CPF Convention 2026
The 50th Biennial Convention of the California Professional Firefighters will convene at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach from April 29 to May 2, 2026.
CPF Working For You
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.
Bill of Rights
The Firefighters Bill of Rights gives California firefighters the fairest, most extensive on-the-job protections enjoyed by any public employee in the state.
The CPF Team
CPF is a member-led organization advocating for the rights, wages, benefits, and working conditions of our members. Meet your elected leadership team.
CPF 2026 Election Guide
California Professional Firefighters recommends candidates based on where they stand on firefighter issues: Public safety funding, job and retirement security, and health & safety on the job.
The candidates for state office recommended by CPF are listed below.
NOTE: Federal recommendations provided by IAFF.
Governmental Advocacy
Our governmental advocacy efforts are dedicated to improving the lives and working conditions of career firefighters.
Legislation
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.
Historic Legislative Wins
For the last 80 years CPF has led the way on every major advance touching the lives and livelihoods of firefighters on the job.
Regulatory Actions
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.
Political Action
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.
Local Political Action
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.
Statewide Political Action
CPF works with our local union affiliates to harness our collective power across the state in state constitutional, legislative, and ballot measure elections.
Health and Safety
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.
The Union Difference
Through the work of your labor union California firefighters have the best wages, benefits, health and safety protections, and retirement security in the nation.
38 k+
Members Strong
87
Years of Service
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Local Affiliates
Legacy of Leadership
Working for You
CPF sponsored programs and organizations geared toward providing protection, resources and training for our members.
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