our mission
Protecting You While You Protect the Public
What is our union and what does it do? The answer is pretty simple: The union is there to protect firefighters while firefighters protect public safety.
A seat at the table: Every aspect of your salary, benefits and working conditions is governed by the contract negotiated by the local union. Without a union, firefighters are at the mercy of the whims of their employers. If you appreciate the pay, benefits, working conditions and strong voice you have, thank your union.
A champion for workplace safety: Firefighting is dangerous work, but it’s a lot more dangerous without the right gear. Every significant step forward for job safety – PPE standards, 2-in, 2-out, Cal-OSHA, NFPA 1710 – came because the local and state unions fought to get them. If you appreciate having your job safety front and center, thank your union.
An advocate when times get tough: The local union contract secures firefighters’ basic workplace rights, grievance and disciplinary procedures. CPF’s landmark Firefighters Bill of Rights guarantees you representation and protects your due-process rights against unfair discipline. If you value having an advocate in discipline and grievance procedures, thank your union.
An outlet to get your voice heard: For workers who don’t have a union, filing a grievance is often a one-way ticket out the door. Through the union, firefighters can get their issues heard by management (P.S. it also gives them a way to make their union better, too.)
A strong voice with the powers that be: Everything about a firefighter’s job is governed by decisions made by elected officials. Through political action at the state and local level, firefighters get to help choose their boss, and hold them accountable. If you like having a seat at the table, instead of being on the menu, thank your union.
If it matters to your job, your health, your safety, your rights and your retirement security, it matters to your union.
The union is all of us.