International Association of Firefighters Local 265 Coffeyville, KS

10/11/2025

IAFF Local 265 is out at Hops Around Town this weekend keeping folks hydrated! Stop by our tent for free water, grab some Liquid I.V. or union merch, and say hi to your local firefighters. 🍻🚒

10/09/2025

10/09/2025

🔥 Firehouse Flavors Are Here! 🔥

Coffeyville Firefighters IAFF Local 265 will be out at Hops Around Town this Saturday with our brand-new Firehouse Flavors spice blends!

These handcrafted seasonings were mixed up right here by your local firefighters and are perfect for grilling, smoking, or adding some extra kick to your favorite dishes.

👨‍🚒 All-Purpose Blend – a bold, balanced everyday seasoning.
🌶️ Cajun Blend – smoky, spicy, and full of firehouse flavor.

Grab one for $6 each — all proceeds go to support your Coffeyville Firefighters IAFF Local 265 and our community initiatives.

Come see us at Hops Around Town this Saturday, try the blends, and help us give back to the community we serve.

10/05/2025

Shirts are ready to be picked up!

09/17/2025

One more week to get your pre-orders in for October! Please reach out to one of our members or use our Venmo account and include your name and shirt size. (Shirt color will be dark grey)

09/10/2025

09/10/2025

🚨 Coffeyville Firefighters Breast Cancer Awareness Shirts 🚨

We’re now taking pre-orders for our annual breast cancer awareness fundraiser shirts!

🗓️ Order Deadline: September 23 (in time for October)
💲 Cost: $25 each
🎗️ Proceeds: 100% donated to charity

👉 How to Order:
• Stop by the fire station to fill out a form OR
• Send payment via Venmo: (be sure to include your name, shirt size, and quantity in the notes)

Thank you for helping us support breast cancer awareness and research — and for standing with the Coffeyville Fire Department in the fight for a cure.

07/19/2025

We want to give Double Baked Up a big thank you for the delicious cookies and pie today.

07/10/2025

Official Statement from IAFF Local 265

Today, our union was made aware of the arrest of a former member who had already submitted his resignation and was scheduled to leave the department within the coming days. While this individual was still technically employed at the time of his arrest, we want to make it absolutely clear: the allegations he faces stand in direct opposition to everything we believe in and fight for as firefighters.

Our profession demands integrity, trust, and an unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of the public, especially the most vulnerable members of our community. While we respect the legal process and the principle of due process, we also have a moral obligation to speak clearly. Any individual who commits such acts has no place among us.

The actions of one person do not represent the values, character, or commitment of the men and women in this department, our international union, or profession. We are disgusted by the nature of these charges and will fully cooperate with investigators in any way necessary.

Our bond with this community is built on trust. That trust is earned every day, not only through our service and sacrifice, but through the personal accountability we hold ourselves to, on and off duty. We remain steadfast in upholding that standard, and we will continue to serve the citizens of Coffeyville and Montgomery County with the professionalism, effort, and respect that this uniform, and this community, rightfully expects and deserves.

Josh Mecom
President
IAFF Local 265

07/01/2025

We would like to thank the anonymous citizen who brought us sub sandwiches, chips and cookies today. We appreciate it very much..

12/16/2024

The IAFF Local 265 would like to express our gratitude to City Manager Ben Brubaker for listening to the feedback of city employees and deciding not to move forward with the recommendation to leave the Public Employer-Employee Relations Act (PEERA). We understand that these discussions can be challenging, and we sincerely appreciate his willingness to engage with the concerns raised by our members and the broader community.
We are also appreciative of his openness to compromise and for recognizing the value of collaboration in addressing the needs of our city and its employees. Moving forward, we are committed to continuing to work alongside City Manager Brubaker and city leadership to ensure that we provide the highest level of service possible through the Coffeyville Fire Department.
We are proud to serve the residents of Coffeyville, and we remain dedicated to our mission of keeping our community safe. Thank you for your ongoing support.

President Mecom