #

Date:   10/19/25

Time:   10:00a.m. (check-in)

Where: Main Event

*RSVP REQUIRED BY: 10/10/25 (or until max capacity is met)