California Professional Firefighters

As a way to further connect our members, CPF has launched CPF Fire Wire, a new monthly podcast spotlighting California firefighters, their union and their communities. 

With California’s back-to-back unprecedented wildfire years, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state wildfire emergency to address the urgency of protecting our most vulnerable communities.

Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed 2019-2020 budget includes a substantial new commitment to emergency response and preparedness, as well as funding to help firefighters deal with the effects of post-traumatic stress.

IAFF General President Harold A. Schaitberger has announced that a new IAFF Center of Excellence on Behavioral Health will be constructed and opened in California, to help members in the West get the care they need for PTSI and other behavioral health issues.

California Professional Firefighters President Brian Rice has responded to President Trump's threat to cut off FEMA funding to California's wildfire victims.

Gov. Jerry Brown has appointed IAFF 10th District VP Frank Lima and LA County Local 1014 President Dave Gillotte to serve on the State Board of Fire Services.

Continuing CPF's efforts to build a strong firefighter voice in the halls of power, Alameda Co. Firefighters Local 55 President Sean Burrows has been named to serve on the important state EMS Commission.

"We welcome the president’s visit to California to meet those impacted by the wildfires, and appreciate what he’s done to expedite aid to the victims of this human tragedy."

The 2018 legislative session came to a close with Governor Brown’s very last bill signing session. Many pro-firefighter bills made it past the governor desk this year