Henrico IAFF 1568

Henrico Local 1568 was organized in 1965 to constantly improve the work conditions of our membership. Representing over 400 firefighters as part of the IAFF.

[Henrico IAFF 1568 @iaff1568]

Memorial Day is more than just picnics. It's a day to remember the sacrifice & service of the brave men and women who died protecting this nation as part of the United States Armed Forces. Please take a moment and pause to honor them and the families/loved ones they left behind.

[Virginia Professional Fire Fighters @TheVaPFF]

Today, the @GovernorVA turned her back on Virginia firefighters and public sector workers across the Commonwealth.
For the full statement, see the image or visit: https://t.co/AqYTErkt0A

@SpanbergerForVA
@IAFFofficial
@Virginia_AFLCIO

[Virginia Professional Fire Fighters @TheVaPFF]

“As Virginia’s next governor, I will work with our General Assembly to make sure Virginia’s firefighters and other first responders can negotiate for the benefits and the fair treatment that is owed to them,” @SpanbergerForVA said in September.

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[Virginia Professional Fire Fighters @TheVaPFF]

On behalf of all Virginia firefighters, we are asking the @GovernorVA to respect the will of the General Assembly and support the workers of Virginia, not those who wish to silence our voice. @SpanbergerForVA: SIGN THE BILL

@Virginia_AFLCIO
@ssurovell
@KathyKLTran

[Virginia Professional Fire Fighters @TheVaPFF]

These rights are within the grasp of Virginia’s firefighters. We ask the @GovernorVA SIGN THIS BILL. Give our members the dignity and respect they deserve.

@Virginia_AFLCIO
@IAFFofficial
@SpanbergerForVA
@ssurovell
@KathyKLTran

[Virginia Professional Fire Fighters @TheVaPFF]

Legislation on the desk of @GovernorVA would give firefighters the right to be at the table when important decisions are made about their wages, benefits and working conditions. And it provides a detailed framework for negotiation when viewpoints differ. Please SIGN THIS BILL.

[Virginia Professional Fire Fighters @TheVaPFF]

Collective bargaining provides a predictable annual agreement for service that provides negotiated clauses allowing a locality to plan for the foreseeable future. The time is now for giving worker’s the respect and dignity they deserve. We ask @GovernorVA to SIGN THIS BILL.

[Virginia Professional Fire Fighters @TheVaPFF]

Firefighters who are allowed to participate in decisions affecting their employment are happier, healthier and more productive. This leads to increased recruitment and retention, which directly impacts the safety of the citizens they protect. @SpanbergerForVA: SIGN THE BILL!

[Virginia Professional Fire Fighters @TheVaPFF]

The Virginia General Assembly today rejected the substitute bill proposed by @GovernorVA on collective bargaining rights for public safety workers. This action sends the original legislation back to her desk for approval. For full news release: https://t.co/AqYTErkt0A

[Virginia Professional Fire Fighters @TheVaPFF]

https://t.co/2NkoO5aWYL

[Virginia Professional Fire Fighters @TheVaPFF]

The Virginia Public Sector Labor coalition today issued the following joint statement calling on the Virginia General Assembly to reject Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s proposed changes to historic collective bargaining legislation. Link in comments

[Henrico IAFF 1568 @iaff1568]

Let us all thank our 911 communications officers for their tireless work and calm professionalism. We appreciate their service every day, but this week is a time we can recognize the critical role they play as our nation's "first" first responders.

[Henrico IAFF 1568 @iaff1568]

Today we pause to remember our fallen brother, Firefighter Steve Whitson.

FF Whitson passed away from a line-of-duty medical emergency three years ago.

May we always remember his service and sacrifice.

[Virginia Professional Fire Fighters @TheVaPFF]

A long fought victory, this will provide Virginia’s public service workers the ability to collectively bargain with their employers for wages, benefits and working conditions. For news release, please visit our website: https://t.co/AqYTErkt0A

[Henrico IAFF 1568 @iaff1568]

We celebrate and show our appreciation for our African-American members as we honor them and their service during BHM. Both for those who serve our community today, and for those who have served in the past. Their contributions laid the foundation of what we are today.

[Virginia Professional Fire Fighters @TheVaPFF]

Another General Assembly day, another step forward for Virginia's workers! HB1263 (@KathyKLTran) passed the House Labor and Commerce-Subcommittee 2 yesterday and was sent to Appropriations. Thank you to all who showed up and supported!
@Virginia_AFLCIO

[Virginia Professional Fire Fighters @TheVaPFF]

Last night, we were pleased to pass a major hurdle in the Virginia Senate. SB378 (@ssurovell) was reported from the Commerce and Labor Committee. We are encouraged we will finally give all Virginia workers the right to meet and bargain in good faith with their employers.

[Henrico IAFF 1568 @iaff1568]

Henrico's own, Del. Destiny LeVere Bolling. We appreciate all she has done, and continues to do, for our firefighters. Well deserved, @destinyforva!

[Virginia Professional Fire Fighters @TheVaPFF]

The VPFF has named Del. Destiny LeVere Bolling (D-80th) the Legislator of the Year for 2025. The award is presented at the VPFF legislative conference and is a recognition of her efforts in the last session.
For full news release, please visit our website:
https://t.co/AqYTErkt0A

[Virginia Professional Fire Fighters @TheVaPFF]

A record number of Virginia firefighters gathered in Richmond this week to advocate for their legislative priorities at the Virginia General Assembly.

For full news release, please visit our website:
https://t.co/AqYTErkt0A

[Henrico IAFF 1568 @iaff1568]

Your Henrico Firefighters wish you a happy and healthy 2026! Be kind to one another and know our firefighters, emergency medical providers and communications officers are always here when you need us.