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  • The Official Website of the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union


    There is now a single point of contact for first responder mental health resources in the State of Michigan!! Wayne State University is launching the Frontline strong together website and phone #. The website is fst5.org.
    You can go there and get peer support contacts from across the state for yourself or if you need a CISM/peer support team to come out after a traumatic run, get mental health professionals, contact info as well who work with first responders that can help you through a tough time.
    You also can either call +1 833-347-8766 or click on the link on the website and you will be connected 24/7 to a operator who is also a crisis counselor if you are in crisis or need help.
    These operators are not only for those in a crisis, they can connect you with peer support, cism/peer support, traumatic call out and mental health professionals. In addition, they have resources for financial help, child care, substance abuse, caretakers and much more. These resources are for the first responders and their families. Please go to the website and use these resources. Now every first responder in the state of Michigan can get help and resources 24/7!!!.
    Firefighters from the MPFFU helped to shape how this website and phone number worked and designed. If you use this and have any problems, contact info@fst5.org.

    MPFFU Convention Podcast

    The 55th Biennial Convention of the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union is being held at the Park Place Hotel in Traverse City on April 30, May 1 and May 2, 2024.  The MPFFU Convention is held every two years. The delegates that attend provide the direction, goals and objectives for the MPFFU for the next two years.  In addition, they elect the members of the MPFFU Executive Board, select the site of the 2026 Convention, and hear presentations from subject-matter experts on a variety of topics, including the most up-to-date legal issues and legislative issues affecting our members.  They will also be provided with important information from IAFF officers. There will also be plenty of opportunities to network with your brothers and sisters from locals all across the State.  All locals are encouraged to send representatives to this Convention.

    Listed below is the information you need to register those attending the convention and to make your hotel reservations. Please register soon to assist us with the planning of this event. We've tried to make it as simple as possible for you to register.

    CONVENTION REGISTRATION
    The number of delegates each local is entitled to is based on the local's average monthly membership during the year of 2023.  You can find the authorized number of delegates for your local by clicking here.

    Registration for delegates, alternates, and guests can be made by clicking here.  You can pay the registration fees by selecting auto-payment and we will deduct your registration fees with your monthly per capita tax payments during the month of  April or May.  Registrations made by April 1st are $175.  After April 1st the registration fee will be $225.  The registration fee includes lunch on April 30th and May 1st and all MPFFU hospitality functions held at the hotel.

    HOTEL RESERVATIONS
    Although the deadline for making your hotel reservations is March 26, 2024, you should book your rooms as soon as possible. Click here to make your room reservations.  Do not use the book now tab found at the top of that page.  Instead you should scroll down and enter the requested information and then hit submit at the bottom of the page.  Do this as soon as possible to insure that you will be able to stay in the convention hotel.  Rooms may not be available at other nearby hotels on these dates.  Our room rate is $129.95 plus taxes per night.  You should plan on arriving on April 29th and departing on May 2nd.  You can also call the hotel at 231-946-5000 option #9 to make your reservation.  Hotel reservations can be cancelled without penalty up to 24 hours in advance. 

    To make any changes or cancel any paid registrations for your delegates, alternates, and guests, simply call the MPFFU office at 734-675-0206 or email tchesney@mpffu.org.

    All MPFFU Executive Board positions will be filled by election at this Convention.  Formal nominations for each of these positions will take place on April 30th and the election will take place on May 1st. 

    Agenda (subject to change)

    Monday April 29, 2024
    1300-1700  Convention Committees will meet.
    2000-2200  Welcome Reception

    Tuesday, April 30, 2024
    0900-1700  Opening ceremony and Convention Business
    1800-2200  Networking Event

    Wednesday, May 1, 2024
    0900-1700  Convention Business
    1900-2200  Presidents Reception

    Thursday, May 2, 2024
    0900-1200  Convention Business if necessary


    We look forward to seeing all locals at this Convention. Our Union's strength and effectiveness comes from the participation and input of our membership.
    Please feel free to contact the MPFFU office if you have any questions


    Information About the Repeal of Pension Tax

    A special provision was implemented for certain fire, police, and corrections retirees. Beginning tax years on or after January 1, 2023 retirees may fully deduct, to the extent a qualifying distribution is included in AGI, retirement benefits received from Michigan service as a:public police or fire department employee, subject to compulsory arbitration of labor disputes under 1969 PA 312, (see especially MCL 423.232(1)(d) and (2)),

    There is no limitation to the amount of a public benefits deductible for these retirees. Private benefits may be deducted up to the private pension limits (see Option 1, Tier 1 for amounts), but any public retirement deduction claimed reduces the maximum private retirement deduction. If a surviving spouse filed a joint return in the year of death with a person who was a qualified fire, police, or corrections retiree and the couple claimed a retirement subtraction that year, that surviving spouse continues to be eligible for this subtraction.  Consult your tax advisor for more information.

