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IAFF Local 1309

  • West Metro Fire Rescue firefighters are represented by Local 1309 of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF).
  • There are more than 3,200 chapters across the U.S. and Canada.
  • In the U.S., the IAFF represents more than 300,000 full-time professional firefighters and paramedics who protect 85% of the nation's population
Firefighting using hose to extinguish flames during a structure fire.
Firefighter in foreground, facing flames on the ground during the Oak Fire
Firefighter swinging axe on top of roof during structure fire
Firefighter holding rescued dog from structure fire
West Metro Engine 3 at Autism Awareness Walk
Paramedic treating a patient in back of a West Metro ambulance.
West Metro Engine 8 operating on scene of a vehicle crash at night.
Picture shows firefighters administering aid to a dog that inhaled smoke during a structure fire.
West Metro firefighters working prescribed burn at Bear Creek Lake Park. Picture shows a line of firefighters using drip torches to light the grass, and one firefighter standing by with a charged hose line.
Firefighters shoring up a collapsing brick wall
Firefighting using hose to extinguish flames during a structure fire.
Firefighter in foreground, facing flames on the ground during the Oak Fire
Firefighter swinging axe on top of roof during structure fire
Firefighter holding rescued dog from structure fire
West Metro Engine 3 at Autism Awareness Walk
Paramedic treating a patient in back of a West Metro ambulance.
West Metro Engine 8 operating on scene of a vehicle crash at night.
Picture shows firefighters administering aid to a dog that inhaled smoke during a structure fire.
West Metro firefighters working prescribed burn at Bear Creek Lake Park. Picture shows a line of firefighters using drip torches to light the grass, and one firefighter standing by with a charged hose line.
Firefighters shoring up a collapsing brick wall