As the year comes to a close, we send our entire IAFF family best wishes for a happy and safe holiday season. The holidays are a time to look back and count our blessings with family and friends and to look forward to all of the accomplishments this great union will achieve on the local, state, provincial and national level in the coming year.

During this holiday season, we also ask you to remember our brothers and sisters who have given their lives in the line of duty this year.

IAFF headquarters will be closed December 26, 2016 through January 2, 2017. IAFF affiliates needing immediate assistance during this time should contact their district vice president.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours.

Harold A. Schaitberger
General President

Edward A. Kelly
General Secretary-Treasurer