Each year since 2002, the Annual California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony has honored those firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty or from a job-related illness. The solemn remembrance is steeped in the traditions of the firehouse and hundreds of firefighters, family members and grateful citizens gather in the heart of California’s capital, to pay tribute to those who paid the ultimate price to keep us safe.
With 35,000 members, CPF is the largest statewide organization dedicated to serving the needs of career firefighters. It is one of the nation’s strongest and most influential public employee organizations.
The Firefighters Bill of Rights gives California firefighters the fairest, most extensive on-the-job protections enjoyed by any public employee in the state.
CPF is a member-led organization advocating for the rights, wages, benefits, and working conditions of our members. Meet your elected leadership team.
CPF FireWire, a podcast by California Professional Firefighters, invites guests from all over California to discuss various topics relating to California firefighters, unions, and the communities we serve. Be on the lookout for new episodes right here! Tune in today or find us wherever you prefer to listen to podcasts!
Our governmental advocacy efforts are dedicated to improving the lives and working conditions of career firefighters.
CPF's governmental advocacy efforts have produced a string of successes in the areas of firefighter health and safety, workers’ compensation, retirement safeguards and employee rights, just to name a few.
For the last 80 years CPF has led the way on every major advance touching the lives and livelihoods of firefighters on the job.
Regulations govern policies impacting fire and EMS services. The CPF legislative team keeps track of regulatory proposals, changes and agencies, and advocates for regulations that reflect the real on the ground work of our members.
Politicians make the decisions that effect every aspect of a firefighter's job. As firefighters, we can't afford to be spectators. That means working to elect leaders that reflect the concerns of firefighters on the job.
A strong political action team can enable your Local to obtain better health and safety laws, negotiate stronger contracts and help shape the way in which your City Council or elected body treats your members in the future.
CPF works with our local union affiliates to harness our collective power across the state in state constitutional, legislative, and ballot measure elections.
A career in firefighting can be hazardous for a variety of reasons and CPF Health and Safety provides the resources you need to remain healthy, begin your journey to recovery and support your family.
Through the work of your labor union California firefighters have the best wages, benefits, health and safety protections, and retirement security in the nation.
CPF sponsored programs and organizations geared toward providing protection, resources and training for our members.
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