Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona

12/25/2025

The Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. For the many who are on duty protecting communities across Arizona today, please stay safe.

12/24/2025

For those last minute stocking stuffers, gifts or long distance presents. Tickets are still on sale for a great concert! Follow the link in our bio to get tickets. A portion of tickets purchased through the link, will be donated to the Arizona Firefighters Foundation.

12/20/2025

Congratulations to the Professional Firefighters of Whetstone, Local 5256, for securing a meet-and-confer agreement for their members. The Whetstone Fire District, along with local leadership, recognizes the benefits to both members and the community when there is a collective agreement between the members and the district. Local 5256 will receive “first contract” assistance from the as well as support from the .

The Whetstone Firefighters organized in 2020, and through hard work and dedication, they are on the path to a productive and constructive relationship that will benefit the members who risk their lives for the community and the Whetstone Fire District.

For more information on the Joint Principles of Labor-Management and how this relationship benefits firefighters and the departments/districts, visit PFFAZ.org under, Explore Our Mission.

12/17/2025

Living up to our mission statement, “…and those who will surely follow.” President Dan Freiberg spoke to recruits at the Glendale Regional Public Safety Training Center about the duties, responsibilities, and mission of the PFFA. President Freiberg continued to emphasize the importance of union membership and how, when we work in solidarity, we can shape today and tomorrow.

12/11/2025

REPOST • Some firefighters in Arizona are having to fight insurance companies to get their cancer treatment covered, and it’s all because of a missing comma in state law. Investigator Anne Ryman has more on the punctuation error that is putting our first responders in a bind.

12/02/2025

Mark your calendars for the Patriot All America Kick-Off Concert on December 27, 2025 at the Wigwam Golf Course (451 N. Old Litchfield Road). Doors open at 4:30 PM for this all ages event.

Featuring, One Vision Of Queen, with Marc Martel, for an amazing night of music and fun.

Grab your tickets through this link: www.eventbrite.com/e/1329142885149/?discount=FIRE

Every ticket purchased via this link helps support the Arizona Firefighters Foundation.

The Arizona Firefighters Foundation exists to honor and support the brave members of the Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona (PFFA) -- both active and retired -- as well as their families, by providing compassionate, timely assistance in moments of critical need.

12/01/2025

Thank you United Mesa Fire Fighters IAFF Local 2260 for inviting Dan Freiberg, President of the , to speak to the newest recruits and the members at the local 2260 meeting.

President Freiberg spoke about the role, responsibilities, and mission of the PFFA, and how the PFFA serves as the voice of firefighters across Arizona. He emphasized that being a union firefighter goes beyond just union membership; it means leaving the fire service better than we found it.

For more information on the mission of the PFFA and joint principles of labor management, visit PFFAZ.org

11/27/2025

Your wants to wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

11/22/2025

The PFFA wants to invite our members, families, and supporters of the fire service to the 2026 PFFA Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial — a time for all of us to come together to remember, reflect, and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza
1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007
January 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM

This annual ceremony is a powerful tribute to our fallen heroes and a reminder of the strength, unity, and compassion that define our fire service family. As we gather, we honor their courage while renewing the bond that holds us together.

11/11/2025

Your wants to thank all veterans and active-duty personnel for their service to our country and for the sacrifices they have made to protect it. Happy Veterans Day.

11/08/2025

The PFFA shares our deepest condolences with the family and Tempe Firefighters on the passing of Brother John Garza. This is another tragic reminder of the risks firefighters continue to take daily—placing our health and lives at risk to protect the community we serve—especially in the battle against occupational cancer. Rest easy Brother Garza.