The Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona. Est. 1967. "To care for those who are here today, those who have gone before us and those who will surely follow."
Thank you to the labor leaders from across Arizona that came to Tucson for your 2026 state convention. We covered a lot in the days we were there, but the work we do is important for the firefighters across Arizona who risk their lives for the communities they serve.
05/25/2026
This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who served and sacrificed for our country. Our gratitude to you will never be enough. Thank you, and thank you to all who continue to protect our country.
05/10/2026
Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms and mother figures apart of our lives! May your day be filled with love, appreciation, and joy. You deserve it
05/07/2026
The 4th annual Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona Work Comp Technician-Level Class was a resounding success, with over 60 local leaders and department administrators from across the state in attendance for the two-day course. Attendees gained an extensive overview of navigating the industrial injury process. Supported by more than a dozen subject-matter experts and speakers who covered work‑comp law, PTSD and related topics, the Craig Tiger Act, federal PSOB program benefits, occupational cancers, 100 Club resources, and PSPRS disability benefits related to occupational injuries and cancers. The class aimed to train union officers and advocates of injured firefighters to operate at the “technician level” within the industrial injury process. Thank you to all who attended and gained valuable knowledge to help the firefighters of Arizona who risk their bodies and lives every day for the people of Arizona.
Special thanks to team member, PSPRS board member, and Captain, Brian Moore for his time and effort in putting this course together, truly making the fire service better than he found it.
04/26/2026
Space is limited for the 2026 Workers’ Comp class. We will address the range of daily challenges firefighters and the leaders who represent them encounter when dealing with the workers comp arena. Experienced instructors and subject-matter experts will help you, your members, and your department better understand the system, protect yourselves, and support a brother or sister who needs help navigating an injury or diagnosis. Please register using the contact information on the flyer.
Politics is a year-round, full-contact sport. You are either affected by politics or affecting politics. In a right-to-work state, this is even more important when it comes to the political realm involving firefighters. Our team hosted our first-ever PFFA political training academy to help locals, both small and large, across Arizona become competitive in Arizona politics.
Thank you to the more than 30 local leaders from across the state for taking the time to help your local. This would not have been possible without the leadership of our president Dan Freiberg and Executive Vice President Tom Caretto. Special thanks to our instructors, PFFA Political Director Arick O’Hara, PFFA Fire District Representative David Rodriguez, Vice President of Political Affairs Tim Knobbe, and the many other instructors and subject-matter experts who contributed to the class. We are always available to help with any issues and look forward to the wins for the firefighters of Arizona.
Thank you to our sponsors NeP, Global Credit Union, and Herrera Arellano LLP.
04/22/2026
The -supported Senate Bill, SB1216, sponsored by Senator Kevin Payne, was signed into law by Governor Hobbs. This bill eliminates the expiration of the Craig Tiger Act, ensuring continued access to critical mental health resources for public safety personnel exposed to traumatic incidents. The continuation of this bill will help many firefighters and emergency responders, as mental health remains a persistent and prevalent issue in the fire service.
04/06/2026
The # PFFAZ-supported bill, HB 2641, sponsored by Rep. Sarah Liguori, was recently passed unanimously in the Senate Government committee and moves to the Senate Rules Committee. This bill expands the existing prohibition on the use of class B firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals by applying the restriction to all uses, instead of limiting it to training and testing. Thus reducing firefighters’ exposure to carcinogens. Please follow along as this bill progresses.
03/30/2026
The -supported bill, SB 1215, sponsored by Sen. Payne (Glendale) and commonly referred to as “The firefighter comma bill,” was passed out of the House Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee recently. This vital piece of legislation strengthens the current presumptive cancers from being denied by bad actors, over a simple comma. Please share and follow along as this bill progresses.
03/26/2026
The 2026 Workers Compensation class is coming soon! This course has helped numerous local leaders and administrative staff across the state guide firefighters through the workers compensation hurdles. This two-day course is taught by multiple experts in a wide range of issues. The class has no registration fee, and lunch is provided both days. If you know anyone who would like to sponsor the class, please see the sponsor flyer for details on how they can help.
Registration is also on the flyer. Looking forward to seeing everyone in May!