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MISSION STATEMENT
We are professionals who care for our community, it's visitors and neighbors with compassion, courtesy, and integrity through emergency response and risk reduction
VISION STATEMENT
Pursuing excellence to ensure a safe community through fire prevention, public education, training and emergency services.
WHO WE ARE
IAFF Local 5265 was established in 2019 and represents 19 dedicated members who serve Fruita, Colorado and the surrounding rural communities. Together, they provide emergency response coverage across more than 400 square miles and answer over 3,000 calls for service each year.IAFF News
New Vice Presidents take office in 7th and 14th Districts
10/09/2026Tim Hoover and Chad Major succeed longtime IAFF leaders Ricky Walsh and Danny Todd. Ready for what comes next
10/09/2026How the IAFF is preparing members for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s threats. KELLY: The global standard in training
10/09/2026General President Kelly on why the IAFF is positioned to be the global standard in fire service training – and why that matters for every member. IAFF member named Manitoba’s first Minister for First Responder Initiatives
10/08/2026Fire fighter and Winnipeg Local 867 member David Pankratz will lead efforts to improve workplace protections and emergency response. Portsmouth City Council unanimously approves collective bargaining ordinance
10/06/2026The vote marks a historic win for Local 539 and public employees across Portsmouth. Senate confirms Sonderling as next Labor Secretary
10/01/2026The new labor secretary has worked closely with the IAFF on key fire fighter health and safety priorities. IAFF legal support secures reinstatement, $280,000 in back pay for Florida fire fighters
10/01/2026The cases in Palatka and Osceola County demonstrate how IAFF legal resources help Locals protect members’ jobs, rights, and hard-earned pay. Fitchburg, Wisconsin, fire fighters secure staffing gains and mental health benefit after contract fight
09/29/2026With support from the IAFF, Local 311 launched a strategic campaign to highlight staffing challenges facing Fitchburg fire fighters. Remembering IAFF General Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus Thomas Miller
09/23/2026Thomas Miller spent 50 years building his legacy of strong union leadership. Above all, he will be remembered as someone who helped people, improving the lives of countless fire fighters, retirees, and their families. What fire fighters should know about multi-cancer detection tests
09/22/2026No multi-cancer detection test is approved for cancer screening by the FDA, and the tests do not replace established screenings or an annual medical exam.
