News and Events
Featured Story
- Mar 22, 2019
- CPF President Praises Gov. Newsom's Wildfire Emergency Announcement
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.
Our Legislation
- Sep 9, 2019
- Retiree Protection Act Secures Pension Promise From Unfair Take-Back
Retired firefighters on fixed incomes are being hit with unfair retroactive bills because of mistakes made by their employers. CPF-backed SB 266 ensures government employers can't take back benefits -- promised and paid for -- from retirees on fixed incomes.
- Mar 22, 2019
- CPF President Praises Gov. Newsom's Wildfire Emergency Announcement
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.
- Oct 2, 2018
- 2018 Legislative Wrap-up
- Sep 1, 2018
- CPF's Pro-Firefighter Bills All Win Passage As Leg Session Closes
The California Legislature adjourned August 31 after giving approval to every one of CPF's pro-firefighter legislative priorities.
- Jun 14, 2018
- CPF-Backed Legislation Moving Forward
CPF's pro-firefighter priority legislation continues to move forward in the process, with all CPF measures still alive and active in both houses.
Our Profession
- Sep 29, 2018
- Fallen Firefighters Honored in Moving Sacramento Ceremony
The 16th Annual California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony, held Saturday, September 29, 2018, recognized 37 California firefighters who have died in the line of duty.
Our Local Affiliates
- Oct 13, 2017
- Firefighters on the Front Lines at North Bay Firestorm
It's the deadliest wildfire incident in California history. Dozens of souls lost, thousands displaced. Roughly 10,000 firefighters are on the front lines, defending lives and property even as some are seeing their own homes destroyed. Firefighter proud ... union strong.