CAL FIRE is the largest fire department in California, the second-largest fire department in the United States, and the largest local in the IAFF.
We proudly represent the dedicated men and women of CAL FIRE. In the middle of the 1960s a group of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection firefighters from throughout the state met in a hotel room in Sacramento, California. The object of the meeting was to create an association that would advance the wages, benefits and conditions of their members. Angry at the unrelenting schedule
06/03/2026
❗SPOTS OPEN. MOVE FAST!❗
Join the PEP Online series – three sessions in July focused on leadership and member engagement to help build your skills and strengthen your local.
📅 Attend one, two, or all three:
• July 14 – Steward & Officer Essentials
• July 21 – Leadership
• July 28 – Member Engagement & Messaging
🕑 12:30–5 p.m. ET
🖥️ Zoom
💸 $75
👉 Register: iaff.org/pep-online
When our members face their hardest days, our family liaisons and Honor Guard show up with strength, empathy, and guidance. This class is the backbone of support for our CAL FIRE Local 2881 family ❤️🔥
05/29/2026
A big step forward: AB 2129 passed the Assembly 57-1. This bill moves us closer to fair, competitive pay for CAL FIRE firefighters. Now it heads to the Senate — and we’re not slowing down 💪🔥
05/27/2026
Before you decide the union isn’t for you, swipe through this then make your own call. 6 myths. 6 realities. Contact your union rep today if have questions — link in bio for more info 🔥💪
05/25/2026
In the fire service and beyond, we stand on the shoulders of those who served and sacrificed. This Memorial Day, we honor their memory and their courage 🙏
05/22/2026
Yesterday we were joined by our friends from Local 522 to learn more about CAL FIRE’s aerial firefighting operations and capabilities. Thanks District IX for setting up the tour 🔥🚁✈️
05/21/2026
Spotlight on FKU: Checking out Station 72 on the way to District IV meeting 🔥
05/19/2026
🚀This is not your typical youth conference! For two unforgettable days on the Monterey Coast, your teen (ages 13-17) will learn real world, life, and financial skills in an exciting, high energy environment designed just for them. And here’s the best part…
Your $200 registration fee becomes your teens first real investment in themselves. After participating in the summit, the full $200 will be deposited directly into their FFCU savings account. And, all meals, lodging, and conference experiences are included! Your teen will leave with:
✔️ real financial knowledge
✔️ real confidence
✔️ real friendships
✔️ real life-skills
✔️ real money in their savings!
Workshops and experiences include:
🚀Savings, budgeting and the power of compound interest
🚀Understanding car buying, loans, down payments and smart financial decisions
🚀Beach Olympics + Team Challenges
🚀The Great Monterey Scavenger Hunt
Only spots 40 available!
Registration deadline, June 1st.
Comment “LAUNCH” for the registration link!
05/19/2026
A discipline fight. A contract dispute. A moment when you don't know your rights. CAL FIRE Local 2881 has seen it all, and fought through all of it. Don't wait for a hard moment to find out what membership means for you. 👉 Reach out to your union rep today.
05/15/2026
Real members. Real work. Whether it's a live call or a training scenario, CAL FIRE stands ready for all of it. Your community is our community 🔥
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |