Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona

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.

11/07/2025

Last week, Dan Freiberg, President of , connected with the AZ LAST team. This meeting marks another step in a growing partnership between PFFA and AZ LAST, united in honoring the courageous men and women who gave their lives for Arizona and its communities.

11/01/2025

Thank you to and for hosting a valuable political and strategic planning class in Long Beach this past week. Several locals from were able to attend and bring home valuable information.

PFFA President Dan Freiberg and other state team leaders attended and look forward to helping and advocating for Arizona firefighters who risk their lives daily to serve communities across Arizona.

10/18/2025

Join us on Saturday, November 22, from 2–8 PM at Goodyear Ballpark for a day packed with activities, all to raise funds for the Arizona Firefighter Foundation — an organization created by firefighters for firefighters.

The Arizona Firefighter Foundation will be on site to accept donations. A portion of all alcohol sales will be donated directly to the foundation to support Arizona firefighters in their time of need. Tickets are available via the link in our bio.

10/07/2025

When we fight, we WIN! And nobody fights alone!

The Tucson City Council voted to approve workers’ compensation coverage for two Local 479 members diagnosed with adenocarcinoma, now recognized as a

10/01/2025

Your PFFAZ wishes to extend condolences and thoughts to the family and members of United Mesa Fire Fighters IAFF Local 2260 on the loss of Brother Shupe. This is yet another tragic reminder of the risks we all take—protecting, and literally putting our health and lives before the public we serve—particularly in the face of occupational cancer. Rest easy, Brother Shupe.

09/24/2025

Today, President Dan Freiberg participated in multiple radio interviews in the White Mountain area to highlight the tragic Line-of-Duty Deaths (LODDs) from last week. Along with donations at AZFF.org, two fundraising events take place this Friday, the 26th. Any support you can offer will help the families of these heroes. Please share these events and donation link to spread the word.

09/16/2025

The tragic line-of-duty deaths yesterday of newlywed and mother Brenna Kulikowski, 31, and Damon Thompson, 21, who had less than a year on the job, have left many wanting to help our fallen sister and brother.

The Professional Firefighters of Arizona are working with the White Mountain Firefighters Association to accept donations that will go directly to the families affected. If you would like to help and ensure that 100% of your donation goes to the families of the two fallen firefighters, please use azff.org or QR code for your donation through the Arizona Firefighters Foundation.

Please share, and keep our fallen brother and sister in your thoughts. Thank you!

09/15/2025

Your PFFA is heartbroken over the Line of Duty Deaths of two White Mountain Firefighters Association (WMFFA) members yesterday. President Freiberg and VP Caretto are with the members of Local 4217, and DVP Gilman to link members with IAFF support. Stay tuned for more information.

09/11/2025

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and pay tribute to the brave fire fighters and first responders who sacrificed everything in service to others. We will never forget.

09/05/2025

Your President, Dan Freiberg, spoke at the Arizona Fire School opening ceremonies yesterday. President Freiberg addressed the crowd on ongoing goals and challenges in the Arizona fire service, including Tier 3 pensions, fire district funding, and presumptive cancer.

Thank you, AzCFSE, for the invitation to speak to the dedicated firefighters from across Arizona.