Attention Local 244 Members,

The Kids Halloween Party has reached the maximum capacity as of 10/12/21 and we can not accept any additional reservations. We urge any any member that RSVP'd for this event but who can no longer attend to please reach out to Kelly at 505-288-2313 so that any members who may be placed on a waiting list can attend. 

Please review the attached flyer for important information for this year's Halloween Party, including date/time/location and information on how to RSVP.

Attention City Chapter Members:

A City Chapter Special Meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 27, 2021, at 10:00a.m. at the Union Hall in accordance with Article II, Section 4 & Article V, Section 6 of the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & By-Laws. The purpose of this meeting will be for final membership approval of the IAFF 244/AFR Paramedic School Incentive MOU. The special meeting will start promptly at 10:00a.m. Please review the MOU in the ‘Contract’ section of the website. If you have any questions, please contact a Local 244 Executive Board Member.

The IAFF Local 244 General Election will be held in December 2021 (Exact Date-TBD)

Attention All Members:

Nominations for the 2021 General Election officially open at the General Membership Meeting on September 9, 2021 and will close at the General Membership Meeting on November 11, 2021.

In accordance with the Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters IAFF Local 244 Bylaws: Article X, Officer Elections, Section 4. Elected Officer Terms all ‘Odd Year’ positions will be up for election in 2021. There will also be four (4) ‘Even Year’ positions up for election, which will be for a one (1) year term due to vacancies. See detailed listing below.

Please refer to the Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters IAFF Local 244 Bylaws: Article X, Officer Elections, Sections 1-13 for additional information including Eligibility Requirements. 

Additional details related to absentee voting, early voting and poll sites will be provided in mid-November 2021.

The IAFF Local 244 Executive Board is accepting letters of interest for the position of County 2^nd Trustee for the next 14 calendar days. The Executive Board will appoint a member to serve in this position at the next Executive Board meeting on September 9, 2021, until the next General Election in December 2021; in accordance with the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & Bylaws, Article VI, Section 5. All letters of interest can be turned in to the Union Hall or emailed to kesiaff244@gmail.com on or before September 3, 2021.  

The City Chapter One Time Payment of $500.00 MOU was approved, pursuant to Article II, Section 2 Contract Vote/Ratification & Section 4 Memorandums of Understanding of the Constitution & Bylaws at the Special Meeting which was held on August 12, 2021. The signed One Time Payment of $500.00 MOU will be available to view in the member’s area under the 'Contracts' tab and this one-time payment will be forth coming.

COVID-19 UPDATE:

Attention IAFF Local 244 Members,

As this situation continues to evolve, the Executive Board of IAFF Local 244 would like to be clear with our membership that while we strongly encourage our members to be vaccinated against the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2); we also believe that the decision to get this vaccination should made by the member and his/her medical provider. Currently there is no mandate for either City or County members requiring vaccination and your Executive Board supports this direction. We recommend that all members read the IAFF full position statement as it includes vital information related to mandates. If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact one of your Executive Board Officers.

Members are urged to follow the IAFF social media platforms and to refer to the  IAFF Corona Virus Resource Page for important, continuously updated information. The IAFF strongly recommends all members be vaccinated against the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2).  Read their full position statement here.