Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads and father figures in our lives. For those dads on shift today, please stay safe.

In the Arizona Senate on Thursday evening, a vote on the PFFAZ-supported bill, SB 1215, sponsored by Senator Kevin Payne (LD27), passed out of the Senate with an almost unanimous vote — one NO vote. This vital legislation now moves to the governor’s desk.

The bill strengthens presumptive cancer coverage and closes a loophole that had been exploited at the expense of Arizona firefighters. There have been numerous cases and news reports about this issue, highlighting the challenges firefighters face when their occupational cancer claims are denied, despite risking their lives and health for the communities they serve.

Thank you to the legislators and all the other supporters who have worked to close this loophole since 2021. This bill will save firefighters' lives and let them fight for their health, and not insurance companies over what is owed to them.

The Inaugural Arizona Firefighters Foundation Golf Invitational—The Stick
The Stick is a charity golf invitational dedicated to benefiting the Arizona Firefighters Foundation. This premier event brings together community leaders, local businesses, dedicated supporters, and members of the fire service for an exceptional day on the green with a profound purpose.

Every swing makes a difference. All proceeds from the tournament go directly toward providing critical financial and emotional support to Arizona firefighters and their families as they navigate the devastating impacts of cancer, serious illnesses, line-duty injuries, and other unexpected hardships.

For questions or to secure your sponsorship, please email [email protected] or call the number on the flyer.

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who served and sacrificed for our country. Our gratitude to you will never be enough. Thank you, and thank you to all who continue to protect our country.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms and mother figures apart of our lives! May your day be filled with love, appreciation, and joy. You deserve it

The 4th annual Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona Work Comp Technician-Level Class was a resounding success, with over 60 local leaders and department administrators from across the state in attendance for the two-day course. Attendees gained an extensive overview of navigating the industrial injury process. Supported by more than a dozen subject-matter experts and speakers who covered work‑comp law, PTSD and related topics, the Craig Tiger Act, federal PSOB program benefits, occupational cancers, 100 Club resources, and PSPRS disability benefits related to occupational injuries and cancers. The class aimed to train union officers and advocates of injured firefighters to operate at the “technician level” within the industrial injury process. Thank you to all who attended and gained valuable knowledge to help the firefighters of Arizona who risk their bodies and lives every day for the people of Arizona.

Special thanks to team member, PSPRS board member, and Captain, Brian Moore for his time and effort in putting this course together, truly making the fire service better than he found it.

Space is limited for the 2026 Workers’ Comp class. We will address the range of daily challenges firefighters and the leaders who represent them encounter when dealing with the workers comp arena. Experienced instructors and subject-matter experts will help you, your members, and your department better understand the system, protect yourselves, and support a brother or sister who needs help navigating an injury or diagnosis. Please register using the contact information on the flyer.

The -supported Senate Bill, SB1216, sponsored by Senator Kevin Payne, was signed into law by Governor Hobbs. This bill eliminates the expiration of the Craig Tiger Act, ensuring continued access to critical mental health resources for public safety personnel exposed to traumatic incidents. The continuation of this bill will help many firefighters and emergency responders, as mental health remains a persistent and prevalent issue in the fire service.