     Retirees can direct their pension administrator to adjust or eliminate withholding from your pension check by submitting this form:  4924, Withholding Certificate for Michigan Pension or Annuity Payments MI W-4P


    MPFFU LEGISLATIVE LOG - March 16 2024



    Why We Need to Be Involved in Politics

    Watch this two minute video as MPFFU President Matt Sahr joins with other IAFF leaders to discuss why Fire PAC is important.


    MPFFU Local Union Charity Events

    Support MPFFU Locals Fundraisers.  Send your fundraising

    information and we will place a link to your information on our local fundraiser tab.

    2023 Annual Report for the MPFFU Podcast

    We are pleased to present the 2023 Annual Report for the MPFFU Podcast. This document provides an overview of the podcast, episode descriptions, QR codes, and links to all MPFFU Podcast content.  In addition, this document provides an overview of the MPFFU Podcast YouTube and audio-only platform analytics. Take a few minutes to review it and save it for future reference.  Click here to view the report.



     

    MPFFU License Plate Policy

    MPFFU License Plate Application


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    MPFFU License Plate

    The main office of the Secretary of State will now contact the MPFFU to verify your membership as an active member or retiree in our organization prior to mailing your new or replacement MPFFU license plate. Please call 734-675-0206 if you have any questions. 

    If you see a non-member with the MPFFU plate on their vehicle, please contact the MPFFU with the plate number.  The SOS will require the non-member to return the plate within 30 days.

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    Upcoming Events

    Mar
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    6th District Meeting
    Mar 19, 2024
    Regency Manor Banquet Center in Southfield
    Apr
    29
    Mon
    MPFFU Convention
    Apr 29, 2024
    Park Place Hotel in Traverse City

     

    IAFF Center of Excellence  - 855-524-4022

    Suicide Prevention Information

    Click here for website



    • Click here for information on Michigan Statewide and Congressional elections
    • Click here for information on Michigan State House of Representatives elections
    • Click here for information on Michigan State Senate elections

    1. Visit the MPFFU online store to pay with a credit card for your district meeting or MPFFU Convention registrations. 

    2. Locals on autopay can send an email to tchesney@mpffu.org to have their registration fees deducted from their auto-pay account.  (this is the preferred method)

    3. Checks can be mailed to MPFFU, 1651 Kingsway Ct. Ste E, Trenton, MI 48183

    Fire Pac

    Join MPFFU FIRE PAC Now - Sign-up online by clicking here.

    Click here for manual auto-deduction form

         Nationwide Retirement Plans

           Michigan Regional Contacts

    Union Liability Insurance and Bonding Insurance
    Karen Feger
    Phone 410-602-2000

    Our mission is to provide as an added member benefit to the IAFF Affiliate Locals—A Limit of Directors & Officers Liability and Employment Practices Liability coverage at an affordable price with a simple application and underwriting process via a Group Purchasing Product.  Does your Local Union need Liability Insurance? 

    American Income Life Insurance Company Information

    New Contact:  Lisa Bennett - 616-635-7554

    About the Program

    What is Provided at No Cost

    FAQ's about the Program

    Other Available Products

    Sign up for AIL Plus - NEW!!!
    today at no cost!
    Members can save 10% to 85% on
    healthcare products and services from
    thousands of providers nationwide.

    MPFFU Fundraising Information

    The Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union employs two fundraising companies (United Partners Inc. & Frontline Services) that call residents and businesses across the State to raise funds for our organization. 

    This is an on-going program that enables the general public to voluntarily support our organization and the services we provide.   Please contact us at 734-675-0206 if you have any questions about the program.

    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

    Welcome to MIOSHA!
    click here
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MPFFU
1651 Kingsway Ct., Suite E
Trenton, MI 48183
  734-675-0206

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