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PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS OF MAINE
PROTECTING THE PROTECTORS
What We Do
Since May 7, 1945 The Professional Fire Fighters of Maine has been on the Frontlines fighting to better our members wages, working conditions, and health & safety. We fight for our members’ interest at the Contract Table , in the Legislature, political and social landscape.
Who We Are
The PFFMaine’s Executive Board working with the IAFF and our 3rd District Vice-President are committed to protecting our members and their families. The PFFMaine Executive Members have the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences at the Local, State and International Level that represents all aspects of the fire service, our Union, and our membership and is fully committed to fighting for you!
Who We Represent
We are proud to represent over 1400 active and retired members that include Firefighters, EMTs, Paramedics, Communication Operators, Inspectors, Training Officers and other Fire Department personnel in thirty-five (35) IAFF Locals throughout the State of Maine.
PausedUPCOMING EVENTS PFFMaine March 2023 Quarterly Meeting
Mar 21, 2023Plummers & Pipefitters Union Hall Augusta, MaineWe Need to Talk Series
Mar 27, 2023We Need To Talk Series - Zoom [Link Below]PFFMaine District(s) 1 & 2 Meeting
Mar 28, 2023Bruno'sLabor Lobby Day
Mar 30, 2023Tuesday, March 30th, 8am - 3pm, Statehouse, AugustaWe Need to Talk Series
Apr 24, 2023We Need To Talk Series - Zoom [Link Below]AFL-CIO Organizing Institute
May 05, 2023PortlandPFFMaine' Educational Conference
May 21, 2023Portland, Maine Exact Location TBDWe Need to Talk Series
May 22, 2023We Need To Talk Series - Zoom [Link Below]PFFMaine June 2023 Quarterly Meeting
Jun 20, 2023Plummers & Pipefitters Union Hall Augusta, MaineWe Need to Talk Series
Jun 26, 2023We Need To Talk Series - Zoom [Link Below]We Need to Talk Series
Jul 24, 2023We Need To Talk Series - Zoom [Link Below]Labor Summer Institute
Aug 02, 2023University of Maine, OronoWe Need to Talk Series
Aug 28, 2023We Need To Talk Series - Zoom [Link Below]PFFMaine September 2023 Quarterly Meeting
Sep 19, 2023Plummers & Pipefitters Union Hall Augusta, MaineCommon Ground Fair
Sep 22, 2023Unity
New Perceptions, Inc, and the Professional Fire Fighters of Maine
Monthly Behavioral Health Education Series 2023
We Need To TalkZoom Link https://us06web.zoom.us/s/84718747028New Perceptions and the PFFMaine are launching our “We Need To Talk” Series where our Behavioral Health Response Team and other Professionals and Guest Speakers will be having a serious discussion on behavioral health amongst 1st Responders and their families. Our NEW On-Line series will be held on the 4th Monday of every month from 4 pm to 6 pm via zoom. All members are encouraged to attend. Peer and CISM certified members will receive credit toward continuing education requirements for the Peer and CISM programs.
We Need To Talk Topics for 2023 are as follows:
Feb 27th-Work/Home Life Balance: First Responders are dedicated to their careers and at times struggle with balance in their personal lives. This class will discuss how to manage work and home life to increase resilience.
March 27th- First Responder Perspective: Shaun Hadlock will discuss his experiences dealing with PTSD and utilizing the IAFF Center of Excellence.
April 24th- Spiritual Fist Aid: Cultivating spiritual resilience in the face of crisis-Guest Lori Whittemore
May 22nd-Process and Behavioral Addictions: This is a topic that needs more attention. We are aware of chemical addictions, but behavioral addictions can have a huge impact on functioning and coping for the individual.
June 26th-Resilience Part I (Jason Mills): There is much talk about resilience but it is time to start thinking about how to increase the ability to manage stressful situations.
July 24th-Administrative Betrayal and Moral Injury: There is more than just PTSD in the fire service. Attention is being paid to the impact of administrative betrayal on the individual and the members. In addition, more attention is being paid to the lasting impact of moral injury.
August 28th-Post Traumatic Growth: This is a term that is being used more and more. While trauma can have detrimental effects many are finding ways they have grown from their experiences.
September 25th-Resilience Part II (Jason Mills): This will be a continuation of building resilience to be a healthier member of the fire service. In addition, a discussion of how exercise, sleep and food has an impact on the neurochemical functioning of the brain.
October 23rd-Managing interpersonal dynamics in the fire service: First Responders live together and it is a unique work situation. How can members increase their ability to manage conflict and create a healthier environment for themselves and their coworkers?
November 27th-Managing Holiday Stress: All the stressors that occur in day-to-day life are heightened at this time of year. Increased family, social and financial expectations all impact our ability to manage stress effectively.
The We Need To Talk series is open to all IAFF/PFFMaine members and their families. We encourage you to attend one or all of these sessions. We are excited about this new program and will only continue to help our members and their families have a better understanding of behavioral health issues impacting 1st Responders of stress and how to deal with them.
In the meantime, should you need someone to talk to, please reach out to any member of our Behavioral Health Response Team…
Resources for PFFMaine Peer Support Team
Michael Crouse, Director: (207)239-2625Mike Scott, Deputy Director: [207] 576-2234Amy Davenport Dakin, LCMHC, LCPC, Clinician: (207)941-0010 | (603)257-0258Jason Mills: (207) 250-1683Gerry Gay, District 1 Peer Leader: (207) 651-5944Tom Lafferty, District 2 Peer Leader: [609] 502-4800Carl Anderson, District 3 Peer Leader: [207] 831-9323Ronnie Green, District 4 Peer Leader: (207)944-5366Kyle Moser, District 5 Peer Leader: [315] 868-9282Crisis Numbers
Maine Crisis Team 1-888-568-1112Crisis Text Line: Text Hello to 741741IAFF Center of Excellence 1-833-300-3765We Need To Talk Zoom Link
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