Grand Island Fire Fighters IAFF Local 647

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Grand Island Fire Fighters IAFF Local 647 Grand Island Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF 647, represents the men and women of the Grand Island Fire Department

Congratulations to Dennis on nearly 40 years of service! Enjoy your well earned retirement!
11/02/2026

Congratulations to Dennis on nearly 40 years of service! Enjoy your well earned retirement!

Help us congratulation Life Safety Inspector Dennis Miller on his retirement after 39 years of service! Dennis was hired on June 3, 1987 as a Firefighter, was promoted to Captain on January 5, 2003, and assigned to the Life Safety Inspector position on October 11, 2020.

Dennis - enjoy your retirement and thank you for all your years of dedicated service!

You may have seen some of your Grand Island Firefighters out and about today! If you missed us don’t worry, we’ve got pl...
11/01/2026

You may have seen some of your Grand Island Firefighters out and about today! If you missed us don’t worry, we’ve got plenty of candy at Station 4 on North Road! Have a fun and safe night Grand Island!

This morning, your Grand Island Firefighters had the honor of carrying the flag in the 84th annual Harvest of Harmony pa...
10/03/2026

This morning, your Grand Island Firefighters had the honor of carrying the flag in the 84th annual Harvest of Harmony parade! Thank you to everyone for coming out!

In one of the most head scratchingly poor decisions in the history of Nebraska charity amateur boxing, Dalton lost via s...
09/12/2026

In one of the most head scratchingly poor decisions in the history of Nebraska charity amateur boxing, Dalton lost via split decision. Congratulations to the LaVista Fraternal Order of Police on their victory! Thank you to Omaha Professional Fire Fighters Association, IAFF L385 and Omaha Police Officers Association for sponsoring this great event!

Good luck to Local 647 Dalton Chastain tonight at the Omaha Guns ‘N Hoses boxing match!
09/11/2026

Good luck to Local 647 Dalton Chastain tonight at the Omaha Guns ‘N Hoses boxing match!

Today, members of Local 647 participated in a memorial stair climb in Denver, CO, climbing 110 stories to pay tribute to...
09/11/2026

Today, members of Local 647 participated in a memorial stair climb in Denver, CO, climbing 110 stories to pay tribute to those that lost their lives on this day 25 years ago.

25 years ago, 343 firefighters in New York paid the ultimate price. We will never forget their sacrifice and what it rep...
09/11/2026

25 years ago, 343 firefighters in New York paid the ultimate price. We will never forget their sacrifice and what it represents.

Today, we honor the 343 FDNY members and one New York City fire patrolman killed on Sept. 11, 2001, the thousands of others who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks, and all those who have died since from WTC-related illnesses.

Twenty-five years later, we will .

Congratulations to Chief Carlin on his work anniversary!
09/10/2026

Congratulations to Chief Carlin on his work anniversary!

Help us congratulation Division Chief Ed Carlin on his 30 year anniversary with the Grand Island Fire Department!

Congratulations DC Carlin and thank you for your continued service to our community!

Congratulations to Keith on his well earned retirement!
07/01/2026

Congratulations to Keith on his well earned retirement!

Today marks the last shift for Captain Keith Urkoski as he transitions into retirement after 25 plus years of service with the Grand Island Fire Department. Captain Urkoski may be retiring but his contributions to the department will be felt for years to come.

Well done Captain Urkoski, thank you for your 25 plus years of service, and godspeed on your retirement!

Congratulations to Drew on his work anniversary!
06/28/2026

Congratulations to Drew on his work anniversary!

Congratulations to Firefighter/Paramedic Drew Morris on his 5 year anniversary with the Grand Island Fire Department!

Drew - we are extremely happy to have you on the department. Thank you for your continued dedication and service to our community!

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