We are members of the Texas State Association of Firefighters and the International Association of Fire Fighters.
Local 1044 is an affiliate of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) and Texas State Association of Firefighters (TSAFF) representing over 200 firefighters in Abilene. The Abilene Professional Fire Fighters Association local 1044 represents about 160 Firefighters from the Abilene Texas fire department and the Abilene Airport Fire Department. We serve our membership in many ways and we are deeply involved in our community, fundraisers, charities, and other causes.
06/09/2026
We are in the final stretches to put Collective Bargaining and Binding Arbitration on the November ballot!
Please considered connecting with an Abilene Firefighter and signing our petition if you haven’t already.
A friendly reminder, these propositions have been endorsed by Republicans, Democrats, and Independents, alike and will NOT raise taxes.
Thank you, Abilene! 👨🚒
*pol ad paid for by Abilene Professional Fire Fighters S**C
Here’s a great video, our President of the Association had with Taylor County Republican Party - Texas, explaining what we are going through and what we are trying to achieve.
05/26/2026
We’ll be out front at Cypress Street Station this week! 🚂
Also be on the lookout for firefighters walking your neighborhoods over the next couple weeks! 👀
05/20/2026
Great benefit for Hunter Patterson’s family. 100% of the proceeds will go to them.
05/19/2026
Today’s locations.
05/18/2026
Abilene Fire Department would like to express our most profound condolences to the family, friends and coworkers of Brett Underwood. As a lineman, we know Brett had a spirit of service, putting his own safety on the line many times to ensure his community had the resources they needed. Our hearts are with his wife Kalli, and two sons, Bryson and Kooper.
He was a friend not only to Hunter but to many members of our department. We extend our arms around your family and hope you find a little comfort in knowing you now have an extra 200 plus brothers and sisters to lean on during this challenging time, and in better times to come.
Please note, it was not our intention to leave out information on Brett on Friday during the initial announcement. Information was limited, and we wanted to respect the privacy of his family.
05/18/2026
By order of Mayor Hurt, flags on city property will be flown at half-staff beginning Monday, May 18 through Thursday, May 21, in honor of fallen firefighter, Hunter Patterson.
05/18/2026
This weeks Petition locations:
The Fieldhouse Abilene
Monday, 5/18/26
10:00-4:00
Tuesday, 5/19/26
10:00-4:00
Heff’s Burgers on Antilley Road
Tuesday, 5/19/26
4:30-7:00
Come out and meet and visit with your Abilene Firefighters, and sign our petition if you haven’t already!